AFTER DARK · DENVER GHOST TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 denver ghost tours worth the evening, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill after dark with guides such as Will, Heather, Andrew, or Jayce, stopping at grand mansions, Poets Row, the Molly Brown House, and reputedly haunted homes. The tour stays outdoors, covers uneven sidewalks, and mixes local history with paranormal tales.
“Thanks for a great tour Andrew! We learned a few new things about Capital Hill and enjoyed the evening walk!”
Walk Denver’s LoDo district with a costumed guide such as Josh, Brynn, Tammy, or Rachel, hearing ghost tales in Larimer Square, the Celtic, Nola Jane, the Oxford Hotel, and Union Station. The group has no more than 10 people. Drinks are available for purchase, but not included.
“Great stories and stops at great historical pubs with bathroom breaks! Great guide! Stops at Union Station and its crazy to see how many people have no idea they are walking by a ghost.”
Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill with a professional guide as you hear documented haunting accounts tied to the State Capitol, Molly Brown House area, historic hotels, a former speakeasy, and other old buildings. The one-hour tour costs $32, uses mobile tickets, and runs in English.
“Jacob was an engaging storyteller and informative on the history of Denver! I would recommend this tour if you’re interested in learning about the history of Denver and it’s many haunted stories.”
Walk Cheesman Park for 90 minutes with a local guide such as Will, Hailey, or Rachel. Hear ghost stories, cemetery history, tales of nearby mansions, and the unsettling account of how the bodies were removed. The tour begins at the park pavilion and ends near 13th Avenue and Gilpin Street.
“My daughter and I enjoyed the whole thing! We would go again! Recommend! The Guides for this tour our local and are called Denver Local Tours and they were very helpful with helping us to get us on there tour! Since the tickets I got through Groupon were not legit and never showed up and never returned my calls or texts to confirm my tickets! Do not buy tickets through Groupon they are not local”
Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill with an English-speaking guide such as Jacob, Walt, or Jessica. Hear ghost stories tied to the State Capitol, Acacia Apartments, and Molly Brown House, while learning the neighborhood’s darker past. The one-hour tour costs $36 and runs rain or shine.
“Jacob was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about the sites we explored. This tour was a great way explore an historic area while adding a haunting element! Very happy we decided to do this tour”
Meet at Denver Union Station at 9 p.m. for a 90-minute walk through downtown Denver. Guides such as Michael, Logan, Claire, and Andrew mix ghost stories with tales of railroad fortunes, silver crashes, brothels, murder, and old hotels. Expect an adult tone, historic buildings, and about 1.5 to 2 miles on foot.
“The host was very knowledgeable and was local so he knew the city very well. You will get a good feeling for the city”
Join Ghostly Emprise for a 90-minute evening walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill. Guides such as Sheila, Tori, and James share mansion histories, ghost reports, cat stories, and eerie photographs near the Molly Brown House, Patterson Inn, and Colorado State Capitol. EMF detectors are available to rent for $6.
“My experience was good I did have an interesting time and I did learn new things I didn’t know but my guide walked a little too fast and did not pay as much attention to me when I tried to add to the conversation they were having with someone I assume was a new hire”
Ride through Denver with guide Shay or another Gotham Ghost Tours host on a private 90-minute haunted-history tour. Visit the Brown Palace, Cheesman Park, Molly Brown House area, Capitol Hill mansions, and other eerie sites while staying warm in the vehicle. Downtown pickup may be available.
“Our tour guide was Shay. She was magnificent. From beginning to end,, Shay entertained us with facts, figures (no pun intended) and stories. She took my daughter and I around Denver showing us the haunted houses, apartments, parks, State Capital, Molly Brown house, Brown Palace, and other sites, giving us a balanced but knowledgeable history of the city. Stopping at every opportunity, we spent two full hours, taking pictures, walking around the properties, and speaking with employees at a few is the businesses. She even gave us a full walking tour inside the Brown Palace, showing us the lobby, then up to room 904, which is considered the most haunted…”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, or Riley for a two-hour walk through Denver’s haunted Millionaire’s Row. Visit four pubs, hear tales tied to the Molly Brown House, Cheesman Park, the Titanic, and the Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion, with drinks or nonalcoholic options available.
“My friend and I had such a great time on our tour with Maxfield. The ghost stories and history were thoroughly entertaining and the pub crawl was so fun! Highly recommend.”
Start at Pub on Penn at 6:00 pm, then walk through Denver’s Millionaires Row and Cheesman Park, stopping at Bar Nun, City O’ City, and Bang Up to the Elephant. Your guide shares researched ghost stories tied to historic homes, while you buy your own drinks and snacks.
“If you are looking for a weekday activity, this tour is a good option. Tour guide was professional. It’s not a big group. If you are expecting more crowded group and more spots, you should check the other options”
Walk Denver at twilight with guides such as Heather, Victor, Sheila, or Jessica, hearing tales of haunted mansions, scandal, betrayal, and murder. The two-hour route includes the Sheedy Mansion, Peabody Whitehead Mansion, Colorado State Capitol, and Poets Row, viewed from outside.
“I am horrible with names and a few days has gone by, but our tour guide was absolutely fantastic. He was relatively new to he company but he was so personable, engaging, informative and just overall fantastic. I live in Denver and wondered why it took me so long to do this. Highly recommend.”
Walk Denver’s Lower Downtown with a costumed guide such as Brynn, Haylea, or Joaquin, hearing ghost stories at Union Station, The Oxford Club, Larimer Square, and Celtic on Market. The 90-minute tour uses ghost-hunting equipment, includes a basement visit, and stays small with no more than 10 people.
“Haylea was an awesome guide. It was fun experience to walk around the lower downtown of Denver. Highly recommend.”
Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill with a private guide such as Bill, Sheila, or Kim. Hear ghost tales and scandalous stories at grand mansions, pause at a local coffee shop, and finish with views from the Sherman Towers penthouse.
“We had a great time and the guide was awesome. He shared a lot of really good and Interesting information.”
Walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill area with a local guide such as Chelsea or Alex, hearing historically grounded ghost stories tied to city hall, Victorian mansions, and the Molly Brown House. The 8 p.m. tour lasts about 90 minutes, costs $29.99, and welcomes children.
“Chelsea was a great guide--she had a lot of fun (and spooky) stories, and incorporated some interesting Denver history. And, it was a great opportunity to explore this part of Denver and appreciate the architecture.”
Join Golden History Tours for a 2.5-hour evening walk from Goosetown Station through Golden’s old districts and creekside parks. Guides such as Hondo, Sarah, Chris, Jonathan, and Sturdy mix Wild West history with ghost tales, pub stops, and a drink at the first bar.
“This was such an amazing tour. The guides were super knowledgeable about the history of Golden and ghost stories were so spooky and good. I loved that the guides were dressed up and lead the tours by lantern.”
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