Downtown Denver Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Discover Denver one bite at a time on this three-hour walking food tour through the heart of downtown. You'll visit 5 award-winning local Denver restaurants for delicious tastings.
You will taste authentic Neapolitan pizza certified by Italy's AVPN, award-winning from-scratch Colorado green chile, fluffy baked empanadas from a family-owned shop, Southwestern fusion cuisine on the brand new Dairy Block, and a sweet treat from a James Beard award-winning chef inside the historic Union Station.*
In between tastings, your experienced foodie guide will share stories about Denver's rich history and architecture. From secret tunnels to world-famous bordellos, learn just how wild the west was in the city's early days. You'll visit historic sites and landmarks like Coors Field, McGregor Square, the Dairy Block, the oldest hotel in Denver and the iconic Union Station.
*Tastings are subject to change
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Colorado Pork Green Chili
Blood Orange Tequila Braised Pork Carnitas Taco on Native American Fry Bread
Ground Beef Empanada with Housemade Chimichurri
Neopolitan Pizza with Bufala Mozzarella
Portuguese Egg Custard Tart
3 alcoholic drink pairings (available to purchase on site for $30)
Gratuities
What To Expect
Our first stop kicks things off in classic Denver style at Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark, just steps from Coors Field. Marco’s is more than a local favorite—it’s Denver’s only AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, meaning its dough, sauce, and toppings meet the same exacting standards you’d find in Naples, Italy. The coal-fired ovens burn at over 1,000 degrees, giving every pie a blistered crust, smoky aroma, and perfectly chewy bite. This spot has earned national recognition, but the vibe stays warm and welcoming, with a menu that celebrates both Italian tradition and Colorado flair. Guests get a chance to taste their signature pizzas—think fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes—and learn how a Denver pizzeria earned Italy’s highest stamp of approval. It’s the perfect place to begin a food journey: fired-up ovens, bold flavors, and the energy of downtown’s LoDo neighborhood setting the tone for the tour ahead.
As we make our way through Denver’s culinary landscape, we’ll pass through the Ballpark District, a neighborhood where history and modern culture mix in the shadow of Coors Field. Once home to warehouses and railyards, today the streets hum with craft breweries, restaurants, and lively patios that fill with fans on game days. You’ll notice the preserved brick facades and vibrant street art that give this district its unmistakable character. The Ballpark area isn’t just about baseball—it’s become a hub for dining and nightlife, a place where locals and visitors gather long after the final pitch. On our tour, it provides the perfect backdrop: a chance to soak in the energy of a neighborhood that tells Denver’s story through both its architecture and its food scene, connecting the city’s past with its present flavor.
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Downtown Food Tour
Three-hour walking food and history tour through downtown Denver.
Reviews
1,731 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
What an experience!...
Marla S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an experience! Beautiful weather, an extraordinary city, and scrumptious food. We could tell this was going to be a special treat just by speaking with the fun and adventurous co-tour members at the meeting point. Guide, Dan Ennion, was delightful, charming, and very knowledgeable. The pièce de résistance? At the end of the tour Dan gave everyone restaurant recommendations based on their answers to his icebreaker question, “what’s your favorite food?” Highly recommend, would go again in a second 🩵
Amazing Food & Local Culture
melissacL769MV,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Austin was a great tour guide!!! Amazing way to experience the city and learn about the local culture. Tons of great historical nuggets and the food was an added bonus. Just do it, you won’t be disappointed.
Fun afternoon
Margie W,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to learn some history of Denver and enjoy good food. Denver Dan was funny and informative. We enjoyed our time.
Come and enjoy Denver and it's food
KARANDEEP K,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Zach was out guide. Very fun entertaining and enthusiastic about his hometown Denver. He made the tour light and fun. Shared a great amount of knowledge. Definitely recommend.
If you're a foodie, this tour is a MUST at the start of your vacation!!!
718kissk,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010 out of 10...I'm a traveler who judges my experience by #1 hotel accommodations & #2 FOOD! So, Denver has outdone themselves in both categories for me! I made the mistake of booking the Downtown Denver Food Tour on our last day instead of the 1st day of the trip! Barry, our tour guide, was phenomenal! We got way more than a taste of 5 food establishments! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of each of the 5 places we visited as well as the history of EVERYTHING else along the way! I would absolutely recommend this food tour, Barry specifically, and will definitely look him up when I visit again. That man has connections as well!!!
Amazing tour, would do it again!
Iris V,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time! Barry was so informative & such a great tour guide! We would definitely recommend this to anyone. If you are thinking about doing it, just book it, you won’t regret it!
Highly recommend!
leskobear,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding guide and delicious bites and drinks! What more can you ask for! All within a good walking distance of all of the restaurants and our guide told us a lot of history and interesting information. I don’t remember his name, but we took the tour on 11/9 at 1 pm.
Top Notch Food + Great Guide!
60charlynek,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a food tour with Delicious Denver Food Tours and it was AWESOME! We ended up being the only two on the tour, and honestly it made the experience even better. I was a little worried it might feel awkward or quiet, but our host, Berry, was fantastic. He kept the conversation flowing, shared so much interesting history and local insight, and gave us great recommendations for other spots to check out in Denver. The food stops were top notch — every stop was delicious and thoughtfully chosen. We left full, happy, and very impressed. I would definitely love to try some of the other tours they offer next time we’re in Denver. Highly recommend this company and definitely ask for Berry if you can — he was amazing!
Awesome food and history tour of downtown Denver
Austin R,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Austin was an awesome guide! The food was delicious and he was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Denver
Best Food Tour ever!!
Brad J,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We have done food tours in Boston, Charleston, Chicago, San Diego and even in Banff, Canada...... this Downtown Denver Food Tour was by far the best one we have been on! Our guide, Austin, was a great communicator and had so much knowledge of the history of the area to share with us. His personality was an added bonus that made the food tour not only a A+ but an "A++"!!
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