- All Ages
- 2 Hours
LoDo is Denver’s oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in Denver. On this 2 hour walking tour your savvy local guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots.
Quick Details
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We are running all tours as group tours of 15 people or less and following all CDC guidelines with social distancing.
We do not recommend anyone within the high-risk population of this virus join a tour.
Uncover the spooky secrets of Denver’s 1st City Cemetery!
What lurks beneath the surface of Denver’s beautiful Cheesman Park? During this 1.5 hour spooky ghost tour you will uncover the eerie history behind the park (Denver’s first city cemetery).
Along the tour you’ll hear haunting tales and hair-raising first accounts of paranormal activity. You’ll uncover the truth behind the spine-chilling process used to remove the bodies from the cemetery and you’ll determine for yourself if the park is truly haunted.
One thing’s for sure, these stories will send you looking over your shoulder as you make your way home!
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- Cheesman Park Pavilion
Directions
These directions are for walking, there is NO PARKING inside the park. Please park in the surrounding neighborhoods. Please meet at the Cheesman Park Pavilion. Meet your guide on the steps in front of the Pavilion. Your guide will be wearing a costume and holding a lantern.
Please be on time as the tour starts promptly at listed time. If you are not on time we have to assume that you are not coming. We cannot wait for incomplete parties. Once the tour starts there are no refunds, we are typically outside for about 5 minutes and you can try to catch up.
Check-In
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Start Location: Cheesman Park Pavilion. Meet your guide on the steps in front of the Pavilion.
UBER/LYFT DROPOFF:
The best place to be dropped off by Uber or Lyft is 11th and Race or 9th and Race.
Your guide will be wearing a costume and holding a lantern. Click HERE for google map WALKING directions. Please see map and directions for parking instructions.
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End Location: 13th and Gilpin, it is a short walk back to the Pavilion.
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Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled tour start time so your guide can check you in.
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Please be on time as the tour starts promptly at listed time. If you are not on time we have to assume that you are not coming. We cannot wait for incomplete parties. Once the tour starts there are no refunds, we are typically outside for about 5 minutes and you can try to catch up.
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If you are going to be late or can’t locate the tour, please call or text (720) 778 -1170
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THERE ARE NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE TOUR while we love them, some people don’t, and there are other dogs in the park. We don’t want to have to ask you to leave the tour.
Parking
There is no public parking available within the park please see the photo above as to where to park. The park is currently closed to vehicles and is pedestrian only. Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods around the park. Please plan ahead to ensure you have ample time to park, then walk to the meeting location. The closest street parking to our meeting location is off of 11th and Race. If you Uber/Lyft 11th and Race or 9th and Race are also ideal drop off locations.
Restrooms
We encourage you to use the restroom prior to coming on the tour. Public toilets are limited within the park. There are only a few portable toilets available for public use near our meeting location.
Important Information
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Go Green! Do not worry about printing your tickets. We will have your info on your tour date!
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Please double check tour details: date, time and which tour you are booked for.
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Total tour length is around 1.5 hours; please allow a 15 minute grace period
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Be prepared to walk about 1 mile.
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**Please dress appropriately for the weather. It gets spooky cold sometimes! Weather report
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Tours are held rain, snow or shine.
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Gratuities are graciously accepted.
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Purchaser agrees to Denver Local Tours standard waiver and release of claims.
If you need to reach us the day of the tour, please call us or text (720) 778-1170
We are excited for you to experience the spooky side of Denver! We look forward to your visit.
Rachel and Will Strobolson
Owners
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You may cancel up to 24 hours before the beginning of the start time for a full refund. We understand that there are times when things happen, and we take those on a case by case basis.
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On this tour we focus on ghost stories and the haunted history of the park. As you walk through the park your guide will share stories and real accounts of paranormal activity that has been reported over the years.
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The best place to be dropped off is 9th and race or 11th and Race. Pikcup is 13th and Gilpin.
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Currently the park is closed to traffic and parking is not available inside the park. There is street parking available in the surrounding neighborhoods. The closest street parking to our meeting location is off of 11th and Race. If you are uber/lyft 11th and Race is also an ideal drop off location.
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We recomend this tour for ages 11 and up. It is a bit on the spooky side. In addition we are walking through the park in the evening, which tends to be a bit eerie. You will know your children best and we encourage you to reachout to us if you’d like more information.
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The tour starts promptly at scheduled time. We ask that your party arrives 10 – 15 minutes prior to start time to check in and ensure the tour doesn’t start without you. We start on time as many of our guests have planned around the tour and delays might make them miss their plans or we will have to leave out fun stops, facts, or skip sights that many want to see. We can try to guide you to where the tour will be, however there is no refund once the tour has started.
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Rain, snow, or shine our tours take place everyday of the week. Good thing Denver experiences over 300 days of sunshine. Just be sure to check the weather and dress appropriately. In cases of extreme weather, please check our Facebook page for cancellation announcements.
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Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a jacket as the entire tour is outside. As they say here in Colorado, if you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Arrive on time so you don’t miss anything!
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Our tours are small groups with 15 guests maximum per tour during the summer. 30 guests maximum during October. *Please note a minimum of 4 guests are required to start the tour.
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We are often asked — is it appropriate to tip our guide at the end of the tour and what a reasonable amount might be? While we have considered including such gratuities in the overall ticket price, we always come back to the belief that recognizing excellent service is a personal matter. Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated which typically range between 15-20%.
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Please be prepared for the weather. Jacket, gloves, hat are all strongly encouraged.
Most of all, bring a sense of adventure and come prepared to have fun!
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Absolutely! Denver is a rapidly growing city where new things pop up everyday. We love to be a tourist in our own town and so should you! We’ve done a lot of historical research so you don’t have to!
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Yes, we do offer private tours. Please email us directly for more information on pricing. For Private Tour inquiries, please click here.
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