Our guide was very knowledgeable about things on the tour. The only thing that we would say is that it was overpriced for what we got on the tour.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 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
Excludes
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity for the guide
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202 (Union Station, Wynkoop St.)
Return
- 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202 (Union Station, Wynkoop St.)
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.
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Reviews
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!
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.
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!
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!
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!!
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.
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
Had a great time. Kristina was awesome and shared a wealth of great information! Highly recommend this tour. Had some very delicious cocktails.
Patrick was so fun and Cocktails were so good. We had a great time. The bars were beautiful and the drinks had great history.
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!
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!
Fantastic history and drinks! Patrick was knowledgeable about history and cocktails. This tour was phenomenal. This tour is a must do!
Patrick was great. Friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable about his subject. We had a delightful time. 10/10, would recommend.
Patrick was an amazing guide on the tour! He was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the history of the cocktail. We went to some fantastic establishments and had some unique drinks. We had a great time with Patrick and would recommend this tour to others.
Patrick was amazing. His knowledge and friendliness was top notch. We recommend him to anyone who is looking for a tour!
Kristina was AMAZING!! The cocktails were delicious. The history behind them that Kristina gave us made the tour so much better.....we went places we would have never gone on our own, tried drinks I'd never try, learned so much history about alcohol and Denver and Kristina gave us recommendations for dinner and brunch that were OUT OF THIS WORLD! I a thousand percent recommend booking a tour with Kristina!
This was one of the most fun tours I have ever done. Kristina, our tour guide, was great. Her knowledge of Denver history enhanced the experience even more. She took to a couple places we would have never found on our own, and try historical drinks that that we probably wouldn’t have ever tried. The overall experience was outstanding.
Kristina was absolutely amazing! From the history of the bars and cocktails to just being a generally fun tour guide, she checked all the boxes. We even tried drinks we wouldn’t have tried because of the way the tour was run. This is a fun tour if you like hand crafted and tasty cocktails. Some of the stops that we made I’d have never found on my own, so that was great! We fully intend to go back to some of those areas and check out more spots. Great tour and tons of fun! Well worth it!
Kristina was amazing. She gave me the chance to chose my cocktails without saying the name or telling the exact ingredients. So it was a little surprise but you still could be sure that you will like it. She told historic stories to the cocktails which were very interesting. She was very funny by telling them and a great partner. I was alone with her because no one else booked the tour on that day. She was caring and made sure I could return safely to the union station. I am not a native speaker but I understood everything she told me. She even gave me many advices on what to do in Denver. It was a very nice experience and I don‘t lie when I say, that I found my new favourite cocktail. Thanks to Kristina and the wonderful city: Denver!
Katrina did a really great job giving us recommendations, giving the tour, and making everyone feel welcome. Bravo to Katrina.
Kristina was amazing!! Loved our cocktails. Especially at The Wild. She was incredibly knowledgeable and we learned about many traditional cocktails!
Kristina was phenomenal, she was so good knowledgeable about the history and background of local history. A true treasure to have her and learn while experiencing local cuisine and drink! Highly recommend!
Great tour given by Patrick, very knowledgeable. Tried some amazing cocktails (favorite was the mint cucumber cocktail at The Wild). Highly recommend.
Fantastic tour! Tons of fun facts and great drinks. Wonderful explanation of Denver’s history and the origin of cocktails. Would highly recommend!
The cocktail tour was awesome! Fun drinks and history. Laura was a wonderful guide with a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend this tour.
I enjoyed the cocktail tour with Patrick. He was very knowledgeable with the history of this area & how cocktails came about, he also made the tour fun. I highly recommend Patrick!
Just a day after V-day, Christina was anazing during our Cocktail tour near Union Station. She gave a lot of history about the liquor we drank. She provided photo examples of discussions and shared insight on Jerry Thomas' Cocktail book. Basically, the founder of Western mixology. Lastly, her energy and excitement over these discussions over history made it ten times easier to learn. Will recommend to friends.
Absolutely the best!! Kristina is amazing and fun and informational !! It was so much fun !! The drinks were great and restaurants were great. Food options were available and she gave options for places to eat and drink afterward as well.
This was awesome, Kristina was amazing!! She was super knowledgeable, funny, sweet, and made us feel like old friends. I could not recommend this or her enough. The drinks were great and the one time I didn’t like a drink I was able to exchange for a different one, no issue.
