3 - 3½ hours
5 stops
12 people max
English
Local food and culture
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What you'll do

On our Secret Food Tour: Denver - Downtown, you'll enjoy a variety of classic local foods.

Our experienced guides will take you on a culinary adventure along the historic streets made famous by prospectors, miners, and early American entrepreneurs during the Colorado Gold Rush. On your journey, you'll hear thrilling tales of confidence men, saloon girls, and bank robbers while sampling mouthwatering local specialties that pay tribute to both our proud past as well as our thriving modern food scene. Today, Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in America, and we cannot wait to share with you the incredibly rich and ethnically diverse culinary world that awaits in The Mile High City.

Food will be served with water when available. Or if you prefer, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available for purchase.

  • We'll begin right in the middle of Denver's historic Ballpark District, home to Coors Field and the Colorado Rockies.
  • First up, you'll dig into a gourmet smoked sausage made with locally-sourced elk, a favorite of the late Anthony Bourdain.
  • Next, you'll learn what exactly green chili is and why we put it on pretty much everything!
  • As we make our way into Lower Downtown (aka "LoDo"), you'll hear how wild the Wild West really was and see what remains of our classiest bordello.
  • Did you know that Denver was recently named the top pizza city in America? At our next stop, you'll discover an innovative slice inspired by America's favorite hamburger!
  • After which, you'll explore local architectural icons like the Ice House, Union Station, and the Oxford Hotel as you stroll through the oldest part of The Mile High City.
  • And finally, cultures collide as you indulge in a fluffy French beignet dusted in Chinese five spice and served with decadent Vietnamese iced coffee ice cream.
  • As with all our tours, there's also our delicious Secret Dish.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following:
  • Colorado Craft Beer
  • Masala Crusher
  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee Espresso Martini
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

Book Your Tour
$89/ person
If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
  • Colorado Elk Smoked Sausage
  • Fried Chile Relleno
  • Pork Green Chili
  • Big Mac Pizza
  • Chinese Five Spice Donut
  • Vietnamese Iced Coffee Ice Cream
  • Our delicious Secret Dish
DRINKS
  • Water
  • For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above


Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

WHY LODO?

Lower Downtown, aka "LoDo", is the cultural heart of The Mile High City as well as the birthplace of our modern metropolis. As you walk in the footsteps of our storied history, you will also be walking past the many stories that make up the gleaming high rises that dot today's skyline, bringing the past and future together in perfect harmony. Denver began its life as a gold and silver mining camp, attracting settlers from all over the world in search of a better life, and that tradition continues today as it thrives as one of the fastest growing cities in America.

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Meeting Spot
The meeting spot is in front of Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs at 2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205. If you have any questions. Please email us.

Daily 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm

In front of Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

WHY LODO?

Lower Downtown, aka "LoDo", is the cultural heart of The Mile High City as well as the birthplace of our modern metropolis. As you walk in the footsteps of our storied history, you will also be walking past the many stories that make up the gleaming high rises that dot today's skyline, bringing the past and future together in perfect harmony. Denver began its life as a gold and silver mining camp, attracting settlers from all over the world in search of a better life, and that tradition continues today as it thrives as one of the fastest growing cities in America.

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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?

That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special? Are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic email confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) we offer an Upgraded Drinks Package that gives you a local craft beer and two refreshing craft cocktails.

Where is the meeting spot?

You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

The meeting spot is in front of Billy’s Gourmet Hot Dogs at 2445 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205.. Your guide will be there with an orange umbrella and a big smile!

Where the tour will end?

The Denver - Downtown tour ends at ChoLon, located at 555 Blake St #101, Denver, CO 80202.

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate children. Please contact us at [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your family.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

This is not a problem, we have different options. Just inform our guide before the tour starts.

Is there enough food during your tour?

Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with dessert. But there is a lot of food, you will not be hungry after the tour.

Where do I add my discount voucher?
Vocuher
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.

Is there a lot of walking?

To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 45 minutes walking but it's not too difficult and there are no hills or stairs. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

How many people max are on this tour?

We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

The food and drinks are top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel and we cannot run the tour due to extreme weather for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/

Can I pay the tour in cash?

You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for booking fee?

The booking fee that you have to pay is to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us your bank statement and we will refund as a gesture of good will.

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