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LIMITED-RUN
HOLIDAY LIGHTS & SIGHTS WALKING TOURS
Denver Lights Tour Overview
This holiday season, come embark on a fun-filled 2-hour Denver holiday lights walking tour experience as you take in all of the magic & cheer of this festive time of year in the Mile High City. Come enjoy the unique history, architecture & beauty of Denver’s holiday lights and top sights at night with our Denver Walking Tours team for our limited-run Denver Holiday Lights experience!
Your festive evening kicks off at the City & County Building, known for its extravagant lights display. We'll share with you the stories that feature lots of holiday and Christmas lore & stories of days gone by. This experience was designed to give you views and great photo opportunities of Denver’s most beautiful and famous landmarks, magnificently lit up for this cheery time of year. This is sure to get even a Scrooge into the holiday spirit!
Besides getting the inside scoop on the famous and incredibly lit-up sights we'll visit, you'll hear about holiday traditions that got their start right here in Denver & other fun Christmas stories that will surprise you.
This experience visits the D&F Clock Tower, Larimer Square, The Mile High Tree adorned with thousands of Denver Christmas lights, Christkindl Market (through 12/23), and more, ending at Union Station in LoDo.
We give great recommendations on our favorite nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink after your experience wraps up and you're done touring Denver. Along this festive walk, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, chat one-on-one & see and learn more in two hours than you thought possible!
Lights & Sights
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Tour Details:
Departure Time:
5:40 p.m.
November 26-January 1:
7 nights/week
NEW in 2022! Tours operating these dates: Dec. 24 & 25 + NYE (Dec. 31)
Meeting Place:
Denver's City & County Building
1437 Bannock St,
Duration:
2 hours
Difficulty:
Easy, flat, plenty of stops
1.5 miles
Additional Denver Holiday Lights Tour Info:
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Meeting Place:
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Meet your local guide on the Bannock Street sidewalk right in front of Denver's City & County Building (i.e. City Council Building), 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202. The front of the building faces east towards Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol. Colfax Ave. will be to your north and 14th Ave. will be to your south.
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Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the Denver lights tour departure time to meet your guide and check-in. Denver Christmas lights tours do start and depart on time. If you're not present at the departure time, our team will accept that you've decide not to come or that you've made other plans.
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Denver lights tours still operate rain, snow, or shine and when events are happening at or around the City & County Building, and there are events many evenings during the holiday season.
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In cases of extreme weather, our team will contact you with rescheduling or cancellation information at least 90 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time, as your safety and the safety of our team members is paramount.
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Extreme weather that would dictate rescheduling or cancelling:
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Temperatures at 5:30 p.m. scheduled to be less than 25 degrees F.
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An active blizzard causing unsafe walking or driving conditions.
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Your local guide will be carrying a small green Denver Walking Tours sign and festive holiday wear.
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Denver lights tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible, but if there was a recent snowfall or ice accumulation it can make it more difficult.
Ages:
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All ages are welcome to see the Denver lights and sights! Will kid(s) like the tour of Denver's lights? That really depends on your kiddo(s)! Our Denver holiday lights 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.
Odds & Ends:
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Please bring: A camera for some great pics of the Denver lights, a face mask (must be worn over the nose and mouth anytime you are indoors at Union station, the Brown Palace, or anywhere else), a drink or snack (optional), some holiday spirit and cheer!
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There is the Free 16th St. Mall shuttle that can take you back to the start of the Denver lights tour, if needed from the ending location in LoDo. It runs every few minutes.
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You will be outside, so don't forget to dress in layers and prepare appropriately for cold weather! This includes warm boots with good grip.
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Please plan on using a restroom prior to coming to the tour, as there are very limited public restrooms along the lights of Denver tour route.
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Please plan on physically distancing from other Denver lights tour guests at tour stops and whenever possible when walking from sight to sight.
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Group sizes are still more limited this season, as we continue to work to protect your safety and wellbeing and the wellbeing of our team members and the public. Maximum group size will be 20 guests vs. the typical (pre-COVID) 30+ guests. This also gives you a much more personal, engaging experience!
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Seeing Denver's Christmas lights is a great activity for locals & you family and friends visiting during the holiday season!
Pricing:
1 Guest:
$27/guest
XMas Eve/Day & NYE: $31
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Denver Holiday Lights Tour Itinerary
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Tour Start: The gorgeous Denver City & County Building
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The Denver Christkindl Market
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16th Street Mall's lights, sights, and action
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The Brown Palace
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Paramount Theater & Denver Pavilions to see the Denver lights along 16th Street
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The Daniels & Fisher Tower, illuminated for the holidays
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The Parade of Lights holiday floats
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The beautiful, interactive Mile High Christmas Tree
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Explore LoDo's famous Larimer Square, decorated for the holidays
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Tour End: Union Station's extravagant Denver lights, plus head inside to see the holiday decor and charm
Cancellation/Refund Policy: No refunds are available for our Holiday Lights tours & tickets are not transferable to other dates.
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Maia H. "I had a great time on the walking tour with Cami as my tour guide! Informative, fun, and a great way to learn and see lots of Denver when you’re short on time. Thanks, Cami!." Read full testimonial.
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