Denver: History and Highlights Guided Tour
ID: GYG419249-761815
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Dive into Denver with on this walking tour with a local guide and learn about the city’s most iconic landmarks. See the State Capitol Building, Union Station, and historic Larimer Square.
Explore the highlights of Denver on this guided walking tour. Visit some of the city's major landmarks, including the State Capitol Building, Union Station, and Larimer Square.
Start your tour at the Colorado Veterans Monument in Lincoln Memorial Park. See several of the city’s most iconic and significant institutions, including the Denver Art Museum and its eye-catching avant-garde extension and outdoor sculptures.
From here, make your way to the stately grounds of Civic Center Park, featuring fountains, formal gardens, and a Greek amphitheater often used for summertime concerts. Hear the stories of civic improvement in the early 1900s, spearheaded by a former mayor.
Enjoy impressive views of the Colorado State Capitol before making your way into the lower downtown area. Admire the architecture and stop in at a late 19th-century hotel to have a look at its interior. Check out the outdoor art at the performing arts center.
Visit historic Larimer Square, the place where Denver began, now home to boutique stores, restaurants, and coffee shops. Learn about the city's beginnings as a frontier mining post and the history behind the unique Larimer St. houses.
Finally, end your walking tour at the hub of downtown Denver, Union Station. This historic beaux arts train station has welcomed travelers to Colorado for over a century.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Denver as you explore its landmarks
- Walk past some of Denver's most iconic institutions, like the Denver Art Musuem
- Stroll through the stately grounds of Civic Center Park and admire the gardens
- Wander down to Union Station and experience the hustle and bustle of Denver
- See the State Capitol Building and Larimer Square, Denver's main public spaces
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour runs rain or shine, please dress appropriately for the weather.
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Your tour will meet at the Colorado Veterans Monument in Lincoln Memorial Park, on the west-facing side of the Capitol Building between Lincoln Street and North Broadway.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.