Discover Denver one bite at a time on this three-hour walking food tour through the heart of downtown.  You'll visit 5 award-winning local Denver restaurants for delicious tastings. 

You will taste authentic Neapolitan pizza certified by Italy's AVPN, award-winning from-scratch Colorado green chile, fluffy baked empanadas from a family-owned shop, Southwestern fusion cuisine on the brand new Dairy Block, and a sweet treat from a James Beard award-winning chef inside the historic Union Station.*

In between tastings, your experienced foodie guide will share stories about Denver's rich history and architecture. From secret tunnels to world-famous bordellos, learn just how wild the west was in the city's early days. You'll visit historic sites and landmarks like Coors Field, McGregor Square, the Dairy Block, the oldest hotel in Denver and the iconic Union Station.

*Tastings are subject to change

Downtown Denver Food Tour

THIS TOUR REQUIRES 4 GUESTS TO START

What's LoDo? I'm happy you asked! Lower Downtown is Denver's oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in Denver. On this 2 hour walking tour your savvy local guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots, where to eat and drink. We walk about 1.5 miles where we bring to life the past, present, and future of our beloved city. This tour is perfect for those who have limited time and a busy schedule. At the end of the tour you will feel more like a local and less like a tourist!

We begin the tour at iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next 2 hours we walk a loop around LoDo where we share stories of Denver's first Chinatown, visit the most famous bordello of its time, visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city.

TOUR LEAVES AT 11 A.M. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 10:45 A.M.

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

This experience is a longtime local favorite!

Come join this fun Mile High City bus tour with our Discover Denver Tours team & jump into exploring the Mile High City. Hop onboard our comfy 14-passenger bus & take in Denver's top sights as we wind through Denver & visit a great spot for mountain & city skyline views. Denver's beauty shines year-round & experiencing Denver's top sights & discovering the stories behind them, is a great way to kick off your time in Denver. 

Along the way, enjoy lots of fun stories from your guide, ask Qs, snap pics of Denver's amazing landmarks, and see & hear more about the Mile High City's unique sights.

Your tour kicks off at Union Station & then we'll hit the streets, rolling past some favorites, including the iconic Larimer Square, the unique Denver Art Museum, we'll explore LoDo together, check out the must-see 16th Street Mall, hear the U.S. Mint's heist stories, visit the famous Mile High Steps & much more!

Ages 6+ only.

Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

On this three-hour walking food tour, taste some of the best dishes the RiNo Arts District has to offer while exploring a cool, industrial neighborhood.

You'll meet your experienced local guide at Los Chingones, a fusion spot run by a prominent Denver chef. Over the next three hours, you'll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste delicious dishes with the option to add alcoholic drink pairings. 

You'll taste house-made ricotta gnocchi, Mexican street tacos, specialty sourdough pizza, Bavarian pretzels made with local beer cheese and seasonal ice cream.* 

In between tour stops, your local foodie guide will share interesting stories about Denver's growing culinary scene as well as the colorful murals that cover the streets and alleys of the RiNo Arts District.

*Tastings are subject to change

Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour

Take a deep dive into Denver, from its early Old West days to its current position as a modern and lively city. See Colorado's capital through the eyes of a resident as you explore with a local guide who will lead you to historic hubs, show you local hangouts, and introduce you to the city's highlights. Discover an incredible museum, walk along a street designed by a world-famous architect, duck into an architecturally beautiful hotel and check out the Colorado Capitol Building. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.

Footsteps Through Denver: Women, History & Hidden Gems

What makes Denver so special? Is it the Rocky Mountains? The altitude? The people? The art? The history? The neighborhoods? The beer?

It's everything — and that's what you get on this two-hour tour.

Denver has walkable neighborhoods, but our goal is to show you more than just Rino and downtown. We want to show you two hours of what it's like to really live in Denver. 

We've done all the work for you - a specifically curated driving route to show you the best streets, neighborhoods, and parks around town. We'll cover much more ground than any walking tour, so buckle up! You'll want to take notes as we recommend tons of restaurants, breweries, shops, and fun things to do that came directly from the experience of our team here at Aspire.

So sit back, relax, and get taken back through the history of Denver and how it has transformed into the unique, bustling city it is today.

Denver City Highlights Tour

Visit some of the best cocktail bars in Denver on this roving adventure through the heart of downtown.

From a light and crisp spritz to a smooth and serious Butter Pecan Old Fashioned, there's something for everyone on this boozy Denver cocktail tour.

Visit three of the best cocktail bars and restaurants in the city and sample four cocktails paired with small plates at two stops. 

You'll start at the iconic Union Station, heading next to the city's oldest hotel. You'll end on the Dairy Block, one of Denver's newest, coolest micro-districts. At each stop, you'll sample a craft cocktail (or two!), learn about Denver's growing food and cocktail scenes and mix and mingle with fellow foodies.

Your experienced local guide will share fun cocktail history and stories about Denver's prohibition days as well as our recent culinary renaissance, putting Denver on the map for foodies and drink enthusiasts across the country.

Denver Cocktails Tour

Come Ride Denver's all-in-one best of everything Denver, CO tour. Ride to all the breathtaking sights, both scenic and historic. Enjoy Denver's natural beauty, and see the whole town, including all the major attractions on our pedal-assist electric bike ride tour. An experience you won't want to miss!

After a quick tutorial on the bikes and safety, we begin the experience of traveling through time while learning about how Denver came to be and the the growth and opportunities it provides to locals and guests worldwide. 

Experienced and Highly Rated Tour Guides.

Denver's Best E-Bike Guided Tour!

Great for groups and family-friendly. Call us for information on both groups and children's rides. 

