Explore downtown Denver’s cocktail scene with craft drinks, tasty bites, and local stories. Join a private food tour starting at iconic Union Station for a truly flavorful adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking short distances on paved city streets.
Wildlife
History
Denver’s cocktail culture rose alongside its mining boom in the late 19th century, blending Old West saloon traditions with modern craft techniques.
Conservation
Many Denver bars emphasize sustainable practices such as using local ingredients and reducing waste to support the environment.
Delicious Denver Food Tours
Explore downtown Denver’s cocktail scene with craft drinks, tasty bites, and local stories. Join a private food tour starting at iconic Union Station for a truly flavorful adventure.
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.
Reserve Early
Book your spot in advance to secure the best tour times and avoid missing out.
Dress Comfortably
Wear comfortable shoes as the tour involves walking between venues in downtown Denver.
Hydrate Between Tastings
Drink water between cocktail tastings to stay refreshed and enjoy the full experience.
Bring ID
Valid government-issued ID is required to participate and sample alcoholic beverages.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for walking between cocktail venues comfortably.
Valid ID
Required to verify age for alcohol consumption during the tour.
Light Jacket
Useful for cooler evenings and unpredictable spring weather.
spring
Water Bottle
Helps you stay hydrated during warm weather walking and tastings.
summer