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My tours are all private and clients have the ability to customize the tour. In addition I have my commercial insurance and am certified by the state of Colorado. Next a walk and drive through Garden of the Gods where you will see many different colorful collections of sandstone rock formations. There are many unique formations and many of the them have names such as the Kissing Camels and the Cathedral Spires because the formations resemble such objects. Continuing on, we will stop in the charming town of Manitou Springs for a quick bite to eat and a few minutes of window shopping. Futhermore, you may sample water from the natural outdoor delicious water fountains.

Enjoy walking in the historic Golden, Colorado while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Golden on this unique scavenger hunt experience. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! See Golden History Museum, Clear Creek, The Armory, Golden History Park, Golden Visitors & Information Center, public art and many other Golden sights. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 20 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 1 mile along this scavenger hunt experience. Explore the city at your own pace Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover Golden's hidden gems and historic sights Perfect for all ages

Discover the best of downtown Denver—and visit neighborhoods that many other tourists miss—on this in-depth group or private walking tour. Discover many key landmarks, such as the Center for Colorado Women's History, the State Capitol, and the Brown Palace Hotel, all while learning about the Colorado capital's history. Then, head to the trendy LoDo district to see another side of the city. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.

Discover the dark side of Denver on this after-hours guided walking tour around Capitol Hill. Hear spooky stories from the city’s past as you walk to sites like Molly Brown House, Patterson Inn, and the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion, and other locations where apparitions and ghosts are rumored to have appeared, while listening to tales of spooky encounters and paranormal activity from your guide.

Uncover Denver’s rich history and bold spirit through its landmarks, from the stately Capitol to cutting-edge art museums and historic memorials. Optional: see the Kirkland Museum, Center for Colorado Women’s History, and the U.S. Mint exterior. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour:Downtown Highlights Visit downtown Denver to see the Molly Brown House, State Capitol, and Art Museum. Hear local stories and admire iconic architecture. 3-hour:Downtown Highlights, U.S. Mint & More Visit downtown Denver with extended stops at the Kirkland Museum, Women’s History Center, & U.S. Mint. Discover deeper layers of culture and history. Experience downtown Denver with a Licensed Private Guide & discover the city's unique blend of history, culture, and innovation. From striking architecture to powerful memorials & vibrant art spaces, this private walking tour uncovers Denver’s highlights & hidden gems. Book your adventure with Rosotravel today!

On this self-guided walking tour through Denver, Colorado’s vibrant capital, you’ll journey through its historic downtown area and explore the architecture, culture, and little-known facts that define the city’s urban center. Have you ever wondered why the Colorado State Capitol has a golden dome? Or wanted to stand on the exact spot that’s a mile high from sea level? Or wished to know why Denver’s most famous resident, Molly Brown, was called “unsinkable”? The tour starts at the Greek Amphitheatre in Civic Centre Park, where you’ll spot two hidden murals by renowned artist Allen Tupper True, The Prospector and The Trapper, showcasing Denver’s gold panners and trappers. As you pass two statues – On the War Trail and Buster Bronco – which symbolize Colorado’s Native American heritage and cowboy culture, I’ll tell you about sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor, a Colorado native who gained international acclaim.

Explore Denver’s RiNo district at your own pace with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Use your smartphone to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover RiNo’s past and present. Play solo or with friends, with each participant taking on unique roles, and enjoy the flexibility of being able to start when you want and explore at your own pace.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies on a full-day tour to Breckenridge. All-inclusive transportation from downtown Denver enables you to skip the hassle of navigating mountain roads and enjoy the stunning natural scenery. After a visit to Red Rocks Amphitheater and a trip over the Continental Divide, enjoy several hours of free time to explore Breckenridge independently. You can shop, sled, hike, ride the gondola, and more.

Explore Denver on two wheels—and leave the crowds behind—on this small-group e-bike tour. Discover landmarks including Union Station and the State Capitol, learn about Colorado history at Larimer Square, and discover a spookier side of the city at Cheesman Park. Along the way, see vibrant street art, hear local recommendations, and pass by hidden corners you might otherwise have missed.

