Denver does gluten-free right.

This 3.5-hour tour strings together some top Denver stops, from Avanti’s rooftop views to food halls and breweries, so you get a focused hit of gluten-free eating plus local Colorado drinks. I like how it also helps you see the city on the way, not just fill your stomach. Your guide—Carrie—keeps the vibe friendly and answers questions as you go.

What I really love is the pairing of real Denver settings with the gluten-free mission. Avanti Food & Beverage gives you skyline-and-Rockies views while you enjoy lunch at a standout gluten-free spot. And the route adds variety, including a chef-run food hall and a final brewery/cider stop, so your tastings don’t feel repetitive.

One thing to consider: the timing is structured. You’ll get two food stops and two drink stops, so if you’re expecting lots of tiny gluten-free samples at every location, you may want a second stop on your own afterward.

Key Highlights at a Glance

• Rooftop start at Avanti with Rocky Mountain and skyline views
• Max 8 people, so the group stays manageable
• Two food stops + two drink stops, built for gluten-free focus (and a few photos)
• Downtown context at Union Station with quick sightseeing and pointers
• Snacks at a gourmet marketplace/food hall with lots of vendor variety
• Guide Carrie brings Denver and gluten-free food scene context

The Real Deal: What This Tour Feels Like

This is a gluten-free food and drink tour that also works as a downtown orientation. You’re not bouncing from random restaurant to random restaurant. You’re guided through places that are interesting even if you’re visiting Denver for the first time.

The group size matters. With a maximum of 8 people, you’re more likely to get questions answered and not just follow along silently. And because it runs about 3 hours 30 minutes, it’s long enough to feel like a real outing, but not so long that it burns the whole day.

The price—$75 per person—is tied to the structure: lunch plus snacks, and two alcohol (21+) beverage stops. That’s the value math. You’re paying for access to multiple curated locations, not just a single meal where you could dine on your own.

Avanti Food & Beverage: Rooftop Views and Container Eateries

Your tour starts at Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211, with a 11:30 am start. The first stop is a smart opener because it mixes food with views. From Avanti’s rooftop, you get a wide look at the Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline, which instantly makes the tour feel like a Denver experience, not a shopping list of gluten-free places.

Avanti is also a “collective eatery,” and the details here are part of the fun. The restaurants are set up in modified shipping containers. That means it feels informal and modern, with a lot of visual variety. You’re surrounded by different vendors, but your lunch is planned around gluten-free success.

This first meal is one of the reasons the tour gets such strong marks. The setup helps non-gluten-free friends relax too. The food is gluten-free, but the experience isn’t segregated into an afterthought. It’s built to be enjoyable for everyone at the table.

Time check: about 45 minutes at this stop, including lunch.

Union Station: A Quick Photo Break and Smart Pointers

Next you roll into Denver Union Station, one of the easiest places in the city to spot on a map. The tour uses this stop for two things: you get a short look around and you get practical guidance—where to go later for restaurants and shops.

You’ll take a few minutes for photos here. That short pause is useful if you’re visiting during daylight or if you want a clean “I’m in Denver” moment without guessing where to stand.

The stop is brief—about 5 minutes—so it’s not a history lecture or a deep museum run. Still, it helps you connect the dots. After this, the rest of the tour makes more sense because you’ve already gotten your bearings.

The Chef-Run Food Hall Stop and the Colorado Gluten-Free Drink

Then comes one of the more memorable pacing moments. You head to a local food hall run by a famous chef. Even without naming the exact venue here, the concept is clear: you’ll get to walk the space, take photos, and enjoy a gluten-free beverage local to Colorado.

This is also one of the tour’s “don’t overthink it” perks. You’re not trying to hunt down what’s gluten-free while hungry. You arrive, you’re directed, and you get a planned drink that fits the tour’s theme.

Why this matters for you: it lowers decision fatigue. If you’ve ever been in a new city and spent half the meal time asking questions and scanning menus, this avoids that stress.

Time check: about 30 minutes at this stop, including the photos and drink.

The Brewery/Cider Finale: Drink Stop With Local Flavor

Your final beverage stop is a local brewery/cider stop. You’re not just sampling something random; the tour is built so your drink moments feel tied to Denver and Colorado tastes.

This is the part of the day that feels most like a night-out vibe, even though it’s mid-day. If you’re traveling with someone who cares about local drinks, this stop does a good job of checking that box. And for those who don’t drink alcohol, you’ll want to confirm what non-alcohol options are available since the tour is explicitly for 21+ bookings and includes alcoholic beverages.

The time here is about 45 minutes, and the tour also mentions there may be a few hidden gems along the way. Even if you’re more interested in the exact pours, the route itself keeps moving so you’re not stuck waiting around between stops.

The Gourmet Marketplace and Food Hall Snack Stop

After the brewery/cider stop, you head to another gourmet marketplace and food hall. This one is built like a mini world of vendors. The tour notes that it includes a mix like a bakery, coffee shop, fish market, butcher, rotisserie, chocolate shop, ice cream, a bar, and more.

You’ll have a snack here, and this is where the tour’s planning shows its practical side. Rather than turning the day into a long restaurant meal after restaurant meal, it keeps your energy steady. You’re not just waiting to be full again later.

