Downtown Denver Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings
by Delicious Denver Food Tours
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This three-hour walking food tour explores Denver’s downtown food scene with five tastings at local restaurants. The tour begins near Coors Field at Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark, Denver’s only AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, where guests sample traditional Neapolitan pizza baked in a coal-fired oven. The route moves through the Ballpark District, passing historic buildings and street art. At Lazo Empanadas, the group tastes Argentine empanadas made from family recipes paired with housemade chimichurri sauce. Next, the tour visits The Cherry Cricket Ballpark, known for its green chili served with burgers or on its own. A brief stop outside Coors Field highlights the stadium’s architecture and its role in shaping the neighborhood. The walk continues through LoDo, Denver’s oldest neighborhood, visiting McGregor Square and the Dairy Block, a revitalized area with restaurants, bars, and shops. At Kachina Cantina, guests try a Native American fry bread taco with braised pork carnitas and toppings. The tour includes a visit to Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver’s first craft brewery, with stories about its impact on the city’s beer scene. Inside the Oxford Hotel, the group sees the historic interior and learns about its cocktail lounge, The Cruise Room. The tour ends at Denver Union Station, where guests taste a Portuguese egg custard tart (pastel de nata) at Ultreia, located inside the station. Tastings include Colorado pork green chili, a blood orange tequila braised pork carnitas taco on Native American fry bread, a ground beef empanada with housemade chimichurri, Neapolitan pizza with bufala mozzarella, and a Portuguese egg custard tart. Alcoholic drink pairings are available for purchase at some stops but are not included. The guide provides commentary on Denver’s history, architecture, and food culture throughout the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark
The first stop is Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark near Coors Field. This pizzeria is Denver’s only AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, meaning its dough, sauce, and toppings meet Italian standards. Coal-fired ovens reach over 1,000 degrees, producing pizzas with a blistered crust and smoky flavor. Guests taste signature pizzas with fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes while learning about the pizzeria’s recognition and its blend of Italian tradition with Colorado style.
25 min
Ballpark District Walk-By
The tour passes through Denver’s Ballpark District, a neighborhood transformed from warehouses and railyards into a lively area with craft breweries, restaurants, and patios. The district features preserved brick facades and street art. The area is a popular gathering spot on game days and reflects Denver’s mix of history and modern culture.
5 min
Lazo Empanadas
At Lazo Empanadas, guests sample Argentine empanadas made from scratch using family recipes. The empanadas feature flaky golden crusts filled with seasoned meats, vegetables, or cheeses, served with housemade chimichurri sauce. The stop includes information about Argentine culture and the popularity of empanadas as street food.
20 min
The Cherry Cricket Ballpark
This location of The Cherry Cricket, a Denver institution since 1945, offers a tasting of its award-winning green chili. Known for build-your-own burgers, the green chili at this stop is rich and spicy, served on burgers or alone with tortillas. The dish is a staple of Denver’s food identity.
20 min
Coors Field
The group pauses outside Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies since 1995. The stadium’s red-brick architecture and location with mountain views contributed to transforming the neighborhood. Coors Field also has a food legacy including Rocky Mountain oysters and in-park craft beer, symbolizing Denver’s sports culture.
5 min
LoDo Neighborhood Walk
The tour walks through LoDo (Lower Downtown), Denver’s oldest neighborhood with historic brick warehouses turned into restaurants, bars, and shops. The area displays a mix of preserved architecture and modern murals, reflecting the city’s frontier history alongside its creative present.
15 min
McGregor Square
Located just across from Coors Field, McGregor Square opened in 2021 as a year-round community space. The open plaza features a 66-foot outdoor screen and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, and a luxury hotel. Named after former Rockies president Keli McGregor, the square combines sports heritage with urban renewal. It hosts events like farmers markets and watch parties, making it a central spot for food and social activity in downtown Denver.
