Top Denver Art & Culture in 2026

Enjoy a delectable introduction to Denver's hip RiNo Arts District—and follow your guide straight to its culinary highlights—on this small-group walking tour. You’ll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste dishes ranging from fried chicken and sourdough pizza to mochi donuts and beyond. In between tour stops, your foodie guide will share stories about Denver’s growing culinary scene.

Located in Denver’s trendy RiNo Arts District, our workshop is a perfect addition to your day in this vibrant neighborhood. Whether you’re planning a group activity, exploring Denver’s creative scene, or looking for a unique experience, our candle-pouring workshop is the ideal choice.

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

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.

Explore Denver from the comfort of a private bus and cover far more ground than on foot on this tour of landmarks including Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House Museum, and the United States Mint. Take in views at City Park, stop for photos at the Mile High Steps, and learn about history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Ideal for first-time visitors and a great first day activity.

The Denver foothills are packed with some of Colorado's best sights, from Red Rocks Amphitheater to Lookout Mountain and scenic Lariat Loop. Throughout this half-day tour from Denver explore the scenic foothills, get panoramic views of the mountain surroundings, and stroll through small, historic towns before stopping in Golden for a coffee or craft beer. It's a quick escape from the big city buzz and a taste of life in the mountains just outside of "Mile High" City.

Ditch the real world of Denver without having to leave the city, and dive into an unforgettable immersive sci-fi experience at Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station. Let the art push the boundaries of your imagination as you work to solve the puzzles of the Convergence Station, a multiversal transit station. There’s loads to explore, and you get a lot of bang for your buck.

Sit back and relax while your guide drives you around a specially curated route to show you Denver’s best streets, neighborhoods, and parks. Your local tour leader will talk you through the history of the city as you soak up the sights. They can also recommend their favorite restaurants, breweries, shops, and other fun things for you to try when the 2-hour tour is done.

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.

Step inside Colorado’s first legal whiskey distillery since Prohibition and discover how Stranahan’s American single malt whiskey comes to life. Located in Denver, this immersive tour follows the handcrafted journey — from distillation to barrel aging to bottling. Along the way, enjoy exclusive tastings of award-winning whiskeys and receive $10 off a select bottle of your choice. Tours are offered daily and include: -Guided distillery walkthrough led by a Stranahan’s whiskey expert -The story of Stranahan’s founding and its place in American whiskey history -Tastings of four award-winning Stranahan's American single malt whiskeys Perfect for curious newcomers and devoted whiskey fans alike.

Head south from Denver on a small group tour to two of Colorado’s most majestic places. First, visit Garden of the Gods, a unique geological area with colossal red rock formations. Then take a drive up Pikes Peak, which inspired the song “America the Beautiful.” Have lunch and enjoy a bit of free time or shopping in the charming town of Manitou Springs, then take a scenic drive through the foothills back to Denver.

Explore the stunning Colorado Rockies on an intimate small-group half-day tour led by a local guide. Enjoy scenic drives, short walks at picturesque stops, and breathtaking mountain views. Relax in a comfortable vehicle and experience the tranquility of lesser-known areas. Perfect for connecting with nature and discovering hidden gems.

Combine a visit to the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak with a trip on the Cog Railway with this tour from Denver. Your driver will pick you up at Union Station and take you to the Garden of the Gods, where you'll explore for a bit before taking the railway up to Pikes Peak. You'll then have time to visit Manitou Springs before returning to Denver.

Unlock Denver's Spooky Side: Spirits & Spirits Bar Crawl Dare to sip where specters linger? Smile High Tours invites thrill-seekers to descend into Denver’s haunted heart during your chilling Spirits and Spirits Bar Crawl. Over three unforgettable hours, you’ll tread cobblestones steeped in tragedy while clutching a cocktail… because courage tastes better with bourbon. Why This Crawl Haunts Your Imagination: - Ghosts AND Drinks: Paranormal tales paired with stops at historic bars—each pour comes with a side of lingering souls. - LoDo’s Dark Landmarks: Explore Union Station’s phantom travelers, Oxford Hotel’s infamous Room 320, Market Street’s violent past, and Larimer Square’s restless shadows. - Chilling Storytelling: Your guides blend verified history with bone-deep lore—no cheesy jump scares, just visceral, unsettling truths. - Socially Supernatural: Bond with fellow skeptics and believers as you toast to Denver’s dead… *if* you dare lift your glass amid whispers.

Get the lowdown on LoDo on an express tour of Denver’s oldest neighborhood. Both historic and rapidly changing, the district is home to many of the city's hippest bars, restaurants, and hotels. Walk a loop around LoDo’s most important landmark buildings, all while hearing tales from Denver’s Wild West history. Get inside tips on where to dine and drink while in town from a guide who knows the area best.

Explore Denver with a focus on street art, history, and booze on this unique walking tour. Following your local guide, you’ll hit up all the best graffiti and murals of the RiNo Art District, diving into the city’s cultural underground. You’ll hear all about the artists and the statements behind the works, plus you’ll dive into the city’s rapidly changing identity and complex history—all topped off by happy hour.

Explore Denver without breaking a sweat—and cover far more ground than you would on foot—on this small-group bus tour around the Mile High City, with ice cream from a local eatery included. Hear the story behind Union Station, step inside the world’s only natural amphitheater at Red Rocks Park, and discover murals in the RiNo Art District. Along the way, learn about local history, architecture, and culture.

Discover a world where reality bends at the Museum of Illusions in Denver. With over 50 interactive exhibits, guests can challenge their perceptions and engage their sense of wonder. Experience gravity-defying installations, life-size kaleidoscopes, and mind-bending holograms that play tricks on your senses. This unique attraction is perfect for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing. Conveniently located on the vibrant 16th Street Mall, you'll have easy access to dining and entertainment options before or after your visit.

Explore Colorado’s natural playgrounds, just a short drive from downtown Denver. Escape the city and head for the Rockies with a guide to handle the road, so you can focus on the stunning scenery of Mt. Evans, Bear Creek Canyon, and beyond. Get a taste of mountain culture in the charming town of Evergreen, check out the dramatic formations of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and hike around serene Echo Lake on this half-day mountain sampler.

Explore Denver’s Lower Downtown area—and uncover stories of the Wild West that most visitors miss out on—on this tour of one of the city’s most historic districts. Discover landmarks including the House of Mirrors and Larimer Square, visit spots you might otherwise have overlooked, and hear plenty of historic tales and local legends along the way.

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.

Enjoy an introductory visit to the Rocky Mountains—and still leave enough time to continue your Denver sightseeing—on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. In just half a day, you'll see some of the best of the region's scenery.

Discover the spookier side of Denver—and hear legends left out by most other guides—on this evening ghost tour around the city’s Lower Downtown area. Explore on foot and learn why the district is supposedly haunted, visit spots where ghosts have been sighted, and hear plenty of eerie stories and historic facts along the way.