Downtown Denver Food Tour
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Denver, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.
- Follow a foodie guide to five of downtown Denver's award-winning local restaurants
- Sample menu highlights like wood-fired pizza, Colorado pork green chili, fresh empanadas and more
- Hear tales from Denver's raucous history along the way
- Get an insider's dining guide and tips for where to eat during the rest of your stay
What's Included
- Woodfired Neopolitan Pizza with Bufala Mozzarella and Fresh Basil
- Ground Beef Empanada with Housemade Chimichurri
- Award-Winning Colorado Pork Green Chili with Flour Tortilla
- Roasted Pork Belly Taco on Blue Corn Tortilla with Peach Morita Salsa
- Portuguese Egg Custard Tart with Powdered Sugar
- 3 alcoholic drink pairings (available to purchase on site for $30)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark2129 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
We meet just inside of the restaurant.
End point
- 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
The tour will conclude with dessert inside Union Station. Guides are happy to provide directions back to the starting point.
Itinerary
Make your own way to the first stop on your Downtown Denver food tour, Marco’s Coal Fired, to meet your foodie guide and small group.
Begin your walk around town and enjoy five tastings of delectable Denver eats over the course of three hours. In between tastings visit downtown hotspots including Coors Field, Mcgregor Square, the historic Dairy Block, and Union Station.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on other tours and food experiences just by booking this tour and, if you’re feeling like a drink, upgrade to include a 3-beverage drink pairing to your day.
Your tour ends at Union Station where are free to explore or get directions from your guide to your destination of choice.
Begin your walk around town and enjoy five tastings of delectable Denver eats over the course of three hours. In between tastings visit downtown hotspots including Coors Field, Mcgregor Square, the historic Dairy Block, and Union Station.
Enjoy exclusive discounts on other tours and food experiences just by booking this tour and, if you’re feeling like a drink, upgrade to include a 3-beverage drink pairing to your day.
Your tour ends at Union Station where are free to explore or get directions from your guide to your destination of choice.
1
Marco's Coal Fired | Ballpark
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Larimer Street (Pass By)
2
Lazo Empanadas - Ballpark
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cherry Cricket - Downtown
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Ballpark Museum (Pass By)
4
Ballpark District
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mcgregor Square (Pass By)
The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square (Pass By)
Windsor Farm Dairy Building (Pass By)
5
Kachina Cantina
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dairy Block (Pass By)
6
The Wynkoop
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Ultreia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Coors Field
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
The Oxford Hotel
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Denver Union Station
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
LoDo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Crawford Hotel (Pass By)
12
Terminal Bar
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free tastings available with advance notice
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- Tours run rain, show or shine! Please plan appropriately for weather
- Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to get checked in
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Travelers consistently praise guides for their extensive knowledge of Denver’s history and culture, delivering engaging and attentive presentations that enrich the culinary tour. The food and beverage offerings receive unanimous acclaim for their quality, diverse selections, and well-balanced flavors, with travelers appreciating the variety of local dishes and generous portions. Overall, the combination of informative guidance and excellent cuisine defines the tour’s positive reception.
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Excellent restaurant choices with a very knowledgeable guide. The group was a lot of fun and the guide had lived in the area a long time and knew a lot about the history of various buildings.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Cynthia, we love hearing that the restaurant stops and architecture insights hit the mark! Having a longtime local guide brings the stories behind downtown's historic buildings to life, and a lively group makes it even better. We hope to see you on another tasting route soon!
I can’t say enough great things about this tour! As a Denver front range local, it was so fun to visit restaurants that we have never been to, and to learn about the city that we live so close to. Our guide, Austin, was so friendly and knowledgeable and we look forward to doing this tour again with friends when they come to Denver for a visit!
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Jennifer, hearing from Front Range locals who discovered new favorite spots right in their own backyard is the ultimate compliment! Austin will be delighted to know his friendly, knowledgeable style made such an impression. We cannot wait to host you and your visiting friends whenever they're in Denver!
A very fun experience with a group of friends. We enjoyed trying the different foods/restaurants. It was also great to learn some historical facts about downtown Denver and see some new sights.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Heather, food tours are always best shared with good company! We're thrilled your group had fun discovering new spots, tasting different flavors, and picking up historic facts about downtown along the way. Hope to welcome you all back for your next friends' outing!
Fun experience with a great tour guide.
Pizza was a hi-light as well as the Portuguese pastry. Delicious.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Hi Matthew, that pizza and the flaky Portuguese egg tart (pastel de nata) are two of our absolute favorite bites on the route! We're glad your guide kept things lively and fun throughout the experience. Come hungry again soon!