Embark on an unforgettable pedicab journey through Denver's rich brewing history and vibrant art scene. Your adventure begins at the historic Tivoli Brewing Company, where you'll delve into the origins of Colorado's beer culture in an iconic setting. Next, explore Wynkoop Brewery, a trailblazer in craft brewing, set in a historic building that melds tradition with innovation. As your tour culminates in the RiNo Art District, you're invited to choose from a selection of unique breweries, each offering a taste of Denver's diverse beer styles. This experience is not just about sampling exquisite brews; it's a sensory voyage through the heart of the city, where every sip is accompanied by stunning street art and tales of Denver's past and present. This pedicab tour offers a perfect blend of historical insight, local flavors, and artistic splendor, making it an essential experience for both beer aficionados and culture enthusiasts alike.

The trip kicks off with a 30-minute scenic drive to the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. We’ll drive through the park, take in the stunning rock formations, and get out to explore the world-famous amphitheater (if open). We’ll continue our trip to Lookout Mountain, with some of the best views of the Rocky Mountains, Great Plains and Denver. From there, we’ll take the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway into Golden, a charming town nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains where you have time to enjoy a local coffee shop, craft brewery or stroll along Clear Creek Trail.

City Park is undoubtedly Denver’s best. It’s a vibrant center for the city to learn, exercise, or simply gather with friends. This self-guided tour meanders along the 5km gravel walking path that passes by City Park’s monuments, historic buildings, lakes, and towering trees. As you stroll through the park, you’ll hear about Denver’s gold mining past, the area’s significant dinosaur bone discoveries, our local celebrities, and the city’s sociocultural landscape. This historical park boasts plenty of natural beauty, too, and at Ferril Lake, you may see egrets, geese, squirrels, cormorants, and magpies. You’ll get an opportunity to take a photo of Denver’s iconic skyline with its mountainous backdrop, from the vantage of a grassy hill. This circular route will lead you back to your starting point, after encountering statues of the freedom fighters Mahatma Gandhi, Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, and Sojourner Truth at the Martin Luther King Memorial.

No more walking tours with stuffy guides and tourist groups. On this Denver scavenger hunt, you’ll get sent out to find historic buildings, ritzy warehouses, tasty goodies, street art, world-class ballparks, and more—all via app. Go at your own pace with your crew in tow, scouting out the city on foot, experiencing where hip meets history.

Discover the spooky side of Washington, D.C., on the Private Capitol Hill Haunts: A Ghost Walking Tour. Explore the historic streets of Capitol Hill, where mysterious legends, eerie encounters, and chilling stories bring the past to life. Admire the iconic U.S. Capitol, wander past historic buildings, and uncover fascinating tales of ghostly sightings and unexplained events. Visit notable landmarks around Capitol Hill while learning about the secrets, scandals, and supernatural folklore connected to the nation’s capital. Enjoy a private walking experience with captivating storytelling and atmospheric stops along the way. Perfect for history enthusiasts and paranormal lovers, this tour offers a thrilling blend of American history, local legends, and spooky adventures.

Enjoy luxurious transportation into Colorado's mountains, and experience first hand riding on a coal/steam train, exploring a gold or silver mine, and visit a well preserved historic main street. Transportation will be in either an Executive SUV/Suburban, Luxury Suburban, Van, or 23 passenger party bus (depending on number of seats sold for that day). Snacks and water provided.

Experience top attractions and save up to 42% with Denver CityPASS® tickets. One simple purchase removes the stress of planning, so you can relax and enjoy your memories in the making. With 7 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the best sights. Denver CityPASS® tickets include one-time admission to your choice of 3, 4, or 5 attractions. • Downtown Aquarium, Denver • Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance • Denver Museum of Nature & Science • Denver Botanic Gardens • Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus • Wings Over the RockiesTM Air & Space Museum • Denver Art Museum • Colorado History Museum

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.

Golden is where frontier dreams, engineering innovation, and brewing history converge in Colorado’s scenic foothills. On this self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll hear about the town’s gold rush beginnings, and how it became home to a world-renowned engineering university. You’ll also find out the story behind the iconic Coors Brewery complex – the largest single-site brewery in the world. You’ll walk along Washington Avenue under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” arch, and explore the Golden History Park with its authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch. Along the way, you’ll discover how Golden briefly served as the territorial capital, and see the Colorado School of Mines campus with its famous “M” on the mountainside. The tour ends along the peaceful Clear Creek Trail, where kayakers and nature lovers now enjoy the same waters that once drove the town’s economy.

