Best of Denver Walking Tour
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NOTE: This is a walking tour. We limit the number of guests on each tour, because of this tours tends to sell out quickly.This tour is a cultural immersion experience. It has an "Off the beaten path" vibe, while including the most famous landmarks in Denver. We lovingly refer to this tour, as the "Tour that has everything". Scandals,culture, famous stops, hidden gems, food tasting, art, and haunts. No other tour company does this exact route. It is designed to give visitors the experience of locals, while showing you all that Denver is known for. You will LOVE this tour. This is a 1.7 mile walking tour.
Departure Point
- This walking tour begins at the Alma Temple. Look for the letters "KPOF" on the top of the building, It is 1/2 block from the Colorado State Capitol. There is a paid parking lot on Sherman, between 13th and 12th, on the west side of the street. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
- This tour ends at the Brown Palace Hotel. You can hop on the 16th Street Free Mall shuttle, in order return to the start. It is an easy and cheap Lyft or Ubers ride back to the starting location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alma Temple1340 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203This walking tour begins at the Alma Temple. This temple has an interesting and controversial past. Built in the mid 1920s, the building remains a eerie reminder of the scandals of the past. Look for the letters, "KPOF" at the top of the building. Duration: 2 minutesStop At: Colorado State Capitol200 E Colfax Ave, , Denver, ColoradoThis building, with it 24 karat gold top, is the crown jewel of Denver. Stand and the 1 mile above sea level marker, and soak in a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains. So much history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Civic Center ParkBannock St. to Broadway south of Colfax Ave. and north of 14th Ave, , Denver, ColoradoThis beautiful park is the focal point of Mayor Robert Speer's "City Beautiful" campaign. Completed in 1908, It is the center of state and city government. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: CELL - The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab99 W 12th Ave, Denver, ColoradoThis is an odd museum, at best. Although we don't go in, you will see one of the remaining pieces of the World Trade Center. Duration: 1 minuteStop At: Denver Art Museum100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, ColoradoWith over 70,000 works of art, the Denver Art museum, is the largest art museum, between Chicago and the west coast. See the "Big Sweep", otherwise known as the "Giant Dustpan and Broom".Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Leven Deli Co.123 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204This stop is a chance to try some local flavor. This deli is one of the hidden gems of Denver, but the locals frequent this place. Sit down and get a snack. Their cookies are out of this world. Food and beverages are not included in the tour price. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum1201 Bannock Street, , Denver, ColoradoThis beautiful art museum is truly a hidden gem. The museum highlights the works of local Denver Artists, Vance Kirkland. Although we do not go into this museum; however, it’s a recommended for our guests to later return to.Duration: 2 minutesStop At: City and County Building1437 Bannock St, , Denver, ColoradoThis curved building is known in Denver to be one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the city. During the holidays, this beautiful structure, becomes the center place for viewing lights.Duration: 4 minutesStop At: United States Mint At Denver320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, ColoradoThe United States Mint, in Denver is one of 4 locations in the country. This location is the largest producer of coins in the world. We do not go into the Denver Mint.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Center for Colorado Women's History1310 Bannock St, , Denver, ColoradoThe most historically significant home in Denver. We do not go into this house.Duration: 4 minutesStop At: Denver Firefighters Museum1326 Tremont Pl, , Denver, ColoradoFire Station No. 1 is a favorite stop on this tour. We will take a moment to go inside, and grab a souvenir. Although you will see some antique fire trucks, we will not tour the entire museum. We do not go through the museum.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 1439 Court Pl1439 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202The Curry-Chucovich house is the oldest remaining residence in Denver. With its Victorian charm and its scandalous past, it makes for a great photo spot. Duration: 4 minutesStop At: 16th Street MallDenver, ColoradoClosed to street traffic, this is the number one tourist attraction in Denver. With 1.7 miles of restaurants, bars, and shops, this is the perfect place to stay and enjoy the sites. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202Built in 1902, this is the crown jewel of Denver. Be prepared for a feast for the eyes, with architecture, reminiscent of the Titanic. In most cases, we will take you inside this beauty. This hotel has hosted almost every president and dignitary, since Teddy Roosevelt. Duration: 7 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tour escort/host
- People often ask if our guides except tips. Although tips are not expected, if you feel that your guide did an excellent job, feel free to give him or her a tip.
- Transportation to/from attractions
- We do do not go into the Denver Mint, Byers Evans House, or the Firefighters Museum.
