16TH STREET FOOD TOUR

Tours meet just inside the lobby of the:

Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202

Your guide will wear an orange “Delicious Denver Food Tours” button.

There are a number of paid parking lots near the meeting point for this tour.

All of our tours are walking food and drink experiences. Guests meet at the starting point and walk between stops, with short, easy strolls in between. Seating, bathrooms, and water are provided at every stop, and your guide keeps the pace comfortable so you can relax, eat, and take in the sights along the way.

This tour includes four tastings at award-winning, locally owned restaurants (see the tasting list above). Together, the portions make for a satisfying light lunch — just enough to leave you full but not too full to keep exploring. Come hungry, and you’ll leave happy.

The tour ends at DragonFly Noodle – 1350 16th St Mall.

It’s about a 15-minute walk from where we started, but getting back is easy — the Free MallRide buses run up and down 16th Street all day and will take you right back to the starting point in just a few minutes. It’s a convenient and scenic way to end your tour after a delicious final tasting.

You’ll explore two of Denver’s most iconic downtown destinations — the 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square — each offering a different side of the city’s story.

The 16th Street Mall is a lively, mile-long pedestrian corridor lined with shops, cafés, and restaurants. It’s the center of downtown life and a perfect place to experience the city’s blend of history and modern energy. Your guide will share how this area evolved from a commercial hub in the 1800s to the walkable, food-filled destination it is today.

Just a few blocks away, Larimer Square offers a more intimate, historic feel. As Denver’s oldest block, it’s known for its string lights, Victorian-era architecture, and chef-driven restaurants. Here, you’ll hear how preservation efforts in the 1960s helped save the block — and set the stage for Denver’s thriving dining scene today.

The 16th Street Food Tour includes just under one mile of light, easy walking spread out over about two and a half hours. The route is flat and designed at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to enjoy the scenery and stories along the way. All tastings are seated indoors, so you can relax and savor each stop in comfort — no rushing, no standing meals, and plenty of time to soak up downtown Denver’s atmosphere between bites.

We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions on the 16th Street Food Tour:

• Vegetarian

• Pescatarian

• No beef

• No pork

• No poultry

• No seafood

When booking your tickets, please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions so we can arrange substitutions in advance. Because tastings are pre-ordered with our restaurant partners, we’re unable to make last-minute changes on the day of the tour.

If you have a severe allergy or complex dietary need, feel free to contact us before booking — we’re happy to confirm what accommodations are possible to ensure you have a great experience.