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• Fun overview

  KellyMD17,Jun 3, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We enjoyed this easy walking tour of downtown Aspen while learning about its mining history and current tourism industry. Dean is very knowledgeable!

• Another great tour with Dean!

  10fatcatz,Apr 21, 2026

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  5.00

  This was the second wonderful tour I've taken with Dean's Aspen Tours. (The first one was the Ghost Tour.) Dean is knowledgeable, engaging, and patient in answering questions.

• We Loved Dean's Aspen Tour!

  600careemo,Mar 23, 2026

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  5.00

  We had a great time on the Aspen Past and Present Historic Tour. Dean was very personable and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and very interesting. Aspen is a great little city!

• We had an amazing...

  Rinku B,Dec 6, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  We had an amazing experience walking around downtown Aspen. Our tour guide Dean explained the history of area and also gave us good recommendations for restaurants.

• A look at the people who built many of the buildings which still form a large part of Aspen’s downtown area today.

  SueUKTexas,Oct 24, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Interesting, easy walk around Aspen. It turned out there was just me and my friend for the morning’s tour so we probably didn’t need the full 90 mins but we were able to ask our own questions and look inside the fire station at the photographs and memorabilia there which was very interesting. Otherwise good stories about some of the first miners and investors in what became the city of Aspen.

• Stepping out in Aspen -past and present

  Peter O,Oct 7, 2025

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Very comprehensive tour. Our guide provided an informative overview of Aspen’s past, present and future. Our guide even had props! Very enjoyable experience.

• Great introduction to Aspen.

  mariahbay,Sep 23, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  If Dean doesn’t know it, it’s probably not worth remembering. Leisurely pace with lots of photo ops. Know that you will be quizzed periodically, so pay attention. Remember “Ute City”. Also know that Dean is hawkeyed and saved us several times from anointing our shoes with dog and bear poop. Much appreciated.

• Fun introduction to Aspen, from pre-history to today, with a knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational guide.

  T1765XZbobd,Aug 19, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This tour is a great way to learn about Aspen’s history through the present, starting in the pre-historic geological events that shaped the beautiful valley and mountains we know today, the history and culture of the indigenous Ute people, the silver mining boom and bust years, the emergence of Aspen as a world class ski destination, and as a renowned center of the arts—and as a haven for the uber wealthy, making real estate among the most expensive in the country (with public sector programs to offer affordable options for full time residents and workers). Dean covered all of this in a fun 90 minute walk around town, with stops at many historic and contemporary sites along the way. He is friendly, conversational, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

  

• Great way to learn the history of Aspen

  OpenRoadandSky,Aug 18, 2025

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  5.00

  This is a great way to appreciate the history of Aspen. It is not physically taxing. Just a walk through the town with a very knowledgeable guide.

• Colorado history

  Roxanne K,Jul 4, 2025

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  5.00

  5, our guide was very informative. My adult granddaughter and I loved to learn about the history of Aspen and how much the town has changed.

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