Denver Private Food Tour: Lower Downtown History and Tastings
4.9
(162)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant in Denver—and explore its food scene without the crowds—on this private food tour, including multiple tastings. Wander through the city’s Lower Downtown area, see landmarks including Union Station, and stop by a number of eateries to try their cuisine. Sample locally-sourced elk, pork green chili, and a traditional cannoli, and learn why green chili is a firm local favorite.
Languages:
English
📍2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
🏢Operated by Essor Ltd
Highlights
- ✓Explore Denver without the visitor crowds on a private food tour
- ✓Step inside several Lower Downtown eateries without making reservations
- ✓Sample locally-sourced elk, pork green chili, and traditional cannoli
- ✓Go beyond the guidebook with stories about local history and culture
What you'll see & do
- ✓Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, with views of the mountains from some upper seats. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.
- ✓This building was constructed by madam Jennie Rogers in 1889 and became the classiest bordello in the Rocky Mountain West. Another famous pleasure queen, Mattie Silks, operated the business from 1911 until it was closed by federal edict in about 1915. The building was a Buddhist temple and warehouse from 1920 until 1998.
- ✓Coors Field is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Opened in 1995, the park is located in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood, two blocks from Union Station. The stadium has a capacity of 50,144 people for baseball.
- ✓Found at the heart of Denver, Lower Downtown - aka LoDo - is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858, when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek.
- ✓This historic block located in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood was once home to Windsor Dairy, and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room boutique hotel.
- ✓From its original 1881 incarnation as the Denver Union Depot to its 2014 rebirth as the cultural heart of the Mile High City, Union Station has taken many different forms over the years. Today it serves as Denver's main railway station and central transportation hub as well as a vibrant space for staying, eating, gathering and shopping.
- ✓The Oxford Hotel opened in 1891 and is now Denver’s oldest surviving hotel. Developed by brewer Adolph Zang and designed by architect Frank Edbrooke, the hotel originally provided a luxurious stay for travelers passing through nearby Union Station. After being restored and revitalized in the early 1980s by Charles Calloway and Dana Crawford, the Oxford became one of Denver’s first modern boutique hotels and an anchor of Lower Downtown’s revival.
- ✓Rockmount Ranch Wear was started in Denver by “Papa” Jack Weil in 1946. Over the years the company has played a leading role in the development of Western wear, as it was the first company to put snaps on Western shirts and the first to commercially produce bolo ties. The Smithsonian and the Autry Museum of the American West have Rockmount items in their collections. The company is still family owned, and Jack was the world’s oldest CEO, going to work every day until his passing at 107.
What's included
- ✓Colorado Bison Burger
- ✓Smoky Colorado elk sausage
- ✓Pork Green Chili
- ✓Traditional Cannoli w/Ricotta Cheese and Pistachios
- ✓Our Exclusive Secret Dish
What's not included
- ✓Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 94.00
Denver Private Food Tour: Lower Downtown History and Tastings
4.9
(162)
🕑 3 hours
Free cancellation
Take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant in Denver—and explore its food scene without the crowds—on this private food tour, including multiple tastings. Wander through the city’s Lower Downtown area, see landmarks including Union Station, and stop by a number of eateries to try their cuisine. Sample locally-sourced elk, pork green chili, and a traditional cannoli, and learn why green chili is a firm local favorite.
Languages:
English
📍2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
🏢Operated by Essor Ltd
Highlights
- ✓Explore Denver without the visitor crowds on a private food tour
- ✓Step inside several Lower Downtown eateries without making reservations
- ✓Sample locally-sourced elk, pork green chili, and traditional cannoli
- ✓Go beyond the guidebook with stories about local history and culture
What you'll see & do
- ✓Ballpark is a lively area centered on Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies baseball team, with views of the mountains from some upper seats. Around the stadium, brewpubs and pizzerias mix with laid-back jazz clubs and rooftop bars with expansive views.
- ✓This building was constructed by madam Jennie Rogers in 1889 and became the classiest bordello in the Rocky Mountain West. Another famous pleasure queen, Mattie Silks, operated the business from 1911 until it was closed by federal edict in about 1915. The building was a Buddhist temple and warehouse from 1920 until 1998.
- ✓Coors Field is the ballpark of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. Opened in 1995, the park is located in Denver's Lower Downtown neighborhood, two blocks from Union Station. The stadium has a capacity of 50,144 people for baseball.
- ✓Found at the heart of Denver, Lower Downtown - aka LoDo - is the perfect blend of nostalgia and modernity. This bustling neighborhood is home to nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality businesses, making it the perfect place to explore for residents and tourists alike. LoDo’s rich history dates back to 1858, when gold was discovered at the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek.
- ✓This historic block located in Denver’s LoDo neighborhood was once home to Windsor Dairy, and is now a vibrant micro-district that boasts 15 shops, 19 restaurants, seven bars, a luxury co-working space, and a 172-room boutique hotel.
- ✓From its original 1881 incarnation as the Denver Union Depot to its 2014 rebirth as the cultural heart of the Mile High City, Union Station has taken many different forms over the years. Today it serves as Denver's main railway station and central transportation hub as well as a vibrant space for staying, eating, gathering and shopping.
- ✓The Oxford Hotel opened in 1891 and is now Denver’s oldest surviving hotel. Developed by brewer Adolph Zang and designed by architect Frank Edbrooke, the hotel originally provided a luxurious stay for travelers passing through nearby Union Station. After being restored and revitalized in the early 1980s by Charles Calloway and Dana Crawford, the Oxford became one of Denver’s first modern boutique hotels and an anchor of Lower Downtown’s revival.
- ✓Rockmount Ranch Wear was started in Denver by “Papa” Jack Weil in 1946. Over the years the company has played a leading role in the development of Western wear, as it was the first company to put snaps on Western shirts and the first to commercially produce bolo ties. The Smithsonian and the Autry Museum of the American West have Rockmount items in their collections. The company is still family owned, and Jack was the world’s oldest CEO, going to work every day until his passing at 107.
What's included
- ✓Colorado Bison Burger
- ✓Smoky Colorado elk sausage
- ✓Pork Green Chili
- ✓Traditional Cannoli w/Ricotta Cheese and Pistachios
- ✓Our Exclusive Secret Dish
What's not included
- ✓Hotel Pick-up and Drop-Off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*We can’t accommodate pets on our food tours*
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
US$ 94.00