Private Tour: Denver's Wild History Tour & Ballpark Museum
Description
This is a Private, Walking Tour. NOTE: What makes this walking tour unique is that, in most cases, we take our guests into several locations. We limit the number of guests on each tour to 20; because of this, this tours tends to sell out quickly. This is where it all began, in 1856. This walking tour is a fun adventure through the oldest and most trendy neighborhood in Denver. You will be treated haunted stories. As a bonus, we will provide the option to enter the National Ballpark Museum, free of charge. This museum has one of the largest collections of baseball and ballpark memorabilia in the nation.
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This one of the most iconic buildings in Denver. This clock tower was patterned after the famous St. Mark's Campanile, in Venice Italy. Although the St. Marks fell in 1902, this beauty has stood the test of time.
The number one tourist attraction in Denver. This is the final stop on the tour. After the tour ends, you will have a delightful time shopping, eating, or having a drink, at over 1.5 miles of retail space. The 16th Street Mall offers free buses that run continually all day long.
The is the oldest part of Denver, and has the honor of being named "Historic District #1". This trendy area, will fill your senses with the smell of local coffee shops, and boutique shopping. This area is only one of two places left in the United States, featuring Western Victorian architecture.
This haunted, former speakeasy is known for it's scandalous past. The most infamous story about this location is tale that involved a mob boss, his daughter, and murder.
This one of the oldest saloons in Denver. It was one of the first buildings to be built, after the 1863 great fire of Denver. The building is full of haunts and history.
This is a western institution. The original owner,"Papa Jack", made history, as the oldest CEO in America. This store is the supplier to almost every western movie ever made, including "Electric Horseman", "The Misfits", and "Brokeback Mounttain". The walls are adored with pictures of many of their famous clientele, including Elvis Presley, Ronald Regan, James Garner, Tom Brady, to name a few. This is a must see. In most cases, we do go into this location.
This turn of the century train station has been beautifully revitalized into a modern day hot spot, with some of the best shops, bars and restaurants in the city of Denver. This is the go to spot, for locals and tourist alike. In most cases we go into this location.
This is the oldest hotel in Denver. Built in 1891, it has it share of haunts and scandals. The bar, inside of the hotel, a former speakeasy, is as famous at the the hotel itself. Its Art Deco architecture was designed after the luxury cruise ship, the "Queen Mary". This experience is like walking through the "Wild West". In most cases we go into this location.
This area is the newest hotspot in Denver. This metropolitan area, combines restaurants, bars, and a central entertainment complex. It’s s great place to return to after the tour, in order to have a bite, watch your favorite sporting event on the oversized screens, listen to a band, or even watch an outdoor movie.
This beautiful baseball stadium is solely responsible for the revitalization of the lower downtown area of Denver. Because of it's popularity, the stadium has created enclave of trendy restaurants, bars, and unique shops.
This is the trendiest place in Denver. An alleyway, which has been repurposed, into a Hot Spot, restaurants, shops, and bars, line this oasis in the city. In most cases we go into this location.
You will be treated to the option of free admission to the National Ballpark Museum. This Museum has one of the largest collections of baseball memorabilia in the country. Stay as long as you would like.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(10)
The guide, Bill, was very personalbe, knowledgable and fun. We heard many stories about Denver's wild west past and learned about the people who infulenced Denver's growth and economy. We walked through different parts of Denver and discovered the purpose of that area of Denver. We ending at the Ballpark museum with numerous historical artifacts (seats, signs, pictures, pennants) from ballparks across the country. The Ballpark museum is a bit unorganized and the space is small. This looked more like a person's personal collection of artifacts, then a museum. The pictures of the past presidents throwing out the first pitch was interesting.
