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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.
Andria M
January 31, 2025
Entertaining tour! - 5/5! Excellent tour, something fun and different to do for my third trip to Aspen. Recommend for visitors and locals. Dean is a great story teller and kept things entertaining!
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March 27, 2024Wes C
Great tour. Dean was very personable. He is incredibly knowledgeable and conducts excellent research to support the narrative. The length of tour and walking loop of Aspen was... read more the perfect amount. Sincere presentation. We learned several interesting stories about Aspen that we probably wouldn't have learned anywhere else.
September 26, 2022 -
Dean is a great storyteller! - We found this tour as a recommended one for things to do in Aspen. We had a great time on the tour and really enjoyed the history lesson as we... read more walked around Aspen!
missadk
September 1, 2024AJP995
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!
January 1, 2022
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.
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October 26, 2022 -
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, 2025 -
Very interesting! Some spooky stories and fascinating history. Dean is very well-versed in the land and history and adds a nice flare to his storytelling.
calicns7
August 10, 2023Brian S
Friendly, casual and enjoyable. Great guide and we got great weather. Some interesting nuances of Aspen that we didn’t know. Would recommend
January 1, 1970Robert R
This tour was awesome - Dean is the best tour guide ever! The DarkSide tour was so good that we came back the next day for the Off the Beaten... read more Path Tour - which he set up for us privately even though it wasn’t scheduled. Make time for at least one tour next time you’re
October 1, 2021
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Take a walk through Aspen's DarkSide
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Aspen’s Dark Side Ghost Tour
Tour through Aspen's darker past on this evening tour.
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Aspen’s Past to Present Tour
The classic historical walking tour of downtown Aspen.
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Highlights of Aspen Tour
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Aspen’s Off the Beaten Path Tour
Discover Aspen off the beaten path.
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