Denver RiNo Arts District Food Tour
About This Event
Enjoy a delectable introduction to Denver's hip RiNo Arts District—and follow your guide straight to its culinary highlights—on this small-group walking tour. You’ll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste dishes ranging from fried chicken and sourdough pizza to mochi donuts and beyond. In between tour stops, your foodie guide will share stories about Denver’s growing culinary scene. This 3‑hour walking tour features multiple tastings that together make up a full lunch. Typical tastings (subject to change) include: - Adobo chicken taco with guajillo ranch and Fuego Takis - Specialty New York–style pizza slice - Smoked German sausage with sauerkraut and mustard - Ricotta gnocchi with fresh mozzarella and tomato sugo - Freshly baked kouign-amann from an award‑winning bakery The itinerary combines food with neighborhood exploration: - Los Chingones RiNo: High‑energy modern Mexican taquería with creative tacos and rooftop vibes. - Redeemer Pizza: Chef‑driven New York–style slices with rotating specialty toppings. - Denver Central Market & Vero: A bustling food hall inside a restored 1920s warehouse, featuring ricotta gnocchi and a range of artisan vendors. - Bierstadt Lagerhaus: German‑style beer hall showcasing traditional lagers, including a celebrated slow pour pils, paired with sausages. - High Point Creamery: Small‑batch ice cream shop with inventive, seasonal flavors. - RiNo Art District and Sacred Heart Parish: Street art, murals, and historic architecture that highlight the district’s evolution from industrial area to creative hub, with commentary on local history and culture. The tour operates in the RiNo (River North) Arts District and runs rain, snow, or shine. It is stroller accessible and near public transportation, but not wheelchair accessible. Vegetarian options are available; however, the tour is not recommended for gluten‑free or dairy‑free guests and cannot fully accommodate those diets. Optional alcoholic drink pairings (3 drinks) are available as an on‑site add‑on for an additional fee. Minimum drinking age is 21 with valid ID. Group size is capped at 15 travelers, and the experience requires a minimum number of participants to operate; if the minimum isn’t met, guests are offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Confirmation is received at time of booking. Guests are advised to arrive 10 minutes early for check‑in. Tours are led by guides from Delicious Denver Food Tours (e.g., guides such as "Austin" and "Denver Dan" are mentioned in reviews) and are conducted in English.