My wife and I often book a food trip when we get to a city we’ve never been too before. It’s a great way to familiarise yourself the city, its food and its history. On this tour we had a top time and tasted great food and learned a lot about downtown Denver. Our tour guide D did a great job.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Kicking off a trip with a food tour is the ultimate seasoned-traveler strategy to get the authentic lay of the land! Dee was delighted to show you and your wife around Downtown Denver, and we hope the tastings and historic stops set a high bar for the rest of your vacation.
The tour guide I had was very nice and informative and all the food was very tasty and unique Thank you for the great time!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Serving up unique local flavors alongside great city insights is what our homegrown team lives for! We are thrilled every single bite hit the spot and that your guide gave you such a stellar introduction to Denver's dining scene.
Barry was great. He is very knowledgeable about restaurants & food in Denver. The walk between stops was pleasant. I would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Barry is an absolute encyclopedia when it comes to steering hungry travelers toward Denver's best local kitchens! We are delighted the leisurely pace between stops made your Downtown stroll so enjoyable.
Good range of Delicious food. Guide (Dee) was great at relaxing the group and easy to talk with. Very enjoyable and Well worth it.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
D' has that magic touch for turning a group of hungry strangers into old friends over a shared table! We are thrilled her warm vibe and the diverse menu made your afternoon stroll so memorable.
We really enjoyed our Denver Food Tour with Barry. Not only did we have some tasty food, we learned a lot about Denver’s history. We would highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Pairing rich Denver history with delicious neighborhood tastings is our favorite recipe for an afternoon well spent! Barry was thrilled to host your group, and we would love to feed you again on our RiNo or Cocktail route next time.
This was an incredible tour. Barry offered lots of Denver historical background, as well as information about the food, chefs, and restaurants. There was a great diversity of food and drinks. An afternoon well spent!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Barry takes serious pride in peeling back the curtain on Denver's culinary talent and the historic roots behind each plate! We are thrilled the drink pairings and varied menu made for such an incredible afternoon in the city.
Barry was a phenomenal food and Denver history tour guide. I would have turned around and done it again the next day if I wasn’t leaving town.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Wanting to turn right around and book another tour the next day is the highest compliment our team could ever receive! Barry will be thrilled to hear this, and we will make sure to save you a seat next time you are back in Denver.
Great food - Michael was very knowledgeable and super friendly. As Colorado natives, I was surprised at his knowledge.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Surprising Colorado natives with fresh city lore is our absolute favorite badge of honor! Michael was delighted to host your crew, and we are so glad his local knowledge and hospitality stood out.
Anne was a wonderful tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Denver. We enjoyed the variety of food. Out of the five stops, there was only one that received mixed reviews from our group of five. We felt that the optional drink package was well worth it. Our group ended up going back to the pizzeria after the tour was over.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with Anne and appreciate your feedback on the tastings across your group! Heading back to the pizzeria after five stops proves your crew brought serious stamina, and we would love to see you all back at the table soon.
Great food tour! Our guide was very informative. We really enjoyed the pizza and empanadas. And you can never go wrong with ice cream! We ended up with a private tour for our family which was awesome.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Scoring an accidental private tour for the family is the ultimate way to enjoy Lazo empanadas, Neapolitan pizza, and local ice cream! We are so glad our guide gave your crew such a delicious and memorable afternoon out in Denver.
Very informative, easy to walk, and a nice way to see older parts of Denver. The examples of food made by locals and not chain restaurants was amazing.
Michael, our tour guide, was very friendly, knowledgable, and made this experience one that everyone should do.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Michael takes immense pride in championing independent local kitchens and sharing the rich backstory behind historic city blocks! We are thrilled that his friendly energy and restaurant selections made for such an unforgettable walk.
Our food tour guide, Barry, was fantastic! I did not expect to try Michelin Star and James Beard award-winning food from Denver! Not only was the food fantastic, but Barry also gave us a great amount of history along the walking tour and gave recommendations for other places to eat/see in Denver. If you’re looking for a good way to spend a few hours seeing the food scene and learning some history about Denver, this is perfect!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Barry is a total master at weaving James Beard award-winning culinary stops with fascinating city history! We are thrilled that the local flavors and his custom restaurant recommendations surprised and delighted you.
Not too much walking, and some delicious food. A little Denver history too! A little meat-centric, but accommodations were made for a non meat lover
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Ensuring that non-meat lovers eat just as well as the carnivores at every single stop is always a top priority for our team! We are so glad you enjoyed the easy walk, historical stops, and delicious menu options.
Anne was so personable, knowledgeable & her stories were entertaining!!! The food stops were diverse & delicious!!!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Anne loves combining lively storytelling with a diverse lineup of delicious local dishes! We are thrilled that every single stop on your walk kept you so well entertained and full.