Denver has reinvented itself more times than almost any other city in the American West. On this audio tour, you'll trace its path from a gold-rush outpost to the capital of the Rockies, and hear how it survived a railroad bypass, a silver crash, and mid-century bulldozers. You'll start at Coors Field, then pass the Dairy Block, a 1920s milk-bottling plant turned boutique hotel and food hall, and Wynkoop Brewing, the brewpub that revived this neighborhood in the 1980s. You'll stop at Union Station, whose facade was Denver's answer to a railroad that almost bypassed the city. You'll continue down the 16th Street Mall, then reach Larimer Square, Denver's oldest block, saved from demolition when Dana Crawford bought it after her car broke down there in the 1960s. You'll finish at the Federal Reserve Bank, where a free museum lets you watch currency processed and sends you home with shredded cash. In 60 minutes, Denver tells you its own story: boom, bust, and back again.

Step back into the soot, smoke, and silver-lined ambitions of 19th-century Denver. On this immersive journey through Lower Downtown, you will discover how a highly flammable, rough-and-tumble gold rush camp transformed into a showcase of Victorian and Edwardian architectural majesty. We will explore the devastating fires, the arrival of the iron horse, and the fierce preservation battles that saved these brick-and-mortar masterpieces from the wrecking ball. A 2.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 96 min Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

"Step Back in Time and Win Big: Join Our Historical Trivia Walking Tour. Winners of the Trivia Contest will win choice of a $50 Gift Card or Dinner for 2 at a Local Gem!" "Step into the enchanting spirit of the season with our Historical Denver Holiday Tour, a festive journey through the heart of the Mile High City. As we navigate the iconic landmarks and historic streets, each corner reveals the yuletide tales of Denver's past. Immerse yourself in the charming glow of holiday lights, and let our guides regale you with captivating trivia that brings history to life. From the grandeur of the Capitol Building to the festive vibes of Larimer Square, this tour is a delightful blend of historical insights and seasonal cheer. Uncover the stories behind Denver's holiday traditions as you stroll through a winter wonderland of memories, making this tour a merry and enlightening celebration of Denver's rich heritage."

Denver sits exactly one mile above sea level, and nearly everything about it reflects that outsized ambition. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll trace the city's arc from silver boom to civic grandeur, hearing stories of con men, socialites, heist masterminds, and the unlikely figures who shaped a metropolis at the edge of the wilderness. The tour starts at the Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall and quickly leads you to the Brown Palace Hotel, the city's most storied address, where presidents, royalty, and the Beatles have all checked in - and at least one guest has never quite checked out. Along the way, you'll walk through Civic Center Park - a grand neoclassical showpiece built by a mayor obsessed with Paris - and past the U.S. Mint, where a brazen 1922 armed robbery left one man dead, $200,000 missing, and a frozen corpse in a nearby garage. The tour ends on the west steps of the State Capitol, where you'll look out over Civic Center Park and the Rocky Mountains.

Step onto a grand urban stage where neoclassical marble axes collide with frontier machine politics, gold rush fortunes, and postmodern counterpoints. On this immersive audio walk through Denver's Civic Center, explore how Mayor Robert Speer and planner Edward Bennett attempted to convert a muddy mining hub into the Athens of the West. Uncover stories of fraudulent elections, vaudeville amphitheaters, water compacts, gilded domes, and contemporary public tensions. - A 1.8 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 81 min - Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces - Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals - Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Discover why Golden’s #1 ghost tour is one of the town’s most unforgettable nighttime experiences. Operating nightly, year-round, this outdoor walking tour is led by local guides who know Golden’s history, legends, and haunted past firsthand. As you wander the historic streets, you'll hear chilling stories inspired by documented events, local folklore, and unexplained encounters. Along the route, you'll learn the haunted history behind iconic sites including Vanover Park & The Golden Mill, Clear Creek, and the Coors Brewery, where tales of ghostly sightings, tragic events, and mysterious happenings have become part of the town’s history. Though the tour remains outdoors, each stop offers an eerie glimpse into Golden’s past. Perfect for private groups, bachelorette parties, birthdays, and special events, this ghost tour blends authentic history, captivating storytelling, and mystery into an unforgettable evening beneath the shadows of Golden.