Dairy Block
The Dairy Block is a small urban district in LoDo built on the former Windsor Dairy site. It contains restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and a hotel connected by an alley with murals and art installations. The food hall offers wood-fired pizza, modern tacos, and craft cocktails.
Kachina Cantina
At Kachina Cantina, guests taste a Native American fry bread taco with blood orange tequila braised pork carnitas and fresh toppings. Fry bread is a traditional dish in the Southwest, here presented with a modern twist. The stop includes discussion of the dish’s cultural significance and Denver’s culinary diversity.
25 min
Wynkoop Brewing Company
Wynkoop Brewing Company is Denver’s first craft brewery, founded in 1988. Located in a historic brick warehouse across from Union Station, it played a key role in starting Denver’s craft beer movement. The brewery is known for innovative beers like Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout and its contribution to Denver’s beer identity.
10 min
Oxford Hotel
The Oxford Hotel, built in 1891 and Denver’s oldest operating hotel, features Victorian design with modern touches. The tour visits the lobby and The Cruise Room cocktail lounge, which opened right after Prohibition and serves classic martinis. The hotel has historic ties to railroad travelers and local celebrities.
5 min
Denver Union Station
The tour ends at Denver Union Station, opened in 1881 and renovated in 2014. The station combines historic Beaux-Arts architecture with dining, coffee shops, bars, and a boutique hotel. The Great Hall and iconic signage make it a downtown landmark and cultural center.
5 min
Ultreia in Union Station
Inside Union Station, guests taste a Portuguese egg custard tart (pastel de nata) at Ultreia. The tart has a flaky pastry and caramelized creamy filling, a recipe dating back to 18th-century Lisbon monasteries. This dessert provides a sweet conclusion to the tour’s tasting experiences.
5 min
Meeting point
We meet just inside of the restaurant.
End point
The tour will conclude with dessert inside Union Station. Guides are happy to provide directions back to the starting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Downtown Denver Walking Food Tour with 5 Tastings
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 explores Denver’s downtown food scene with five tastings at local restaurants. The tour begins near Coors Field at Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark, Denver’s only AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, where guests sample traditional Neapolitan pizza baked in a coal-fired oven. The route moves through the Ballpark District, passing historic buildings and street art. At Lazo Empanadas, the group tastes Argentine empanadas made from family recipes paired with housemade chimichurri sauce. Next, the tour visits The Cherry Cricket Ballpark, known for its green chili served with burgers or on its own. A brief stop outside Coors Field highlights the stadium’s architecture and its role in shaping the neighborhood. The walk continues through LoDo, Denver’s oldest neighborhood, visiting McGregor Square and the Dairy Block, a revitalized area with restaurants, bars, and shops. At Kachina Cantina, guests try a Native American fry bread taco with braised pork carnitas and toppings. The tour includes a visit to Wynkoop Brewing Company, Denver’s first craft brewery, with stories about its impact on the city’s beer scene. Inside the Oxford Hotel, the group sees the historic interior and learns about its cocktail lounge, The Cruise Room. The tour ends at Denver Union Station, where guests taste a Portuguese egg custard tart (pastel de nata) at Ultreia, located inside the station. Tastings include Colorado pork green chili, a blood orange tequila braised pork carnitas taco on Native American fry bread, a ground beef empanada with housemade chimichurri, Neapolitan pizza with bufala mozzarella, and a Portuguese egg custard tart. Alcoholic drink pairings are available for purchase at some stops but are not included. The guide provides commentary on Denver’s history, architecture, and food culture throughout the walk.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark
The first stop is Marco’s Coal Fired Pizzeria Ballpark near Coors Field. This pizzeria is Denver’s only AVPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, meaning its dough, sauce, and toppings meet Italian standards. Coal-fired ovens reach over 1,000 degrees, producing pizzas with a blistered crust and smoky flavor. Guests taste signature pizzas with fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes while learning about the pizzeria’s recognition and its blend of Italian tradition with Colorado style.