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. She asked each of us what our favorite food was and then provided us with personalized lists of nearby restaurants to march our favorite. We also loved how she tied the history of the area with restaurants we went to. And of course the food and drinks were amazing!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Connecting local city history with customized restaurant recommendations tailored to everyone’s favorite dishes is our secret recipe for showing off Denver! We are delighted our guide treated your group so well and left you with plenty of great spots to visit next.
Great tour - lots of good food - Michael, or guide, was great and very knowledgeable about the food and places we visited! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Michael takes immense pride in leaving guests both thoroughly entertained and pleasantly stuffed! We're so glad you loved exploring our local dining spots and hearing the history behind every bite.
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Barry. Lots of local historical tidbits and lots of good food! We love being able to experience several restaurants in one afternoon.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Barry is absolute gold when it comes to serving up Denver’s historic tidbits alongside incredible local dishes! We are thrilled that exploring multiple neighborhood hot spots made for such a memorable afternoon.
Barry was a great tour guide for both the food scene and history of Denver! All the food we tried was yummy and we even went back to one and tried a recommendation of his! The history he gave us of the city was so much more than we expected! You can tell he loves what he does! This tour was definitely worth our money and time.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Barry loves showing off our city's history and steering guests toward Denver's best local kitchens! Knowing you enjoyed the stops so much that you went back to revisit one of his favorite spots is music to our ears. We hope to see you back for another culinary stroll soon!
Very fun. Make sure you have good walking shoes and do not eat much in the morning. You will not be hungry at the end. I asked my wife where she wanted to go to dinner on the way back to our car. ( I'm witty like that) She kind of gave me the evil eye. Justified. Good time though. Had a good time visiting with others on the tour. Well worth the time.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Coming hungry and wearing comfy shoes is the ultimate insider secret to tackling our tour route! We’re glad your wife’s playful eye-roll was worth all the delicious food and the fun connections you made with your fellow foodies. We'll be ready with a fresh plate whenever you two head back to Denver
Truly the best of the best restaurant sampling. All samples were excellent and well explained by our guide. Great info on food chemistry and why this plate was chosen. Fun facts and history about the area and buildings we passed along the way. I would do this same tour again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Our guides take immense pride in peeling back the curtain on why our local chefs pick each specific dish and drink pairing! We are thrilled that the local history and culinary details hit all the right notes for you!
The tour was very informative. We were introduced to restaurants. We would not have been able to find on our own and greatly appreciated the information and input from the guide much recommend recommended.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Uncovering hidden neighborhood gems you would not otherwise find on your own is what we live for! We are so glad our local guide gave you such a great introduction to the Denver dining scene, and we hope to host you again soon!
I took the food tour as a Colorado native and a metro local. I took a visiting relative to give him a chance to see some of downtown and learn some Denver history while enjoying some good food.
Our guide Austin was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a small group and we all greatly enjoyed the experience, me included. The food choices were great and there was water provided at every restaurant so no need to bring your own. That amount of food was well balanced - enough to keep you sated but not so much you will be stuffed or should skip breakfast. You may want a hat for the walking between stops, although it's not a strenuous or long distance and you get plenty of breaks at the restaurants or crosswalks as your guide regails you with Denver/CO History.
Highly recommend if you are at all interested.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Proving to Colorado natives that there are still incredible city stories and flavors hiding in their own backyard is our absolute favorite win! Austin was thrilled to host you and your visiting relative for such a relaxed, well-paced afternoon!
Excellent food and Denver history tour. The food at each stop was amazing and Barry was wonderful. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Barry is a total pro at balancing fascinating city history with a top-notch lineup of local dishes! We are so thrilled every single stop was as delicious as it was informative for you, and we hope to see you back on another route soon!
Barry was super knowledgeable and the food was great. Fantastic food tour. Highly recommended. Marcos pizza was better than even in Naples.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Outscoring Naples on Neapolitan pizza is a massive compliment that will make the pizzaiolos at Marco coal-fired ovens beam with pride! Barry was delighted to share his city knowledge and feed your crew so well.
Loved the combination of delicious food, food history and local Denver history. Enjoyable for locals as well as out of towners.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Proving to both Denverites and out-of-towners that there are always fresh city stories and tastes hiding around the corner is our favorite win! Unpacking the history behind each plate makes every bite taste that much sweeter.
Great experience and Austin was fantastic.
Food was excellent and the local knowledge exemplary. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Austin is absolute gold when it comes to serving up incredible local dishes alongside Denver's best-kept secrets! We are thrilled to hear that the food and city history made such a lasting impression on your visit. We'd love to hand you a fresh fork on our RiNo or Cocktail route next time you're back in town!
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