Top Colorado Walking Tours - page 3

See the UNESCO World Heritage–listed sites of Mesa Verde National Park on a tour of the park's Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings. A guide provides insight into the history, architecture, and spiritual features of these ancient homes and how they were lived in hundreds of years ago. Please note, this tour starts inside the park; you must already be in the park after paying your own national park entrance fee.

When it comes to exploring the paranormal in Cheesman Park, we pride ourselves on being the best ghost tour in town. Our experienced guide is a master storyteller, bringing the park's haunted history to life with captivating narratives. What sets us apart is our commitment to enhancing your experience with EMF detectors and high caliber storytelling. As you follow our guide through the park's eerie realms, you'll be immersed in the world of unexplained phenomena, discovering why we're the top choice for those seeking an unforgettable and spine-tingling journey into Cheesman Park's enigmatic past.

Although Denver is known as the Mile High City, it may also be well-known for its ghosts. The wealthiest and elite of the city used to reside on Millionaires Row, and it appears that many of them prefer to do so even after passing away. Come try some of Denver's best beverages with us while learning about the ghosts who inhabit sites like the Cottage House, Dunning Benedict House, and more.

Get a quick overview or Mesa Verde National Park on this half-day tour focused on the park's highlights. It would take days to see everything here; so if you're short on time, this tour's for you. Stops include the ranger-guided tour of the Cliff Palace, Chapin Mesa, and other areas based on the group's interests. Traveling with a small group of just 15 people or fewer means you'll enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions.

Discover Breckenridge’s darker side on this one-of-a-kind history and mystery walking tour. A storytelling guide leads you through downtown Breck, stopping along the way to point out the real-life locations of violent crimes, kidnappings, and other sordid deeds. It's a fun and spooky way to take a break from the slopes and and learn little-known town trivia.

Explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Front Range on this private hiking trip from Denver. Discover the awe-inspiring vistas, ancient rock formations, and forests of this beautiful region near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Your friendly and experienced guide will customize the hike based on your experience level, and you can choose from a half-day or full-day hike.

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.

Make the most of your time in Denver with this experience that combines two tours into one. First and foremost, discover the vibrant culture and history of the city with your guide. Journey to locations of interest as you listen to facts about the area. Along the way, enjoy the added aspects of a ghost tour as you discover haunted spots and hear ghost stories.

Once the doorway to the Wild West, Denver’s seen its fair share of scandals and secrets, criminals and ne’er-do-wells. It also has its fair share of ghosts, and you’ll get to hunt for them yourself on this hands-on tour. Walking through downtown Denver, your guide will take you to all the most haunted spots—get ready for one creepy night on the town.

Chief Experience Officer and local historian, Dave Lively, will guide you beyond closed gates of Rocky Mountain National Park, leaving the pavement, parking lots and heavily used trails behind to reveal the stories of the region's history, people and wildlife. He will shine light on the rich history of Rocky in a way that brings the adventures of the people of the past to life. With unique stories and one of a kind photos he will connect you to events and personal journeys from the past, transporting you back in time and allowing you to visualize this wilderness in a new light. Dave is a resident and well-known historian in Grand Lake, and the only Certified Tour Guide in Grand County, Colorado. He lives less than ½ mile from Rocky Mountain National Park, his backyard. His family homesteaded what is now the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, giving him generations of unique detailed knowledge, personal stories and photographs.

Experience ‘The Christmas City’ in all of its illuminated splendor on a 2-hour small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to some of Denver's most scenic holiday decorations and light displays in the downtown area including the Denver Art Museum and the 16th Street Mall. Then, at the end of your tour, hop on the free shuttle to the Christkindl German Market (apart from Sundays, when the market is closed), where you can explore the cheery stalls at your own pace.

Sure, Colorado beer is great, but don’t just go on a pub crawl—go on a Wild West pub crawl. With this guided pub tour through Golden, you’ll hop from sudsy spot to sudsy spot, learning all about this cowboy town’s rugged 19th-century history. Drinks provided, you’ll sip from story to story, character to character, diving into all things wild, western, and Golden.

First-time visitors or those with limited time will enjoy this one hour tour, aimed at giving participants a comprehensive experience. Make the most of your time in town by traveling with a guide around the top attractions and landmarks, listening to engaging commentary on Aspen's history, culture, architecture, and people.

