Denver History Tours: Our Top 6

1.2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

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

Spend two hours walking a 1.5-mile loop through Denver’s LoDo district with a local guide. Hear stories about Union Station, Hop Alley, the old Red Light District, Larimer Square, and the Oxford Hotel. Guides such as Will and Tom add humor, history, and useful tips for eating and drinking downtown. Headsets help you hear along the way.

“Great informative tour. Will our tour guide was great and added a lot of humor and interesting insights.”

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

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

Walk 2 to 3 miles through central Denver with an English-speaking guide such as Bruce, Kristina, or Lisa. Enter the Center for Colorado Women’s History, see the Capitol and Brown Palace, and finish at Larimer Square. Expect a small group, useful local tips, and an easy route that takes about two hours.

“Hayley was a very informative and friendly tour guide. She was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions.”

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

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

Spend about two hours walking from the Colorado State Capitol through LoDo, Larimer Square, the Brown Palace, and Union Station. English-speaking guides such as Lisa, Laura, Bruce, Kristina, and Dwayne bring local stories, architecture, restaurant tips, and an easy pace to groups capped at 12 people.

“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 through downtown Denver with Will, also known as Whiskey Dick, as you taste Irish whiskey, Scotch, bourbon, and local spirits. Visit Nallen’s Irish Pub, Seven Grand at Dairy Block, and Mile High Spirits for a behind-the-scenes look at distilling. The small group is capped at 10 people.

“Friendly, informative, fun! We enjoyed the route, history, and whiskey as well. Definitely worth booking, and I will sign up for the accompanying ghost tour, too.”

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5.Denver: City Highlights and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $39

Spend two hours walking central Denver with an English-speaking local guide. See the State Capitol, LoDo, 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, the Brown Palace, and Union Station while learning the city’s story through memorable details rather than long lectures. Groups are capped at 16, and guides such as Kristina, Lisa, Bruce, and Anne bring different local perspectives.

“We enjoyed our afternoon with local expert. Nate. We visited state and local government sites and learned about the history of Denver. The afternoon flew by as we were introduced to local lore and locales.”

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6.Denver: 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 covers old buildings, railroad-era Denver, grand mansions, and the people behind them. Guides such as Lois bring plenty of period detail, while groups of up to 10 keep questions easy.

“Explanations, pictures, and response to questions gave us a real understanding and appreciation of key elements in the early history of Denver. It was well worth the time and money with a wonderful guide. So glad we did this tour.”

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