Top Denver Historical Tours

Explore Colorado’s natural playgrounds just a short drive from downtown Denver. Escape the city and head for the Rockies with a guide and driver to handle the road, so you can focus on the stunning scenery of Mt. Evans, Bear Creek Canyon, and Squaw Pass. Get a taste of mountain culture in the charming town of Evergreen, check out the dramatic formations of Red Rocks, and hike around serene Echo Lake on this half-day mountain sampler.

Get chills down your spine on an evening walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Learn about some of the most haunted dwellings in the city. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the haunted mansions, telling tales of historic scandals, and discovering paranormal activity.

Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver.

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

Take a deeper look into Denver and get to know why locals love the Mile High City so much. On this tour, your local guide will show off downtown Denver’s incredible historic architecture and tell you stories of how this pioneer town came to be the capital of Colorado. In addition to seeing the city’s most iconic landmarks including the Capitol State Building and Union Station, you’ll get a chance to see preservation and revitalization side-by-side at historic Larimer Square. Throughout the tour, your guide will make sure to point out the best places to eat, drink, shop, and play in and around Denver!

Get the lowdown on LoDo on an express tour of Denver’s oldest neighborhood. Both historic and rapidly changing, the district is home to many of the city's hippest bars, restaurants, and hotels. Walk a loop around LoDo’s most important landmark buildings while hearing tales from Denver’s Wild West history. Get inside tips on where to dine and drink while in town from a guide who knows the area best.

Immerse yourself in Denver’s thriving distilling scene, explore two of its hippest neighborhoods, and sample Colorado-made whiskey during this immersive, small-group walking tour. Stop at an Irish Pub to sample a flight of Irish whiskies, a modern-day saloon with hundreds of spirits to try, and a local Denver distillery to see what they have on offer.

Explore some of Denver's most haunted addresses—and enjoy drinks and revelry as you go—on this small-group, two-in-one tour. Meet your costumed guide after dark, and get ready to explore Denver's hip Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood. You'll visit some of the city's most historical bars, will hear spooky ghost stories as you go, and can purchase your own drinks to accompany the festivities.

Experience the thrill of soaring through a Rocky Mountain landscape on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado! Whiz through the fresh alpine air and admire the scenic landscape below on a series of cables totaling more than 6,000 feet (1,828 m) in length. Soak up some of Colorado’s famous sunshine while you hike between the tracks.

Whether you are visiting Colorado on business, in town for pleasure, or a local looking to dip your toes into the great outdoors, you hear it — the mountains are calling — and this half-day Rocky Mountain hiking tour is the perfect fit for your busy schedule. - We’ll choose the best trail for your schedule, needs, and the day’s weather forecast - Be led by a knowledgeable guides - Immerse yourself in the ecosystems that make our home so special - A chance for spotting wildlife

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

Explore downtown Denver’s biggest attractions plus hidden curiosities that even most locals don't know about on this walking tour that's full of surprises. See essential landmarks like the , Denver Art Museum, Colorado State Capitol, and Brown Palace Hotel while a Denverite guide shares details of intrigue, scandal, and Wild West history along the way. It's a great way to get oriented and get local tips on where to dine, drink, and get cultured in the Mile-High City.

This tour is more than just facts and dates. Your guide will bring you back into the Wild West with true stories from the Colorado Gold Rush to the founding of Denver and Golden as you walk the streets and parks of historic Golden. The stories and characters make this tour stand apart from your average historic walking tour. Hangings and hijackings, shootouts and showmen; Golden has stories hiding behind every corner, so allow us set the stage!

Visit some of the best cocktail bars in Denver on this roving adventure through the heart of downtown. From a light and crisp spritz to a smooth and serious Butter Pecan Old Fashioned, there's something for everyone on this boozy Denver cocktail tour. Visit three of the best cocktail bars and restaurants in the city and sample four cocktails paired with small plates at each stop. You’ll start at the iconic Union Station, heading next to the city’s oldest hotel. You’ll end on the Dairy Block, one of Denver’s newest, coolest micro-districts. At each stop, you’ll sample a craft cocktail and paired bite, learn about Denver’s growing food and cocktail scenes and mix and mingle with fellow foodies. Your experienced local guide will share fun cocktail history and stories about Denver’s prohibition days as well as our recent culinary renaissance, putting Denver on the map for foodies and drink enthusiasts across the country.

