Explore Capitol Hill, Denver on a Food Tour - Discover Local Eats You’ll Love
Experience Capitol Hill and Denver one bite at a time on this three-hour walking food tour through the heart of downtown, where you'll visit five award-winning local restaurants for curated tastings-from authentic Neapolitan pizza certified by Italy's AVPN and award-winning from-scratch Colorado green chile to fluffy baked empanadas from a family-owned shop, Southwestern fusion cuisine at the brand-new Dairy Block, and a sweet treat from a James Beard award-winning chef inside the historic Union Station. Between tastings, your experienced foodie guide brings Denver's rich history and architecture to life, sharing stories about secret tunnels, world-famous bordellos, and other wild-west moments as you pass landmarks like Coors Field, McGregor Square, the Dairy Block, the oldest hotel in Denver, and the iconic Union Station. This guided walking experience is ideal for food-and-culture seekers who want a tasty, storyteller-led way to discover the best of Denver's culinary scene and historic core. *
About this activity in Capitol Hill
Highlights
- Taste your way through downtown Denver on a three-hour walking food tour that stops at five award-winning local restaurants for curated tastings.
- Sample signature dishes including authentic Neapolitan pizza with bufala mozzarella, Colorado green chile, house-made empanadas, Southwestern fusion at the Dairy Block, and a James Beard chef’s sweet treat inside historic Union Station.
- Explore Denver’s rich past between bites - your foodie guide brings local history and architecture to life, from Coors Field and McGregor Square to the Dairy Block and other iconic downtown landmarks.
- Enjoy a small-group, chef-driven experience that showcases the city’s culinary scene and neighborhood stories while you stroll through the heart of downtown Denver.
Important Information
- The tour lasts approximately three hours and covers several downtown walking stops; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- The experience is family-friendly and suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free) can be accommodated with advance notice; tastings are subject to change.
- Alcoholic pairings and gratuities are not included; alcohol pairings are available to purchase on site and the minimum drinking age is 21.
Meeting Point
Includes
- Taste Colorado pork green chili - a regional favorite served as part of the tasting lineup in Capitol Hill, Denver.
- Enjoy blood orange tequila–braised pork carnitas tacos served on Native American fry bread for a bold, local-inspired bite.
- Savor ground beef empanadas paired with housemade chimichurri for a savory, handheld option.
- Share a Neapolitan-style pizza topped with buffala mozzarella - a classic crowd-pleaser in the area.
- Finish with a Portuguese egg custard tart for a sweet, flaky dessert to round out the tasting.
Excludes
- Three alcoholic drink pairings are not included and are available to purchase on site for $30.
- Gratuities are not included in the price.
Other
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this accessible for families visiting the neighborhood.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the meeting point easily from around the city.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the experience is approachable for most guests.
- Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free tastings are available with advance notice to accommodate dietary needs.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years for any alcohol-related purchases on site.
- Tours run rain, snow, or shine - please plan appropriately for the weather in the region.
- Plan to arrive 5–10 minutes early to get checked in and start on time.
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