2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

THIS TOUR REQUIRES 4 GUESTS TO START

What's LoDo? I’m happy you asked! Lower Downtown is Denver’s oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in Denver. On this 2 hour walking tour your savvy local guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots, where to eat and drink. We walk about 1.5 miles where we bring to life the past, present, and future of our beloved city. This tour is perfect for those who have limited time and a busy schedule. At the end of the tour you will feel more like a local and less like a tourist!

We begin the tour at iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next 2 hours we walk a loop around LoDo where we share stories of Denver’s first Chinatown, visit 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.

TOUR LEAVES AT 11 A.M. PLEASE ARRIVE AT 10:45 A.M.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We meet at the flagpole at Union Station off 17th and Wynkoop Street. Address is 1701 Wynkoop.

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.

Families welcome, young children are FREE, please select a young children's ticket so we have the appropriate amount of equipment for the group.

A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Wear comfortable shoes and we encourage you to bring water and sunscreen

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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 Not Applicable

Dairy Block

We explore the Instagram friendly and lively Dairy Block

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Savvy local guide

Small-group walking tour

We use Vox Tour Solutions assisted listening devices so everyone in the group can hear their guide.

Gratuities

Options

LoDo walking tour

Morning Tour

Reviews

4.92

1,106 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1055

Great way to start a trip
rgreco40,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great way to experience Denver. Will taught us about the promiscuous history of Denver and gave us some great recommendations for food and drinks
Great tour of LoDo. This...
Martin A,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour of LoDo. This was my 10+ time in Denver and wish I would have taken this the first time!!
Great history tour
Daphna P,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very thorough and lots of interesting facts. Guide was knowledgeable and tour was full of dad jokes. Highly recommend if you want a nice history of the area.
Great experience. Learnt...
Richard G,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Learnt a lot about Denver. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will recommend…..
Fun & Informative
X1925NZrhondaj,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hosts were great! Awesome history and fun stories of Denver and the state of Colorado! Go amazing photos from golf course! Will recommend and go again!
They cancelled two hours before.
Phillylist,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
They cancelled two hours before the start time, no explanation. Booked for over a month as part of a family holiday outing. Red Rocks was so much better, so guess that is a thank you?
Great tour guide
Rich A,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great informative tour. Will our tour guide was great and added a lot of humor and interesting insights.
Denver trip
Thai S,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had fun would recommend. Got a lot of fun facts and info about Denver not just historical facts. Was given suggestions on were to eat good happy hours
Perfect downtown introduction
Rick M,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great downtown tour. Will was knowledgeable and friendly. The stream of dad jokes was an added bonus. If you were looking for a grounding for the rest of your stay in Denver this is perfect.
Buy the ticket, take the tour
676maileec,,Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Will is an excellent tour guide - knowledgeable, witty, and up on his ghost stories. I was born and raised in Colorado and I learned more than a few new things about the city’s history. It actually made me appreciate downtown Denver even more. This tour is an excellent way to spend a lovely afternoon in this historic city.