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Salida Walking Tour: Uncover Historic Secrets

4.8

35 Ratings

Salida

Uncover the historic secrets of Salida on a small-group walking tour. Immerse yourself in the gritty past, unravel architectural marvels, and be enthralled by captivating narratives.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

What's Included

Local guide
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Bottled water

Additional Information

THE UNDISPUTED TOP RANKED WALKING TOUR FIRM IN COLORADO

Engage with the wild world of historic Salida on our intimate tour groups. Dive into the unrefined past, untangle the mysteries of our rebellious society, and explore architectural wonders with your well-versed guide.

Get ready to be captivated by engaging tales that animate Salida’s gripping and sometimes brutal history.

Learn about Salida’s unique pronunciation, called Sah-LIE-Dah and not Sah-LEE-Dah. Understand the evolution from the inaugural name, South Arkansas, to the Salida recognized today.

Prepare for stories of vicious knife duels, violent attacks, and the bone-chilling assassination of a local Marshall that defined the city’s persona.

Satisfy your curiosity in the off-color brothel district. Navigate through the exact locations where dreadful crimes took place and resilient working women prospered. Witness the enduring remnants of a past era that resonate around Salida’s streets.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Location

228 N F St

North F Street

Meet ON the F Street bridge near 228 North F Street. Look for your costumed guide. Please meet 15 MINUTES before tour time for check-in. All tours start on time.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Pamela_f

Mar 31, 2024

Seeing things you would never have seen - Tour guide was very prepared and knowledgeable. Loved that he had photos of Salida from the past. He seemed to really appreciate the history and transition of Salida.

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U8568ljlauraa

Nov 20, 2023

Who Knew? - Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Steve clearly knows his history and is an excellent tour guide. He is charming and takes excellent care of his group as he leads them through town revealing Salida's multi-faceted history.

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Sandyhp2775zz

Oct 30, 2023

Excellent Tour - Steve Chapman was very knowledgeable and the tour was very detailed. We learned a lot about Salida. We all enjoyed the tour very much. We highly recommend the tour.

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Barbara_s

Sep 18, 2023

Fun - We so enjoyed the historical tour with Steve-his stories brought history to life. Next time I plan on another of his tours.

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Carolynma266ae

Sep 16, 2023

Great walking tour! - Was so interesting learning about the history of Salida! Steve was a great guide and story teller. He pointed out great details in the town’s buildings we would never have noticed on our own. Highly recommend!

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Patricia_s

Sep 5, 2023

Fun facts about Salida's story! - Steve was engaging, entertaining and interesting. He shared the history in a fun manner that kept us wanting more. I strongly recommend this tour!

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Juliannajarabak

Sep 4, 2023

Extremely Knowledgeable - We really enjoyed Steve’s walking tour through Old Town Salida. A lot of thorough details and instructions were provided when registering and an easy to find meeting place to boot. Steve was extremely knowledgeable about Salida’s history and told each story with enthusiasm and wit! He patiently answered all of our questions and was a wealth of information…Past & Present. As a self proclaimed History Nerd, he’s passionate about his love for Salida and the stories lingering behind the curtain! I recommend this tour…

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I656frpamelad

Jul 23, 2023

Mini get away - The tour was great! Steve was a great tour guide! He answered our questions,and was very friendly. I would recommend this tour!

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Kathryn

Jul 17, 2023

Fun facts-- great presenter - Steve gave us a great tour filled with lots of info with entertaining stories and a great presentation. And even though it was 90 degrees, Steve made sure that we stayed mostly in the shade while he explained lots about Salida's history, buildings and facts that my daughter and son-in-law who live here didn't even know. Great job!

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