Deans Aspen Tours

  Dean was engaging and enthusiastic. A fascinating look into the history of the area. By his own admission, some of the details may have been embellished for... read more theatrical flair which made the tour even more entertaining for the teen and preteen audience. I really enjoyed his rendition of the early Aspen history and it was definitely a highlight to see the buildings built by Jerome Wheeler . This tour is certainly worth the time and cost and makes it for an intriguing look into the history of the area. Highly recommended!

  Amazing tour! - Dean was a fantastic tour guide, super knowledgeable and friendly with plenty of fascinating facts about the town! I ended up renting an e bike and exploring the Rio grande... read more trail on Dean’s suggestion (I was going to walk it) and had the BEST time ever! Super grateful for his advice. Thanks so much! 😁 I fully recommend this tour to anyone visiting aspen

  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.

  Dean is a great tour guide, obviously very enthusiastic about Aspen and shares a lot of info about it, I truly enjoyed the tour.

  He was like having a live actor telling you a story! It was very enjoyable!
Definitely recommend for a pre dinner activity. You get to walk around Aspen... read more and learn about the history!

  Great way to see Aspen and learn about its fascinating history! - Dean was a great tour guide! He provided a fun, interesting and informative walking tour of Aspen, starting with the Ute indigenous people to modern day. We discussed the geology... read more and mining to the early settlers to its boom, downturn and revival. Architecture and business development, and some of its famous leaders. Highly recommend this 90 minute tour as a way to enjoy your Aspen stay.

  Dean has detailed knowledge of the lives of those buried in Ute Cemetery and he tells their stories with respect and insight. The burial sites are varied and unique.... read more It us like walking through an old and charming cemetery with a longtime friend if the family.

  Dean was a great story teller. Very friendly. My wife and enjoyed the tour. I must admit we were spooked. Would recommend.

  Excellent history of Aspen in a fun atmosphere. An entertaining way to spend your evening. Also nice to be able to do something outdoors in the evening. Dean is a... read more very good story teller and kept u

  Dean was a fantastic guide! - Dean did an excellent job at mixing history, ghost stories, and reality together. Had a fantastic time and learned a lot about Aspen’s history!

  Fun way to learn about the secrets of Aspen - There is a lot to learn about Aspen. Fun to hear about the death that has shaped Aspen. People that have been hunting the people for decades.

  Fun way to experience a different layer of Aspen - It was rainy and cold but the tour went on. Dean was insightful, engaging, and awesome!

I took my mom to Aspen to celebrate her 50th birthday and... read more she was sooo excited for this tour.

The rest of our time in Aspen, we’d recall the buildings and stories from Dean’s tour. 10/10.