duration: 3 hours
cancellationsummary: Refunds and exchanges up until 24 hours before the tour starts.
meetingpoint: 2463 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205
group_size: Max of 16 guests
accessibility: Stroller accessible
description: 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 street taco fusion spot owned by a prominent local 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 Mexican street tacos with a fusion twist, chicken chickpea sandwich with hydroponic greens, specialty pizza, house-made ricotta gnocchi and specialty ice cream.* Upgrade your ticket and you’ll enjoy three alcoholic drinks paired with your tour tastings.
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. We cannot accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan diets on this tour.
whatisincluded: -5 tastings at award-winning local restaurants (full lunch)
-3 alcoholic drink pairings (optional)
-Knowledgeable, local foodie guide
-Insider's Guide to Denver Dining
whatisnot_included: -Tour Guide Gratuities
itinerary: 1. Meet your guide at Los Chingones in the heart of River North (RiNo) for a delicious fusion tacos from one of Denver's most prominent chefs
2. Walk just down the block to a working hydroponics farm that grows its own greens. You'll taste a chicken chickpea pita with those local greens here and learn about this family-owned spot.
3. Travel up the block to view some of the world-class street art this neighborhood is famous for
4. Search the alleys for a pizza icon directing yourself to your next stop for a slice of specialty NY-style sourdough pizza
5. Walk down the block to the Denver Central Market, a hub for gourmet food vendors
6. Taste light and fluffy house-made gnocchi with a fresh tomato and basil sauce inside the Denver Central Market
7. End your culinary experience with basil and blackberry swirl ice cream from an award-winning local creamery
highlights: Welcome to RiNo — Denver’s Hippest Neighborhood.
Just a mile from downtown, RiNo (short for River North) is where industrial grit meets creative soul. Named one of Lonely Planet’s Top 10 U.S. Neighborhoods, this buzzing district is packed with bold street art, award-winning breweries, and some of the most exciting eats in the city.
Get ready to explore Denver’s tastiest neighborhood on a three-hour walking food tour through the heart of the RiNo Arts District. With a local foodie guide leading the way, you’ll sample unforgettable bites from five buzzworthy spots.
As you stroll between stops, you’ll hear insider stories about Denver’s food renaissance and get the scoop on the massive murals and graffiti masterpieces that turn every alley into an open-air gallery.
checkindetails: Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in with your guide, who will be inside the restaurant wearing an orange "Delicious Denver Food Tours" button.
whattobring: -Comfortable walking shoes
-Jacket or umbrella pending weather (tours run rain or shine!)
-Tour guide gratuities
restrictions: This tour cannot accommodate gluten or dairy-free guests.
extras: 3 alcoholic drink pairings available for add-on
faqs: ##Where does this tour meet?
The tour meets at Los Chingones RiNo: 2463 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205. Guides will be wearing an orange “Delicious Denver Food Tours” button.
Where should I park?
Free street parking is available around the meeting point, but this neighborhood can be busy. We recommend building in extra time to arrive to your tour on time. There is also a paid lot at the Denver Central Market, one block away.
Is there transportation provided?
All of our tours are walking food/drink tours. Guests meet at the departure point and walk between stops.
How much food is included?
This tour includes five tastings at award-winning, locally-owned restaurants. We find that this makes up a satisfying lunch for most guests.
What area of town will I visit?
You’ll walk through the River North Arts District (nicknamed RiNo), a neighborhood known for its world-class street art.
How much walking is there on the tour?
This tour covers just over a half mile of light and leisurely walking, broken up over the 3 hours. All tastings are indoors, and most are seated (one may be a sit/stand stop).
What dietary restrictions can you accommodate on this tour?
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 fully accommodate dairy-free or gluten-free diets on our public tours (some tastings can be substituted), but we can do so on private tours.
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.