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Denver Food Tour with 7 Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown
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Denver Food Tour with 7 Tastings in Historic Lower Downtown

by Secret Food Tours

3 hours
Denver
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Overview

This three-hour walking food tour starts in Denver’s Ballpark District near Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team. The tour includes seven tastings, beginning with a smoked elk sausage made from local ingredients. Next, participants sample green chili and learn about its significance in Denver cuisine. The route continues into Lower Downtown (LoDo), where the guide explains the history of the Wild West era and points out the remains of a historic bordello. The tour also features a stop for a locally inspired pizza slice, reflecting Denver’s reputation as a top pizza city. Along the way, guests see notable architectural sites such as the Ice House, Union Station, and the Oxford Hotel while exploring the city’s oldest neighborhood. Included tastings are a Colorado bison burger, smoky elk sausage, warm fig beignets, Asian fusion soup dumplings, and a secret dish revealed during the tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and gratuities are not included.

Highlights

Seven food tastings including elk sausage and bison burger
Walking tour lasting about three hours
Stops in Ballpark District and Lower Downtown (LoDo)
Views of Coors Field and historic bordello remains
Visit to Union Station, Oxford Hotel, and Ice House
Includes a secret dish revealed during the tour

What's included

Colorado Bison Burger
Smoky Colorado elk sausage
Warm Fig Beignets
Exclusive secret dish
Asian Fusion Soup Dumplings

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Ballpark District

This lively area centers on Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies baseball team. Some upper seats offer mountain views. The neighborhood features brewpubs, pizzerias, jazz clubs, and rooftop bars.

60 min

2

Historic Bordello Building

Built in 1889 by madam Jennie Rogers, this was the most upscale bordello in the Rocky Mountain West. Mattie Silks ran it from 1911 until federal authorities closed it around 1915. The building later served as a Buddhist temple and warehouse from 1920 to 1998.

3

Coors Field

Opened in 1995, the stadium is located in Denver’s Lower Downtown, two blocks from Union Station. It seats 50,144 people for baseball games.

4

Lower Downtown (LoDo)

LoDo is the oldest part of Denver, blending historical and modern elements. It includes nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality venues. The neighborhood dates back to 1858 when gold was found at the South Platte River and Cherry Creek.

60 min

5

Historic LoDo Block

This block was once home to Windsor Dairy and now contains 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room boutique hotel.

10 min

6

Union Station

Originally opened in 1881 as Denver Union Depot, it was transformed in 2014 into a cultural center. It functions as the main railway station, transportation hub, and a space for dining, shopping, and gathering.

10 min

7

Oxford Hotel

Opened in 1891, it is Denver’s oldest surviving hotel. Created by brewer Adolph Zang and architect Frank Edbrooke, it once served travelers near Union Station. Restored in the 1980s, it became one of Denver’s first boutique hotels.

10 min

8

Rockmount Ranch Wear

Founded in Denver in 1946 by “Papa” Jack Weil, the company pioneered Western wear features like snaps on shirts and bolo ties. Its items are held by the Smithsonian and the Autry Museum. Jack Weil worked until age 107.

10 min

Meeting point

The meeting spot is in front of Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs at 2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205.. Your guide will be there with an orange umbrella and a big smile!

End point

Our Tour will end near to ChoLon - 1555 Blake St #101, Denver, CO 80202.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 12 travelers
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Pets are not allowed on the food tours
Itinerary and menu may change due to location availability, weather, or other factors
Contact the operator ahead of time for any dietary requirements to ensure accommodation
The tour requires a significant amount of walking; comfortable shoes are advised
Total
$610.20Save 10% vs Viator