If you're on the fence about this tour - book it! You won't regret it! Patrick educated us on all of our drinks and how they tied into Denver. We had no idea how much we'd learn. The libations that were provided were fun and the places he took us to were super cute. It was great to see Denver from that perspective. Patrick was super knowledgeable, friendly & welcoming - we felt like he was our long lost BFF. Thanks so much :) -Jen, Diane & Exikia
I highly recommend this tour! The guide, Kristina was incredibly knowledgeable of Denver's history and had great energy throughout the tour. She brought us to unique locations with excellent cocktails and good atmosphere. The story telling that ties into each individual cocktail makes for a fun and interesting drinking experience. We received many other local gem bar recommendations as well, even went to one after the tour and can confirm it was an excellent rec by Kristina, we look forward to checking more off the list.
Patrick, my tour guide, was a delight; not only did he know his history, he was willing to engage with the group dynamics and bounce off the internal conversation which made the tour causal and engaging. The tour is well planned and well paced, and covers a lot of Denver history. Historical and GREAT drinks.
We had the best time!! Patrick was our guide and was so awesome. We are locals and didn’t expect to learn even half of what we did- so impressed with him, the drinks and all the fun. We belly laughed the entire time!
Patrick was amazing, very friendly and informative! Highly recommend he made it so much fun! If I’m Denver take advantage!
Patrick was amazing! Very informative and gave a lot of good information. Would definitely recommend to others!
Had an amazing tour with Patrick! We visited 3 bars and got a great historical intro to cocktails and Colorado’s history with regards to booze.
Kristina was a great guide! Learned a lot of cool history and the drinks were amazing. Even the recommendations we got for after the tour were awesome. Thanks for a great tour!
Laura was fun and informative , good introduction to Denver cocktail culture. Enjoyed the drinks options, each location chosen was intimate and you can tell was hand picked for this tour.
Fantastic cocktails and some awesome stories to go with them. The host was fantastic, a local and had answers to all of our questions. Great time
We had Laura as a tour guide and she was absolutely amazing. We have taken a lot of tours and this one is by far the best because of Laura, she had so much knowledge of the history of Denver and cocktails. I absolutely believe that if you only have time to do one tour you should do this one.
We are Denver locals and had this tour gifted to us as a Christmas gift. It was fantastic. Our guide Kristina was super knowledgeable about Denver history and cocktails and we learned a lot. The cocktail bars selected are A-plus and ones we'd regularly go to. Highly recommend
We had an excellent time with Kristina. She is very knowledgeable and gave us a fun and informative tour with some fine drinks. Highly recommended!
Fantastic guide. Patrick knew his stuff and wove in history, context, and enormous knowledge of cocktails. One of the best tours ever
I was after a fun tour during the afternoon for when my friend visited me during a work trip in the city. This delivered as it was interesting to explore Lower Downtown, visit some hidden bars and find out about the cities history whilst drinking some cocktails. The guide was fantastic, she was fun as well as knowledgeable, and provided some great recommendations for other places to eat and drink once the tour had finished.
What a great great, a unique experience to not only try lots of yummy cocktails but find out the story behind them. The cocktail bars were visited were fab, (I'd never had found them on my own) and the guide really made the tour even better. Worth a try when in Denver.
Patrick was an amazing guide! I did the tour on a Sunday afternoon and happened to be the only one who signed up. Ended up with a solo cocktail tour. Patrick was incredibly knowledgeable of cocktails, spirits in general, and history of Denver. He kept great conversation and made the experience worth it! Thanks, Kim 😊
This was the best experience for my family to celebrate Father's Day! Kristina not only was extremely informative and had lots of wonderful stories related to our cocktails, she also was a great storyteller and made our experience feel so personal. She took us to three spots we (Denver locals) had not been to, and really listened to our preferences on what we loved to drink. Kristina is THE guide for this tour, you should definitely request to book with her :)
Really enjoyed the food tour and learned lots of interesting facts! Kristina was a great tour guide. Great story teller, very knowledgeable and LOTS of fun!
I very much enjoyed getting to know more about the drinks themselves and the history behind them in the city of Denver. Was also a great atmosphere and was able to chat and get to know others on the tour!
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