Denver: Holiday Lights and Sights Walking Tour
ID: GYG549812-947147
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
This holiday season, embark on a fun-filled 2-hour Denver holiday lights tour. Experience all of the magic and cheer of this festive time of year in the Mile High City.
This holiday season, embark on a fun-filled 2-hour Denver holiday lights walking tour. Take in all of the magic and cheer of this festive time of year in the Mile High City.
Your festive evening kicks off at Union Station, known for its lavish lights display coupled with it's cozy Great Hall décor and charm. We'll share with you the stories that feature lots of holiday and Christmas lore & stories of days gone by. This experience was designed to give you views and great photo opportunities of Denver’s most beautiful and famous landmarks, magnificently lit up for this cheery time of year. This is sure to get even a Scrooge into the holiday spirit!
Besides getting the inside scoop on the famous and incredibly lit-up sights we'll visit, you'll hear about holiday traditions that got their start right here in Denver & other fun Christmas stories that will surprise you.
This experience visits the D&F Clock Tower, Larimer Square, The Mile High Tree adorned with thousands of Denver Christmas lights, Christkindl Market (through 12/23), and more, ending at the City & County Building, known for its extravagant lights display
We give great recommendations on our favorite nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink after your experience wraps up and you're done touring Denver. Along this festive walk, you'll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photos, chat one-on-one & see and learn more in two hours than you thought possible!
Highlights
- Take in the famous light show at the gorgeous Denver City and County Building
- Go inside the beautiful, interactive Mile High Christmas Tree
- Explore LoDo's famous Larimer Square, decorated and twinkling for the holidays
- Experience the Daniels and Fisher Tower illuminated for the holidays
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please bring a camera for some great pics of the Denver lights, a drink or snack (optional), some holiday spirit and cheer
There is the free 16th St. Mall shuttle that can take you back to the start of the Denver lights tour if needed from the ending location in Civic Center Park. It runs every few minutes.
You will be outside, so don't forget to dress in lots of warm layers and prepare appropriately for cold weather. This includes warm boots with good grip and especially ensuring your hands, fingers, feet, toes and head are covered and toasty warm
Please plan on using a restroom prior to coming on the tour as there are very limited public restrooms along the tour route
Tours require a minimum of 4 guests to operate. Tours with less than 4 guests will be cancelled and guests will be contacted with alternate options or a full refund
Please meet your guide at the flagpole in front of Union Station. The flagpole is located at the intersection of Wynkoop and 17th Streets.
Check-in time: 4:50 p.m. Please account for traffic, rush hour and parking and arrive no later than this time in order to check-in and introduce yourself, and so you're not rushed trying to find your guide and the group.
Departure Time: 5:00 p.m. - Tours do depart on time and your booking will be considered a no-show if the tour departs the starting location on schedule and you and/or your party are not there, however you may try to catch up to the group at the Oxford Hotel (2nd stop; across the street from Union Station).
Your wonderful guide for the evening will be wearing a flashing holiday lights necklace, festive holiday wear or a holiday hat, and holding a small green Denver Walking Tours sign and will be on the sidewalk directly in front of the building.
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
