PRIVATE Tour: Denver Hot Spots + History (75 minutes)
We'll kick off our cultural and history expereince of all things Denver at Union Station, at the flagpole in front of the building. The flagpole is located by the intersection of Wynkoop St. and 17th St. We'll explore the city together, including nine of the top landmarks and sights (including one most locals don't even know about) while also digging into Denver's unique history that make our Mile High City so great. We'll also dig into Denver's unique culture and history that make our Mile High City so great. If you're the type that likes a little bit of everything: history, culture, art, & architecture; this tour's for you, and we always customize each tour based on your interests.
This walking experience visits the old "Red Light District," the D&F Clock Tower, the Paramount Theater, and more, ending at the infamous Brown Palace & lasts 60-75 minutes. We give great recommendations on our favorite nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink after your experience wraps up. Along the way, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, chat one-on-one and see and learn more in one hour than you thought possible!
Our crew of talented guides offers up three different private "mini" tour expereinces.
A perfect way to see the city if you're short on time or are looking for a shorter tour experience.
Arriving into town later in the day and still want to make the most of your visit plus get a great introduction to the city? Join us!
We've got something for everyone - book one private tour or all three (Mile High Highlights, Discover Downtown Denver and Denver Hot Spots + History) if you're in town for a few days - each is a unique experience showcasing the top sights, landmarks, and history in different parts of our beautiful city of Denver.
These "mini" walking tours last just 60-75 minutes and our guides give great recommendations on our favorite nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink after your Denver walking tour experience wraps up.
Start: The flagpole in front of Union Station
Illegal Pete's or Tattered Cover
Market Street (old Red Light District)
D&F Clock Tower
The Money Museum
Musical Grates
Equitable Building Historical Landmark
Paramount Theater
End: The Brown Palace
No hotel pick-up is avaialble with this tour.
No hotel drop-off is available with this tour.
- Water
- Camera/phone
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Wear and bring appropriate clothing for Colorado's ever-changing weather
All taxes and fees.
Hotel pick-up or drop-off.
- Please arrive at least 5-10 minutes prior to your tour departure time to check-in and introduce yourself to your wonderful guide and host for the evening!
- Your guide will be wearing a neon yellow Denver Walking Tours shirt, so they'll be easy for you to spot.
Meeting Point: The flagpole in front of Denver's Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202. Please meet your guide right by the flagpole. The falgpole is located by the intersection of Wynkoop Street and 17th Street.
Ending Location: The Brown Palace, 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202. There is the Free 16th St. Mall Shuttle (http://www.rtd-denver.com/FREEMallRide.shtml) that can take you back to the start of the tour, if needed. It runs every few minutes.
Please plan on arriving at least 5-10 minutes before the tour start.
All of our Denver sightseeing tours operate rain, shine, or snow.
In cases of extreme weather, we will reach out regarding cancellation or rescheduling.
Plenty of garage and surface lot parking within blocks of the tour meeting place is available.
This tour is an easy, flat 1.2 mile tour through downtown Denver.
Wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Available languages: English
Full refund if cancelled 10+ days before the tour, 50% refund if cancelled 3-9 days before the tour, no refund if cancelled within two days of the tour.