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Denver: City Highlights, Views, and Secret Spots Bus Tour

1. Denver: City Highlights, Views, and Secret Spots Bus Tour

Join this fun bus tour with a local Denverite &  jump into exploring the Mile High City. Hop onboard our comfortable 14-passenger shuttle & enjoy taking in Denver's top sights as we wind through the heart of Denver & visit a great spot for views of the mountains. Denver's beauty shines year-round & experiencing Denver's top sights and discovering the stories behind them, is a great way to kick off your time in our Mile High City. Along the way, enjoy tons of fun commentary from your guide, ask questions, take pictures of Denver's amazing landmarks, and see & hear more about the Mile High City, past and present! Your tour kicks off at Union Station & then we'll hit the streets, rolling past some of our favorite highlights, including the iconic Larimer Square, the unique Denver Art Museum, we'll explore LoDo together, cross over the must-see 16th Street Mall, hear the U.S. Mint's heist stories, visit the Colorado State Capitol's famous Mile High Steps & much more! And best of all, we'll make 1-2 optional photo stops and there's plenty of time to ask Qs, get great local, off-the-beaten-track recommendations from your guide and more. You'll see and hear more than 90-minutes than you thought possible on this fun, light-hearted tour of our Mile High City!

Best of Denver Tour

2. Best of Denver Tour

This is a cultural immersion experience. We lovingly, call this “The tour that has everything”. Downtown Denver is a visual feast for the eyes. The tour has an “Off the beaten path” vibe, while including the significant landmarks of Denver. We will sample some of the local food in Denver (These stops my vary). Enjoy the excitement and energy of the 16th Street Mall, with its boutique shops and trendy restaurants. Bohemian artist and street musicians line the corridor of the 16th Street Mall, while historic landmarks and points of interests beckon the past. The Denver Art Museum, the Colorado State Capitol, Civic Center Park, the Byers Evans Historic Home, and the infamous Brown Palace Hotel are just a few of the landmarks you will see. Fun facts, famous residents, scandals from the past, haunted hotels, are among the stories that you will see on this tour. This is not a round trip tour. It is designed to allow the opportunity to stay downtown, and enjoy some of the bests shops and restaurants in the city of Denver. Our guides will give you simple instructions on how to get back to the start of the tour. This Tour meets at the Alma Temple, located at 1340 Sherman St (1/2 block from the State Capital) The tour ends at the 16th Street Mall.

Denver: History and Architecture Walking Tours

3. Denver: History and Architecture Walking Tours

Select from 5 unique walking tours to learn more about notable buildings in Denver, and the individuals who built them. Join a knowledgeable guide on one of the following tours to learn more about architecture and local history. Lower Downtown Walking Tour (LoDo) Begin the tour at Union Station, and admire the beautiful architecture of LoDo as you learn how Denver went from a small grouping of tents to a major railroad hub to skid row to an urban hot spot. Capitol Hill Walking Tour Begin the tour outside the Molly Brown House Museum. Explore the beautiful and charming historic mansions of Capitol Hill and uncover the stories of families who lived in these stately homes at the end of the 19th century. Historic 16th Street Tour Wander down 16th Street in downtown Denver, which has been a vital thoroughfare since 1858. Hear of Denver’s history, enjoy the architecture, and see what is now known as the 16th Street Mall in a new light. Mansion of Quality Hill Tour Discover Quality Hill which boasts architectural gems like the Governor’s Mansion, Malo Mansion, and the Zang Mansion. Learn more about the individuals behind the homes, and their legacy in Denver. Larimer Square Tour Explore Denver’s oldest block and how local citizens saved the block from ruin and dilapidation and created the city’s first historic district.

Denver LoDo: Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour by Smartphone

4. Denver LoDo: Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour by Smartphone

Explore Denver's historic Lower Downtown District (LoDo as the locals call it) on a self-guided walking tour. Follow clues on your smartphone and solve interesting puzzles along the way. You will receive details of the website and login credentials after booking. Visit the website and start your adventure with your smartphone as your guide. See the hip and happening 16th street mall, sights along Cherry Creek, and many lesser-known sights of the downtown district. Play with your group at your own pace as the game guides you through the city. Solve the 21 challenges on the scavenger hunt as you learn local history. Score points for correct answers and aim for a high score on the leaderboard.

Denver's History Tour + Ghosts

5. Denver's History Tour + Ghosts

LoDo, as it is referred to by locals, is Denver’s Lower Downtown District. Known as the oldest part of the city. Its history, combined with its scandalous past await you. Market Street was once the epicenter for some of the most famous brothels in the American West. Ghostly images walk the streets of this area, as a way to reminds us of their once lively existence. This tour is unique, because we do go into a couple of the famous spots in the area, giving you a more immersive experience. Note: This tour sells out quickly, during the Halloween Season, so book early. Walking Tour, Duration: 1.5 Miles and 1.5 hours long. Larimer Square, The former Red Light District, The Dairy Block, Unions Station, 16th Street Mall, McGregor Square, Coors Field, History, Haunts and Scandals are some of the features of this tour. Our customers love this tour!

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What people are saying about 16th Street Mall, Denver

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 12 reviews

The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable & engaging. She provided us a welcoming experience to better understand the history of Denver & why the architecture & landscape changed over the years. During the history tour, we were fortunate to come upon local residents that currently owned & were staying in one of these places. These residents were friendly & invited us inside their home to quickly see the interior architecture, the remodeling changes they did, etc. We also got a rare chance to meet a local actually redesigning many of these historic homes to make it more inviting for residents to live. And though we got lucky with these opportunities, our tour guide still managed to keep us within our designated tour timeframe. If you want to get a different historical perspective of the city, I highly recommend you attend this tour.

Walking distance from the Capitol, starts right outside the Molly Brown museum. Great way to learn about the history of Denver and see all the changes that have come and gone through a 2 mile walk around Capitol Hill.

We had our tour with Pam. She was super energetic and gave a great tour. She gave a lot of great insights and it was a lot of fun. Can definitely recommend the tour was very interesting!

Tour Guide was very knowledgeable of the history of these beautiful buildings. He was freindly and answered all of our questions. I would take a tour again with him.

Our guide was super knowledgeable and passionate about Denver history. I have already recommended her tour to all my Facebook friends!