25 min
Ballpark District Walk-By
The tour passes through Denver’s Ballpark District, a neighborhood transformed from warehouses and railyards into a lively area with craft breweries, restaurants, and patios. The district features preserved brick facades and street art. The area is a popular gathering spot on game days and reflects Denver’s mix of history and modern culture.
5 min
Lazo Empanadas
At Lazo Empanadas, guests sample Argentine empanadas made from scratch using family recipes. The empanadas feature flaky golden crusts filled with seasoned meats, vegetables, or cheeses, served with housemade chimichurri sauce. The stop includes information about Argentine culture and the popularity of empanadas as street food.
20 min
The Cherry Cricket Ballpark
This location of The Cherry Cricket, a Denver institution since 1945, offers a tasting of its award-winning green chili. Known for build-your-own burgers, the green chili at this stop is rich and spicy, served on burgers or alone with tortillas. The dish is a staple of Denver’s food identity.
20 min
Coors Field
The group pauses outside Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies since 1995. The stadium’s red-brick architecture and location with mountain views contributed to transforming the neighborhood. Coors Field also has a food legacy including Rocky Mountain oysters and in-park craft beer, symbolizing Denver’s sports culture.
5 min
LoDo Neighborhood Walk
The tour walks through LoDo (Lower Downtown), Denver’s oldest neighborhood with historic brick warehouses turned into restaurants, bars, and shops. The area displays a mix of preserved architecture and modern murals, reflecting the city’s frontier history alongside its creative present.
15 min
McGregor Square
Located just across from Coors Field, McGregor Square opened in 2021 as a year-round community space. The open plaza features a 66-foot outdoor screen and is surrounded by restaurants, bars, shops, and a luxury hotel. Named after former Rockies president Keli McGregor, the square combines sports heritage with urban renewal. It hosts events like farmers markets and watch parties, making it a central spot for food and social activity in downtown Denver.
Dairy Block
The Dairy Block is a small urban district in LoDo built on the former Windsor Dairy site. It contains restaurants, cocktail bars, coffee shops, boutiques, and a hotel connected by an alley with murals and art installations. The food hall offers wood-fired pizza, modern tacos, and craft cocktails.
Kachina Cantina
At Kachina Cantina, guests taste a Native American fry bread taco with blood orange tequila braised pork carnitas and fresh toppings. Fry bread is a traditional dish in the Southwest, here presented with a modern twist. The stop includes discussion of the dish’s cultural significance and Denver’s culinary diversity.
25 min
Wynkoop Brewing Company
Wynkoop Brewing Company is Denver’s first craft brewery, founded in 1988. Located in a historic brick warehouse across from Union Station, it played a key role in starting Denver’s craft beer movement. The brewery is known for innovative beers like Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout and its contribution to Denver’s beer identity.
10 min
Oxford Hotel
The Oxford Hotel, built in 1891 and Denver’s oldest operating hotel, features Victorian design with modern touches. The tour visits the lobby and The Cruise Room cocktail lounge, which opened right after Prohibition and serves classic martinis. The hotel has historic ties to railroad travelers and local celebrities.
5 min
Denver Union Station
The tour ends at Denver Union Station, opened in 1881 and renovated in 2014. The station combines historic Beaux-Arts architecture with dining, coffee shops, bars, and a boutique hotel. The Great Hall and iconic signage make it a downtown landmark and cultural center.
5 min
Ultreia in Union Station
Inside Union Station, guests taste a Portuguese egg custard tart (pastel de nata) at Ultreia. The tart has a flaky pastry and caramelized creamy filling, a recipe dating back to 18th-century Lisbon monasteries. This dessert provides a sweet conclusion to the tour’s tasting experiences.
5 min
Meeting point
We meet just inside of the restaurant.
End point
The tour will conclude with dessert inside Union Station. Guides are happy to provide directions back to the starting point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.