Denver Highlights and History Group or Private Walking Tour
Discover the best of downtown Denver—and visit neighborhoods that many other tourists miss—on this in-depth group or private walking tour. Discover many key landmarks, such as the Center for Colorado Women's History, the State Capitol, and the Brown Palace Hotel, all while learning about the Colorado capital's history. Then, head to the trendy LoDo district to see another side of the city. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Denver’s history from women pioneers to key landmarks
- ✓Hear the tales behind historic buildings, speakeasies, and more
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your tour begins at The Big Sweep, the iconic broom and dustpan sculpture outside the Denver Art Museum.
- ✓You'll step inside a 19th-century mansion to explore the Center for Colorado Women’s History, where powerful stories of the women who shaped the West bring a fresh perspective to the Great Expansion.
- ✓Next, you'll visit the Colorado State Capitol, a striking 19th-century building where you can stand exactly one mile above sea level and learn about the state’s political and architectural history.
- ✓Your guide will take you into the historic Brown Palace Hotel, built in the late 19th century, where you will have the opportunity to admire its unique and celebrated architecture.
- ✓Then, take a stroll along the lively 16th Street Mall, a vibrant mile-long pedestrian promenade filled with shops, eateries, and entertainment designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.
- ✓Your guide can suggest top dining spots in the area or provide directions to help you make the most of your time in the vibrant LoDo neighborhood.
What's included
- ✓Meet a local English-speaking expert guide
- ✓Visit the Brown Palace Hotel atrium
- ✓View the exterior of the Colorado State Capitol
- ✓Enjoy a guided walking tour of Denver’s historic and cultural highlights
- ✓Explore Larimer Square
- ✓Enter the Center for Colorado Women’s History
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities/tips for your guide
- ✓Food, Drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 3.2 to 4.8 km (2 to 3 miles) of walking.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
The summer months can be especially hot, so please bring sunscreen and a hat. In winter be sure to dress warm, as we’ll be outside for a majority of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Denver Highlights and History Group or Private Walking Tour
Discover the best of downtown Denver—and visit neighborhoods that many other tourists miss—on this in-depth group or private walking tour. Discover many key landmarks, such as the Center for Colorado Women's History, the State Capitol, and the Brown Palace Hotel, all while learning about the Colorado capital's history. Then, head to the trendy LoDo district to see another side of the city. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.
Highlights
- ✓Discover Denver’s history from women pioneers to key landmarks
- ✓Hear the tales behind historic buildings, speakeasies, and more
- ✓Upgrade to a private tour for a more personalized experience
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your tour begins at The Big Sweep, the iconic broom and dustpan sculpture outside the Denver Art Museum.
- ✓You'll step inside a 19th-century mansion to explore the Center for Colorado Women’s History, where powerful stories of the women who shaped the West bring a fresh perspective to the Great Expansion.
- ✓Next, you'll visit the Colorado State Capitol, a striking 19th-century building where you can stand exactly one mile above sea level and learn about the state’s political and architectural history.
- ✓Your guide will take you into the historic Brown Palace Hotel, built in the late 19th century, where you will have the opportunity to admire its unique and celebrated architecture.
- ✓Then, take a stroll along the lively 16th Street Mall, a vibrant mile-long pedestrian promenade filled with shops, eateries, and entertainment designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei.
- ✓Your guide can suggest top dining spots in the area or provide directions to help you make the most of your time in the vibrant LoDo neighborhood.
What's included
- ✓Meet a local English-speaking expert guide
- ✓Visit the Brown Palace Hotel atrium
- ✓View the exterior of the Colorado State Capitol
- ✓Enjoy a guided walking tour of Denver’s historic and cultural highlights
- ✓Explore Larimer Square
- ✓Enter the Center for Colorado Women’s History
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities/tips for your guide
- ✓Food, Drinks
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 3.2 to 4.8 km (2 to 3 miles) of walking.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
The summer months can be especially hot, so please bring sunscreen and a hat. In winter be sure to dress warm, as we’ll be outside for a majority of the tour.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.