Denver's Best Guided E-Bike Tour

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. 

Now, after a multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation, the 16th Street Mall shines brighter than ever. There's never been a better time to explore this downtown treasure. 

Join us for a guided walking food tour where you'll savor the best local bites the mall has to offer, discover hidden gems, and learn the fascinating history of this iconic Denver landmark. Let us turn your visit into an unforgettable taste of the city!

Denver Downtown 16th Street Food Tour

In RiNo, you'll not only enjoy the vibrant art scene but also delve into some of Colorado's darker history. We'll explore stories like the Sand Creek Massacre and Silas Soule's efforts to uncover the truth, a 2022 shooting rampage by a misogynist, and a failed kidnapping attempt by a former Benjamin Paints employee targeting beer mogul Adolph Coors III.

We'll also discuss Market Street's shady past, where over 1,000 prostitutes once worked in the largest red-light district of its time.

If the group is interested, we can cover other major Colorado cases, such as JonBenet Ramsey, Columbine, Chris Watts, James Holmes (the movie theater shooter), Ted Bundy (who escaped from jail here), and Jack Gilbert Graham who blew up the first commercial airliner in the USA to kill his mother.

The tour is flexible and can be adjusted based on your interests, focusing on either true crime or general history and murals. We'll also make stops for drinks and snacks along the 2-mile route.

Dark Side of Denver – RiNo's True Crime and Murals Tour

Discover the rich culture and history of Denver, as well as its thriving cocktail scene, on this walking tour. Led by a local guide, you will visit popular hangouts and sample some of Denver's most beloved drinks. Take a stroll through the trendy Larimer Square and the Lower Downtown neighborhood, walk down historic streets, and step inside bars and modern-day speakeasies to learn about the history and inspiration behind cocktails. This tour is a perfect blend of culture, history, and cocktails! 

Highlights
- See the city through the eyes of a local as you explore Denver with a resident guide, eager to show you their favorite drinking establishments.
- Bottoms up! Deep dive into Denver's vibrant cocktail scene, sampling the city's best drinks, from local twists to international classics.
- Learn about Denver's cocktails and how they fit into the history of the city
- This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.

Private Nightlife Tour in Denver: Culture, History, and Cocktails

This is a Private, Walking Tour. NOTE: What makes this walking tour unique is that, in most cases, we take our guests into several locations. We limit the number of guests on each tour to 20; 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. As a bonus, we will provide the option to enter the National Ballpark Museum, free of charge. This museum has one of the largest collections of baseball and ballpark memorabilia in the nation.

Private Tour: Denver's Wild History Tour & Ballpark Museum

Sip, savor and walk through the heart of downtown on this Denver wine tour featuring wines from some of the top urban wineries and wine bars in the Mile High City.

From flights to bites, you'll sample delicious wines carefully paired with food tastings at each of the three local restaurants you'll visit.

We'll start with two wines and delicious French Asian fusion bites at a downtown spot run by an award-winning local chef. From there, we'll walk just a few blocks through Union Station where we'll enjoy two more wines paired with small plates at one of Denver's newest wine bars run by a James Beard award-winning restaurant group. Our third and final stop will take us to the city's newest micro-district, the Dairy Block, complete with colorful street art and beautiful lights strung above Denver's coolest alley. There we'll visit a tasting room for a final wine flight paired with locally-made chocolates.

Denver Wine Walking Tour

Discover the Highlights, History and Scenic Views on this tour of Downtown Denver, Historic town of Golden, and Beautiful Lookout Mountain. Journey through the heart of the bustling streets of downtown Denver where historic landmarks like Union Station, Larimer Square and the State Capitol stand tall. Delve into the rich history of Golden, a charming town known for its quaint western vibe and proximity to the Rocky Mountains. Ascend the breathtaking heights of the Lariat Loop up Lookout Mountain, where panoramic vistas of the great plains and the Rocky Mountains will leave you awe-struck.

Denver, Golden, Lookout Mountain

Explore the mile-high city with a private guide, seeing the city's highlights, and finishing at a local brewery where your guide will grab you around before finishing your tour. Denver appeals to everyone, especially outdoor types and adventurers. It's the jumping-off point for ski resorts in the nearby Rocky Mountains. On your private walking tour of Denver, you'll learn about its unique culture, history and why it's so appealing. This Rocky Mountain city boasts a lively food and artisanal beer scene as well as some great cultural hot spots including Larimer Square, the city's oldest block and the Denver Art Museum home to the mansion of famous Titanic survivor Molly Brown. From Denver Art Museum to the huge blue bear holding up the convention centre building, this private tour will give you a taster of what makes Denver such a popular destination.

The Best of Denver: Private Half-Day Walking Tour

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of the American West, where natural wonders, historic landmarks, and vibrant cityscapes come together for an unforgettable experience. From the stunning landscapes of Yellowstone to the cultural gems of Salt Lake City, this tour is designed to captivate every traveler's sense of adventure.

Mt Rushmore Yellowstone and Arches National Parks 6 day Tour

Immerse yourself in the essence of Denver, the capital of Colorado, through a walking tour of the 20 must-see places. From Civic Center Park to the famous Big Blue Bear, each site reveals a unique facet of this vibrant city. Explore art museums, green spaces, and historic landmarks while experiencing the vibrant energy of Mile High City. This 2-hour, 4.7 km route is perfect for art and history lovers. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Denver at your own pace, with immersive reviews available through the navaway® app.

 - 4.7 km walking tour through Denver in 2 hours
 - Visit iconic places like Denver Art Museum and State Capitol
 - Access to interactive audio commentary via the navaway® app
 - Ideal for lovers of art, history and local culture

City Tours in Denver