Downtown Denver: Small Group Historic Walking Tour
4.9
265 Ratings
Denver
Discover the fascinating history of downtown Denver on a small group walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about the city's architecture, and uncover hidden gems with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Colorado State Capitol - Our tour begins at the Colorado State Capitol, a beautifully historic building constructed in the late 19th century. Here, you’ll meet your guide and hear the beginnings of Denver’s rich history.
- LoDo - Lower Downtown (known as LoDo to locals) showcases the more modern side of Denver. You’ll walk along the 16th Street Mall, home to many sources of entertainment from restaurants to local music. It’s the heart of modern Denver!
- The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection - Your guide will lead you into this wonderfully picturesque, late 19th century hotel where you’ll be able to marvel at the one-of-a-kind architecture.
- Larimer Square - This bustling area of LoDo is one of locals’ favorite spots for shopping, dining, and entertainment. We’ll likely walk down this tree-lined street along the tour.
- Denver Union Station - Refinished and refurbished to its former glory, Union Station continues to operate as Denver’s main train station - a far cry from it’s early days bringing settlers to the West. Today, Union Station boasts restaurants, shopping, and lots of people-watching. When your tour ends, you’ll be in the perfect, central spot to continue exploring downtown Denver!
What's Included
- Local, English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover more about Denver and understand the allure of the Mile High City to its residents. On this excursion, your local guide will highlight downtown Denver’s magnificent historical architecture and share tales of this pioneer town’s journey to becoming Colorado’s capital. Not only will you see the city’s most emblematic landmarks like the Capitol State Building and Union Station, but you’ll also witness the synergy of preservation and rejuvenation at historic Larimer Square. Throughout the excursion, your guide will make sure to recommend the top spots for dining, drinking, shopping, and entertainment in and around Denver!
Location
1449 Lincoln St
Lincoln Street
At the Colorado Veterans Monument in Lincoln Memorial Park, on the west facing side of Capitol Building, between Lincoln Street and North Broadway.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(265 Ratings)
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Gemma
Apr 19, 2024
Fun and informative tour - Bruce was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He made sure the pace was just right for us 5 tourists. It was starting to get really cold and he made sure we had a few stops indoors to warm up. Very caring and attentive tour guide.
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Jet27076232710
Apr 18, 2024
Great way to see historic downtown Denver on foot - The tour was great. Our guide, Bruce, was extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and nice. We got to see all the important historic places in downtown Denver and Bruce explained the importance of each and allow us time to take photos and ask questions. I would definitely recommend this tour to anybody.
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Heidi1120
Apr 15, 2024
Great way to experience different neighborhoods - Our guide Kristina had fantastic energy and so much knowledge on the history of the city. Had a great time walking, she paced well, considerate, engaged with everyone on the group.
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Lisacp3148pc
Apr 10, 2024
Great tour for locals and out-of-towners alike! - This was a fantastic tour that really did hit the history and highlights of my hometown. I'd recommend this tour to anyone, local or otherwise. Kristina was a brilliant guide--so knowledgeable and friendly. She was able to answer random questions I threw with her. Do this tour--it was awesome.
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Horizonfeverlisac
Apr 2, 2024
An impressed local recommends this tour! - I'm a Colorado native and wasn't really sure what to expect from a tour of my own backyard. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I learned from our tour. Bruce, our tour guide, was knowledgable and kept a great pace. I especially enjoyed how he took us into the Brown Palace. His depth of knowlede and friendly personality made the tour super enjoyable.
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Andreas_b
Mar 12, 2024
Denver in a different light! - Bruce!!! He is an excellent tour guide with a lot of insight and background knowledge! If it wouldn’t be for him and the tour, we wouldn’t like Denver at all. But he brought Denver to life for us! I highly recommend this tour!
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Sofia_h
Feb 18, 2024
Fantastic - Despite of a snowy day, the guide was very enthusiastic and shared all the history of Colorado and the Denver city.
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Deborah_t
Feb 15, 2024
Great tour! - This tour is great! I learned so many interesting facts about Denver. And Bruce was awesome! Very informative! I would definitely recommend this trip if you come to Denver.
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Jztz15
Feb 7, 2024
Great overview of downtown Denver, history, culture, and popular current spots. Excellent - Great job with Dwayne, very knowledgeable and the pace of the tour was perfect. The blend of popular spots ie neighborhoods, cultural venues and history was great thanks!
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U218plpaull
Feb 4, 2024
Amazing local walk and talk around Denver - Superb introduction and walk around Denver. So much history and facts delivered by the most super friendly and informative Guide - Kristina. If you want a truly local guide I’d always ask for Kristin.
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