Denver's Wild Side: Self-Guided Audio Tour of its Notorious Past
VoiceMap Audio Tours
This 45-minute walking tour explores Denver's wild past through Lower Downtown (LoDo), from its rough warehouse origins to today's vibrant neighborhood. Starting at the mysterious sealed tunnel entrance on Market Street, you'll discover the transformation of this historic district. Tour highlights include: • Historic tunnel entrance where coal transport led to underground illicit activities • The Sugar Building from Colorado's sugar beet industry era • Haunted Oxford Hotel's Cruise Room with ghost Florence Montague in room 320 • McGregor Square and Coors Field that sparked LoDo's revitalization • Rockmount Ranch Wear, creators of the first snapped western shirt • Dairy Block alley's European atmosphere and restored 1918 Windsor Dairy building • Site of the only known gun duel between two women You'll hear stories of whisky parties, destroyed Chinatown, haunted locations, and the infamous House of Mirrors brothel while learning how Denver evolved into the Mile High City.
Departure Point
- The tour begins on the street level, at 1664 Market Street. Look for the "Waxing the City" sign on the wall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, Denver.
Duration
45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 16th Street Mall
Denver, Colorado
The mall was once one of the main streets in Denver. In 1982, the city closed off the streets to vehicle traffic, and created a two mile long corridor of shops, restaurants, bars, and entertaining attractions. The mall was designed by world renowned architecture, I. M. Pei, who also designed the Louvre Pyramid, in Paris France
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St, , Denver, Colorado
Take a leisurely stroll along what is considered one of the most important streets in Denver, and was recognized in 1971, as the first historic landmark.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rockmount Ranch Wear
1626 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
Pass by the most famous western store that you've possibly never heard of, founded in 1946 by a man known as “Papa Jack”, and represented in various Hollywood movies.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Opened during the prohibition era, learn about the oldest hotel in Denver, the infamous haunted Cruise room, and the ghost of a postman. Entry fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Pass by this historically significant station and learn about the great fire in 1890, it's involvement in WW1 and WW2 and the curious "No Kissing" sign. Entry is not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mcgregor Square
1901 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
Venture through the newest addition to LoDo, and a central gathering place for baseball fans and movieholics.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dairy Block
1800 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
One of the most visited tourist attractions in Denver, with it's European vibe, stroll through what was once the home of the Windsor Dairy, which had a reputation for some of the finest cheeses and dairy products in the United States. Participation fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Denver
1946 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202
Pass by and learn about this iconic Bar, located in what was once the most notorious red light district in the American West. Participation fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
Create an account
Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
This 45-minute walking tour explores Denver's wild past through Lower Downtown (LoDo), from its rough warehouse origins to today's vibrant neighborhood. Starting at the mysterious sealed tunnel entrance on Market Street, you'll discover the transformation of this historic district. Tour highlights include: • Historic tunnel entrance where coal transport led to underground illicit activities • The Sugar Building from Colorado's sugar beet industry era • Haunted Oxford Hotel's Cruise Room with ghost Florence Montague in room 320 • McGregor Square and Coors Field that sparked LoDo's revitalization • Rockmount Ranch Wear, creators of the first snapped western shirt • Dairy Block alley's European atmosphere and restored 1918 Windsor Dairy building • Site of the only known gun duel between two women You'll hear stories of whisky parties, destroyed Chinatown, haunted locations, and the infamous House of Mirrors brothel while learning how Denver evolved into the Mile High City.
Departure Point
- The tour begins on the street level, at 1664 Market Street. Look for the "Waxing the City" sign on the wall. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
- The tour ends at Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row, Denver.
Duration
45 minutes - 1 hour and 15 minutes
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Printed guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: 16th Street Mall
Denver, Colorado
The mall was once one of the main streets in Denver. In 1982, the city closed off the streets to vehicle traffic, and created a two mile long corridor of shops, restaurants, bars, and entertaining attractions. The mall was designed by world renowned architecture, I. M. Pei, who also designed the Louvre Pyramid, in Paris France
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Larimer Square
1430 Larimer St, , Denver, Colorado
Take a leisurely stroll along what is considered one of the most important streets in Denver, and was recognized in 1971, as the first historic landmark.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Rockmount Ranch Wear
1626 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
Pass by the most famous western store that you've possibly never heard of, founded in 1946 by a man known as “Papa Jack”, and represented in various Hollywood movies.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Oxford Hotel
1600 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Opened during the prohibition era, learn about the oldest hotel in Denver, the infamous haunted Cruise room, and the ghost of a postman. Entry fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Denver Union Station
1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, Colorado
Pass by this historically significant station and learn about the great fire in 1890, it's involvement in WW1 and WW2 and the curious "No Kissing" sign. Entry is not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mcgregor Square
1901 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
Venture through the newest addition to LoDo, and a central gathering place for baseball fans and movieholics.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dairy Block
1800 Wazee St, Denver, Colorado
One of the most visited tourist attractions in Denver, with it's European vibe, stroll through what was once the home of the Windsor Dairy, which had a reputation for some of the finest cheeses and dairy products in the United States. Participation fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row Denver
1946 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202
Pass by and learn about this iconic Bar, located in what was once the most notorious red light district in the American West. Participation fees are not included in this tour.
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Redemption Instructions
VOICEMAP CODE
───
Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
───
Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
Create an account
Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
───
You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
───
For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the VoiceMap Audio Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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