Top Denver Food & Drink

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries plus farm-to-table meats, authentic Neapolitan pizza, and a specialty product featured on ‘Top Chef.’ In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the city’s oldest jazz club.

Discover why Denver is nicknamed the ‘Napa Valley of Craft Beer’ on a fun and social beer tour and pub crawl through the historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district. Pop in to four local breweries to taste more than 10 samples of Colorado craft beer with an expert hops-, ale-, and lager-loving guide. Find out how Denver became the center of the craft brewing movement in the West, and walk off all those tastings with a jaunt through the city’s oldest and most dynamic neighborhood.

You’re a serious beer enthusiast who wants to get out into the mountains and sample the best of the Colorado brewing scene. On this small-group tour, your group learns the history of brewing in the historic mountain town of mining town at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Your guide shows you some of the top local brewpubs. Enjoy tasting, find something you’ve never tasted before, and discover new brews you’ll love.

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the vibrant experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. After the show, be sure to check out the arcade and media room.

Get chills down your spine on an evening walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Learn about some of the most haunted dwellings in the city. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the haunted mansions, telling tales of historic scandals, and discovering paranormal activity.

Explore the grand scenery of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s Wild West history on a small-group bus tour from Denver. Visit the famous natural amphitheatre at Red Rocks, and encounter descendants of America's last wild buffalo herd grazing in the foothills. Get panoramic views of Denver and the Front Range from atop Lookout Mountain, and pay tribute to one of the great showmen of the early West at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on this easy half-day escape.

Get to know the bold and bawdy women of Denver’s past on this pub crawl that illuminates the people and places of the Mile-High City’s former red light district. Join an entertaining guide on a walk back in time to the Wild West of the late 1800s, when madams ruled Market Street. Hear stories of true crime, love triangles, and rowdy brothels along the way, while stopping for drinks (own expense) at some of LoDo’s most interesting bars.

Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver.

Climb from the streets of the "Mile High City" to Rocky Mountain National Park, on a day trip that showcases the rugged beauty of Colorado's mountains. Weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears, or moose. Take a breath of fresh mountain air while hiking out on the trails, and feel like you're standing on top of the world up here on America's backbone.

Experience the supersize scenery and Wild West history of the Rocky Mountain foothills on this small-group escape from Denver. First, head out on a hike to the Flatirons and take in the stunning views. Then, visit a local taproom for a complimentary drink from a selection of award-winning beers. Enjoy free time to stroll and browse independent stores on the funky, pedestrian Pearl Street Mall.

Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.

Explore one of Denver’s most historic and up-and-coming neighborhoods on this haunted pub crawl that seeks out local spirits—both ghostly and boozy! Hear stories of haunted happenings at several spooky buildings in the South Broadway (SoBo) district, and pop into hand-picked bars and distilleries for the drinks of your choice. It’s a great way to combine Denver history with a night out on the town.

Instead of wasting hours on the internet trying to find where to have lunch in Denver, dive straight in and visit a curated selection of Denver eateries on this afternoon food and beer tour. Sample a wide range of Denver dishes, from tacos and pizzas to nationally-recognized sweet treats, most of them paired with beers that showcase the delicious diversity of the local craft brewery scene. Explore the city’s culinary landscape with your guide and get personalized recommendations for where to dine next on this small group tour.

This tour takes the guesswork out of choosing among Denvers ever-expanding list of trendy bars, giving you a taste of five different cocktails at downtown’s best watering holes and restaurants. Visit hip hotels, classic eateries, and transformed historic buildings like Union Station for craft cocktails samples paired with gourmet bites. It's a fun and social way to do pre-dinner drinks and appetizers while mingling with other travelers.

Take a break from the crowds of downtown and explore one of Denver's fastest-growing neighborhoods on an art and beer tour through the River North Art District (RiNo). See colorful street murals and graffiti hidden among re-purposed warehouses, and stop along the way at hand-picked breweries and cider houses for a taste of Mile-High flavor.

