RiNo is Denver's most creative neighborhood, and this food tour from Delicious Denver Food Tours treats it as a walking menu. The tour lasts about three hours, meets at Los Chingones RiNo, 2463 Larimer Street, and ends at The Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer Street. The eight-stop itinerary lists Los Chingones RiNo, Vero, the RiNo Art District itself, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Sacred Heart Parish, Redeemer Pizza, The Denver Central Market and High Point Creamery, with stops of five to thirty minutes. The listing includes an adobo chicken taco, a New York-style pizza slice, smoked German sausage with sauerkraut, ricotta gnocchi and a freshly baked kouign-amann, along with gratuities. An optional three-drink pairing can be purchased on site for an extra charge, and guests must be 21 to drink. Groups are capped at fifteen, the tour runs in rain, shine or snow, and it is stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible. Vegetarian options are available, but the operator says it cannot fully accommodate gluten-free or dairy-free diets and does not recommend the tour for those needs.
The tour blends two reasons to visit RiNo: food and art. Between stops you walk past the murals and warehouse conversions that define the district, so the tastings come with context about how an industrial strip turned into a food and arts neighborhood. The itinerary includes a historic parish building as well, a reminder that RiNo is not only new. The tasting stops are spaced to avoid fatigue, with short walks between them.
If you have already done the graffiti tour, this is a complement rather than a repeat, since the focus is on eating and neighborhood venues rather than specific artworks. Dietary limits matter more here than on some tours: vegetarians are covered, but gluten-free and dairy-free eaters should pick a different tour. The listing also shows that people usually book about three and a half weeks ahead, so reserve early for weekends. Dress for the weather, because several stops are short walks outside.
Choose this tour for a first full day in Denver when you want a relaxed lunch that doubles as an introduction to the neighborhood. It combines well with an afternoon at Meow Wolf or an evening show at one of the nearby music venues, and the Central Market finish is handy for continuing on your own. For a more traditional downtown route with local history, choose the LoDo food tour instead.
What to expect
The experience
A guided walking food tour through eight RiNo stops, with a taco, pizza slice, sausage, gnocchi and pastry. Groups are capped at fifteen.
Best time
Late morning to early afternoon. Start times are chosen when you book.
How long
About three hours.
Tips
Arrive ten minutes early at Los Chingones RiNo. Vegetarian options exist, but the tour is not suited to gluten-free or dairy-free diets. Drinks are an optional extra for guests 21 and over.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Food lovers and art fans who want to explore RiNo with a guide.
- Families
- Fine for children who like trying food; the listing offers lower child rates.
- Couples
- A fun, flavorful shared afternoon.
- Pair with
- The RiNo mural walk, Meow Wolf or an evening show.
- Time needed
- Three hours.
Good questions
Where does the tour start and end?+
It starts at Los Chingones RiNo, 2463 Larimer Street, and ends at The Denver Central Market, 2669 Larimer Street.
What do the tastings include?+
An adobo chicken taco, a New York-style pizza slice, smoked German sausage, ricotta gnocchi and a kouign-amann.
Can it handle dietary needs?+
Vegetarian options are available, but it cannot fully accommodate gluten-free or dairy-free diets.
Are drinks included?+
No. An optional three-drink pairing can be bought on site, for guests 21 and over.
What if it snows?+
The tour runs in rain, shine or snow, so dress for the conditions.
