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Twisted History Tour: Denver True Crime, Scandals & Sinister Stories

Twisted History Tour Overview
 

Step into the darker side of the Mile High City on this adult-content Twisted History Tour—where true crime, scandal, and Denver’s more shocking stories take center stage.

This definitely isn’t your typical history or sightseeing tour. As you explore downtown Denver’s most iconic landmarks, you’ll uncover the hidden stories that rarely make it into guidebooks—gruesome murders, political corruption, red-light secrets, notorious gangs, and the city’s most infamous (and interesting!) characters.

 

This experience blends real history with the kind of jaw-dropping, “did that really happen?!” moments that our past guests can’t stop talking about.

 

Expect a mix of dark humor, engaging storytelling, and surprising twists that bring Denver’s past to life in a way that’s anything but ordinary. Along the route, you’ll still see the must-visit sights—like Larimer Square and the 16th Street Mall—but through a completely different lens. Beneath Denver's polished surface lies a past filled with vice, violence, and scandal… and we can't wait to share it with you. 

Why Travelers Love This Tour:

You don't have to pick between seeing the top landmarks and a darker Denver tour—you get both.

Edgy, a little funny, and totally fascinating storytelling

This Tour is Perfect for Travelers Who:

Love true crime podcasts, Dateline and 20/20, or documentaries

Want something more memorable than a standard history tour

Like getting insider recommendations for great nearby spots to grab a drink or bite after the tour—because let’s be honest, you might need one after some of these stories

With plenty of time for questions, photos, and one-on-one interaction, you’ll experience more in two hours than you thought possible.

If you’re looking for the most unique, entertaining, and slightly twisted tour in Denver—this is it.
 

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Twisted History Tour Details:

Departure Time:

Late afternoon/Happy Hour

Departure time depends on season.

May-October 

2-3 days/week

Meeting Place:

Union Station

1701 Wynkoop Street

(Flagpole @ 17th & Wynkoop)

Duration:

2 hours

Difficulty:

Easy, flat, plenty of stops

1.2 miles

Ending Location:

McGregor Square

1901 Wazee Street

(1 block back to the starting location)

Additional Twisted History  Tour Info:

Meeting Place:

  • The flagpole in front of Union Station. The flagpole is located on the west corner of 17th and Wynkoop.

  • Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes prior to the tour departure time to ensure you don't miss the tour. Tours do start and depart on time.

  • Union Station: 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202.

  • Tours operate rain, snow, or shine and when events are happening at or around Union Station.​

  • Your local tour guide/driver will be wearing a neon yellow Discover Denver Tours shirt and will arrive at least 5-10 minutes before your tour's scheduled departure time.

  • In less than perfect weather, your local guide will be carrying a small green Denver Walking Tours sign.

  • Denver Twisted History Tours are wheelchair and stroller accessible, but if there was a recent snowfall or ice accumulation it can make it more difficult and discretion is advised.

 

Ages:

  • This tour is ages 16+.

Odds & Ends:

  • Please bring: A camera for some great pics of the Denver sights, a drink or snack (optional), and be ready to have fun! 

  • You will be outside, so don't forget to dress in layers and prepare appropriately for Colorado's ever-changing weather.

  • Please plan on using a restroom prior to coming to the tour, as there are very limited public restrooms along this Denver tour route.

  • Seeing Denver's twisted, darker side is a great activity for locals & your visiting family and friends!

Pricing:

1 Guest:

$32/guest

Denver Twisted History Tour Itinerary

  1. Tour Start: Union Station's amazing architecture in the shadows of threats & conspiracies 

  2. The historic Oxford Hotel and it's ghosts, speakeasy and murder...

  3. The infamous former Red Light District of Denver, present day, must -see Market Street

  4. Explore LoDo's famous Larimer Square, complete with lots of hidden secrets

  5. The Cherry Creek's Wild West ties and tales

  6. Skyline Park and the Sand Creek Massacre

  7. Tabor Opera House with it's rags to riches (to rags) story

  8. The iconic Daniels & Fisher Clocktower, a Denver landmark

  9. The Secret Underground Tunnels of the Mile High City

  10. The legends of the House of Mirrors

  11. The can't miss Dairy Block & Denver Milk Market and Denver's oldest cold case

  12. The brand-new McGregor Square, where Denver's old Chinatown once stood

Cancellation/Refund Policy: No refunds are available for our Twisted History 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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