Top Denver Art & Culture

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

The Denver Botanic Gardens offers a fragrant, floral escape from the Mile-High City, right in the heart of a historic urban neighborhood. Your general admission ticket grants you access to 'living exhibits' of native Colorado species plus plants from around the world. Wander beautifully landscaped trails at your leisure, pop into Offshoots Cafe for a refreshment, and let the kids explore at a rooftop children’s garden.

Explore Colorado’s natural playgrounds just a short drive from downtown Denver. Escape the city and head for the Rockies with a guide and driver to handle the road, so you can focus on the stunning scenery of Mt. Evans, Bear Creek Canyon, and Squaw Pass. Get a taste of mountain culture in the charming town of Evergreen, check out the dramatic formations of Red Rocks, and hike around serene Echo Lake on this half-day mountain sampler.

Get the lowdown on LoDo on an express tour of Denver’s oldest neighborhood. Both historic and rapidly changing, the district is home to many of the city's hippest bars, restaurants, and hotels. Walk a loop around LoDo’s most important landmark buildings while hearing tales from Denver’s Wild West history. Get inside tips on where to dine and drink while in town from a guide who knows the area best.

Get chills down your spine on an evening walk through Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Learn about some of the most haunted dwellings in the city. Let your guide take you through the dark streets, pointing out the haunted mansions, telling tales of historic scandals, and discovering paranormal activity.

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

Experience the thrill of soaring through a Rocky Mountain landscape on some of the longest ziplines in Colorado! Whiz through the fresh alpine air and admire the scenic landscape below on a series of cables totaling more than 6,000 feet (1,828 m) in length. Soak up some of Colorado’s famous sunshine while you hike between the tracks.

On this three-hour walking food tour, taste some of the best dishes the RiNo Arts District has to offer while exploring a cool, industrial neighborhood. You’ll meet your experienced local guide at Il Posto, an upscale locally-owned Italian restaurant on Larimer, one of the busiest and most colorful streets in RiNo. Over the next three hours, you’ll visit five award-winning local restaurants to taste delicious dishes with the option to add alcoholic drink pairings. You’ll taste fresh house-made burrata, Mexican street tacos, Japanese fried chicken, specialty NY-style sourdough pizza and mochi donuts.* In between tour stops, your local foodie guide will share interesting stories about Denver’s growing culinary scene as well as the colorful murals that cover the streets and alleys of the RiNo Arts District.

Explore Denver's River North Art District (known as RiNo) and discover the street art murals and artists that make this area unique with this self-guided tour that’s available via your smartphone. Wander at your own pace and on your own time when you use the app to guide you turn by turn through the area, learning about the murals along the way.

Take a break from the crowds of downtown and explore one of Denver's fastest-growing neighborhoods on an art and beer tour through the River North Art District (RiNo). See colorful street murals and graffiti hidden among re-purposed warehouses, and stop along the way at hand-picked breweries and cider houses for a taste of Mile-High flavor.

Whether you are visiting Colorado on business, in town for pleasure, or a local looking to dip your toes into the great outdoors, you hear it — the mountains are calling — and this half-day Rocky Mountain hiking tour is the perfect fit for your busy schedule. - We’ll choose the best trail for your schedule, needs, and the day’s weather forecast - Be led by a knowledgeable guides - Immerse yourself in the ecosystems that make our home so special - A chance for spotting wildlife - This tour does NOT go to Rocky Mountain National Park

Climb from the streets of the "Mile High City" to Rocky Mountain National Park, on a day trip that showcases the rugged beauty of Colorado's mountains. Weave through small, historic towns and drive over alpine passes, as you scan the horizon for mountain wildlife like elk, black bears, or moose.

On this jam-packed walking tour of Golden, Colorado, you’ll see how the Wild West still lingers on just 20 minutes west of Denver. Following your guide around this gold-rush town, you’ll dive into 150+ years of history, learning all about hard-to-believe tales and unscrupulous characters that formed this spot. And with this boots-on-the-ground tour, you’ll see how that history is still standing strong today.

