Denver RiNo Arts District 3-Hour Walking Food Tour
by Delicious Denver Food Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
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This three-hour walking food tour in Denver’s RiNo Arts District offers a sampling of dishes from five local restaurants. The tour starts at Los Chingones, where guests taste inventive Mexican street tacos in a lively taquería setting. Next, the group visits Denver Central Market to try ricotta gnocchi at Vero, an Italian spot known for fresh ingredients and a food hall atmosphere. Along the route, the guide points out street art murals that decorate the neighborhood. Other stops include Bierstadt Lagerhaus, where smoked German sausages with sauerkraut and mustard are paired with traditional German-style beer, and Redeemer Pizza, which serves New York-style pizza slices with rotating toppings. The tour finishes at High Point Creamery, offering seasonal small-batch ice cream flavors. Alcoholic drink pairings are available to add on at the site. Tastings include freshly baked Kouign-Amann, adobo chicken tacos, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, and specialty pizza slices. The guide shares insights on the culinary scene and the area's murals throughout the walk. Guests should expect a casual walking tour that combines food tastings with neighborhood exploration. The route includes a brief stop near Sacred Heart Parish, a historic church built in 1890. The tour runs regardless of weather, includes all food tastings listed, and lasts about three hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Los Chingones
The tour begins at Los Chingones, a taquería known for bold, inventive Mexican tacos. The chef combines ingredients like pork belly, cactus, and tequila shrimp with house-made salsas ranging from mild to very spicy. The restaurant has a colorful, edgy atmosphere with rooftop views, reflecting the energy of the RiNo Arts District.
30 min
Denver Central Market - Vero
Next, the group visits Denver Central Market, a food hall in a restored 1920s warehouse. At Vero, guests sample ricotta gnocchi made with fresh ricotta rather than potatoes, pan-seared to a golden crisp and served with tomato sugo and fresh mozzarella. The market hosts various food vendors including butchers, bakers, and chocolatiers, offering a diverse culinary environment.
15 min
RiNo Art District
Walking between stops, the tour passes through the heart of the RiNo Arts District, formerly an industrial area now covered in murals, graffiti, and street art. The neighborhood features studios, galleries, breweries, and restaurants, creating an outdoor gallery of constantly changing artwork that highlights the local creative community.
20 min
Bierstadt Lagerhaus
At Bierstadt Lagerhaus, guests enter a large beer hall inspired by traditional German brewing. The highlight is the slow-pour pilsner, carefully served over several minutes to produce a creamy head. The food pairing includes authentic smoked German sausages with sauerkraut and mustard, showcasing Denver’s brewing culture alongside German traditions.
30 min
Sacred Heart Parish
The tour passes Sacred Heart Catholic Church, built in 1890 and the oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in Denver. The red-brick building features Gothic Revival architecture and served immigrant railroad workers and families. Although visitors do not enter, the church’s steeple and history provide context for the neighborhood’s cultural roots.
5 min
Redeemer Pizza
The next food stop is Redeemer Pizza, known for reinventing New York-style pizza with creative, rotating toppings. The slices are large, foldable, and have a chewy crust with a smoky char. Ingredients vary weekly, including options like pepperoni with housemade mozzarella or seasonal vegetables, reflecting the dynamic food scene of RiNo.
30 min
Denver Central Market
A brief return to Denver Central Market allows guests to experience the lively food hall atmosphere again. The market features diverse vendors with offerings such as wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, coffee, and charcuterie. This stop provides a snapshot of Denver’s collaborative culinary community.
15 min
High Point Creamery
The tour concludes at High Point Creamery, a small-batch ice cream shop known for creative seasonal flavors. Offerings may include varieties such as basil with blackberry swirl, brown butter pecan, or earl grey with shortbread. The shop emphasizes fresh, often local ingredients and changes its menu regularly.