NOTE: This is a walking tour. We limit the number of guests on each tour, because of this tours tends to sell out quickly.This tour is a cultural immersion experience. It has an "Off the beaten path" vibe, while including the most famous landmarks in Denver. We lovingly refer to this tour, as the "Tour that has everything". Scandals,culture, famous stops, hidden gems, food tasting, art, and haunts. No other tour company does this exact route. It is designed to give visitors the experience of locals, while showing you all that Denver is known for. You will LOVE this tour. This is a 1.7 mile walking tour.
Departure Point
- This walking tour begins at the Alma Temple. Look for the letters "KPOF" on the top of the building, It is 1/2 block from the Colorado State Capitol. There is a paid parking lot on Sherman, between 13th and 12th, on the west side of the street. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
- This tour ends at the Brown Palace Hotel. You can hop on the 16th Street Free Mall shuttle, in order return to the start. It is an easy and cheap Lyft or Ubers ride back to the starting location.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Alma Temple1340 Sherman Street, Denver, CO 80203This walking tour begins at the Alma Temple. This temple has an interesting and controversial past. Built in the mid 1920s, the building remains a eerie reminder of the scandals of the past. Look for the letters, "KPOF" at the top of the building. Duration: 2 minutesStop At: Colorado State Capitol200 E Colfax Ave, , Denver, ColoradoThis building, with it 24 karat gold top, is the crown jewel of Denver. Stand and the 1 mile above sea level marker, and soak in a beautiful view of the Rocky Mountains. So much history. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Civic Center ParkBannock St. to Broadway south of Colfax Ave. and north of 14th Ave, , Denver, ColoradoThis beautiful park is the focal point of Mayor Robert Speer's "City Beautiful" campaign. Completed in 1908, It is the center of state and city government. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: CELL - The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab99 W 12th Ave, Denver, ColoradoThis is an odd museum, at best. Although we don't go in, you will see one of the remaining pieces of the World Trade Center. Duration: 1 minuteStop At: Denver Art Museum100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, ColoradoWith over 70,000 works of art, the Denver Art museum, is the largest art museum, between Chicago and the west coast. See the "Big Sweep", otherwise known as the "Giant Dustpan and Broom".Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Leven Deli Co.123 West 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204This stop is a chance to try some local flavor. This deli is one of the hidden gems of Denver, but the locals frequent this place. Sit down and get a snack. Their cookies are out of this world. Food and beverages are not included in the tour price. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum1201 Bannock Street, , Denver, ColoradoThis beautiful art museum is truly a hidden gem. The museum highlights the works of local Denver Artists, Vance Kirkland. Although we do not go into this museum; however, it’s a recommended for our guests to later return to.Duration: 2 minutesStop At: City and County Building1437 Bannock St, , Denver, ColoradoThis curved building is known in Denver to be one of the most beautiful civic buildings in the city. During the holidays, this beautiful structure, becomes the center place for viewing lights.Duration: 4 minutesStop At: United States Mint At Denver320 W Colfax Ave, Denver, ColoradoThe United States Mint, in Denver is one of 4 locations in the country. This location is the largest producer of coins in the world. We do not go into the Denver Mint.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Center for Colorado Women's History1310 Bannock St, , Denver, ColoradoThe most historically significant home in Denver. We do not go into this house.Duration: 4 minutesStop At: Denver Firefighters Museum1326 Tremont Pl, , Denver, ColoradoFire Station No. 1 is a favorite stop on this tour. We will take a moment to go inside, and grab a souvenir. Although you will see some antique fire trucks, we will not tour the entire museum. We do not go through the museum.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 1439 Court Pl1439 Court Place, Denver, CO 80202The Curry-Chucovich house is the oldest remaining residence in Denver. With its Victorian charm and its scandalous past, it makes for a great photo spot. Duration: 4 minutesStop At: 16th Street MallDenver, ColoradoClosed to street traffic, this is the number one tourist attraction in Denver. With 1.7 miles of restaurants, bars, and shops, this is the perfect place to stay and enjoy the sites. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection321 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202Built in 1902, this is the crown jewel of Denver. Be prepared for a feast for the eyes, with architecture, reminiscent of the Titanic. In most cases, we will take you inside this beauty. This hotel has hosted almost every president and dignitary, since Teddy Roosevelt. Duration: 7 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Tour escort/host
- People often ask if our guides except tips. Although tips are not expected, if you feel that your guide did an excellent job, feel free to give him or her a tip.
- Transportation to/from attractions
- We do do not go into the Denver Mint, Byers Evans House, or the Firefighters Museum.
Need To Know Info
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