Denver · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Denver grew up on gold, the railroad and the cattle trade, and the story is still written on its streets. Here are the best history tours in the city: the era each one covers, how far you walk, what it costs, and which bring the Old West or the mining boom to life.
A 2-hour LoDo historic walking tour in Denver with headsets, Wild West stories, and smart stops from Union Station to Larimer Square for $30.
“What a wealth of information. We learned so much in a short two hour tour. There is hardly any questions asked because so much information was loaded down to us. We saw all sorts of beautiful buildings learned so much history. It was a great tour.”
Walk Denver’s women-led history from the Denver Art Museum to Larimer Square, with stops at the Capitol and Brown Palace. 2 hours.
“Great Denver City Tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and knew a lot about the city’s history. We highly recommend this tour.”
Small-group downtown Denver walk: Colorado Capitol, LoDo, Larimer Square, Brown Palace, Union Station with a local guide for $39.
“Our LoDo tour with Michelle was terrific—she is very friendly & super knowledgeable about Denver and the surrounding area. We had fun visiting the many architectural and cultural/historical sights as part of her group. Highly recommend!”
Beginner rafting on Clear Creek from Idaho Springs area, with full gear, friendly instruction, and historic stops, about 3 hours for $70.99.
“We had a great time. Kevin was a great tour guide. The day was hot and the water was clear and cool. Did not get as wet as I thought we would, unless you jumped in the water, which you had an opportunity to do about half way through. No special equipment needed. They have everything you need.”
A 3-hour Denver whiskey walk with classic Irish pours, stops in Seven Grand, and a behind-the-scenes distillery tour ending with tastings.
“Great tour. Will was awesome and there were so many samples to try. Loved all the history that was given.”
Denver’s LoDo food tour with 7 tastings in 3 hours, $98, plus historic stops from Union Station to Coors Field.
“Was a very good tour! Learned a lot about Denver from our great guide John! He kept it fun and interesting!”
Denver Capitol Hill ghost-and-history walking tour with haunted mansions, photo clues, optional EMF gear, and a 1.5-hour walk for $28.
“I reviewed this once but here it goes again. The lady that led us was very informative. She knew the history of the structures. The builders, owners, and former residents there of. She provided detailed information on the sightings/hauntings. If you are interested in the tour it's definitely worth the money.”
Private 2.5-hour Denver cocktail tour with 3 tastings, Union Station history, LoDo speakeasy stops, and tips for your next night.
“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.”
Pick one of four Denver architecture walks for $20. Small groups, a live English guide, and 90 minutes of “how this city changed” stories.
“Jessie had to read off everything from her notebook. It was boring!”
A 2-hour Capitol Hill ghost walk through haunted Victorian mansions, history gossip, and views from the Sherman Towers penthouse.
“Our tour guide, Sheila was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and delightful. She took time to listen to our questions and comments and made us feel like the tour was the most important activity she had to do that day. We were intrigueRead more”
Denver’s Capitol Hill gets spooky on a 2-hour guided walk with a costumed former cemetery worker. $30, 11 exterior stops.
“Jules was excellent, met us on time, offered parking and restaurant ideas. We walked interesting historical neighborhood with great stories.”
Denver private food tour with 7 tastings in LoDo, Coors Field, and historic landmarks, guided for about 3 hours.
“The best way to learn about a local culture is to experience its food. The Downtown Denver Walking Food Tour, offered through Secret Food Tours, is an excellent way to try some of the local food and learn about the city. My husband and I have taken similar tours in several cities and highly recommend the walking food tours offered through Secret Food Tours.”