Come explore Denver’s creative side on this walking tour of some of Colorado’s best local artists in the colorful River North Art District and Five Points neighborhoods. You’ll want to have your phone at the ready - this tour is full of the most vibrant, mind-bending, unique work; perfect for the ‘gram. Our local guides will share the stories behind the art and the inspirations and social causes central to the artists representing Denver’s black, LGBTQ, and Native American communities, among others. To add to this sensory experience, we’ll even treat you to a snack along the way. Part of your ticket price includes a donation to a local organization supporting young artists in the Denver area, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!

When hunger strikes in the Mile High City, head to the Hard Rock Cafe Denver for a filling menu of American fare that's themed on American music. Sink your teeth into a cheeseburger, or choose from grilled chicken, BBQ pulled pork, or a half rack of hickory smoked ribs. The 2- or 3-course prix-fixe meals are served with dessert and a drink, and before you go explore the memorabilia that decorates this Denver hot spot.

Experience ‘The Christmas City’ in all of its illuminated splendor on a 2-hour small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to some of Denver's most scenic holiday decorations and light displays in the downtown area including the Denver Art Museum and the 16th Street Mall. Then, at the end of your tour, hop on the free shuttle to the Christkindl German Market (apart from Sundays, when the market is closed), where you can explore the cheery stalls at your own pace.

Denver is a rambunctious city with a colorful past. This 1.5 mile walking tour loop explores how Denver grew from a small "cow town" into one of America's fastest growing metro areas. Follow me through two of Denver's most iconic locales: Larimer Square and the former Auraria Settlement. Guests will learn about the area's notable personalities, social conflicts, historical conservation methods, as well as the deep archaeological history along Cherry Creek. This tour includes a visit to a real silversmith operation and ends with a beer tasting at Colorado's first Brewery, the Tivoli Brewing Company.

For anyone who loves ice cream, bicycles, and neighbourhood gazing - this self-guided GPS audio tour is for you! Visit the best ice cream spots in Denver, based on their gourmet-style scoops as well as their location in explorable districts. In case four ice cream stops sounds excessive, you can justify it by the fact that you'll be pedalling along by bicycle. Please note that bikes are not included. You can use the Uber and Lyft apps to find bikes and ebikes to rent nearby. The best time to go is late afternoon or evening as the ice cream shops open between noon and 2pm and start closing at 10pm. Be warned, the lines at ice cream shops can be up to 20 minutes long during popular times. Each ice cream stop is in a fun pedestrian-friendly district with alternate / additional browsing options. Along this route, you’ll find city parks and green spaces to take a break, as well as great local breweries and delicious taco joints.

If you want to experience the Rockies but don't have a full day from Denver, get a taste of Colorado's mountain scenery with a private morning tour of foothills highlights. Let a guide handle the driving as you visit the legendary Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, gaze down on Denver from atop Lookout Mountain, cross the scenic Lariat Loop, and see the historic mountain towns of Evergreen and Golden—home to the Coors brewery.

Visit three Denver neighborhoods on a single walking tour experience! Explore local art and the mural universe of Denver's RiNo Arts District. Meander through the charming Victorian residential neighborhood of Curtis Park. Discover Denver's "Harlem of the West" found along Welton Street in the Five Points Cultural Historic District. This walking tour includes a RiNo art gallery visit as well as a beer tasting at Spangalang Brewery.

NOTE: We limit the number of guests on each tour; because of this, this tours tends to sell out quickly. This is where it all began, in 1856. This walking tour is a fun adventure through the oldest and most trendy neighborhood in Denver. You will be treated haunted stories, scandalous events, and historic locations. Some of the stops include: The Dairy Block, Larimer Square, Union Station, Coors Field, Brothel Row, Rockmount Ranch Wear, The Oxford Hotel (the oldest hotel in Denver), LoDo, Cat Alley, Sukura Square, D & F Clock Tower, and the 16th Street Mall, plus much more. We will stop at the Dairy Block, for coffee and snacks.

Put yourself at the center of a sleuthing case at Denver’s Dinner Detective murder mystery theater. Witness the drama unfold in real-time as you and other unsuspecting diners solve clues and help crack the case, all while feasting on a delicious meal. Unlike traditional murder mystery shows, non-costumed actors in the crowd help create an element of surprise during this darkly comic interactive experience.