The 10 Denver History Tours to Book First

1.2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

Walk a 1.5-mile loop through Denver’s Lower Downtown with guides such as Will or Tom. You’ll hear stories at Union Station, Dairy Block, Coors Field, Larimer Square, the Oxford Hotel, and the old Red Light District. Headsets help you follow along, and the guide offers practical advice on food, drinks, and nightlife.

“Had a great time! Learned a lot, well paced, stayed on time and got a chance to have a few moments to sit. Highly recommend”

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2.Footsteps Through Denver: Women, History & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 508 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start at the Denver Art Museum and walk 2 to 3 miles through Civic Center and downtown Denver. You’ll enter the Center for Colorado Women’s History, see the Capitol and Brown Palace, and finish at Larimer Square. Guides such as Bruce, Kristina, Lisa, and Hailey bring local stories, practical tips, and an easy pace.

“Lisa was very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed the tour and her stories. I would recommend this tour.”

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3.Downtown Denver History & Highlights – Small Group Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 285 reviews · from $39

Start at the Colorado State Capitol and walk downtown with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see LoDo, the 16th Street Mall, the Brown Palace, Larimer Square, and Union Station. Guides including Lisa, Laura, Bruce, Kristina, and Anne bring local stories, restaurant tips, and practical context to a 12-person maximum group.

“This tour is great! I learned so many interesting facts about Denver. And Bruce was awesome! Very informative! I would definitely recommend this trip if you come to Denver.”

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4.3 Hour Whiskey and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours walking about 1.5 miles through central Denver with guide Will, known on some tours as Whiskey Dick. You’ll taste Irish whiskey, bourbon, Scotch, cocktails, and local spirits, visit Seven Grand in Dairy Block, and finish with a behind-the-scenes look at Mile High Spirits.

“Such a great experience and SO much delicious whiskey. It was pretty cool learning about Denver’s history too!”

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5.City Highlights and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $39

Walk 2 to 3 miles through central Denver with an English-speaking local guide. See the State Capitol, LoDo, Larimer Square, the Brown Palace, 16th Street Mall, and Union Station. Guides such as Kristina, Bruce, Lisa, Anne, and Dwayne have brought the city’s past and present to life for small groups of up to 16.

“Bruce was a very organised, accommodating and friendly guide.”

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6.Capitol Hill Guided Walking Ghost / History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Walk about one mile through Denver’s Capitol Hill with guides such as Sheila, Tori, or James, hearing stories tied to the Molly Brown House, Patterson Inn, Peabody-Whitehead Mansion, and Colorado State Capitol. Expect a mix of local history, reported hauntings, photos, and optional EMF detector rental for $6.

“Sheila was just awesome. She was really engaging with our group and made the night so much fun. She is from the Denver area and this is her and her husbands company - great to support a truly local and passionate company.”

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7.Private Nightlife Tour in Denver: Culture, History, and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $141

Spend 2.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide tracing Denver’s drinking history from Union Station through LoDo and Larimer Square. You’ll walk about one mile, visit several bars, and enjoy three handcrafted cocktails while learning about prohibition, local ingredients, and Denver’s cocktail culture. Guests must be 21 or older.

“So fun! Dwayne was very friendly, knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Learned so much about prohibition in Denver and the cocktails as results. As a local, I now have new awesome go-to cocktail places.”

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8.History and Architecture Walking Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20Best value

Choose a 90-minute Historic Denver walk through LoDo, Capitol Hill, Quality Hill, or Larimer Square. Your English-speaking guide explains the buildings, families, and turning points that shaped Denver. Small groups are limited to 10 people, with departures connected to Union Station or the selected neighborhood.

“Great guide! Very knowledgeable and made the material engaging and relatable.”

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9.Tip Based: Capitol Hill History & Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill with a private guide such as Bill, Sheila, or Kim, hearing ghost stories and local gossip tied to grand Victorian homes. The route includes the Molly Brown House, Colorado State Capitol, Sherman Towers views, and a short coffee break. Expect about two hours, with no required tip.

“Kim and Sheila were wonderful tour guides. The tour lasted almost 3 hours and we never felt rushed. My wife and I were the only ones on the tour, but Kim and Sheila still took the time to answer every question we asked, and never maRead more”

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10.Historical Walking Tour Of Denver With A Haunting Twist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Follow Jules, also known as Madame DuBois, through Denver’s Capitol Hill district on a two-hour walk past mansions, literary homes, the State Capitol, and reportedly haunted sites. Expect lively stories about Denver’s wealthy families, bohemian residents, tuberculosis history, and local ghosts. The tour is in English, capped at 16 people, and ends near Charlie Brown’s bar.

“My husband and I enjoyed our walk. Jules shared many stories about the residents that still roam their homes. The history of Denver came alive with the details of the past. Jules was well informed and at the end we enjoyed a fancy drink at the 12 Spirit Bar at the Patterson home. Great tour!”

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