Join a 2.5-hour guided food tour through Denver’s 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square, sampling award-winning dishes and learning about the city’s rich culinary history.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires walking on even pavement with several short breaks.
Wildlife
History
Larimer Square is Denver’s oldest block, rich with historic buildings dating back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the city's past.
Conservation
The tour encourages sustainable practices by partnering with local businesses that prioritize sourcing ingredients ethically and reducing waste.
Delicious Denver Food Tours
Join a 2.5-hour guided food tour through Denver’s 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square, sampling award-winning dishes and learning about the city’s rich culinary history.
Delicious Denver Food Tours operates guided culinary experiences across Denver, Colorado, specializing in neighborhood-focused walking tours and cocktail-focused outings. The company offers multiple curated routes including a Downtown Denver Food Tour, a 16th Street Food Tour, a RiNo Food Tour, and a Denver Cocktails Tour. Each experience is led by a local guide who combines food tastings with historical and cultural context to create an immersive exploration of Denver’s neighborhoods.
Tour durations are designed for easy exploration: downtown and RiNo walking tours run approximately three hours, while the 16th Street Mall experience averages about 2.5 hours. The Denver Cocktails Tour highlights craft cocktail culture with multiple stops that pair cocktails and small plates. Menu highlights called out in tour summaries include authentic Neapolitan pizza, Argentinian empanadas, Colorado green chili, bison chili, hoisin duck bao, fusion tacos, and house-made gnocchi. Several tours reference sampling award-winning or acclaimed dishes at featured restaurants.
Delicious Denver Food Tours focuses on small-group, guided formats that combine food tastings with neighborhood stories and landmark visits such as Union Station, Coors Field, and Larimer Square. The company’s offerings appeal to visitors and locals who want a structured, informative way to taste Denver’s evolving culinary scene. All descriptions and itineraries are presented clearly so guests can choose the tour that best fits their interests in food, history, or cocktails.
Location
Denver, Colorado
Based in downtown Denver
Typical Duration
2.5–3 hours
Short, immersive culinary walks
Tour Types
Walking & Cocktails
Guided neighborhood tastings
Featured Eats
Award-winning dishes
Neapolitan pizza, empanadas, bison chili
Reserve a spot on a Downtown, 16th Street, RiNo, or Cocktails tour and discover Denver’s culinary highlights with a local guide.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking on paved streets for over two hours, so comfortable shoes will keep you energized.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the tour, especially in warmer months, by carrying water with you.
Arrive hungry but not starving
You’ll be tasting multiple dishes, so a light breakfast beforehand is ideal to fully enjoy the flavors.
Check the weather forecast
Tours operate rain or shine; bring an umbrella or sun protection depending on the forecast.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes help you enjoy the walking portions comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Keep hydrated, especially during warmer months.
summer
Light jacket or layering piece
Spring weather can be unpredictable, so layering ensures comfort.
spring
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure during midday walking.
summer