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Private Tour: Denver's Wild History Tour

★ 5.0 (11 reviews) · By Best Tours of Denver LLC

This is a Private, Walking Tour. NOTE: What makes this walking tour unique is that, in most cases, we take our guests into several locations. We limit the number of guests on each tour to 20; because of this, this tours tends to sell out quickly. This is where it all began, in 1856. This walking tour is a fun adventure through the oldest and most trendy neighborhood in Denver. You will be treated haunted stories.

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Duration 1.5 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Key facts

Duration 1.5 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 15
Ages Adult 12–64
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Tour type Private

What's included

Included

  • Guide

Not included

  • Any food or drink that is purchased on this tour is the sole responsibilty of the participants.
  • Tips: If you feel as though your tour guide did an excellent job, feel free to give him or her a tip

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    This one of the most iconic buildings in Denver. This clock tower was patterned after the famous St. Mark's Campanile, in Venice Italy. Although the St. Marks fell in 1902, this beauty has stood the test of time.

    2 minutes
  2. Stop 2

    The number one tourist attraction in Denver. This is the final stop on the tour. After the tour ends, you will have a delightful time shopping, eating, or having a drink, at over 1.5 miles of retail space. The 16th Street Mall offers free buses that run continually all day long.

    2 minutes
  3. Stop 3

    The is the oldest part of Denver, and has the honor of being named "Historic District #1". This trendy area, will fill your senses with the smell of local coffee shops, and boutique shopping. This area is only one of two places left in the United States, featuring Western Victorian architecture.

    6 minutes
  4. Stop 4

    This haunted, former speakeasy is known for it's scandalous past. The most infamous story about this location is tale that involved a mob boss, his daughter, and murder.

    3 minutes
  5. Stop 5

    This one of the oldest saloons in Denver. It was one of the first buildings to be built, after the 1863 great fire of Denver. The building is full of haunts and history.

    4 minutes
  6. Stop 6

    This is a western institution. The original owner,"Papa Jack", made history, as the oldest CEO in America. This store is the supplier to almost every western movie ever made, including "Electric Horseman", "The Misfits", and "Brokeback Mounttain". The walls are adored with pictures of many of their famous clientele, including Elvis Presley, Ronald Regan, James Garner, Tom Brady, to name a few. This is a must see. In most cases, we do go into this location.

    7 minutes
  7. Stop 7

    This turn of the century train station has been beautifully revitalized into a modern day hot spot, with some of the best shops, bars and restaurants in the city of Denver. This is the go to spot, for locals and tourist alike. In most cases we go into this location.

    8 minutes
  8. Stop 8

    This is the oldest hotel in Denver. Built in 1891, it has it share of haunts and scandals. The bar, inside of the hotel, a former speakeasy, is as famous at the the hotel itself. Its Art Deco architecture was designed after the luxury cruise ship, the "Queen Mary". This experience is like walking through the "Wild West". In most cases we go into this location.

    6 minutes
  9. Stop 9

    This area is the newest hotspot in Denver. This metropolitan area, combines restaurants, bars, and a central entertainment complex. It’s s great place to return to after the tour, in order to have a bite, watch your favorite sporting event on the oversized screens, listen to a band, or even watch an outdoor movie.

    3 minutes
  10. Stop 10

    This beautiful baseball stadium is solely responsible for the revitalization of the lower downtown area of Denver. Because of it's popularity, the stadium has created enclave of trendy restaurants, bars, and unique shops.

    2 minutes
  11. Stop 11

    This is the trendiest place in Denver. An alleyway, which has been repurposed, into a Hot Spot, restaurants, shops, and bars, line this oasis in the city. In most cases we go into this location.

    7 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

You will meet your group, street level, in front of the sign that reads “Waxing the city”. You do not need to go down stairs. The address is 1664 Market Street.

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  • 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
  • 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
  • May be cancelled for bad weather
  • May be cancelled if there are not enough travelers

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