Dark Side of Denver – RiNo’s True Crime and Murals Tour

4.8
(18 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

In RiNo, you'll not only enjoy the vibrant art scene but also delve into some of Colorado's darker history. We’ll explore stories like the Sand Creek Massacre and Silas Soule's efforts to uncover the truth, a 2022 shooting rampage by a misogynist, and a failed kidnapping attempt by a former Benjamin Paints employee targeting beer mogul Adolph Coors III.

We’ll also discuss Market Street’s shady past, where over 1,000 prostitutes once worked in the largest red-light district of its time.

If the group is interested, we can cover other major Colorado cases, such as JonBenet Ramsey, Columbine, Chris Watts, James Holmes (the movie theater shooter), Ted Bundy (who escaped from jail here), and Jack Gilbert Graham who blew up the first commercial airliner in the USA to kill his mother.

The tour is flexible and can be adjusted based on your interests, focusing on either true crime or general history and murals. We’ll also make stops for drinks and snacks along the 2-mile route.

What's Included

Tour guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I can meet you in front of the Wonderyard Garden bar and restaurant.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Nicknamed “RiNo,” the trendy River North Art District features contemporary art galleries and hip concert venues in revamped industrial buildings. Food halls include Denver Central Market and The Source, a buzzy indoor venue with eclectic products and a bar for small plates and craft beer. Known for its colorful murals, Upper Larimer Street also has cocktail lounges, brewpubs with patios and late-night food trucks. We will spend about an hour exploring the art work in Rino district and if anyone would like to stop for a snack, shopping or beer we can do that along the way.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Meat & fish counters plus a greengrocer, bakery, pizzeria & much more in an airy marketplace and cafeteria with a bar. This is a great stop for a beer or a snack on the way.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    A massive outdoor space ringed with food trucks attracts crowds at this hip, warehouse like hangout. This is where where we will have our first break and option to have a drink if you'd like. Here we are surrounded by some of the best murals in Rino.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Amazing Adventures

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Crime Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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