Hi Trish, thank you for taking the time to write this awesome review. I’m so glad to know that you had a great time on my tour. Your group was fun. I love all the great pictures that you posted. You really have an eye for photography. Please come back and see us again sometime. Thanks again, Bill
Bill did an amazing job with his tales and history of Denver. I had heard Denver was a wild rowdy cow town at one time-definitely worth the time and money. Bill was a delight and learned so much fun and interesting information. Thanks Bill. Who knew we have a Ball Park Museum -definitely worth the time to see and special relics and tributes to the based ball world. What a fun tour and memory!! Thanks all
Hi Julie, I can’t thank you enough for coming on my tour, and for writing this, well written review. I loved the descriptive way, in which you write. I’m so glad to know that you enjoyed the tour, as much as I enjoyed doing it for you. We had such an amazing group that day. I agree, Denver’s history is wild and rowdy. I hope that you get a chance to take one of our other tours sometime. Thanks again, Bill
Bill was very informative and entertaining. All eight of us enjoyed it. We learned a lot about Denver
Hi Daniel, thank you so much for taking the time to write this awesome review. It mean a lot to me to know that you enjoyed my tour. I loved your group. It was truly a pleasure taking you around the city I love. I hope that you get a chance to come back, and take one of our other tours sometime. Thanks again, Bill
Victor was very entertaining and knew a lot about the history of the buildings we went to see. Very fun tour
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this nice review. I’m so glad that you enjoy your experience. Victor is an awesome guide. I’m glad that he took good care of your group. Please come back and see us again sometime. Thanks again, Bill
My new favorite way to see Denver!! I’m from Denver and learned so much. Our guide, Victor, was funny and kind and knows so much about Denver!! And the ghost stories were great! Scary history in this city! It was a beautiful day and the tour ended right at lunchtime — a perfect start to a perfect day in Denver!!
Thank you so much for writing a review for us. I’m so glad that you had a great experience, and that we made your day. Victor is an excellent guide. It’s good to know that he did a great job for your group. We are so lucky to have him working with us. I hope that you get a chance to take one of our other tours sometime. Thanks again, Bill
I had a great time on this tour, especially with our tour guide Victor, who was super knowledgeable and personable, especially to me and the other guests who had tons of questions. This experience is great for both the new to town tourist, and the folks who have been here a while - I’ve lived in Colorado for the past 10 + years and learned tons of new info about the city, as well as heard some fun ghost stories 👻👻 Great paced walking with plenty of food and bathrooms around if needed! Overall awesome way to take in the city!
Hi Rita, thank you so much, for taking the time to write this amazing review, and for sharing your experience. It’s so good to know that you had an excellent time on the tour, with Victor. He is a fantastic guide. He loves what he does, and it shows in his delivery. Please come back, and see us again sometime. Thanks again, Bill
First of all, I thoroughly enjoyed our guide Victor! He really made an effort to connect with his guests and made us feel very comfortable! The tour included just the right amount of history and stories to make it memorable and not overwhelming. It was a fun way to get to know the LoDo area. I highly recommend this tour.
Hi Sheila, thank you taking the time to share your experience, and for writing this positive review. It’s great to know that you had a good time. Victor is an excellent guide.. I’m glad that he took good care of your group. Please come back and join us again sometime. Thanks again, Bill
This tour was great. Bill was ry enthusiastic and the tour was wonderful. He was very informative and is a great storyteller. The tour covered many spots in Denver.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, and for writing this positive review. I loved having you both in the tour. You really added a lot of great energy to the tour. I loved your enthusiasm! I hope that you get a chance to come back, and take one of our other tours sometime. Thanks again, Bill
Even though I’ve lived in Denver for a few years, I still learned new things and got some laughs on this diverse tour of the city. I especially liked learning about places that continue a legacy of connecting old and new, and getting to learn about and new bars, restaurants, and shops downtown!
Thank you for taking a tour with us, and for writing this positive review. It’s so good to know that you enjoyed your tour. It’s such a compliment to us, for one of our guests to have a positive experience on one of our tours. Please come back and see us again sometime. Thanks again, Bill
We have taken a few tours with this company and loved each one, but I must say, this has got to be my favorite!! Bill, as always, is full of energy and so much great information that is engaging and spooky! Some great spots you'll hit include the great Union Station as well as the Dairy Block. I've lived in Denver almost my entire life and learned some really cool new things!! You must take this tour, especially during social distancing times to break up the day and get you some fresh air!
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a positive review. In addition, thank you for taking three of our tours. It’s loyal customers like you that help us to know that we’re doing a good job in making our goals. We strive to entertain and educating our guests, while showing off the city we love. Thanks again, Bill
