FREE DENVER  TOURS

Meeting Place:

• The front steps of the Colorado State Capitol face west, towards the mountains and towards Lincoln St.

• Be sure to arrive by 9:50 a.m., at least 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time to meet your guide, check-in and sign the Waiver. Tours do start and depart on time.

• State Capitol: 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO, 80203. You can use this address to guide you to the Capitol, but your GPS will likely take you to the north side of the building, NOT to the front steps and front of the building, so be mindful of that when you arrive.

• Tours still operate rain, snow, or shine and when events are happening at the Capitol or in Civic Center Park, and there are events almost every weekend in our warmer months.

  • Please check our Facebook page the morning of your tour in cases of extreme weather for cancellation announcements or to see if there are any events going on that may require the starting location to shift slightly. 

• Your local tour guide will be wearing a neon yellow Denver Walking Tours shirt. They may also be carrying a small green Denver Free Walking Tours sign, especially in less than ideal weather. 

Pricing:​

• Denver Walking Tours does not charge an up-front price for our free walking tours - we operate on a "pay-what-you-wish" gratuity model. Why? We aim to make experiencing Denver accessible to all guests, regardless of budget, and we think that you should decide how much your Denver tour experience was worth to you and what your host's time, talent and expertise were worth to you when your tour is finished and that any amount you choose to give should go directly to your guide.

• With your local tour guide (Jill, Alyce, Jordan, Annie, Lydia, Misha, Ana, or Janine depending on the day you join us) working for gratuities only, you know we are going to go the extra mile to make sure that you have a GREAT Denver walking tour, enjoy your experience, learn something new, answer any questions you have, and give great local recommendations. If you enjoyed your tour experience, just tip your amazing guide what you feel their time was worth to you! 

Ages:

• All ages are welcome!  Will your kid(s) like the downtown Denver tour and exploring LoDo and other areas of Denver? That really depends on your kiddo(s)! Our Denver sightseeing tours are suitable and designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Your guide is trained and experienced in working with youth. Youth ages 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Odds & Ends:​

• Wheelchair and stroller accessible.

• Reservations are required. Reserve your spot here. 

• Parties of 7+ guests must book a private, pre-paid Denver tour, as our 10 a.m. tours are designed for individual visitors or small groups of six or less visitors to ensure a safe and engaging tour experience. 

• There is the Free 16th St. Mall shuttle that can take you back to the start of the historic Denver tour, if needed.  It runs every few minutes.  

• Don't forget to bring water, wear very comfortable walking shoes, and dress in layers for Denver's ever-changing weather! 

• Also, see our FAQ page for a ton more info on our free walking tours.

• Touring with a local is a great activity to do on one of your first days in town! Please note that due to the Denver walking tour duration and building regulations, we're only able to go inside Union Station.

• If you are not feeling well or have any cold or flu-like symptoms, please stay home and follow government guidelines for self-isolation and medical care.

• Please bring a mask with you and wear it if required in line with the most up-to-date COVID guidelines, which can be found here.

• This walking tour has a four guest minimum in order to operate. Tours with less than four guests will booked will be cancelled and guests will be contacted with alternate options.

• The temperature must be above 20 degrees in order for this walking tour to operate. 

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