Denver Ghost Tours: The Mile High City's Most Haunted Walking Experience | Haunted History, Molly Brown & Cheesman Park
Denver After Dark: Denver's Haunted Walking Tour
Most people know Denver for the hikes, the breweries, and the sunshine. Capitol Hill has been quietly keeping much darker secrets...
The Denver After Dark ghost tour takes you through the Mile High City's most haunted neighborhood after dark — past a burial ground turned public park, TV-featured mansions investigated by paranormal experts, and the real Denver locations that inspired two classic Hollywood horror films.
You'll spend the evening with our team of local guides who double as paranormal-enthusiasts and who know this city's darkest secrets. These aren't theatrical ghost walks with jump scares and actors in costume, they're genuinely spine-tingling tours rooted in the Mile High City's real history — the kind that leaves you looking at Denver completely differently.
Since 2015, we've taken over 64,000 guests through Denver's haunted past. We've been called Denver's #1 ghost tour on Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp — and we think you'll understand why after your first story. Denver likes to put its best face forward, but when you join this tour, you'll see that Capitol Hill is where the city buried everything else...
Denver After Dark Ghost Tours
The flagship haunted walking tour of Capitol Hill & Cheesman Park
October: Tuesday-Saturday
May-November: Friday & Saturday nights
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Our most immersive ghost experience designed for the serious ghost enthusiast who wants to learn about and use paranormal devices.
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
Distance: 1.7 miles
Starting point: North end of Cheesman Park
Ending point: Molly Brown House
Age: 10+
Difficulty: Easy/flat
Price: $29+
Duration: 1-hour option and 2–2.5 hour option
Distance: 1.7 miles
Starting point: North end of Cheesman Park or your custom location
Ending point: Molly Brown House
Age: Any
Difficulty: Easy/flat
Price: Starting at $165
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
Distance: 1.7 miles
Starting point: North end of Cheesman Park
Ending point: Molly Brown House
Age: 10+
Difficulty: Easy/flat
Price: $35+
Why Our Denver Ghost Tours Are Different
Why Denver After Dark is Denver's #1 Ghost Tour
There's no shortage of ghost tours in Denver. Here's why this tour consistently comes out on top:
🌑Real history. Not fake, over-the-top theatrics | Every story on our Denver After Dark ghost tours is rooted in documented Denver history — court records, newspaper archives, paranormal investigations, and firsthand accounts. You won't find actors jumping out of doorways or fog machines here. What you will find are stories so genuinely strange and well-researched that you'll be Googling them on the walk home.
🌑The only tour that visits these unique Capitol Hill locations | Our route through Capitol Hill includes locations that no other Denver ghost tour visits — including where the Treat-Rogers Mansion once stood (the real site that inspired the Changeling), Cheesman Park (a former graveyard and inspiration behind the film, Potergeist), and Stoiberhof (known for both its black widow and Titanic connections).
🌑Expert local guides, not tour-read scripts | Our guides are passionate, deeply knowledgeable Denver locals who have spent years researching Capitol Hill's paranormal history. They know how to tell a story that gets under your skin but has just the right amount of dark humor — and they're genuinely fun to spend two hours with. Read our hundreds of five-star reviews and you'll notice: the guides are mentioned by name, because our wonderful past guests had a great night out and genuinely connected with them.
🌑 Small groups. Big experience | We cap our ghost tours at 15 guests and we often get to enjoy even smaller groups. That means you'll actually hear every story, have room to ask questions, and get the personal, interactive experience that a group of 50 people overflowing on a street corner simply can't deliver.
🌑 10+ years. 64,000+ guests. Hundreds of five-star reviews | We've been doing this since 2015 and we're grateful to get to share our love of Denver's darker side with you. Our track record speaks for itself — and we're proud that so many of our guests come back, bring friends, and call our ghost tours the highlight of their Denver trip or, for our local guests, the highlight of their fall activities.
Denver Ghost Tour FAQs
Denver has a surprisingly rich tradition of ghost stories, haunted locations and unexplained events. From the former burial ground beneath Cheesman Park to the historic mansions of Capitol Hill and the Molly Brown House, Denver's past provides plenty of material for a memorable night of storytelling. The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour brings these stories together on a guided haunted Denver walking tour led by local guides...
🕯️Is Capitol Hill really haunted?
