Explore Denver’s Capitol Hill with a private walking tour that unveils haunted history and scandalous stories. Ready for an eerie adventure through the city’s past?
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most people comfortable walking on paved surfaces for 2 hours.
Wildlife
History
Capitol Hill was Denver’s early elite neighborhood and houses many mansions from the early 1900s, frequently rumored to be haunted by former residents.
Conservation
The neighborhood emphasizes preservation of historic buildings, maintaining the area’s character while promoting sustainable tourism.
Best Tours of Denver
Explore Denver’s Capitol Hill with a private walking tour that unveils haunted history and scandalous stories. Ready for an eerie adventure through the city’s past?
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 Shoes
The tour involves about two hours of walking on varied pavement, so supportive footwear is recommended.
Bring a Flashlight
Though the area is lit, a small flashlight helps see details better during evening hours.
Stay Hydrated
Carry water especially in warmer months as the tour is active and outdoors.
Respect Private Properties
This is a public walking tour; avoid trespassing on private property or yards.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Provides support and comfort for the two-hour walking tour on city sidewalks.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Keeps you warm during the cooler early evenings common in Fall.
fall
Bottle of Water
Staying hydrated is important, especially during warm summer evenings.
summer
Flashlight or Phone Light
Helps illuminate darker streets during the early nightfall in winter months.
winter