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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Loved the combination of delicious food, food history and local Denver history. Enjoyable for locals as well as out of towners.
Great experience and Austin was fantastic.
Food was excellent and the local knowledge exemplary. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again.
This was an amazing tour! Our guide, Michael, was entertaining and knowledgeable. This tacos and the pizza were perfectly paired and a highlight of the tour. He also gave a curated list of other food recommendations based on your preferences. Definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Michael completely prides himself on pairing rich city lore with an incredible spread of local bites. We are so glad those carnitas tacos and wood-fired pizza slices hit the spot and that his curated recommendation list is setting you up for even more great eats!
The locations and food choices were diverse and delicious. The tour guide, Barry, is knowledgeable and personable. The experience was fun and a great way to get to know downtown Denver.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Barry takes immense pride in introducing guests to the diverse flavors and stories that make downtown Denver so special. Thank you for spending an afternoon tasting your way through our favorite neighborhood spots with him!
Barry was a great guide and provided historical information of the downtown area. Food was excellent especially the pizza. A nice variety of food samples were provided and the 2 hours spent on this tour was really worth it.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Barry is an absolute master at connecting downtown Denver's history with our favorite local kitchens. We are delighted that those wood-fired pizza slices made such a great impression during your two hours on the route!
A fun way to sample good food, learn a little history, and get ideas of where to return for a great meal.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sampling delicious dishes while stocking your itinerary with the best local dining spots is our favorite recipe for a Denver afternoon! We’re so glad you had a fun time exploring downtown's history and culinary scene with us.
Forrest was so knowledgeable and fun as a guide. The food was absolutely amazing! Recommend for anyone looking for a fun way to experience a lot of different foods in the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Forrest is an absolute gem when it comes to bringing big energy and local food knowledge to the sidewalks! We’re so glad you loved the incredible tasting lineup across the city.
Denver Dan was really friendly and fun! Food was excellent and we had a great time, there was minimal walking which was nice because it was hot outside
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Denver Dan brings the absolute best fun-loving energy to our downtown walks while keeping the physical pace breezy and relaxed! We are so glad those short strolls between stops kept you cool and well-fed.
Food Tour was wonderful! Food was delicious. Barry was a great tour guide - very knowledgeable and informative.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Barry is a true master at pairing rich city lore with an awesome spread of local dishes! Thank you for coming hungry and spending such a wonderful day with our team.
Eva was very attentive and knowledgeable about the area and food served. All the food on the tour was amazing.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Eva is an absolute rockstar when it comes to attentive hosting and sharing the stories behind our partner kitchens! We're delighted that every single dish on the route was amazing for you.
Great places and different food. Knowledgeable guide (Michael). You may want to uber back to your car at the end.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making sure every guest discovers brand-new flavors while getting a real sense of downtown Denver's history! We are so glad you had a great time taking in the city with him!
Michael is incredibly knowledgeable about both the Denver food scene and the history of downtown. His energy and passion were engaging. Michael tailored recommendations to our preferences and even offered to make reservations for us.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael treats every group like royalty and completely lives to share custom dining tips to keep the foodie momentum going! We are so glad his passion for Denver's food and history made your time on the route so special.
The food was great there was a nice variety of different types of food the empanadas were my favorite
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Those savory empanadas at Lazo are an absolute fan favorite on our walking route! We are so glad you loved the variety of flavors and enjoyed tasting your way through Denver.
We loved this food tour! Everything tasted amazing and Michael was a great tour guide. 100% recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making sure every guest leaves with a full belly and a great introduction to our city! We’re so glad you had a 100% recommended afternoon with us.
D provides a good history of the city in addition to taking you to multiple culinary delights. There is not a lot of walking, so don’t let that scare you the empanada and pizza with the highlights of the trip.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina brings so much fantastic energy to the sidewalks while keeping the walking light and relaxed! We're thrilled that those empanadas and wood-fired pizza slices hit the spot for you.
The whole experience was great!
Our tour guide Michael was very knowledgeable and the food stops were excellent!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael completely prides himself on pairing rich local lore with top-notch neighborhood eats. We are so happy the whole experience left such a great impression on you!
Fun great food learn a lot history and is a tour around the world. The quality of the food Amazing.
The tour is walking and it’s an easy walk.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We love that our downtown route felt like an effortless world tasting tour right here in the Mile High City! Easy walking and stellar food quality are what we do best, so we’re thrilled you had such a great time.
