16TH STREET FOOD TOUR
Taste Your Way Through Denver’s Most Famous Street
$69
2.5 Hours
4 Tastings
10am-12:30 pm Fri-Sun
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
Discover the history and evolving flavors of downtown Denver on this 2.5-hour food tour, beginning at the legendary Brown Palace Hotel before exploring the newly reopened 16th Street. Along the way, your guide will share stories about Denver’s past and point out landmarks such as the State Capitol Building and the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower.
Enjoy tastings at four local restaurants, including green chile quiche from Trompeau Bakery, handmade pork potstickers from a family-owned dumpling shop, flaky, fresh-baked empanadas from Lazo Empanadas, and hearty Colorado bison chili. Blending local food, history, and culture, this guided experience is one of the best ways to discover downtown Denver and the flavors that define the Mile High City.
*Tastings are subject to change.
What You Will Taste
Argentinian Empanada
Colorado Bison Chili
Handmade Pork Dumplings
Green Chili Quiche
FAQ’s
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 Trompeau Bakery near the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower.
It’s about a 12-minute walk from the Brown Palace, but getting back is easy—the free MallRide bus runs along 16th Street and can return you to the starting point in just a few minutes.
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:
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Vegetarian
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Pescatarian
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No beef
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No pork
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No poultry
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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.
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