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Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours

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Overview

What makes the Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tour truly unique is its blend of captivating storytelling, meticulous research, and exclusive access to Denver's historic buildings. Unlike typical ghost tours, this experience transcends simple tales of hauntings. It's a deep dive into Denver's history, interwoven with ghastly and ghostly narratives, all presented in an entertaining and informative way. Step inside some of Lodo's most hallowed halls, where you'll not only hear the stories but also feel the history and the haunts come alive around you. It's a truly immersive and unforgettable exploration of the city's darker side.

What's Included

  • We bring some paranormal investigative tools that we demonstrate and you can use if you choose.
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities
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1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202, USA

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Denver Union Station

History and hauntings come together as you get to know the restless spirits residing in some of Denver’s oldest and beautiful buildings. Union Station is so important to the history of Denver and we take you inside.From the iconic Union Station to the bars and brothels and seedy characters that used to call the LoDo neighborhood home, this area is perfect for a Denver ghost tour! Join our world-famous tour guides as we enter some of the city’s most haunted buildings and discover the tunnels beneath the city and their dark paths and history. We’ll even hit some spots that you didn’t know were haunted!Our ghost tours take place year-round, just like the Denver ghost stories we bring to life. Come ghost hunting in the Mile High City and discover its dark side.We have access to a couple of Denver’s most haunted locations and take you inside the seedy underbelly of Denver.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tattered Cover Book Store

The former building that housed Tattered Cover bookstore before it closed is a stop on our walk outside. Things still linger and we'll show you a part of history that most of the locals have forgotten.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

A5 Steakhouse

On our walk outside. we stop at the A5 Steakhouse which is located in the former famous Wazzee Supper Club. This building is the reason the LoDo became such a popular area of Denver. It has tunnel connections and a very special spot in Denver's past.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sugar Building

On our walk outside thru the streets of Denver we stop by several buildings and tell you their past and what may still linger. The Sugar building was instrumental in the formation of Denver and the surrounding cities.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Oxford Hotel

One of the favorite stops on the tour. We take you inside one of Denver's first luxury hotels and reveal it's haunted history.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lincolns Denver

If time permits, we head over to this hidden speakeasy bar located in the Ice House building. We stop by and poke our heads in to see what we can find.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Thank you so much for your booking, we are so excited to take you out on Denver’s best Ghost Tour. **Please meet in front of Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202 underneath the Flagpole 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.** **If you do park downtown we recommend to park in the garages and lots in the area. With check-in time and the tour time it is usually longer than 2 hours and the meters on the street only last two hours and we don't want anyone getting a ticket.** **Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothes. We will go out in rain so bring an umbrella if necessary. We will cancel the tour for severe weather.
  • Every tour is unique and different. We don't always go to the same locations and route indicated. Sometimes events at buildings will limit our access or things going on downtown. We will always try to take you inside a location but it's not always gauranted.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • We bring some paranormal investigative tools that we demonstrate and you can use if you choose.
  • Professional Guide
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Thank you so much for your booking, we are so excited to take you out on Denver’s best Ghost Tour. **Please meet in front of Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202 underneath the Flagpole 15 minutes prior to your tour start time.** **If you do park downtown we recommend to park in the garages and lots in the area. With check-in time and the tour time it is usually longer than 2 hours and the meters on the street only last two hours and we don't want anyone getting a ticket.** **Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothes. We will go out in rain so bring an umbrella if necessary. We will cancel the tour for severe weather.
  • Every tour is unique and different. We don't always go to the same locations and route indicated. Sometimes events at buildings will limit our access or things going on downtown. We will always try to take you inside a location but it's not always gauranted.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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