Capitol Hill is widely considered the most haunted neighborhood in Denver (and in the entire state of Colorado), and for good reason. Built on and around former burial grounds, the neighborhood's Victorian-era mansions have been investigated by some of the country's leading paranormal researchers. Several have been featured on national television shows including Ghost Adventures and Portals to Hell. The Denver After Dark Tour takes you to all these sites. Whether you're a true believer or a curious skeptic, the history alone is enough to raise the hair on the back of your neck.
🕯️Is Cheesman Park really haunted?
Cheesman Park has a long history of ghost stories and paranormal legends because the park occupies the former site of Mount Prospect Cemetery and the inspiration behind the classic Hollywood thriller, Poltergeist. The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour explores the history of the former burial ground, the stories surrounding the removal of the cemetery, and the reported paranormal activity associated with the park. Whether the activity is genuinely paranormal is ultimately a matter of personal belief, but Cheesman Park remains one of Denver's most intriguing locations for ghost stories.
🕯️Where does the Denver ghost tour start?
The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour starts at the southeast corner of W. 13th Avenue and N. Gilpin Street, just north of Cheesman Park. You can use 1288 N. Gilpin St., Denver, CO 80218 in your GPS to navigate close to the meeting point. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure.
🕯️Does the Denver ghost tour visit the Molly Brown House?
Yes. The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour ends at the Molly Brown House, the historic home of Titanic survivor and Denver legend Margaret “Molly” Brown. Your guide shares the stories and legends connected to Molly Brown and the historic house as part of the tour's final chapter. The tour does not include admission to the interior of the Molly Brown House Museum.
🕯️What makes Denver ghost tours different from other cities?
Denver's ghost tour scene is uniquely rich because Capitol Hill's history is unusually dark — and unusually well-documented. The neighborhood was home to some of Colorado's most powerful and eccentric figures during the gold rush and silver boom eras, many of whom met extraordinary ends. Add a former burial ground, multiple TV-featured paranormal hotspots, and two Hollywood horror film connections, and you have a ghost tour destination that few cities can match.
🕯️Are Denver ghost tours suitable for kids?
The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour is recommended for ages 10 and up. The stories are historically grounded rather than theatrically gory, with a focus on atmosphere, mystery and real Denver history. Some stories are genuinely unsettling, so parents should use their judgment based on their child's sensitivity. Guests age 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
🕯️How scary is the Denver ghost tour?
The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour is spooky and atmospheric rather than a traditional haunted-house attraction. There are no actors jumping out at guests or theatrical jump scares. Instead, the experience is built around real Denver history, ghost stories, paranormal legends, historic locations and storytelling after dark. Some stories are genuinely unsettling, so the tour may not be ideal for young or sensitive children.
🕯️What should I wear on a Denver ghost tour?
Denver evenings can be cold, even in summer, so dress in layers and wear comfortable walking shoes. The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour operates outdoors in rain, snow or shine, so bring a light rain layer when appropriate. The route covers approximately 1.7 miles and is easy and mostly flat, with plenty of stops.
🕯️Do Denver ghost tours go inside the haunted mansions?
No. The historic mansions and residences on the Capitol Hill route are privately owned, so the Denver After Dark Ghost Tour does not enter them. Instead, you'll get an up-close exterior view while your guide tells you the history, ghost stories and reported paranormal activity associated with each location.
🕯️How long is the Denver After Dark Ghost Tour?
The Denver After Dark Ghost Tour lasts approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and covers about 1.7 miles through Capitol Hill and surrounding historic areas. The route is easy and mostly flat, with frequent stops for storytelling and questions.
🕯️What is the difference between the public and private Denver ghost tour?
The public Denver After Dark Ghost Tour is a scheduled group walking tour where guests from different reservations join together for a group tour with a maximum of 15-20 guests. A private Denver ghost tour is reserved exclusively for your group and can offer a more personalized experience on a day and at a time that work best for you. Private tours are available for families, friends, corporate groups and special occasions, with daytime and nighttime options available by arrangement.
Natalia R. "Jill was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable about the area and the history of the locations we visited. You could tell she was really passionate and that made the ghost tour even more enjoyable. She talked to everyone and made us feel welcomed. She answered all of our questions and made the tour interactive which was also more enjoyable. Would highly recommend! Thanks for a great tour, Jill!"
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