Aspen Self-Guided Tour: Tales of Wealth, Wildness and Rebellion

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About this activity

Aspen is a town where the mountains are steep, the parties are legendary, and the truth is often stranger than fiction. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the rebellious spirit and untold stories behind Aspen’s glittering facade, from counterculture movements to celebrity hideaways.

This 60-minute tour starts at the historic Old Armory, once Aspen’s City Hall. You’ll explore the former headquarters of Hunter S. Thompson’s outrageous campaign for sheriff, where the father of gonzo journalism hoped to disarm police and rename Aspen “Fat City” to deter investors. You’ll weave downtown, past designer boutiques housed in Victorian-era buildings, and along peaceful trails with natural beauty that’s drawn both celebrities and free spirits for decades.

The tour ends at the peaceful John Denver Sanctuary, across the Ron Krajian Bridge and tucked along the banks of the Roaring Fork River, where the beloved singer-songwriter found inspiration for his most iconic songs.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Aspen Art Museum

Passing by

You’ll pass by the Aspen Art Museum, known for its contemporary art exhibitions and striking architecture, but please note that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
The Little Nell Wine Cellar

Passing by

You’ll pass by The Little Nell, a renowned luxury hotel at the base of Aspen Mountain, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Silver Queen Gondola

Passing by

You’ll pass by the Silver Queen Gondola, offering scenic rides to the top of Aspen Mountain, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Aspen Fine Art Gallery

Passing by

You’ll pass by the Christopher Martin Gallery, known for its contemporary reverse glass paintings, but please note that admission to the gallery is not included in this tour.
Stop 5

Passing by

You’ll pass by Paepcke Park, a peaceful green space with mountain views and public art, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Stop 6

Passing by

You’ll cross the Ron Krajian Bridge, offering scenic views of the surrounding mountains and Roaring Fork River, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
The John Denver Sanctuary

Passing by

You’ll pass by the John Denver Sanctuary, a serene park dedicated to the life and music of John Denver, but please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Start: The Old Armory at 130 South Galena Street. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the John Denver Sanctuary.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]