OMG….This tour was amazing D was the best! She totally made the tour. Food was amazing. She was a wealth of knowledge.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to dropping local food knowledge and keeping the fun rolling on our downtown route! You brought fantastic energy to the walk, and we are thrilled that every single dish left such an amazing impression.
The food was amazing and our tour guide, Barry, shared insights about the food, locations, chefs, and history of the area. We even went back to one of the restaurants for dinner that same evening. Highly recommend adding on the drink package too!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Barry takes so much pride in introducing guests to our amazing partner chefs and local history! It is fantastic that you loved the downtown route so much you even went back to one of our stops for dinner that same night.
I loved the guide, D'lina. Very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and understanding to help get some of the other ppl in the group out on time for an airline apt. I own a bakery and I LOVE food! AND I enjoyed how much D loves food, too!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
D'Lina brings so much energy and passion to showing off Denver's local food scene! We are so glad her thoughtful hosting helped keep everyone on schedule so your group could catch their flights smoothly.
Fantastic tour. Michael was a wonderful guide. He shared interesting information about food preparation, local history and buildings, as well as being engaging and thoughtful. Michael also shared some information on restaurants that I might be interested in trying in the future. Definitely a must do!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael is a true master at pairing city history with incredible food insights and post-tour recommendations! We are thrilled that his favorite spots made your Denver visit so memorable.
We thoroughly enjoyed this culinary walking tour! Michael was both knowledgeable and very entertaining. You could see that he loves what he does. During our walk we also learned some Denver history. We highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Michael loves making city history and local cuisine fun and entertaining for every single group! We are so glad his passion for hosting made your time exploring downtown so enjoyable.
A delicious and fun way to see Denver. Terrific food, perfectly sized portions and a wonderful guide. Anne provided interesting history about Denver and the food we were experiencing. She was able to answer any questions the group had and perfectly paced the experience. We highly recommend this tour. Well worth the price!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Anne is a absolute master at keeping the pace smooth and the local history stories flowing! We are so glad you loved the tasting portions and had such a fun time exploring Denver with us.
Our food tour was filled with not only wonderful food, great people, but a lot of historic knowledge was shared.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Striking that ideal balance between a rich history lesson and an incredible culinary spread is exactly what we aim for on our downtown route. It is wonderful to hear that the great company and historic knowledge made your time with us so memorable.
Great experience! First time traveler to Colorado. Food was excellent and tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are incredibly honored to have been your official introduction to Colorado's vibrant food scene. Hearing that our guide made your very first trip to the state so friendly and informative is the best feedback we could ask for.
Barry was wonderful. It was a food tour combined with the history of Denver and fun tidbits along the way, including recommendations for places to go. Barry connected with every member of the group of all ages and backgrounds. The food was incredible! I would highly recommend this tour with Barry
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Barry takes immense pride in bringing people of all backgrounds together, especially when sharing the story behind our standout Neapolitan pizza. We are so glad his custom recommendations and fun historical tidbits added that extra layer of magic to your Denver experience.
It is a great way to get to know the downtown area of Denver, learn some history and eat delicious bites we otherwise would have overlooked.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Uncovering those hidden culinary gems that people usually walk right past is the ultimate goal of our downtown trek. We are thrilled you had a blast diving into the local history and tasting the flavors that define the area.
This was a great little history and Denver-oriented tour. Focused on more mom and pop places. Michael was really helpful in also suggesting other events and places to check out as well.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Shining a spotlight on our local, independent mom-and-pop partners is the core mission of our tours, so your feedback means the world to us. We are glad Michael could help point you toward even more authentic community events to check out during your stay.
Michael took the time to explain things like the food we were being served along with the history of the venue and the city. He asked questions of the group and took notes about where we were from and what kinds of food we liked. All five of the stops were very good. He even gave each individual group recommendations on places to go for our favorite foods. We will be going for bagels on Thursday morning.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael is a master at tailoring the experience to everyone's specific tastes, and we love that his personalized approach hit the mark across all five culinary stops. We hope you thoroughly enjoyed those Thursday morning bagels he suggested.
Michael DeGano was an excellent guide and expert restauranteur. We learned a lot about Denver history in the process. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Michael is a true industry insider who treats every tour like a personalized glimpse into the soul of our booming restaurant community. We're thrilled his deep historical stories and hospitality expertise gave you such a great perspective on the Mile High City.
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