Denver Private Food Tour with 7 Tastings in Historic Downtown
Description
Taste the bold flavors of the Mile High City on our Denver food tour through the vibrant streets of Historic Downtown. Led by passionate local guides, this experience combines food, culture, and stories that showcase the city’s creative culinary spirit. Along the way, you’ll enjoy 6+ tastings that highlight Denver’s unique blend of Western tradition and global influence. Bite into smoky Colorado elk sausage, a golden fried chile relleno, and comforting pork green chili. Try a playful twist on a classic with Big Mac pizza, savor a Chinese five-spice donut, and cool off with creamy Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream. As always, the journey ends with our exclusive Secret Dish, a surprise that makes the experience even more memorable. This isn’t just a tasting—it’s your insider pass to the flavors and character of downtown Denver. As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience.
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Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, with views of the mountains from some upper seats. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.
This building was constructed by madam Jennie Rogers in 1889 and became the classiest bordello in the Rocky Mountain West. Another famous pleasure queen, Mattie Silks, operated the business from 1911 until it was closed by federal edict in about 1915. The building was a Buddhist temple and warehouse from 1920 until 1998.
Coors Field is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Opened in 1995, the park is located in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood, two blocks from Union Station. The stadium has a capacity of 50,144 people for baseball.
Found at the heart of Denver, Lower Downtown - aka LoDo - is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858, when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek.
This historic block located in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood was once home to Windsor Dairy, and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room boutique hotel.
From its original 1881 incarnation as the Denver Union Depot to its 2014 rebirth as the cultural heart of the Mile High City, Union Station has taken many different forms over the years. Today it serves as Denver's main railway station and central transportation hub as well as a vibrant space for staying, eating, gathering and shopping.
The Oxford Hotel opened in 1891 and is now Denver’s oldest surviving hotel. Developed by brewer Adolph Zang and designed by architect Frank Edbrooke, the hotel originally provided a luxurious stay for travelers passing through nearby Union Station. After being restored and revitalized in the early 1980s by Charles Calloway and Dana Crawford, the Oxford became one of Denver’s first modern boutique hotels and an anchor of Lower Downtown’s revival.
Rockmount Ranch Wear was started in Denver by “Papa” Jack Weil in 1946. Over the years the company has played a leading role in the development of Western wear, as it was the first company to put snaps on Western shirts and the first to commercially produce bolo ties. The Smithsonian and the Autry Museum of the American West have Rockmount items in their collections. The company is still family owned, and Jack was the world’s oldest CEO, going to work every day until his passing at 107.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- • Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- • This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(20)
Our guide Andy was great! Funny, informative, interesting! Lots of history, local lore. Great walking tour too! BUT… it was supposed to be 7 tastings… and we only got 4! Supposed to have bison burger tasting … but not! So that was disappointing. But we still give Andy our highest rating.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that Andy made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed the history, local stories, and walking tour aspect of the experience. Our tours are thoughtfully curated to showcase the best of the local food scene, with carefully selected stops that reflect the character and flavors of the neighborhood. From time to time, adjustments may be made based on venue or item availability, while still maintaining the overall experience guests have come to enjoy. That said, we thank you again for your feedback. We truly appreciate hearing from our guests and hope to welcome you back on another tour soon for a different culinary adventure!
Nick was friendly and informative! Enjoyed the blend of Denver history with culinary insights. He was accommodating to the different needs of the group. Had fun!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Exploring a city through its food often leads to the most memorable discoveries, and we're pleased that your time with us delivered that. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours on a future visit.
Very informative and good food choices for the tour. The tour guide was excellent and we all enjoyed the experience.
We truly appreciate your feedback and support. Hearing that your day with us remained memorable enough to come back and share this review means a great deal. Thank you again from Secret Food Tours!
Jon was amazing and full of so much information about Denver. It was like hanging out with a friend instead of a stranger. He was the best. We had a great time.
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. Tasting local food is one of the best ways to discover a city’s true character. We’d love to welcome you again on another Secret Food Tour across our 100+ destinations!
The best way to learn about a local culture is to experience its food. The Downtown Denver Walking Food Tour, offered through Secret Food Tours, is an excellent way to try some of the local food and learn about the city. My husband and I have taken similar tours in several cities and highly recommend the walking food tours offered through Secret Food Tours. This tour was enjoyable and educational. We experienced several local food spots and tried some delicious bites. My personal favorite was the pistachio cannoli at Osteria Marco, but all the stops were great. Incidentally, my husband's favorite was the smoked elk sausage sandwich at Billy's Gourmet Hot Dogs. Along the way, our tour guide, Kelsey, shared some recommendations for local activities, food spots, and even shared a little history. Kelsey was professional, personable, and engaging. I would highly recommend her as a guide and will always recommend the Secret Food Tours company if you’re visiting a city where they operate a tour. The local tour guides they hire provide a genuine feel for the city and its food culture.
It’s great to hear that the food and storytelling made your day memorable. We’re proud to share what makes our city’s food scene so unique. Secret Food Tours would be thrilled to see you again!
This tour exceeded my expectations. John was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable. Even answered off-topic questions. He also has a great personality that is easy to allow the flow of conversation and also seems to enjoy his job.
We’re so glad the experience hit the right notes for you! Food has a way of bringing people together, and it’s nice to know the tastings and stories left an impression. Secret Food Tours is always ready to welcome you back.
We have done many many food tours in different cities/ countries… love them. Get a great history lessons along with tasting great food. John was a very personable, knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the trip so very much!!! Highly recommended John and this tour.
We appreciate you writing this! Guests often say they leave with both full stomachs and new insights, and we’re thrilled that was your experience. Secret Food Tours is ready for you in over 100 cities.
Obviously, Jon is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to the history of Denver’s downtown. Seems there were tons of bordellos and saloons in the old days!
We really appreciate your kind words. Our guides enjoy sharing their knowledge and passion, and it’s rewarding that you felt that. We’d be delighted to welcome you back on another Secret Food Tour in our 100+ cities!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and personable. Food was just the right amount and learned many things about Denver. Highly recommend.
Thank you for being part of our tour! We love when guests connect with both the flavors and the stories behind them, and it’s great to know that came through for you. With Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities, there are always new dishes to try.
I loved our tour guide. Very interactive and interesting. He was well versed in history of the town, restaurants and food.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re delighted that the tour gave you a real taste of the city’s spirit. Secret Food Tours across 100+ global locations invites you to discover more!
