Discover Denver’s hidden stories, iconic sights, and local flavors on the Best of Denver Tour. Perfect for foodies, history enthusiasts, and city explorers!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on mostly flat city streets for several hours.
Wildlife
History
Denver was founded during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and has a rich mining and railroad heritage reflected in its historic downtown architecture.
Conservation
Denver actively promotes sustainable tourism initiatives, including encouraging walking tours to reduce vehicle use and supporting local businesses focused on environmental responsibility.
Best Tours of Denver
Discover Denver’s hidden stories, iconic sights, and local flavors on the Best of Denver Tour. Perfect for foodies, history enthusiasts, and city explorers!
Best Tours of Denver operates guided walking and private tours throughout Denver, Colorado.
The company specializes in history-focused and ghost-themed experiences that highlight Capitol Hill, Lower Downtown (LoDo), the 16th Street Mall, Union Station, and landmark hotels such as the Brown Palace.
Tours vary from two-hour neighborhood walks to half-day combo itineraries that blend historical storytelling with paranormal legends.
Each public tour and private option follows a curated route designed to showcase Denver’s architecture, gold-rush era stories, and cultural sites.
Popular itineraries include a Best of Denver city tour, Twilight Ghost Tour, Capitol Hill history and ghost walks, and a Wild History tour of Lower Downtown that includes a complimentary ticket to the Ballpark Museum on the specified tour.
Best Tours of Denver offers both scheduled public departures and private bookings for groups seeking a customized experience.
Guides narrate documented local history, anecdotal legends, and documented accounts of past events to create context for the sites visited.
Walks are primarily on foot and suitable for adults and older children able to manage city walking distances.
Booking information, tour durations, and private tour availability are provided through the company's public listings.
Travelers can expect short walking distances, opportunities to explore downtown Denver after tours, and stop points at historically significant buildings.
For visitors focused on history, architecture, or paranormal storytelling, these tours present a focused, locally grounded way to experience Denver’s past.
Reservations are available online and through public booking channels with information on pricing and group sizes and accessibility details.
Based In
Denver, CO
Tours run throughout Denver
Tours Offered
5 distinct tours
History and ghost-focused itineraries
Private Options
Available
Multiple private tour options
Tour Length
2 hrs – half-day
Short walks and half-day combos
Select a public departure or private experience to explore Capitol Hill, LoDo, and downtown Denver today.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
You'll be walking several blocks around downtown Denver, so sturdy, comfortable shoes are a must.
Stay hydrated throughout the tour
Denver’s altitude can be dehydrating, so bring a water bottle or purchase one along the way.
Check weather before your tour
Denver weather can change quickly; dress in layers to stay comfortable.
Bring a camera or smartphone
There are plenty of photo opportunities including street art, historic buildings, and the bustling mall.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and comfort during city walking.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated especially during warmer months.
summer
Layered clothing
Allows adjustment to changing temperatures throughout the day.
spring
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Useful to stay dry during unexpected rain showers.
spring