Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Summer Season Only (May - October)
This tour is a walk through Aspen's Victorian neighborhood of the West End and along the nature paths connecting to the Roaring Fork River. Aspen's story is unraveled through the stories behind victorian and modern architecture and Aspen's connections to it's natural surroundings.
Distance traveled is about 1.5 miles with some minor elevation changes. While a majority of the walk is along paved surfaces there are some uneven natural paths. Participants should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Summer Only (May thru October)
This tour is a 1.5 mile walk with some elevation changes. Participants should be able to walk long distances regularly.
What To Expect
Dean's Aspen Tours
Tour meets and leaves.
Wheeler Opera House
The Wheeler Opera House is a touchstone throughout Aspen's timeline from the peak of the silver boom to today
Options
Aspen's Off the Beaten Path Tour
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun experience in Aspen
Joe S,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour guide, very informed. Architectural interest - we wouldn’t have known about this otherwise.
Dean is the best!
Patti314,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dean’s love for this part of the country is infectious. I actually enjoyed this tour so much that I signed up for his ghost tour that evening, which was just as fabulous. Go!
Masterful storytelling of the people and place
R1292PFkristenl,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An easy 1.5 hour walk through varied terrain: along neighborhood sidewalks, through town parks/centers and in nature areas. Dean masterfully told multiple stories at once: the history of the town (from the Ute people to silver miners, hippies and today), contemporary development and how town policies support the arts, nature and full-time year-round worker residents. It gave me a fuller appreciation of Aspen and was a great way to start my weeklong stay.
Best Aspen tour! 💯%
Patrick M,Oct 20, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our local guide, Dean, went went way beyond what we had hoped for 💯%. This tour melds history, culture & current events in Aspen, for the perfect intro to this beautiful town ❤️ We will DEFINITELY look Dean up again for our next Aspen adventure (aspenwalkingtours.com). Cheers 🍻 Patrick
Ties Aspen's history to its present and its future
kathykP2272XG,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a highlight of our Colorado trip. Dean knows and shares so much of what makes Aspen so unique and special, and makes it fun at every turn!
Great experience on behind the scenes tour.
Dream624120,Jun 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learned a lot about Aspen history and its present all the while seeing places we wouldn’t have gone on our own. Dean was great - knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely recommend taking one of his tours!
Highly recommend
Janet R,Oct 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Dean was great! He gave a fun and informative tour. We loved hearing a little history and touring the John Denver Sanctuary
Great insight about Aspen on a pleasant walk
David C,Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dean was very knowledgeable and communicative on our tour. We're glad we did this. Highly recommended.
A great tour
Annette C,Jun 9, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Dean was very knowledgeable. Told wonderful stories of the history of Aspen. We visited areas we wouldn’t have found on our own. Would highly recommend
Amazing tour!
EmmaD2962,May 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dean was a fantastic tour guide, super knowledgeable and friendly with plenty of fascinating facts about the town! I ended up renting an e bike and exploring the Rio grande trail on Dean’s suggestion (I was going to walk it) and had the BEST time ever! Super grateful for his advice. Thanks so much! 😁 I fully recommend this tour to anyone visiting aspen
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