LoDo Historic Walking Tour: Explore Denver's Oldest Neighborhood
4.9
825 Ratings
Denver
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of LoDo, Denver's oldest neighborhood, on this engaging 2-hour walking tour. Explore local hot spots, learn about the city's past, and feel like a local by the end!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Denver Union Station - Our tour kicks off at the Union Station flagpole. We begin the tour by discussing the iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next hour we walk a 1.5 mile loop around LoDo where we share stories of Hop Alley (Denver’s first Chinatown), visit Mattie Silks House of Mirrors (the most famous bordello of its time), visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city.\n\nItinerary\n\nUnion Station\n\nThe Dairy Block\n\nCoors Field\n\nMarket Street\n\n16th St Mall\n\nLarimer Square\n\nOxford Hotel\n\nWe end the tour back at Union Station aka the living room of Denver. Your local guide is here to help you make the most out of your time in Denver so don’t hesitate to ask any questions.
What's Included
  • Savvy local guide
  • Assisted listening devices provided by Vox Tour Solutions for clear guidance
  • Intimate small-group walking experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

BE PREPARED FOR AN ABUNDANCE OF DRAMATIC FATHERLY HUMOR

Curious about LoDo? Delighted you’re interested! Lower Downtown, also known as LoDo, is Denver’s historic district that houses many of the city’s finest dining venues and places of interest. During this informative 2-hour stride through the area, your insightful local guide will divulge intriguing historical accounts and highlight neighborhood favorites for food and refreshments. The journey covers approximately 1.5 miles, weaving a narrative that bridges the past, present, and future of our cherished metropolis. This tour is an ideal choice for those with time constraints and packed agendas. At the journey’s end, you’ll feel more like a Denver native and less like an outsider!

Our adventure commences at the renowned Union Station, shedding light on its crucial role in preserving Denver’s existence. Over the following 2 hours, we’ll saunter through LoDo forming a circle, while sharing narratives about Denver’s Asiatic old quarter, a visit to the epoch’s most renowned red-light district, a stop by Denver’s oldest operational hotel, and delving into the subterranean tunnel networks that vein beneath the city.

KINDLY BE IN PLACE BEFORE 11 AM.

  • We meet at the flagpole at Union Station off 17th and Wynkoop Street. Address is 1701 Wynkoop.
  • Arrive BEFORE 11 a.m. to check in and receive your equipment, tour starts right at 11. Parking is tough to find so use the app “SpotHero” to find parking.
  • Families welcome, young children are FREE, please select a young children’s ticket so we have the appropriate amount of equipment for the group.
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wear comfortable shoes and ee encourage you to bring water and sunscreen
  • There are mild adult topics that might come up. And there are dad jokes, if you don’t like dad jokes, you will not enjoy this tour.
Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
We meet at the flagpole in front of Union Station at 17th and Wynkoop street. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so your guide can check you in and receive your equipment. Tour starts right on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jessica
Apr 18, 2024
Connected - Very knowledgeable about the history of the city and much of the folklore. Learned a lot! I would recommend it. I found value in the tour.
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Z6782mhbernardm
Apr 13, 2024
Great guide with great sites. - Will was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. In just 2 hours we hit all the top places I see listed on travel sites. Plenty of great advice on food from a local as well. I totally recommend.
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Erin_n
Apr 10, 2024
Great tour - Very enjoyable tour. Will was a great tour guide funny and personable. Great recommendations on places to eat and things to see.
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Sharbonobill
Apr 9, 2024
Enlightened Fun - The guide was knowledgeable and clearly knew his subject. The tour covered a lot of early Denver history but also peppered in current information. The experience ranks pretty high in our city walking tours.
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Ynotg
Apr 3, 2024
A must do! - A must for first time visitors to Denver. Very informative and interesting. Learn about the cities dark past and recent rebirth! Guide - Will was funny and very engaging with the group the whole time.
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Haroldtbone44
Mar 28, 2024
LoDo 101 - A Great Intro to the Area - We enjoyed our time with Will as we made our way around the LoDo portion of Denver. He kept a good pace, showed us a lot of different sites and had some fun and unique stories about them. Two hours is a good amount of time to see the area and the whole family enjoyed the tour. Good tour to take on your first day in the city to help discover places you want to spend additional time in.
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Ampko
Mar 26, 2024
Make Denver’s history fun - Sparkling fast paced walking tour of historic downtown Denver. Lots of history translated to what you see in modern Denver. Be prepared for lots of puns!
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Thomasde7650jv
Mar 26, 2024
Great tour, learn and laugh - The tour was great, the jokes were punny, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable as well as curious and genuine. We learned so much more than we expected to! Definitely recommend if you want a Quick Look at Denver on your trip!
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E987oskarenv
Mar 25, 2024
Denver LoDo historic tour - A fabulous and informative insight into the Denver LoDo history. Will was really knowledgeable and entertaining. Thank you
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Mattks2716hn
Mar 25, 2024
Great tour! - This tour was very insightful! It was a great way to kickoff the trip, as we were shown the ropes of Lodo. Our guide gave us great tips on breweries to hit up in the local area, as well as some other neighborhoods to pop into. Highly recommended!
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