Dark Side of Denver – RiNo’s True Crime and Murals Tour

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Denver, USA

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a different side of Denver–and combine two sightseeing experiences in one–on this small-group tour of the city’s true crime history and the vibrant art murals of the River North Art District. Explore on foot, learn about massacres, kidnapping, and prostitution, and discover the local street art scene with a flexible itinerary to suit the group’s interests.

Explore Denver and uncover hidden gems you might otherwise have missed
Avoid the crowds on this more intimate small-group experience
Go beyond the guidebook with stories and insights on local true crime cases
Take the guesswork out of finding the most photogenic art murals

What's Included

Tour guide

Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Wonderyard Garden + Table
2200 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, USA
I can meet you in front of the Wonderyard Garden bar and restaurant.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:00 pm

Itinerary

RiNo Art District

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Denver Central Market

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Improper City

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 18 reviews

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Nice tour guide. Very...

Andrew_C, Sep 2025

Nice tour guide. Very friendly and we saw some great murals! Personally we would have liked some more crime stories but still highly recommend.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour. I hope the rest of your trip in the US is an awesome one and you make it back to the UK safely. Wish I told you more stories! I know a ton.

Fascinating murals!

Gail_H, Aug 2025

If you love seeing fun & interesting murals, this is the tour for you! I also loved hearing about the history of some of the true crimes in Denver. This tour was a fun combo.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour Gail. I hope the rest of your time in Colorado was nice and you made it back to Minnesota safely. Cheers, Jeremy.

Tour guide was very...

Verdina_C, Jun 2025

Tour guide was very informative about crimes committed in the downtown Denver/State area. It was a small group of three. And we asked all kinds of questions.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour Verdina. Have a great summer and take care. Cheers, Jeremy.

Interesting Combo of Art & Crime

Stephanie_T, May 2025

Jeremy was very knowledgeable and personable. We went in late May and the weather was perfect - such a beautiful time of the year in CO. The tour started at 5pm and lasted about an hour and a half. The day before the tour Jeremy proactively contacted us letting us know where/when to meet which made it easy to meet up and start the tour. My phone shows that we walked about 5,000 steps during the tour. Jeremy shared a lot of interesting stories about both the murals in the area and true crime that happened in Denver. Interesting combination! Would recommend for anyone looking for a good overview of Denver history, art, true crime stories, and other recommendations for things to do while you’re in town.

Response from Host, May 2025

I'm really glad you guys enjoyed the tour Stephanie. We lucked out with good weather and a fun time. I appreciate you guys taking me to get tacos afterwards. Looking forward to our ebike trip to Red Rocks soon!

Fantastic tour, beautiful murals and interesting dark history

Rebeccca_G, Feb 2025

Jeremy was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable on the dark history of Denver I liked how he tied in several of the murals in RHINO to the dark history. He was super friendly and very accommodating. I would absolutely take another tour with Jeremy!

Response from Host, Feb 2025

I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour Rebecca. I hope you guys got safely back to NC and hope you guys make it out again! J.

Beautiful artwork!

Nadia_R, Dec 2024

It was a really interesting tour about true crime events and I got to see a lot of beautiful murals around the RiNo area. It was really a cool experience! Thank you for such a great and interesting tour!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour Nadia! Hope you got safely back to Canada and make it out sometime again! Have a great holidays.

A very memorable unique tour!

Grace_M, Nov 2024

The guide was really interesting and had some fascinating stories about denver and some of the art we saw! Learning about denvers darker stories and seeing beautiful murals at the same time made for a really fun and memorable combination, I'd highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

I'm glad you and your mom enjoyed the tour. I hope you have a safe trip back to PA and TN make it out to Colorado for another amazing trip! Cheers, Jeremy.

Fun!

Jennifer_R, Jul 2024

Fun tour! Jeremy was a great guide, nice guy and knowledgeable, he shared some really interesting information while taking us to some amazing murals. I had a good time!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

I'm glad you enjoyed the trip Jennifer. I hope the rest of your trip in Colorado was nice and you come back to visit again. Have a great summer! Jeremy.

Such a good time!

Tori_P, Apr 2024

Jeremy was great! He was very knowledgeable of the area and its history. He asked what we were more interested in learning about and he catered the tour more around that, so we learned a lot about past crimes in the area. He also showed us some of the cooler restaurants and bars in the area and let us stop and take breaks to get drinks and ice cream. I definitely recommend Jeremy and his walking tour! He even sent us more videos on the stories we talked about after the tour was over which was very much appreciated. If you are thinking about taking a walking tour, this is definitely the one to do.

Response from Host, May 2024

I'm really happy you ladies enjoyed the tour. Luckily we had great weather and a good chance to see a lot. Hope your trip back to Chicago went well and you make it out to Colorado for another trip. So much more to see! Cheers, Jeremy.