Aspen's Past to Present Historic Tour

Overview

Join a local and enthusiastic guide on a classic stroll through historic downtown Aspen highlighting the legends and lore behind iconic landmarks. This tour brings a deeper understanding to what makes Aspen one of the greatest mountain towns in the world. This is a great activity for either first time or long time visitors.

City: Aspen

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $40.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $40.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Dean's Aspen Tours

This tour explores historic downtown Aspen telling the stories of the characters that made this one of the greatest mountain towns in the world.

Wheeler Opera House

Tour meets in front of the Wheeler Opera House.

Wagner Park

Iconic views of the surrounding mountains.

Pitkin County Library

Modern library showcasing historic images

Aspen Mountain / Ajax

Scenic view of Aspen mountain while it's history and lore is unraveled.

Smuggler Mountain

Scenic views of Smuggler Mountain while learning about it's mining history and current recreational uses.

Mill Street Fountain

The Mill Street Fountain is a great gathering spot for local kids and dogs during the summer months when it's operating. Great spot for photos of Aspen's pedestrian mall.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (11)

Rhona_L

Aug 2022

Dean (our tour guide) was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was very interesting and a good way to learn about the Aspen. We thoroughly enjoyed it.

Voyager650938

Jun 2022

It was an excellent idea for the first day to take this tour. It was an Aspen history lesson, and at the same time, I got an excellent orientation to move around the town. Furthermore, the walking helped with altitude adaptation. Thank you, Dean.

Sally G

Jul 2021

Dean did an excellent job giving us an overview of Aspen. He was very knowledgeable about current and past history.