Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
More than an architecture tour, this experience combines fascinating stories, local history, hidden details, and the people who shaped Salida. You'll leave understanding how a rough railroad town became one of Colorado's most charming historic downtowns.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Riverside Park
Walk through Colorado's largest National Historic District, passing beautifully preserved Victorian buildings, historic storefronts, railroad landmarks, and scenic streets along the Arkansas River.
Options
Year Round
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food/drink
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!!
TeresaK81201,Sep 23, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I have lived in Salida for years and Steve showed us a side of Salida we never knew! Great tour and I'm looking forward to one of his other tours.
A Tour Worth Taking
drdave2018,Jul 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Steve is extremely knowledgeable; he makes history come alive. His tours in BV and Salida are well worth the time, even for locals.A+
Great way to get to know our new community home
edg4741,Jan 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having just moved to Salida we thought this tour would be an interesting way to make sense of all the beautiful downtown buildings. This tour was perfect for learning the basics of Salida history and noting the details of architectural interest. Highlights were Steve's intriguing stories, the murals at Mama Di's, and getting a sense of Salida's humor and passion over the decades as it boomed and busted and now thrives. Highly recommend for tourists and townies alike.
Fun and entertaining, even if you didn't think you cared about Salida!
Meander797090,Sep 26, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a couple of days in Salida last month and took the walking tour with Steve. We booked by phone and met him at the railroad depot the same day. It was fairly hot, and Steve had advised us to bring water and hats. I had been skeptical, having experienced my share of droning docents on past walking tours. This was nothing like that. Even my blasé 16-year-old called the experience "pretty cool". Steve is an engaging speaker, and quickly got us invested in the local history of a place that we had never been to before. There were a lot of stories and facts - some sad, some funny, some thrilling, some very juicy, but all of them extremely entertaining. Steve kept our attention for an hour and a half straight, and caused us to see the town with different eyes. I highly recommend him!
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