Denver Nightlife Tour: Culture & Cocktails
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Larimer Square
- Sample three unique cocktails
- Learn about Denver's cultural history
- Enjoy a private, personalized experience
- Discover hidden gems in Denver's nightlife
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Denver's historic Larimer Square
- Three expertly crafted cocktail samples
- Insights into Denver's rich cultural heritage
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Our tour starts at the central hub of Denver, Union Station, where your local guide will provide an overview of the city's early history and its relationship with alcohol through the years, including the prohibition era.
We'll then venture into the heart of Denver's Lower Downtown, also known as LoDo. Your guide will lead you through the historic, brick-lined streets and introduce you to a few of their personal favorite bars. You may begin with a delightful drink at one of Denver's oldest bars, or find yourself in a cosy underground speakeasy with nods to the city's founding pioneers. As you take in the atmosphere of each establishment, your guide will provide insights on the ingredients and background of each drink. You'll gain an appreciation for Denver's place in the world of cocktails, from traditional classics to unique local twists. Your guide will also dispel any myths and shed light on any controversies surrounding some of the most popular drinks on the menu.
Whether you are a cocktail aficionado or a newbie, this tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Denver's craft cocktail scene, as you explore the iconic Larimer Square and the surrounding Lower Downtown neighborhood. Your local guide will also provide plenty of recommendations for more delicious cocktails, locally brewed beer, and great places to dine in Denver for the rest of your stay.
Meeting point
Start Location
1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver, CO, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum booking of two people required
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly
- Gratuity for the guide is appreciated but not included
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a valid ID for age verification
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
- Suitable for all fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
Reviews
This was a great tour that not only included local charm, great Italian eats, insider tips on how to experience Boston, but also a great history lesson you don't always read in the books.
Would definitely recommend this night tour to everyone. Our driver, Carl, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Our 7 year olds loved the tour a lot and consider it the best part of their Washington DC trip. I can see it being a bit hard to enjoy it fully when the weather doesn't cooperate but we had some great weather so we were really lucky.
We enjoyed our guide Bob and trainee Maddie. Our group was small, including us "locals" from Vermont, two world travelers from Minnesota, and a couple from Ireland. Rain dampened our walk and our clothes, yet we still enjoyed the learning, the history, the food and the company. Bob was very knowledgeable and informative and friendly. We highly recommend him and the North End Foodie Tour!
Traveler reviews
Denver cocktail tour
Had such a fun time with Kristina and Hailey! First cocktail tour and we didn’t know what to expect but now we have favorite cocktails and cool stories to tell!
Amazing and fun tour!! Full of great information and (obviously) great cocktails.
We had an amazing time with Laura! She was knowledgeable, fun, and showed us a great time in Denver. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour to learn about the Denver area and the cocktails that shaped its history.
Fun Valentine's Day activity
We had such a fun time on our tour and learned a lot of interesting history on cocktails and the local area. Highly recommend even if you have some familiarity with the Denver downtown area!
Historical Cocktail Tour
We did the historical cocktail tour with Kristina and had one of the best experiences with her during our trip in Denver! Not only was she extremely accommodating and kind, but also gave us lots of history for each place. The places were not too busy, but all extremely tasty. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone. We actually did another tour the following day and all said it wasn’t anywhere near as good or enjoyable as our tour with Kristina!
Great birthday celebration fun!
Tour guide was amazing, tour is well planned and researched. Learned more about Colorado history than expected and found new favorite spots for historical cocktails. Highly recommend!!