Get the lowdown on LoDo on an express tour of Denver’s oldest neighborhood. Both historic and rapidly changing, the district is home to many of the city's hippest bars, restaurants, and hotels. Walk a loop around LoDo’s most important landmark buildings, all while hearing tales from Denver’s Wild West history. Get inside tips on where to dine and drink while in town from a guide who knows the area best.
- Trace Denver’s history on a walking tour of Lower Downtown (LoDo)
- Hear stories from Denver’s history, and pass landmark buildings
- Get tips on where to dine, drink, and party from your guide
- Headsets are provided so you can hear your guide’s every word
What To Expect
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Dairy Block
We explore the Instagram friendly and lively Dairy Block
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coors Field
Learn about Coors Field and their first Major League team.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.”
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Oxford Hotel
Denver’s oldest operating hotel, learn about it’s history and one of Denver’s most iconic bars!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
We meet at the flagpole at Union Station off 17th and Wynkoop Street. Address is 1701 Wynkoop.
Stroller accessible
Arrive BEFORE 11 a.m. to check in and receive your equipment, tour starts right at 11. Parking is tough to find so use the app “SpotHero” to find parking.
Service animals allowed
Families welcome, young children are FREE, please select a young children’s ticket so we have the appropriate amount of equipment for the group.
Near public transportation
A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wear comfortable shoes and ee encourage you to bring water and sunscreen
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
There are mild adult topics that might come up. And there are dad jokes, if you don’t like dad jokes, you will not enjoy this tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
Include
Savvy local guide
Small-group walking tour
We use Vox Tour Solutions assisted listening devices so everyone in the group can hear their guide.
Exclude
Gratuities
Max group – 9
