Denver's Heart A Self Guided Tour of the State Capitol and Beyond

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About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour through Denver, Colorado’s vibrant capital, you’ll journey through its historic downtown area and explore the architecture, culture, and little-known facts that define the city’s urban center.

Have you ever wondered why the Colorado State Capitol has a golden dome? Or wanted to stand on the exact spot that’s a mile high from sea level? Or wished to know why Denver’s most famous resident, Molly Brown, was called “unsinkable”?

The tour starts at the Greek Amphitheatre in Civic Centre Park, where you’ll spot two hidden murals by renowned artist Allen Tupper True, The Prospector and The Trapper, showcasing Denver’s gold panners and trappers. As you pass two statues – On the War Trail and Buster Bronco – which symbolize Colorado’s Native American heritage and cowboy culture, I’ll tell you about sculptor Alexander Phimister Proctor, a Colorado native who gained international acclaim.

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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

Colorado State Capitol

Passing by

You'll pass by the Colorado State Capitol, an architectural landmark known for its stunning gold dome and panoramic views from the Mile High Step. Please note that entry to the Capitol is not included in this tour.
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Passing by

You'll pass by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture known for its stunning stained glass windows. Please note that entry to the cathedral is not included in this tour.
Molly Brown House Museum

Passing by

You'll pass by the Molly Brown House Museum, the historic home of the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown, known for its connection to the Titanic and Denver's past. Please note that entry to the museum is not included in this tour.
Denver Art Museum

Passing by

You'll pass by the Denver Art Museum, renowned for its bold architecture and extensive collection of Western and Indigenous art. Please note that entry to the museum is not included in this tour.
Denver Public Library

Passing by

You'll pass by the Denver Public Library, an architectural landmark known for its striking design and extensive collection of literary and historical resources. Please note that entry to the library is not included in this tour.
United States Mint At Denver

Passing by

You'll pass by the United States Mint at Denver, where billions of coins are produced each year for circulation. Please note that entry to the mint is not included in this tour.
Center for Colorado Women's History

Passing by

You'll pass by the Center for Colorado Women's History, a museum dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of women in Colorado's past. Please note that entry to the center is not included in this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at the Greek Amphitheatre 150 W 14th Ave. 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

This tour ends at the U.S. Mint at Denver, West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, USA

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]