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• “This Tour is Fun” It is an entertaining tour that will keep you engaged, surprised, and educated.
• This tour will take you through the best parts of Denver, featuring Denver’s historic landmarks, as well as exploring some hidden gems.
• Themes include: history, haunts, and scandals.
• Highlights include: Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House, the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Botanic Gardens, Coors Field, Union Station, the Colorado Governor’s Mansion, the Denver Mint, and much, much more.
• You will hear the unknown truths about Denver’s historic landmarks, including the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
• The route is unique, in that we take you to few places that are only known to the locals.
• Restaurant recommendations along the route.
• Unique and interesting locations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our bus will be parked either in the loading zone, which is located on 13th, or it will be parked in the Slate Hotel parking lot. Look for the Best Tours of Denver bus. Our guide will greet you in the parking lot of the hotel, on the 13th Street side of the hotel.
Itinerary
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United States Mint At Denver (Pass by)
There are only four Untied States Mints in the country. The Mint in Denver is the largest producers of coins in the world. There is a surprising story that tell that seems too far fetched to believe, but it happened at the Denver Mint.
Admission ticket free -
Civic Center Park (Pass by)
Denver has more parks and open space, than any other city in America. This beautiful park is the main focal point of the city of Denver. With it's treelined pathways to its Greek amphitheater, this park is sure to please.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This gothic looking mansion was once the home to two of the founder fathers of Denver, and the state of Colorado. William Byers started Denver's first newspaper, and John Evans was our second territorial Governor. Of course there is a scandalous story to be told, at this 1883 mansion.
Admission ticket free -
Leven Deli Co. (Pass by)
Leven Deli is the number one Deli in Denver. They feature delicious food, served in a trendy atmosphere. If you decide to return to this deli, after the tour is over.
Admission ticket free -
History Colorado Center (Pass by)
The History Colorado Center is one of the best museums in the city. You will want to return to this location, while visiting the city of Denver.
Admission ticket free -
The Church Nightclub (Pass by)
St. Mark's Church was built in 1889. It is now the home to the Church Nightclub, one of the most unusual venues in the state of Colorado.
Admission ticket free -
1Colorado State Capitol
Built in 1889, the state capitol is a site for the eyes. With it's 24k gold dome, to it's "Mile High" location, this is a great place for photos.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
First Baptist Church of Denver (Pass by)
Organized in 1884, this church has the oldest Baptist congregation in the state of Colorado.
Admission ticket free -
2Molly Brown House Museum
Molly Brown was the most famous person to survive the sinking of the Titanic. She is better known as the "Unsinkable Molly Brown", which was a hit Broadway show, and a movie, starring Debbie Reynolds.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
Through charitable donations, Molly Brown helped to build this church. It was completed in 1911. With its impressive European design, this gothic beauty has more stain glass, than any other church in the Untied States.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Voodoo Doughnut started in Portland, Oregon, in 2003, and they have been growing ever since. This shop is located on "Wicked" Colfax. It is known to be one of the most popular doughnut shops in the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This place is known for their beautiful, blooming flowers, and their intensely haunted location.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Like Denver's Botanic Gardens, Cheeseman Park is one of the most haunted parks in America.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1889 the Dora Moore Elementary School is known for its Romanesque Revival architecture, its famous students, and for its, somewhat, naughty nickname that Denverites have given it.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1899, this Denver Landmark is known for it missionary outreach. It is the former home of one of the cast members of the the 70's hit sitcom, the Brady Bunch.
Admission ticket free -
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Wow, does this place have haunts and scandals. Built in 1902, its Neoclassical architectural design, and its impressive size, makes it one of the most gorgeous mansion in Denver. You will hear all about the sorted past of Albert Humphreys, included his involvement in one of the largest cases of corruption in U.S. history. Things did not in well for Mr. Humphreys. In most cases, we will stop, and let you get out and take pictures, at this location.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1906, this 105 year old, 25,000 square foot Mansion has been the residence of all of our past and present governors, since 1960.
Admission ticket free -
Denver Art Museum (Pass by)
The Denver Artesian Club has been around since 1893. The club has transformed the city of Denver into an "art city". The impressive Denver Art Museum is the largest art museum, between Chicago and the West Coast.
Admission ticket free -
4Larimer Square
This is where it all began. Created in 1858, Larimer Square was our first official historic landmark. The street is lined with some of the best restaurants and shopping in Denver. You will want to take a photo of this location.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
Denver Union Station (Pass by)
built in 1881, Union Station is one of the trendiest spots in Denver. Its history is steeped with stories from Denver’s past.
Admission ticket free -
The Oxford Hotel (Pass by)
Built in 1891, this is the oldest hotels in Denver. Talk about history and haunts, this famous hotel has it all. Their bar, the Cruise Room, was patterned after the Queen Mary, with its art-deco vibe. There is a mysterious and scandalous story that you will hear about this location, and the ghostly spirts that remain to this day.
Admission ticket free -
Coors Field (Pass by)
At a cost of 3.5 million to build, Coors Field was the last of the "old-timey" baseball fields that were built in the U.S. We have famous mascot, but for all the wrong reasons.
Admission ticket free -
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Denver (Pass by)
We will take you down Market Street, the location of the most notorious "Red Light Districts" in the American west. Between the years of 1870 and 1915.
Admission ticket free -
Daniels and Fisher Tower (Pass by)
Built in 1912, the Daniels and Fisher Clocktower was patterned after the St. Mark's Campanile, in Venice Italy. Saved from demolition, It is now considered one of Denver's most recognizable landmarks.
Admission ticket free -
16th Street Mall (Pass by)
Two miles of shops restaurants, bars, and street musicians, 16th Street is completely blocked off to vehicle traffic. The mall was designed by famous designer.
Admission ticket free -
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Pass by)
The Denver Theater complex is the second largest theater centers in the country. This complex is the home to Denver's Opera House, the Colorado Ballet, the Colorado Symphony, and the Broadway series theater, the Temple Buell. There are also a couple of cabaret style theaters at this location.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Standing in front of the Denver Convention Center, This 40 foot blue giant is a site to see. It is considered one of our most photographed locations. He was the inspiration for the design of our logo. Denver loves the blue bear, and you will too.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1909, you will see fire station No. 1. This is a significant piece of Denver's history.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under 6 years old, due to city and state car seat requirements.
- Please no food or drinks on the bus. You may bring a water bottle with a lid
- There are no restrooms on the bus.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children under 6 years old, due to city and state car seat requirements.
- Please no food or drinks on the bus. You may bring a water bottle with a lid
- There are no restrooms on the bus.
- Please arrive 10 minutes early.
- Please arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can’t hold tours for latecomers.
- Your guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Slate Hotel, near the valet station.** Our bus will be either in the loading zone, which is located on 13th, or it will be parked in the hotel parking lot. Look for the Best Tours of Denver bus.
- The tour will run 1.5 to 2 hours
- Listed stops are subject to available parking spaces in the designated loading zones
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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