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Update – 5/16/2021- Denver is moving to CLEAR on the Covid-19 dial.
Denver is lifting all mask requirements for fully vaccinated individuals.
It’s up to each businesses owner how they are handle the new mask change. Many businesses may still require masks to be worn even if you are fully vaccinated. Please be understanding and follow each business’s request.
What does this mean for our tours?
Drinking Tours- Some of the bars and restaurants we stop in still require masks. Please bring a mask and be prepared to follow the requests of each independent stop.
All guides are equipped with hand sanitizer, and hand sanitizing wipes which are available for all guest use before, during and after each tour.
Our guides wash their hands frequently.
We encourage guests to wash their hands frequently during the tour and to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.
Guides equipment that they use, cellphones, microphones etc., are wiped with disinfectant regularly.
We ask our guides to stay home if they are showing signs of being sick with the cold or flu, or if they have a sick person at home they are caring for, and we replace them with another guide (this has not happened yet).
We do not recommend anyone within the high-risk population of this virus join a tour.
Savor the taste and knowledge in this one-of-a-kind Denver tour!
On this 3 hour walking tour of Downtown Denver, you’ll find out about Whiskey and Denver History! Denver was truly the Wild West, founded over a barrel of whiskey where dreams and fortunes were made, won, and lost.
We’ll start at Denver’s oldest Irish Pub, learn about and sample Irish Whiskey. You’ll learn about the local whiskies that settled the West and the roles they played in the founding of the city. Along the way you’ll hear tales of the pioneers that made Denver what it is today!
We like to say this is a History Tour with drinking, not a pub crawl. Expect a lot of fun, light History and a variety of Whiskies. We end the tour at a local distillery where you can sample their aged spirits.
MUST BE 21+ WITH VALID ID AT TIME OF TOUR START, NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF NO VALID I.D.
TOUR REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 2 GUESTS TO OPERATE OTHERWISE A FULL REFUND WILL BE GIVEN.
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Stop 1: Nallen’s Irish Pub – Learn about the origin of Whisky and sample Irish Whiskies.
Walk to next stop (30 – 45 minutes) along the way hear tales of Outlaws, forgotten tales and the history of whiskey here in Denver.
Stop 2: Modern Saloon – Learn about American Whiskey, Bourbon, Rye and perhaps some Scotch.
Stop 3: Tour ends at a Distillery, tour the facility and sample their spirits.
We like to say this is a History Tour with drinking, not a pub crawl.
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Starting Location
- Nallen’s Irish Pub 1429 Market St, Denver, CO 80202 Complete directions to the starting point will be provided in your confirmation email.
Ending Location
- Mile High Spirits
* Tour ends 1.5 miles from starting location, near Coors Field.*
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- Larimer Square
- 16th Street Mall
- Dairy Block
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- Wear comfortable shoes (the route is just over 1.5 miles long)
- I.D.
- Dress appropriately for the weather (bring an extra layer for cold days & something for rain)
- Thirst for knowledge
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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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All tastings and samples are included in the ticket price. If you’d like you can purchase the drinks of your choosing at each stop. Your guide will give your some great suggestions and recommendations of what to try along the way. There are no substitions or refunds for the whiskies and tastings.
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The history of Whiskey, Bourbon and Scotch, tales of early Denver and some of it’s famous inhabitants.
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On nice days we will meet outside NallensIf you have questions on the starting point, please call or text us 720-778-1170. The guide will be there 15 minutes prior to start time, tour starts promptly at 3 p.m.
On days with rain, snow, freezing temperatures, we will meet inside. If you have questions on the starting point, please call or text us 720-778-1170. The guide will be there 15 minutes prior to start time, tour starts promptly at 3 p.m. If an alternate starting location is necessary, guide will contact you day of.
Nallens Irish Pub is located at 1429 Market St, Denver, CO 80202. Your guide will be holding a sign that has the Whiskey and History Logo. If you don’t see them right away, just ask the bartender about the tour. Please try to arrive before the scheduled start time for check-in.
We recommend ridesharing, getting dropped off, or riding bikes to the start location.
PARKING NEAR NALLENS IRISH PUB
There is a parking garage right across from the pub. It only accepts credit/debit cards, so please be prepared. Meters don’t provide sufficient time.
PARKING DOWNTOWN
If parking downtown, please give yourself extra time to find parking. It’s difficult to find parking, so we recommend the website/app ParkMobile We don’t recommend a meter downtown as the time runs out too quickly.
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This tour is for everyone who would like learn more about the history, origins, and outlaws of Denver as long as they are 21+. All genders, races, and people of different backgrounds shaped Denver into the city it is today. We encourage everyone to join. For those that do not drink, drinks are optional.
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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. We do reserve the right to cancel dependening on weather or other unfoerseen events. 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 call and inquire about cancellation, or your guide for the day will try to contact you.
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- Bring goverment issued I.D. (Colorado does not accept vertical I.D.’s) or Passport.
- Dress appropriately for the weather and bring a jacket as we walk several blocks at a time. As they say here in Colorado, if you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- We encourage you to bring water and sunscreen.
- Arrive on time so you don’t miss anything!
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Our tours are small groups with 15 guests maximum per tour. *Please note a minimum of 2 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 prepare, we make every effort to avoid direct sun, but it is not always possible. Please wear sunscreen, bring an umbrella if the weather calls for it, a refillable water bottle if possible (staying hydrated is a good thing). Please make sure that you bring a valid I.D. and a mask. (Colorado does not accept Vertical I.D.’s)
Most of all, bring a sense of adventure, your love of history, and your drinking hat!
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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.
