Denver History and Highlights Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Denver History and Highlights Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, Colorado, Denver
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  • 2 hours
  • Denver
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Take a deep dive into Denver, from its early Old West days to its current position as a modern and lively city. See Colorado’s capital through the eyes of a resident as you explore with a local guide who will lead you to historic hubs, show you local hangouts, and introduce you to the city’s highlights. Discover the trendy LoDo neighbourhood, walk along a street designed by a world-famous architect, duck into an architecturally beautiful hotel and check out the bustling Union Station. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Colorado State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203-1776

Start your tour at the Colorado State Capitol, a beautifully historic building dating back to the late 19th century. Meet your guide here and gain an understanding of Denver's rich history from its very beginning.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: LoDo, Lower Downtown, Denver, CO 80202

Explore the modern side of Denver by visiting the Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood, known for its lively bars, trendy restaurants and exciting nightlife. Take a stroll down the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, and discover a wide range of shops, eateries and entertainment options

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, 321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Your guide will take you into the historic Brown Palace Hotel, built in the late 19th century, where you will have the opportunity to admire its unique and celebrated architecture.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80202-1739

This busy part of LoDo is a popular location for locals to shop, eat and have fun. We will probably stroll on this tree-lined street during the tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Union Station, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Refinished and refurbished to its former glory, Union Station continues to operate as Denver's main train station - a far cry from it's early days bringing settlers to the West. Today, Union Station boasts restaurants, shopping, and lots of people-watching. When your tour ends, you'll be in the perfect, central spot to continue exploring downtown Denver!

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions
  • Get a deeper understanding of Denver by exploring with a local guide
  • Step into the historic Brown Palace Hotel and admire its unique architecture
  • Explore the trendy Lower Downtown (LoDo) neighborhood on foot
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Exclusions
  • Gratuities/tips for your guide
  • Food, Drinks
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • ​This is a WALKING TOUR - Wear comfortable clothes and shoes that you can walk in. Walking may be difficult in snowy or rainy weather.
  • Stroller accessible
  • The summer months can be especially hot, so please bring sunscreen and a hat. In winter be sure to dress warm, as we’ll be outside for a majority of the tour.
  • Service animals allowed
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6.
  • Near public transportation
  • For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 16 people.
  • In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Colorado Veterans Monument, 1449 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203, USA


Return Details

Union Station, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

Grant C

24 Apr, 2024

Excellent walk about downtown Denver- Anne was good fun- very knowledgeable and engaging. This tour is highly recommended as a way to get the lay of the land and find out more about Denver

joebE456ZK

21 Apr, 2024

What wonderful day! Michelle was incredibly knowledgeable about Denver's storied history and was a lot of fun to be with. She was thoughtful about everyone's needs throughout the tour. I would highly recommend this day tour!

Odyssey413596

20 Apr, 2024

Kristina is amazing. Great tour and entertaining. Very knowledgeable and super fun. We learned a lot about Denver history

B4743BWjasonj

20 Apr, 2024

Kristina was awesome! She was very knowledgeable and kept the conversation lively and fun! She gave us a lot of fun recommendations from restaurants to breweries!

446eminp

20 Apr, 2024

Kristina was very nice and informative, she answered all my questions and gave me great recommendations. If I were to do the tour again, I would want her as my guide.

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