DENVER · COLORADO
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The 10 most popular gold rush & mining history tours in Denver. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A small-group Wild West walking tour in Golden, CO with local guide stories along Clear Creek to the Astor House. Mobile ticket, $21.
“Loved Golden !!! Learned so much about the history from our guide, Chris Had a wonderful time , Chris was so enthusiastic about Golden , it was absolutely contagious!!”
Half-day Denver trip to Central City and a real gold mine, with Rocky Mountain canyon views and small-group guiding for $99.
“We found the tour exhilarating as an occasion to come face to face with the real Americana - the Colorado Gold Rush. Our guide Will made the tour a comprehensive presentation of this page of the American history, weaving a captivating narrative on our way there. And a special bonus was the tour of the…”
Golden’s Wild West Pub Crawl in 3 hours: 4 brewery stops, 10-oz beer each, bandana, and cowboy stories across historic Golden, CO.
“Too long. Only walked about 10 blocks (or less) total. Too much detailed talking. Wouldn’t call this a pub crawl - more like a history lesson. A few interesting stories but too much!!!”
Idaho Springs Gold Rush rafting on Clear Creek: Class II rapids, provided gear, Rocky Mountain scenery, and expert guidance for beginners.
“Our Guide Oscar was a fantastic and Professional guide 👍was a great time with the family”
A 2.5-hour haunted pub crawl in Golden, Colorado that pairs Wild West ghost stories with bar stops, led by costumed guides.
“We had a wonderful time on the Ghosts & Spirits tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable & a great storyteller. We definitely recommend Golden History Tours!”
Private 4-hour tour from Denver to Red Rocks and Golden with hotel pickup, guide-led stories, and Coors Brewery time.
“My group had the best experience with our tour guide Kristina. She was extremely knowledgeable about Colorado and very patient and flexible with us. She listened to our preferences and tailored the tour to what was important to us. she was fun to be around and a genuinely kind and funny person.”
Solve The Lost Mine puzzles on a Golden, CO mystery food tour. Smartphone link, walking stops, and a progressive meal for $79.95.
“Dessert was good but 2 of the stops were only drinks. One stop the food was so bad we threw it out after leaving.”
Strike it Rich puzzle room in Lakewood, Denver: a 60-minute gold-themed challenge with mobile tickets and private groups up to six.
“Awesome! Great clues, pretty intricate set up, somewhat difficult, but so much fun!! Found the gold with 2 minutes to spare!!”
Self-guided Denver Golden Treasure scavenger hunt in downtown LoDo and Business District with app clues, selfie spots, and major landmarks.
“Unfortunately for us, the app was having issues and wouldn't function for our phones. We uninstalled, reinstalled, restarted phones, tried joining different ways and nothing. It was disappointing to get to the starting point and then nithing else from there.”
A private 90-minute Denver walking tour mixing wild downtown stories with stops near Coors Field and a free Ballpark Museum entry.
“Bill was very informative and entertaining. All eight of us enjoyed it. We learned a lot about Denver”
