Top Colorado Arts & Design

The Denver Botanic Gardens offers a fragrant, floral escape from the Mile-High City, right in the heart of a historic urban neighborhood. Your general admission ticket grants you access to 'living exhibits' of native Colorado species plus plants from around the world. Wander beautifully landscaped trails at your leisure, pop into Offshoots Cafe for a refreshment, and let the kids explore at a rooftop children’s garden.

The Mile High City has an even longer history to explore. Join this group walking tour and discover Denver. Go deep into downtown and see how this small town home to dazzling architecture became the capital city of the Centennial State. You’ll pass by city landmarks, stroll through adjacent neighborhoods, and hear fun facts about those who’ve called Denver home throughout history.

Get chills down your spine on an evening walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Learn about some of the most haunted dwellings in the city. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the haunted mansions, telling tales of historic scandals, and discovering paranormal activity.

Take a break from the crowds of downtown and explore one of Denver's fastest-growing neighborhoods on an art and beer tour through the River North Art District (RiNo). See colorful street murals and graffiti hidden among re-purposed warehouses, and stop along the way at hand-picked breweries and cider houses for a taste of Mile-High flavor.

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

With 150+ years of gun-slinging cowboys, gold-searching miners, rail barons, and plenty of secrets and scandal, one thing’s for certain: Colorado Springs’ haunted side runs as wild as the American West. You’ll dive into it headfirst on this participatory tour, hearing tales of the city’s most haunted spots—and maybe catching some action yourself.

Hear the Denver stories that don’t get included in the guidebooks. On this roughly two-hour walking tour of the city’s prominent graffiti and street art, discover the city’s cultural underground hiding in plain sight. Learn about the art, the artists and the neighborhoods that you’re exploring from your guide, including stories about how Denver has changed and how that’s affected the art being made. This tour opens up a new and unsung side of Denver.

Aspen is a city nestled in nature and soaked in history. Get a sense of how the city is situated in time and place with this walking tour. Stroll through the Victorian West End neighborhood and into the John Denver Sanctuary. Learn more about Aspen’s history through its distinct architecture and the natural world.

Denver’s street art scene is explosive. On this tour, you’ll see the city’s most iconic murals and more, walking the colorful RiNo Arts District and Five Points neighborhoods. With your guide detailing the stories behind the vivid masterpieces, you’ll get to know the city’s beloved artists—many Black, LGBTQ, and Native American—and stock up your Insta with the city’s modern vibes.

Aspen may known for glitz and glamour today, but like many Colorado mountain towns, it started as a humble mining town. Follow your guide as he shares history, local folklore, and insider knowledge of downtown Aspen. The tour happens rain or shine, so dress appropriately for mountain weather changes and come prepared to immerse yourself in local legends.

Engage with Boulder’s outdoor beauty and offbeat culture in a fun and athletic way on an electric bike tour that covers both the downtown Pearl Street area and gorgeous greenways. Discover colorful street art murals and learn about Boulder’s history as you cruise along urban trails and out into the foothills at Wonderland Lake Park. The best part? You don't even have to break a sweat, thanks to the bike’s battery power.

Get more out of your time in Denver with this walking tour of RiNo (River North) Art District, aka “Where Art Is Made.” This is the capital’s oldest ‘hood, and it’s been through a *lot*. Following your local guide, you’ll see how the “Harlem of the West” became Denver’s pride and joy, brimming with street art and street food, art galleries and studios, shops and pubs, eclectic restaurants, and more.

Come explore the street art of Downtown Boulder with Street Wise Arts! We offer guided walking tours led by a Street Wise Arts docent. We cover murals created by local and national artists during our annual mural festival. Learn more about our organization, street art culture, and the various social justice causes championed by Street Wise artists. Bonus: many murals are activated in augmented reality and we'll show you how to bring them to life! Tours run for approx. 2 hours and cover about 1.5-2 miles. We begin our tour at the exterior mural on the corner of Pearl and 17th (the exact address of the mural is 1647 Pearl Street Boulder, CO 80302).

With so many things to do in Boulder, CO, why not start with a private tour led by a local guide who can show city’s history, art, and best Boulder attractions! Your Boulder tour can include a walk down Pearl Street Mall, known for its street performers, shops and restaurants, and historic buildings. Your tour guide can point out some significant and architecturally interesting landmarks, including Hotel Boulderado, Boulder Theater, and the Boulder County Courthouse. If you’re looking for a CU Boulder tour, your guide will be happy to take you over to the beautiful university campus to learn a little about its history and unique buildings. At any point, your guide can recommend a place to grab lunch at a local food hall or even arrange for a brewery tour to enjoy some excellent craft Colorado beer. For a nature escape, we can take an easy walk along Boulder Creek Path as your tour guide tells you stories of the town and provides recommendations for more things to do in Boulder!

Get ready for a Denver city tour with a local, knowledgeable guide who will customize your experience to your group’s interests! Our Denver walking tour can start anywhere in the city, but you’ll definitely want to explore the Lower Downtown, or LoDo, neighborhood, rich with historic buildings and stories of the old West. Visit the grand Denver Union Station, stroll down charming Larimer Square, and take in the magnificent interior of Brown Palace Hotel. If it’s art you’re after, we’ll make a stop outside the Colorado Convention Center for some photos beneath the Big Blue Bear, before heading over to River North (RiNo) Art District to take in awe-inspiring murals and colorful graffiti. On our way to our Denver art tour segment, we can pass by iconic Coors Field stadium. You’ll have a chance to enjoy some local food recommended by your local Denver tour guide, maybe at one of Denver’s food halls like Denver Central Market, or enjoy a craft beer at one of the best breweries in town.

A Denver city tour aboard our private vehicle allows you to completely customize your itinerary and leave the driving to our professional Denver tour guides! If you’d like to put your day’s agenda in our hands, we’ll start with a downtown Denver tour, showing off top historic sites like charming Larimer Square, the gorgeous Union Station, and iconic Coors Field. We’ll stop for high tea at the fabulous Brown Palace Hotel and then over for some photos to the Big Blue Bear, a beloved sculpture towering over the Colorado Convention Center. Let us know in advance if you’d like to take a docent-led tour of the Colorado State Capitol, an architectural marvel with views from its gold-plated dome. In River North, or RiNo, your local Denver tour guide can expertly navigate you to the best murals and breweries of the city. Your tour guide will be happy to drop you off at any Denver museum of your interest, including the Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, and History Colorado Center.