The Mile High City has an even longer history to explore. Join this group walking tour and discover Denver. Go deep into downtown and see how this small town home to dazzling architecture became the capital city of the Centennial State. You’ll pass by city landmarks, stroll through adjacent neighborhoods, and hear fun facts about those who’ve called Denver home throughout history.

Visit some of the best cocktail bars in Denver on this roving adventure through the heart of downtown. From a light and crisp spritz to a smooth and serious Butter Pecan Old Fashioned, there's something for everyone on this boozy Denver cocktail tour. Visit three of the best cocktail bars and restaurants in the city and sample four cocktails paired with small plates at each stop. You’ll start at the iconic Union Station, heading next to the city’s oldest hotel. You’ll end on the Dairy Block, one of Denver’s newest, coolest micro-districts. At each stop, you’ll sample a craft cocktail and paired bite, learn about Denver’s growing food and cocktail scenes and mix and mingle with fellow foodies. Your experienced local guide will share fun cocktail history and stories about Denver’s prohibition days as well as our recent culinary renaissance, putting Denver on the map for foodies and drink enthusiasts across the country.

What makes Denver so special? Is it the Rocky Mountains? The altitude? The people? The art? The history? The neighborhoods? The beer? It’s everything — and that’s what you get on this three-hour tour. Denver has walkable neighborhoods, but our goal is to show you more than just Rino and downtown. We want to show you three hours of what it’s like to really live and wander as a Denverite, not a tourist. We’ve done all the work for you - a specifically curated driving route to show you the best streets, neighborhoods, and parks around town. We’ll cover much more ground than any walking tour, so buckle up! You’ll want to take notes as we recommend tons of restaurants, breweries, shops, and fun things to do that came directly from the experience of our team here at Aspire. So sit back, relax, and get taken back through the history of Denver and how it has transformed into the unique, bustling city it is today.

Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.

Explore downtown Denver’s biggest attractions plus hidden curiosities that even most locals don't know about on this walking tour that's full of surprises. See essential landmarks like the , Denver Art Museum, Colorado State Capitol, and Brown Palace Hotel while a Denverite guide shares details of intrigue, scandal, and Wild West history along the way. It's a great way to get oriented and get local tips on where to dine, drink, and get cultured in the Mile-High City.

You’re a serious beer enthusiast who wants to get out into the mountains and sample the best of the Colorado brewing scene. On this small-group tour, your group learns the history of brewing in the historic mountain town of mining town at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Your guide shows you some of the top local brewpubs. Enjoy tasting, find something you’ve never tasted before, and discover new brews you’ll love.

Hear the Denver stories that don’t get included in the guidebooks. On this roughly two-hour walking tour of the city’s prominent graffiti and street art, discover the city’s cultural underground hiding in plain sight. Learn about the art, the artists and the neighborhoods that you’re exploring from your guide, including stories about how Denver has changed and how that’s affected the art being made. This tour opens up a new and unsung side of Denver.

Put yourself at the center of a sleuthing case at Denver’s Dinner Detective murder mystery theater. Witness the drama unfold in real-time as you and other unsuspecting diners solve clues and help crack the case, all while feasting on a delicious meal. Unlike traditional murder mystery shows, non-costumed actors in the crowd help create an element of surprise during this darkly comic interactive experience.

Come ride Denver's all-in-one best of everything Denver, CO tour. Ride to all the breathtaking sights, both scenic and historic. Enjoy Denver's natural beauty, and see the whole town, including all the major attractions on our pedal-assist electric bike ride tour. An experience you won't want to miss! After a quick tutorial on the bikes and safety, we begin the experience of traveling through time while learning about how Denver came to be and the the growth and opportunities it provides to locals and guests worldwide. Experienced and Highly Rated Tour Guides. Denver's Best E-Bike Guided Tour! Great for groups and family-friendly. Call us for information on both groups and children's rides.

Many spots in Denver are purported to be haunted, but nowhere rivals Cheesman Park. The city’s first cemetery, on this 90-minute tour, you’ll hear haunting stories of paranormal activity, learn about unfortunate events that befell certain graves and their dead, and get a look into all that is seen—and unseen. Prepare yourself for hair-raising tales and spine-tingling chills.