15 min
Meeting point
Guide will wear an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Denver RiNo Arts District 3-Hour Walking Food Tour
by Delicious Denver Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$170Overview
This three-hour walking food tour in Denver’s RiNo Arts District offers a sampling of dishes from five local restaurants. The tour starts at Los Chingones, where guests taste inventive Mexican street tacos in a lively taquería setting. Next, the group visits Denver Central Market to try ricotta gnocchi at Vero, an Italian spot known for fresh ingredients and a food hall atmosphere. Along the route, the guide points out street art murals that decorate the neighborhood. Other stops include Bierstadt Lagerhaus, where smoked German sausages with sauerkraut and mustard are paired with traditional German-style beer, and Redeemer Pizza, which serves New York-style pizza slices with rotating toppings. The tour finishes at High Point Creamery, offering seasonal small-batch ice cream flavors. Alcoholic drink pairings are available to add on at the site. Tastings include freshly baked Kouign-Amann, adobo chicken tacos, Bavarian pretzels with beer cheese, and specialty pizza slices. The guide shares insights on the culinary scene and the area's murals throughout the walk. Guests should expect a casual walking tour that combines food tastings with neighborhood exploration. The route includes a brief stop near Sacred Heart Parish, a historic church built in 1890. The tour runs regardless of weather, includes all food tastings listed, and lasts about three hours.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Los Chingones
The tour begins at Los Chingones, a taquería known for bold, inventive Mexican tacos. The chef combines ingredients like pork belly, cactus, and tequila shrimp with house-made salsas ranging from mild to very spicy. The restaurant has a colorful, edgy atmosphere with rooftop views, reflecting the energy of the RiNo Arts District.
30 min
Denver Central Market - Vero
Next, the group visits Denver Central Market, a food hall in a restored 1920s warehouse. At Vero, guests sample ricotta gnocchi made with fresh ricotta rather than potatoes, pan-seared to a golden crisp and served with tomato sugo and fresh mozzarella. The market hosts various food vendors including butchers, bakers, and chocolatiers, offering a diverse culinary environment.
15 min
RiNo Art District
Walking between stops, the tour passes through the heart of the RiNo Arts District, formerly an industrial area now covered in murals, graffiti, and street art. The neighborhood features studios, galleries, breweries, and restaurants, creating an outdoor gallery of constantly changing artwork that highlights the local creative community.
20 min
Bierstadt Lagerhaus
At Bierstadt Lagerhaus, guests enter a large beer hall inspired by traditional German brewing. The highlight is the slow-pour pilsner, carefully served over several minutes to produce a creamy head. The food pairing includes authentic smoked German sausages with sauerkraut and mustard, showcasing Denver’s brewing culture alongside German traditions.
30 min
Sacred Heart Parish
The tour passes Sacred Heart Catholic Church, built in 1890 and the oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in Denver. The red-brick building features Gothic Revival architecture and served immigrant railroad workers and families. Although visitors do not enter, the church’s steeple and history provide context for the neighborhood’s cultural roots.
5 min
Redeemer Pizza
The next food stop is Redeemer Pizza, known for reinventing New York-style pizza with creative, rotating toppings. The slices are large, foldable, and have a chewy crust with a smoky char. Ingredients vary weekly, including options like pepperoni with housemade mozzarella or seasonal vegetables, reflecting the dynamic food scene of RiNo.
30 min
Denver Central Market
A brief return to Denver Central Market allows guests to experience the lively food hall atmosphere again. The market features diverse vendors with offerings such as wood-fired pizza, handmade pasta, fresh seafood, coffee, and charcuterie. This stop provides a snapshot of Denver’s collaborative culinary community.
15 min
High Point Creamery
The tour concludes at High Point Creamery, a small-batch ice cream shop known for creative seasonal flavors. Offerings may include varieties such as basil with blackberry swirl, brown butter pecan, or earl grey with shortbread. The shop emphasizes fresh, often local ingredients and changes its menu regularly.
15 min
Meeting point
Guide will wear an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.