Denver History Tour

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Colorado  :  Denver  :  City Tours

Denver’s history is rich in stories, pioneers, art and culture – more than you probably ever imagined. Come on a journey through time, from Denver’s Wild West as the “gateway to the Rockies” to more recent history and influences, and learn about the people who shaped the city with their pioneering spirit. After the tour is over, you will see Denver with different eyes. This history tour of Denver will give you a great overview of it’s Wild West past and how it went from a mining camp to state capitol and now a current day growing Metropolis. Even though Denver is a relatively young city, its unique history and place in the expansion of the United States contains many of stories of pioneering times in the new frontier, including infamous characters and beautiful architecturally significant buildings.  It is now the fastest growing economy in the US and you can see how modern buildings are being built amongst the old as Denver is once again a pioneer in a new age.  

Start off at the landmark Denver Art Museum and head to Civic Center Park including the State Capitol.  On weekdays, you will go on top of the Dome where you get a 360-degree view of Denver (only weekdays).  Ride along the 16th Street Mall shuttle to the lower downtown historic downtown (LODO), Denver’s birthplace, where you will learn about Denver’s Wild West past. You will continue your journey through LoDo with several stops and as you walk toward our final destination, Denver’s Union Station you will get a chance to see the new evolution - where the old meets the new.

The history tour guides are fun and entertaining and are either historians or professors with an in depth knowledge of Denver’s history.