2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

Denver, US
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Highlights

  • Fascinating history of Denver's oldest neighborhood
  • Local hot spots for eating and drinking
  • Exploring the underground tunnel system beneath the city
  • Visiting the iconic Union Station
  • Becoming more like a local, less like a tourist

Meeting Point

We meet at the flagpole in front of Union Station at 17th and Wynkoop street. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so your guide can check you in and receive your equipment. Tour starts right on time.

Meeting point

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202 , United States

End point

End Point

We meet at the flagpole in front of Union Station at 17th and Wynkoop street. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so your guide can check you in and receive your equipment. Tour starts right on time.

Meeting point

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Denver Union Station

Our tour kicks off at the Union Station flagpole. We begin the tour by discussing the iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next hour we walk a 1.5 mile loop around LoDo where we share stories of Hop Alley (Denver’s first Chinatown), visit Mattie Silks House of Mirrors (the most famous bordello of its time), visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city. Itinerary Union Station The Dairy Block Coors Field Market Street 16th St Mall Larimer Square Oxford Hotel We end the tour back at Union Station aka the living room of Denver. Your local guide is here to help you make the most out of your time in Denver so don’t hesitate to ask any questions.

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Dairy Block

We explore the Instagram friendly and lively Dairy Block

Duration 15 minutes
3

Coors Field

Learn about Coors Field and their first Major League team.

Duration 10 minutes
4

1946 Market St

We walk through Denver's original "Red Light District" and learn about some of the famous Madames that worked "on The Row."

Duration 10 minutes
5

16th Street Mall

Visit 16th Street Mall and learn about the architect, it's past, and future, as well as learn about one of it's iconic buildings.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Larimer Square

Stop in Larimer Square and learn about how, where, when and who started the city that we now know as Denver, as well as who saved it.

Duration 15 minutes
7

The Oxford Hotel

Denver's oldest operating hotel, learn about it's history and one of Denver's most iconic bars!

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    We meet at the flagpole at Union Station off 17th and Wynkoop Street. Address is 1701 Wynkoop.
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    Arrive at 10:45 am. to check in and receive your equipment, tour starts right at 11 a.m. Parking is tough to find so use the app "SpotHero" to find parking.
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    Families welcome, young children are FREE, please select a young children's ticket so we have the appropriate amount of equipment for the group.
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    A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    Wear comfortable shoes and we encourage you to bring water and sunscreen
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    There are mild adult topics that might come up as we do talk about the Red Light District. And there are dad jokes, if you don't like dad jokes, you will not enjoy this tour.
Provided by Denver Local Tours

What our experts say

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    Arrive early to check in at Union Station.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for 1.5 miles of walking.
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    Consider visiting nearby restaurants post-tour.
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    Take photos at the Instagram-friendly Dairy Block.
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    Use SpotHero app for easy parking in advance.

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