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Outlaws, Whores & History Tour provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

Outlaws, Whores & History Tour provided by Steve's Original Salida Walking Tours

Overview

Details for this tour are based on the best-selling Salida Sam historical book series, written by local historian, Steven T. Chapman.

Walk into wild west Salida on this intimate small-group experience. Relive our violent past, gain insights into the rowdy culture, and discover architectural wonders with your professional guide. Be captivated by fascinating tales of Salida's exciting, and sometimes vicious, history.

~ Learn why it's pronounced Sah-LIE-Dah, not Sah-LEE-Dah
~ Salida was originally named South Arkansas--what changed?
~ Knife fights, brutal beatings, and the murder of a local Marshal
~ Experience the bawdy brothel district
~ See the exact locations of horrific crimes and working women

Costumed guides lead this intimate, small-group walking tour. Almost immediately, you'll be transported into Salida's remarkable, often violent past. Visitors and residents alike are amazed to learn the many hidden secrets of Colorado's largest National Historic District.

City: Buena Vista

Mon 23 Dec

Other dates

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Starting at $37.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $37.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

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
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Riverside Park

Walking through historic downtown Salida

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (22)

Janette S

Jul 2022

The company had a mix up having to do with trip advisor & they were a no show to the meeting place. Apparently put us in for a different time & ended up cancelling the one we signed up for. They were very apologetic & offered a refund plus complimentary tickets. He also offered to schedule a private tour next day but we weren’t available so they handled it very well. Hopefully will get reimbursed by trip advisor

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Apologies again for the mix-up. TripAdvisor is a separate company, a reseller, and their system does not talk to ours. We have to enter reservations manually and we goofed, putting you on a different tour. We immediately requested a refund from TripAdvisor and, as you wrote, set up two free tickets for the future. Please contact us if your refund isn't processed, but it shows in process on our end. Thank you for understanding.

Donna W

Jul 2022

Steve's presentation was engaging, entertaining and professional. We enjoyed every minute of the Blood, Booze, and Whores tour! We also enjoyed dinner at Currents afterward, as recommendation by our guide.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

So happy you had fun. And a great meal!

26seano

Jul 2022

Steve brings Salida history to life with deep knowledge of the town's history, adept story telling, and a connection to and care for the community. We are in Salida for several weeks, and the details my wife and I learned on the tour bring added layers of meaning and understanding to the history of the area and to the sights around town.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

What a great review! I'm so happy you enjoyed your tour. Thanks!