DENVER WALKING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Strolling LoDo: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Denver’s Oldest Neighborhood
A guided, 1.5‑mile loop from Union Station that traces LoDo’s landmarks, stories, and local hotspots — ideal for visitors short on time.
Strolling LoDo: A Two‑Hour Walk Through Denver’s Oldest Neighborhood.
Explore the rich history of Denver’s oldest neighborhood, LoDo, on a guided two‑hour walking tour that brings to life the past, present and future of the city. Over roughly 1.5 miles, a savvy local guide points out iconic landmarks, intriguing stories and neighborhood hot spots so that by the end you’ll feel more like a local and less like a tourist.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Union Station and the Living Room of Denver
The tour begins and ends at the Union Station flagpole and uses the station as a lens for Denver’s survival and growth — a focal point that anchors the LoDo loop.
A 1.5‑mile Loop Through LoDo
Over about 1.5 miles the route threads through Market Street, Larimer Square, the Dairy Block and other urban touchstones, giving a compact view of LoDo’s streets and personalities.
Hop Alley, Mattie Silks and Underground Denver
Guides illuminate neighborhood lore: Denver’s first Chinatown (Hop Alley), the Mattie Silks House of Mirrors, the city’s oldest operating hotel and the subterranean tunnel system beneath LoDo.
What the day feels like
What the Walk Feels Like
This is a paced, two‑hour guided walk that begins at the Union Station flagpole and follows a roughly 1.5‑mile loop through LoDo. Along the way your local guide narrates the neighborhood’s history and points out notable sites — from Coors Field and the Dairy Block to historic storefronts, Mattie Silks’ bordello and stories of the underground tunnel system — before returning to Union Station.
THE LANDMARKS
Union Station and the Living Room of Denver
The tour begins and ends at the Union Station flagpole and uses the station as a lens for Denver’s survival and growth — a focal point that anchors the LoDo loop.
THE ROUTE
A 1.5‑mile Loop Through LoDo
Over about 1.5 miles the route threads through Market Street, Larimer Square, the Dairy Block and other urban touchstones, giving a compact view of LoDo’s streets and personalities.
THE STORIES
Hop Alley, Mattie Silks and Underground Denver
Guides illuminate neighborhood lore: Denver’s first Chinatown (Hop Alley), the Mattie Silks House of Mirrors, the city’s oldest operating hotel and the subterranean tunnel system beneath LoDo.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walking tour suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided tour runs approximately two hours; total time can vary by about ±15 minutes depending on group size and pace.
The route covers about 1.5 miles on foot. Participants should be prepared to walk that distance during the two‑hour loop.
The tour meets at the Union Station flagpole and returns there at the conclusion; guides can offer local recommendations at the end.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Where do we meet for the tour?
The tour meets at the Union Station flagpole.
How long is the tour?
The tour is two hours, plus or minus about 15 minutes depending on group size and pace.
How much walking is involved?
The route is approximately a 1.5‑mile loop through LoDo.
What sites will we see on the tour?
Highlights include Union Station, Hop Alley, Mattie Silks House of Mirrors, Denver’s oldest operating hotel, the underground tunnel system, Larimer Square, the Dairy Block and other local hotspots.
Who runs the tour?
The operator of the 2 hour LoDo Walking Tour is Denver Local Tours.
Will I end back where the tour started?
Yes — the tour ends back at Union Station, described as the living room of Denver.