
16TH ST. MALL FOOD TOUR
Taste Your Way Through Denver’s Most Famous Street

$65

2.5 Hours

4 Tastings

Sat. 10:30 am – 1 pm
What’s Included

4 Tastings at Award-Winning Local Restaurants

Local Foodie Guide

Insider’s Guide to Denver Dining

Fun Stories About Denver’s History
What To Expect
Denver’s 16th Street Mall is a vibrant hub of culture, history, and culinary delights that has captivated visitors since its creation in 1982. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, this mile-long pedestrian promenade was envisioned as the beating heart of downtown Denver. Over the decades, the mall became an iconic landmark, drawing millions with its eclectic mix of shops, street performers, and bustling energy.
Just a short stroll away, Larimer Square adds another layer of history to your journey. As Denver’s oldest block, this charming district dates back to the Gold Rush days of the 1800s, when it was the city’s original main street.
On this 2.5 hour guided walking food tour, you’ll savor the best bites the 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square have to offer, discover hidden gems, and learn the fascinating history of these iconic landmarks. From bison chili to hoisin duck bao, you’ll taste delicious dishes and learn about the chefs that are making Denver’s food scene so exciting and unique.
*Tastings are subject to change. We cannot accommodate dairy free or vegan diets on this tour.

What You Will Taste

Baked Empanadas

Bison Chili

Hoisin Duck Bao

Housemade Ricotta
FAQ’s
The tour meets inside Lazo Empanadas – 16th St. Mall Location: 303 16th St Mall Lazo Empanadas has other locations, so please be sure you navigate to their 16th St. Mall location.
Guides will be inside the restaurant wearing orange “Delicious Denver Food Tours” buttons.
There are a number of paid parking lots near the meeting point for this tour.
All of our tours are walking food/drink tours. Guests meet at the departure point and walk between stops.
This tour includes four tastings at award-winning, locally-owned restaurants. We find that this makes up a light lunch for most guests.
The tour ends with at DragonFly Noodle – 1350 16th St Mall This is a 15-minute walk from the starting point.
You’ll walk through and learn about the 16th St. Mall and Larimer Square on this tour.
The 16th St. Mall Food Tour covers just under 1 mile of light and leisurely walking, broken up over the 2.5 hours. All tastings are seated indoors.
We can accommodate the following dietary restrictions on our public food and drink tours:
- Vegetarian
- Pescatarian
- No beef
- No pork
- No poultry
- No seafood
- No nuts
We are unable to accommodate vegan or dairy free diets on this tour.
Please be sure to include any food allergies/restrictions when booking your ticket so substitutions can be arranged in advance. We are unable to make last-minute substitutions as tastings are pre-ordered with our restaurant partners.
