LoDo History Tour: Discover Denver's Past

Uncover LoDo’s vibrant history on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Explore iconic sites, hear captivating stories, and enjoy scenic downtown Denver views.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • LoDo - Situated in the vibrant center of Denver, LoDo seamlessly combines nostalgia with modern flair. This lively neighborhood boasts nearly 100 restaurants, clubs, galleries, shops, and hospitality venues, making it an ideal destination for both locals and visitors. LoDo’s rich history began in 1858 with the discovery of gold at the meeting…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

Delve into the fascinating history of LoDo with this engaging 2.5-hour walking tour. Commencing at the renowned House of Mirrors, discover the intriguing figures and events that have shaped this lively district. As you wander through the streets, take in the scenic views of downtown Denver while immersing yourself in its vibrant history. The tour wraps…

Location
1946 Market St
Market Street
Outside of the House of Mirrors, next to Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Gemma_a
Apr 1, 2026
Excellent, entertaining and informative tour! - An excellent walking tour… Josh is a fantastic host. We loved the focus on Denver’s lesser sung heroines and valued Josh’s historic accuracy. It was fantastic to get Josh’s recommendations for food, drinks and entertainment - we now have a full itinerary for our stay in Denver! Thanks Josh - would highly recommend!
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Alex_t
Mar 25, 2026
Just brilliant! - This was an amazing tour - so full of history and story telling. I would highly recommend. The tour guide tailored the time completely to want I wanted to see.
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Elizabeth_m
Mar 21, 2026
Josh was great! Learned a lot in a fun way. He’s very knowledgeable about Denver history. I would recommend this tour. - It was interesting to learn about Denver history. Josh was very good about connecting the old history with modern day history.
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Diannewo3532ec
Mar 15, 2026
Great Time Spent - Josh is a wonderful guide and full of interesting facts and stories. We were engaged and interested the entire time and came away with an understanding and appreciation for the city of Denver!
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Kellylx5921bh
Mar 10, 2026
An Amazing Afternoon Learning Fascinating Stories! - I unexpectedly had some free time during my trip and decided to book a walking tour since I had never been to Denver before. I was surprised when I showed up and was the only one on the tour (it is the off season and a Tuesday). I could not believe that Josh did not cancel the tour and I told him that it was fine to cancel. But he told me that he loved doing these tours and he was happy to do a solo one for me. That was the beginning of a completely fascinating two and a half hours that we spent walking the streets of downtown Denver. Josh entertained me with one interesting story after another, and the time flew by. His love for the city was apparent as well as his sense of humor. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to learn more about Denver and likes listening to stories while seeing all the sights on foot. If I get the chance to come back with my family or friends, we will definitely be doing this tour together!
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Raymundo_c
Mar 4, 2026
Joshua the best guide tour in Denver - Joshua dove deeply into the culture and history of Denver with such precise detail and clarity. He took his time to explain Denver. He was passionate about his job, he was funny , easy going. Such an amazing person and experience. I highly suggest taking this amazing tour .
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Julia_d
Jan 4, 2026
Josh was such a wonderful... - Josh was such a wonderful tour guide! I went on this tour as a Denver and I 100% recommend it! I learned so many things I would’ve never otherwise known. Josh had such interesting stories and places to show us. It felt truly unique!
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Mctib
Nov 21, 2025
Interesting and informative - We’re not from the Denver area and wanted an interesting and informative way to spend an afternoon. This tour did both - we learned and enjoyed. Josh is a wonderful tour guide. He was able to answer our historical questions as well as give recommendations for other activities and restaurants. We definitely recommend Josh and this tour.
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Sandra_t
Nov 21, 2025
Definitely recommend - Lots of interesting stories. Josh is extremely knowledgeable about Denver and we came away with Denver history, a little exercise walking, and a fun, interesting time. He also recommended other things to do as well as restaurants. Well worth our time!
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Christopher_s
Oct 12, 2025
Fun walking tour of Denver's wicked history - Our tour guide Josh was as charismatic and knowledgeable as any that we've come across. His passion for Denver history is evident in every story and we learned a lot about the city's seedy past as the wickedest city in the west. We even made an unscheduled stop at a cocktail bar for some drinks, and Josh was more than accommodating to us. A must try if you're in the LoDo neighborhood of Denver!!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).