This tour will cover some notable crimes and murders, but also some interesting stories of the first black and other notable pioneers. In 5 points, we will cover everything from the KKK's involved in Colorado, to the conflicts between the police and black Panthers. A murder between a Preacher and Parishioner and a self professed messiah. Nearby is where Neal Cassady grew up who was a main character in Jack Kerouac's book "On The Road." In RiNo, we can not just enjoy the art, but learn some of Colorado's dark history, like the Sand Creek Massacre and the story of Silas Soule who died uncovering the truth. We will cover a misogynist who went on a shooting rampage for revenge in 2021. Margery Reed inherited millions but mysterious died young. Emily Griffith spend her lifetime educating adults and children and started many training schools that we have today and was mysteriously killed in her cabin. The tour is flexible and we can stop along the way for drinks and snacks.

Skip the generic walking tours and explore Denver in the spookiest way possible—through its best ghost stories. Following your guide, you’ll learn how this Wild West town is full of spirits, legends, secrets, and haunted spots like the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion and the Patterson Inn. Fun for the whole family, you’ll leave with a fresh take on the Mile High City… and a tingle down your spine.

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.

The fly fishing trip with Eagle River outfitter starts by meeting your guide on the river at a predetermined location for four hours of fly fishing fun. Your guide(s) bring the waders and boots to the fishing location so no valuable fishing time is wasted at a fly shop. Eagle River Outfitter staff will have all the fishing gear necessary - rods, reels, flies, terminal tackle. They’ll also have cold beverages. All trips start with a quick casting clinic on the water before rods are handed to guests to fish their way to glory for the next 3.5 hours. Whether the fishing is good or great, the guide(s) will be on your hip coaching you to hook, fight and net fish. With a quick, easy lesson and as much on-water attention as you can handle, we feel confident that even complete beginners can grasp the sport with ease and have a great time doing it. Though we cannot promise fish, we do promise that our guides will do absolutely everything within their power to help you catch fish.

Get ready for a wet and wild ride with this full-day rafting adventure down the Arkansas River’s Bighorn Sheep Canyon! Departing from Cañon City, tackle class II and II whitewater rapids with the help of an expert guide while winding through gorgeous Colorado scenery. With an included picnic lunch and plenty of opportunities to stop and swim, it’s a great introduction to rafting for first-timers and families.

Colorado Springs has historically been a city of tourists and travelers. From horses, to coaches, to trains, to trolleys and automobiles, the very first settlers of the town were excited to boast the amazements of the area. They welcomed travelers from far and wide to come and see all of the treasures Colorado Springs had to offer. Welcome Friends! There is much to see and do! It is my pleasure to host you as we stroll through the streets of Colorado Springs and explore the past, present and future of this great city.

Many spots in Denver are purported to be haunted, but nowhere rivals Cheesman Park. The city’s first cemetery, on this 90-minute tour, you’ll hear haunting stories of paranormal activity, learn about unfortunate events that befell certain graves and their dead, and get a look into all that is seen—and unseen. Prepare yourself for hair-raising tales and spine-tingling chills.

Sip, savor and walk through the heart of downtown on this Denver wine tour featuring wines from some of the top urban wineries and wine bars in the Mile High City. From flights to bites, you’ll sample delicious wines carefully paired with food tastings at each of the three local restaurants you’ll visit. We’ll start with two locally-made wines and delicious French onion soup at a European bistro run by an award-winning local chef. From there, we’ll walk just a few blocks through Union Station where we’ll enjoy two more wines paired with small plates at one of Denver’s newest wine bars run by a James Beard award-winning restaurant group. Our third and final stop will take us to the city’s newest micro-district, the Dairy Block, complete with colorful street art and beautiful lights strung above Denver’s coolest alley. There we’ll visit a tasting room for a final wine flight paired with locally-made chocolates.

This tour takes us through the streets surrounding the State Capitol, where the Who's Who of Denver's society built their mansions and their stories were made. We shall walk Millionaire's Row, visit Molly Brown, and even the two "most haunted" homes in Denver and you shall hear all of the dark, delicious tales of those that lived here and those that still remain... For years I worked at Fairmount Cemetery. I managed the flower shop which was then located in the building that used to be the old train station which brought the mourners there. These affluent Denverites left large amounts of money in endowments for perpetual care of their graves. I heard the stories and the history of all these people. I feel like I know them. Please join me as I walk the streets where they lived. Let me tell you all the history I have learned and all the juicy stories I have heard… And in the "spirit" of the tour, we are always costumed!

Explore Colorado's diverse beauty with this self-guided tour bundle! Uncover ancient Puebloan cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, then navigate the breathtaking vistas of the Million Dollar Highway. Adventure awaits in the majestic Rocky Mountain National Park, where trails and wildlife abound. End with the striking rock formations of Garden of the Gods. This mostly driving tour, sprinkled with walks, offers a unique blend of history, nature, and scenic views. Capture the spirit of Colorado at your own pace. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there. New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.