Also, food hall formats tend to be easier for gluten-free people to navigate because there are multiple outlets. The key is that you’re not choosing blindly—you’re on a guided route tied to the tour’s gluten-free focus.

Time check: about 45 minutes at this stop.

Guide Carrie: Why the Tour Works Even If You’re New to Gluten-Free

A big reason this tour earns a 4.9 rating is the guide. Carrie shows up as the steady center of gravity. In the feedback, Carrie is described as friendly, with extensive information about the Denver and gluten-free food and drink scene.

What I like about this kind of guiding is simple: you get more than just where to go. You also get context—how to think about gluten-free eating while traveling in general, plus suggestions for places to revisit after the tour ends.

If you’re visiting with coeliacs or people who need to be careful, that added context makes the tour feel safer and more confident. You also get recommendations that go beyond the tour stops, which can help you plan your remaining meals without guessing.

Carrie’s approach comes through as personal, not robotic. If you ask questions, the tour isn’t written to ignore them.

How the Stops Add Up: Two Food Stops, Two Drink Stops

Here’s the pacing reality. This experience has two food stops total and two drink stops. Lunch is at the first stop. Snacks come later, including the marketplace food hall stop.

The upside: you get clear structure and you’re not spending the day in constant decision mode. The planned rhythm also helps keep the tour from feeling like a sprint.

The drawback: if your personal definition of a food tour is dozens of bites everywhere, you might call this one more of a curated highlight tour than a sampling overload. One concern that comes up is that the amount of gluten-free food sampling at each stop can feel a bit light if you’re expecting multiple small tastings beyond the main meal and snack moments.

My advice? Treat this as the tour that gets you oriented and confident. Then plan one extra meal on your own afterward where you can go deeper on your favorite style you learned during the tour.

Price, Duration, and Value: Does $75 Make Sense?

Let’s be practical. $75 can feel steep if you think of it as paying for a single meal. But this tour isn’t just lunch. You also get:

• Lunch at the first planned stop
• Snacks later in the day
• Two alcoholic beverage stops (with the tour requiring 21+)
• A small group and a guide who adds context
• Multiple notable locations, including Avanti and Union Station

The duration—about 3 hours 30 minutes—is long enough to justify the package. It’s not a quick hop-and-go. It’s a real chunk of time where you see several parts of downtown and get guided to places that work for gluten-free eating.

Also, this tour is often booked about 21 days in advance on average, which usually signals something: people find it reliable, especially for travelers who need predictable gluten-free options.

Who This Tour Fits Best

This tour fits best if you want gluten-free Denver without stress.

It’s especially good for:

• People traveling with coeliacs who want planned stops and clear guidance
• Anyone who wants to learn where gluten-free actually works in Denver, not just what labels say
• Groups with a mix of gluten-free and non-gluten-free people, since the stops are chosen to be enjoyable beyond the dietary focus

It may be less ideal if:

• You expect endless tiny tastings at every stop
• You prefer a purely alcohol-free itinerary (this tour is for 21+ and includes alcoholic beverages)

Practical Tips Before You Go

A few common-sense moves can make the experience smoother:

• Wear shoes good for downtown walking and short photo stops.
• Come hungry, but don’t assume you’ll be eating a little snack every 20 minutes. The food moments are concentrated.
• If you have any serious dietary needs beyond gluten, ask Carrie before ordering anything you’re unsure about. The tour’s gluten-free focus helps, but you still own your comfort level.

If you’re traveling with people who are new to gluten-free, this is a friendly way to introduce them. The places are interesting first, gluten-free second, so it doesn’t feel like a compromise.

Should You Book Gluten Free Food & Brew Tours in Denver?

I’d book it if you want a guided, gluten-free-focused Denver day that doesn’t waste time. The structure makes it realistic: lunch plus snacks plus two local drink stops, capped at a small group size and led by Carrie. Add in Avanti’s rooftop start and Union Station’s easy downtown context, and it’s a strong “first Denver day” option.

Skip it if you’re chasing nonstop bite-sized tastings at every stop or you want a fully alcohol-free format. In that case, you may be happier with a more restaurant-driven gluten-free plan where each place can focus on multiple menu items.

If you can handle the pace of two food stops and two drink stops, this tour is a smart value way to eat well, learn a bit, and come away with places you’ll want to return to.

FAQ

Is this tour only for people who are gluten-free?

It’s built around gluten-free food and drink, so it works well for people who need gluten-free options. The format is also designed so non-gluten-free friends can enjoy the stops too.

How long is the tour?

The duration is approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

What’s the price?

It costs $75.00 per person.

Where do we meet and where does it end?

You start at Avanti Food & Beverage, 3200 N Pecos St, Denver, CO 80211. The tour ends near 30th Street & Blake Street (right near that intersection in downtown).

What’s included in the ticket?

You get lunch, snacks, and alcoholic beverages at two drink stops.

Do I need to be 21+?

Yes. The tour requires travelers to be 21+ to book.

How many people are on the tour?

The tour has a maximum group size of 8 travelers.

What if the weather is bad?

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.