Denver Walking Tour: Women’s History & Downtown Highlights
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a deep dive into Denver, from its early Old West days to its current position as a modern and lively city. See Colorado’s capital through the eyes of a resident as you explore with a local guide who will lead you to historic hubs, show you local hangouts, and introduce you to the city’s highlights. Discover an incredible museum, walk along a street designed by a world-famous architect, duck into an architecturally beautiful hotel and check out the Colorado Capitol Building. Come for the Rocky Mountain views, stay for the incredible culture and history.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 3.2 to 4.8 km (2 to 3 miles) of walking.
This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
The summer months can be especially hot, so please bring sunscreen and a hat. In winter be sure to dress warm, as we’ll be outside for a majority of the tour.
What To Expect
Denver Art Museum
Your tour begins at The Big Sweep, the iconic broom and dustpan sculpture outside the Denver Art Museum.
Center for Colorado Women's History
You'll step inside a 19th-century mansion to explore the Center for Colorado Women’s History, where powerful stories of the women who shaped the West bring a fresh perspective to the Great Expansion.
Options
Private Tour
Small Group Tour
What‘s Included
Meet a local English-speaking expert guide
Visit the Brown Palace Hotel atrium
View the exterior of the Colorado State Capitol
Enjoy a guided walking tour of Denver’s historic and cultural highlights
Explore Larimer Square
Enter the Center for Colorado Women’s History
Gratuities/tips for your guide
Food, Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
524 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour!
806gabbyg,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hayley was a great tour guide! I learned a lot of history and fun facts!
Excellent overview of city’s history and architecture.
mariagD5958EZ,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hayley’s depth of knowledge reflected an interest in the area that couldn’t be feigned. We should have done this on our first day.
Downtown Tour
C4527NJjordang,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very detailed. Tour guide Hayley was very considerate for water and shade.
Walking tour
mariagD5958EZ,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great narrator and historian -Hayley
Loved the tour with Hayley
Camper64005012531,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hayley was great! We really enjoyed getting to learn more about the history of Denver.
Excellent walking tour. Lots of historical nuggets of info!
Maps06086745344,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a really lovely walking tour. My tour guide, Hayley, was extremely knowledgeable on the geography and history of Denver city and kept it interesting throughout the trip. Absolutely loved the historical info on the key buildings around the city. Would highly recommend this walking tour!
Interesting walk
Genevieve T,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hayley was very knowledgeable and really enjoyed telling us all about the history of the buildings and artists.
Denver City Tour - History
teds697,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent presentation and historical knowledge by Heyley
Insightful tour
738jordynp,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hayley shared a lot of interesting info and did her best to answer questions I had. Tour moved at a good pace and we covered many things. Thanks for a great tour!
Great introduction from Michelle of my first visit to Denver downtown. Now know the place a lot better.
Toby M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great introduction from Michelle
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