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A look at the people who built many of the buildings which still form a large part of Aspen’s downtown area today. - Interesting, easy walk around Aspen.
It turned out there was just me and my friend for the morning’s tour so we probably didn’t need the full 90 mins but... read more we were able to ask our own questions and look inside the fire station at the photographs and memorabilia there which was very interesting.
Otherwise good stories about some of the first miners and investors in what became the city of Aspen.
Susan D
October 24, 2025
The ghost tour was excellent. Dean’s research about the history of Aspen is very thorough and makes the tour very exciting and engaging!
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December 30, 2022Gayden G
We attended Dean's "Historic Aspen Past to Present" & I really recommend it. The tour lasted one hour and 20 minutes with easy walking and a lot of information.... read more Dean speaks clearly and he was easy to hear and understand as I am hard if hearing even with hearing aids. After
August 1, 2021 -
Unique evening experience - Fun evening tour.
Our family of five enjoyed the tour. We had been to Aspen many times and still learned a lot from our awesome guide, Dean.
Alicia J
August 4, 2024
Fun introduction to Aspen, from pre-history to today, with a knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational guide. - This tour is a great way to learn about Aspen’s history through the present, starting in the pre-historic geological events that shaped the beautiful valley and mountains we know today,... read more the history and culture of the indigenous Ute people, the silver mining boom and bust years, the emergence of Aspen as a world class ski destination, and as a renowned center of the arts—and as a haven for the uber wealthy, making real estate among the most expensive in the country (with public sector programs to offer affordable options for full time residents and workers). Dean covered all of this in a fun 90 minute walk around town, with stops at many historic and contemporary sites along the way. He is friendly, conversational, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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August 19, 2025Sheena C
Enjoyed it! - Dean is a very good story teller and he had us all captivated. He gave us a good overview of aspen’s history as well and left us feeling a... read more little spooked!
October 22, 2022 -
Insightful History Journey - Our tour was the best. Visually we saw Aspen from the best vantage points and visited the city’s most beautiful and historic buildings. Most noteworthy for me was Dean’s perfect... read more telling of the Ute creation story, and how the Ute valley came to be. All cultures have creation stories and they are vitally important to truly understanding history.
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June 20, 2024cornerseeker
It is evident that Dean takes his role as a tour guide very seriously and spends an extraordinary amount of time researching and formulating his tours. His storytelling capabilities... read more are superior, as is knowledge of the area.
October 18, 2021
Walk through history - Easy walking tour and Dean has lots of history to share. Would recommend highly for first timers to Aspen. From the ski slope to the river, we learned all about... read more Aspen. Great after lunch stroll.
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February 1, 2024 -
Great introduction to Aspen. - If Dean doesn’t know it, it’s probably not worth remembering. Leisurely pace with lots of photo ops. Know that you will be quizzed periodically, so pay attention. Remember... read more “Ute City”. Also know that Dean is hawkeyed and saved us several times from anointing our shoes with dog and bear poop. Much appreciated.
mariahbay
September 23, 2025
What an amazing tour! We learned so much history about Aspen, and the ghost stories were great. Dean is an excellent storyteller, and I found that the time flew by.... read more He was mindful of safety as we crossed the street (it was dark) and engaged us in conversation as we walked. This was a great way to explore Aspen's downtown with a very knowledgeable local and learn more about the history of the town.
Jessica B
November 5, 2023
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Aspen’s Dark Side Ghost Tour
Tour through Aspen's darker past on this evening tour.
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The classic historical walking tour of downtown Aspen.
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