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Denver Cocktail Tour: Culture & History Unveiled
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52 Ratings
Denver
Discover the rich culture and history of Denver on a walking tour that explores the city’s thriving cocktail scene. Sample beloved drinks, visit popular hangouts, and learn about the history and inspiration behind local and international cocktails.
Discover the rich culture and history of Denver on a walking tour that explores the city’s thriving cocktail scene. Sample beloved drinks, visit popular hangouts, and learn about the history and inspiration behind local and international cocktails.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Denver Union Station - The tour kicks off at Denver’s central hub, Union Station, where the local guide will share an overview of the city’s early history and its evolving relationship with alcohol, including the Prohibition era.
- LoDo - Next, the tour heads into the vibrant Lower Downtown area, known as LoDo. The guide will navigate through…
- Denver Union Station - The tour kicks off at Denver’s central hub, Union Station, where the local guide will share an overview of the city’s early history and its evolving relationship with alcohol, including the Prohibition era.
- LoDo - Next, the tour heads into the vibrant Lower Downtown area, known as LoDo. The guide will navigate through the historic, brick-paved streets, introducing some of their favorite bars. Participants might start with a refreshing drink at one of Denver’s oldest bars or enjoy a cozy underground speakeasy that pays homage to the city’s founding pioneers. As each venue is explored, the guide will offer insights into the ingredients and history of each drink, enhancing appreciation for Denver’s cocktail scene, from classic concoctions to innovative local variations. The guide will also clarify any myths and discuss controversies surrounding popular drinks on the menu.
- Larimer Square - Whether a cocktail enthusiast or a newcomer, this tour promises a deeper appreciation for Denver’s craft cocktail culture while exploring the iconic Larimer Square and the surrounding Lower Downtown area. The local guide will also provide plenty of recommendations for more delightful cocktails, locally brewed beers, and excellent dining options in Denver for the remainder of the visit.
What's Included
- Visit trendy bars and gather recommendations for the rest of your trip
- Gain insight into the evolution of Denver’s drinks and how they shaped the city’s culture over time
- Try three handcrafted cocktails
- Discover Denver from a local’s perspective with a private English-speaking guide on your side
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during…
- Visit trendy bars and gather recommendations for the rest of your trip
- Gain insight into the evolution of Denver’s drinks and how they shaped the city’s culture over time
- Try three handcrafted cocktails
- Discover Denver from a local’s perspective with a private English-speaking guide on your side
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Immerse yourself in Denver’s dynamic cocktail culture
- Explore Denver’s Lower Downtown neighborhood, wander its historic streets
What's Not Included
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity for the guide
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity for the guide
Additional Information
Explore Denver’s vibrant culture and history, along with its bustling cocktail scene, on this engaging walking tour. Guided by a local expert, participants will visit popular spots and taste some of Denver’s favorite beverages. Wander through the fashionable Larimer Square and the Lower Downtown area, stroll along historic streets, and step into bars…
Explore Denver’s vibrant culture and history, along with its bustling cocktail scene, on this engaging walking tour. Guided by a local expert, participants will visit popular spots and taste some of Denver’s favorite beverages. Wander through the fashionable Larimer Square and the Lower Downtown area, stroll along historic streets, and step into bars and contemporary speakeasies to discover the stories and inspirations behind cocktails. This tour offers a delightful mix of culture, history, and cocktails!
Highlights
- Experience the city like a local as you explore Denver with a resident guide, eager to introduce you to their preferred drinking venues.
- Cheers! Dive into Denver’s lively cocktail scene, tasting the city’s finest drinks, from local innovations to global favorites.
- Discover the role of cocktails in Denver’s history and culture.
- This tour is carbon neutral, conducted by a B Corp certified company dedicated to using travel as a positive force.
- 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.
Location
1701 Wynkoop St
Wynkoop Street
1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202
(Union Station, Wynkoop St.)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sammies24
Mar 19, 2026
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.
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Voyager53364180720
Feb 15, 2026
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!
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Jacobkl644rb
Oct 11, 2025
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!
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Kelsey_r
Apr 13, 2025
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!!
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930justinu
Nov 15, 2024
Kristina is amazing! Must do this tour! - Kristina was the best tour guide ever. She was so knowledgeable, personable and great to be around. Not only did we learn a lot but we also had a great time.
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F1479ygericl
Nov 2, 2024
Awesome Cocktails - The drinks were great and so were the stories. I had a very engaging experience with a mix of personal conversation and historical information. Patrick was a great guide
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Jimbz6421zs
Nov 1, 2024
Cocktail tour - Had a great time. Kristina was awesome and shared a wealth of great information! Highly recommend this tour. Had some very delicious cocktails.
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Dkschleus
Oct 24, 2024
This was awesome! - Patrick was so fun and Cocktails were so good. We had a great time. The bars were beautiful and the drinks had great history.
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Suthabrutha
Oct 20, 2024
Great night out in Denver! - Patrick was amazing. His knowledge of liquors and history of Denver and how certain drinks came to be were amazing. Would highly, highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun time in Denver!
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Q4304gkjeffs
Oct 6, 2024
Best Tour Ever - Patrick was the bomb! He gave us plenty of Denver history, especially around the Prohibition era, as well as the origin of each of the cocktails we sampled. He was also super friendly, and had plenty of recommendations for local food! We had a fantastic time!
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