Downtown Dinner Tour Explore Denvers Culinary Scene

Overview

Discover Denver’s vibrant dinner scene on this engaging 2.5-hour tour. Start at the iconic Union Station and venture to four award-winning restaurants, indulging in six tastings paired with three craft cocktails or mocktails. Enjoy dishes like carnitas tacos, housemade focaccia, and a delightful gelato dessert while soaking in the atmosphere of historic neighborhoods like LoDo and the Dairy Block. This tour is designed for food lovers seeking to connect over a shared passion for culinary delights in small groups. - 2.5-hour progressive dinner tour with 6 tastings and 3 drinks - Explore iconic spots like Union Station and Coors Field - Led by a friendly local foodie guide with personalized recommendations - Small groups of up to 10 ensure an intimate dining experience

What's included

• ✓Fresh Salsas Made in House
• ✓Marinated Italian Olives
• ✓Creamed Spinach with Parmesan and Crispy Shallot
• ✓Award-winning Locally-made Small Batch Ice Cream
• ✓Beef Sliders with Tomato Jam, White Cheddar and Aioli
• ✓Roasted Pork Belly Tacos on Blue Corn Tortilla
• ✓Housemade Focaccia
• ✓Tequila Margarita with Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice and Agave
• ✓Butter Pecan Old Fashioned
• ✓Italian Brachetto Spritz

• ✕Tour Guide Gratuities
• ✕Souvenirs

What you'll do

1. 1

   Your Downtown Dinner Tour begins inside Denver’s beautifully restored Union Station, a landmark that has welcomed travelers, locals and hungry explorers for more than a century. Guests will meet their local foodie guide in the heart of this historic transportation hub, where soaring windows, grand architecture and the buzz of downtown Denver set the tone for a memorable night out. Before heading to the first tasting, your guide will gather the group, make introductions and share a little background on Union Station’s transformation from a 19th-century railway depot into one of the city’s most beloved gathering places. It’s an easy, central meeting point and a fitting start to a progressive dinner tour built around great food, craft cocktails, local history and connection. From there, guests will head out together to explore downtown’s award-winning restaurants, historic hotels and lively streets, getting to know fellow food lovers along the way.

   ⏱ 5 min
2. 2

   The first tasting stop brings guests to Tavernetta, one of Denver’s most celebrated restaurants and a polished showcase for regional Italian cooking. Opened by the team behind Boulder’s James Beard Award-winning Frasca Food and Wine, Tavernetta has earned national recognition for its hospitality, wine program and beautifully executed cuisine, including a Michelin recommendation. Inside the elegant dining room near Union Station, guests will ease into the evening with a Brachetto spritz, a bright, lightly sparkling Italian aperitif with notes of red fruit and florals. Alongside it, you’ll enjoy housemade focaccia and marinated Italian olives, a simple but memorable pairing that captures Tavernetta’s style: refined, seasonal and rooted in the pleasure of sharing good food. It’s a relaxed, delicious first taste of downtown Denver’s award-winning dining scene.

   ⏱ 30 min
3. 3

   Between tastings, guests will step inside the Oxford Hotel, one of Denver’s most historic and atmospheric landmarks. Opened in 1891, the Oxford is the city’s oldest operating hotel and still carries the character of old LoDo, from its ornate details to its timeless lobby and classic downtown feel. Your guide will share stories from the hotel’s past and its role in the neighborhood’s transformation, when this part of Denver evolved from a railroad district into one of the city’s most vibrant dining and nightlife destinations. It’s a quick but memorable stopover that adds a sense of place to the evening, connecting the food and cocktails on the tour to the architecture, history and personality of downtown Denver.

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.