Denver Holiday Lights & Sights Walking Tour

This holiday season, come embark on a fun-filled 2 hour walking experience as you take in all of the magic and cheer of this festive time of year in the Mile High City. Come enjoy the unique history, architecture and beauty of Denver’s holiday lights and top sights at night with our Denver Walking Tours team for our limited-run Denver Holiday Lights experience!

Your festive evening kicks off at the City & County Building, known for it’s extravagant lights display. We'll share with you the stories about Denver’s history, as we also include lots of holiday and Christmas lore & stories of days gone by. This experience was designed to give you views of Denver’s most beautiful and famous landmarks, magnificently lit up for this festive 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, Christkindl Market, and more, ending at Union Station.

We give great recommendations on our favorite nearby places to grab a bite to eat or drink after your experience wraps up. Along the way, 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.

 ITINERARY

Start: The gorgeous Denver City & County Building

The Convention Center's Big Blue Bear

Denver Performing Arts Complex

Skyline Park & ice skating rink

The Denver Christkindl Market

The D&F Tower, illuminated for the holidays

The famous Larimer Square, decorated for the holidays

16th Street Mall's lights, sights, and action

End: Union Station's extravagant lights, plus head inside to see the holiday decor and charm

FAQs

 Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Thee's no minimum age to attend and you know your kids best to know if they might enjoy this experience! Kiddos under age 2 are free. 

 What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

Plenty of garage, surface lot and street parking within blocks of the tour meeting place is available.

 What should I bring?

• Water
• Camera/phone
• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• Wear and bring appropriate clothing for Colorado's ever-changing weather

 Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, but if needed, please have your receipt or ocnfimration available on your cell phone, should your guide for the evening need to reference it. 

 Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

You bet, no wirres at all!

Additional Helpful Info:

1. Please arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tour departure time to check-in and introduce yourself to your wonderful guide and host for the evening!

2. Your guide will be carrying a small green Denver Walking tours sign and wearing a santa hat, so they'll be easy for you to spot

3. Meeting Point: The Bannock Street sidewalk right in front of Denver's City & County Building, 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202. Please meet your guide on the sidewalk right in front of the building. The front of the building faces east towards Civic Center Park and the Colorado State Capitol. Colfax Ave. will be to your north and 14th Ave. will be to your east.   

4. Ending Location: Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202. There is the Free 16th St. Mall Shuttle that can take you back to the start of the tour, if needed. It runs every few minutes.

5. All of our Denver sightseeing tours and experiences operate rain, shine, or snow. In cases of extreme weather, we will reach out regarding cancellation or rescheduling.

6. This tour is an easy, flat 1.5 mile tour through downtown Denver and is wheelchair and stroller accessible but please use your own discretion on snowy or rainy days and on days/nights when icy road and sidewalk conditions may be present.

7. Available languages: English

Host or Publisher Denver Walking Tours