First-time visitors to Denver appreciate this opportunity to escape the city for a few hours to see key attractions in the foothills. Let a professional do the driving on mountain byways, while you sit back and take in the sights. Sample from local breweries or shop in Golden's historic downtown; enjoy great views from the top of Lookout Mountain; spot buffalo as they graze along the highway. Snacks and bottled water are included on this small-group tour.

See many of Denver's top attractions—and enjoy a fun-filled, speedy way to travel—on this small-group Segway tour. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide in central Denver, and get comfortable on your Segway. Then, set off: you can look forward to seeing highlights like the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood, the Cherry Creek Trail, the Denver Art Museum, the Colorado State Capitol, and more.

Sit back and relax in a heated vehicle while your guide shares the hidden tales of Denver on this ghost tour. During the tour, you will be able to stop and take photos to try and capture any paranormal activity—if you dare. Snow boots or solid shoes are recommended, in case of ice during the snow season. Stops include Molly Brown House Museum, Cheesman Park, Grosvenor Arms, and the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion.

Bone chilling stories of Denver's most haunted mansions! Your guide will share stories of murder, scandals, deceit and betrayal as we stroll along the eerie dark streets of Capitol Hill. You will discover where to look for paranormal activity and ghostly apparitions at the most notorious locations. • Spooky nighttime walk through Denver's Capitol Hill. • Discover where to take pictures of Paranormal Activity. • Gaze at the unique architecture of the Mansions of Millionaire Row. • Hear the dark history of some of Denver's most elite.

Venture into the heart of one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods—and hear many of the city’s spookiest ghost stories as you visit its supposedly haunted landmarks—on this small-group walking tour. Pick the standard tour duration, or upgrade for an extended experience: whichever you choose, you’ll explore the historical Capitol Hill neighborhood, where you can see highlights like Titanic survivor Molly Brown’s house, creepy hotels and apartment blocks, and more.

Folks have been drawn to Denver for over a century -- find out why on this downtown adventure exploring the Queen City of the Plain’s rich past, glinting with the promise of gold and other “riches” of the Rocky Mountains. Join our team of local guides a mile high up and take in the fascinating stories, beautiful architecture, and modern food-and-drink scene on this orientation tour of Colorado’s capital city.

Immerse yourself in the exciting history of the Colorado Gold Rush, and enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour. Stroll through the historic town of Central City and follow the steps of the miners as you learn about their lifestyle. Visit an authentic ghost town, tour a real gold mine, and and learn about the mine's history and modern-day mining techniques. Get an opportunity to strike it rich by panning for gold and silver before your return trip to Denver.

Take a break from the crowds of downtown and explore one of Denver's fastest-growing neighborhoods on an art and beer tour through the River North Art District (RiNo). See colorful street murals and graffiti hidden among re-purposed warehouses, and stop along the way at hand-picked breweries and cider houses for a taste of Mile-High flavor.

Come ride Denver's all-in-one best of everything Denver, CO tour. Ride to all the breathtaking sights, both scenic and historic. Enjoy Denver's natural beauty, and see the whole town, including all the major attractions on our pedal-assist electric bike ride tour. An experience you won't want to miss! After a quick tutorial on the bikes and safety, we begin the experience of traveling through time while learning about how Denver came to be and the the growth and opportunities it provides to locals and guests worldwide. Experienced and Highly Rated Tour Guides. Denver's Best E-Bike Guided Tour! Great for groups and family-friendly. Call us for information on both groups and children's rides.

Once the doorway to the Wild West, Denver’s seen its fair share of scandals and secrets, criminals and ne’er-do-wells. It also has its fair share of ghosts, and you’ll get to hunt for them yourself on this hands-on tour. Walking through downtown Denver, your guide will take you to all the most haunted spots—get ready for one creepy night on the town.