Every city has a dark and disturbing underbelly and you can discover Denver’s spooky side for yourself by booking on to any one of a number of guided ghost tours.
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The Colorado capital dates back to the Old West era, making it the perfect candidate for folkloric tales of cowboys and Indians who met a gruesome fate. Little surprise, therefore, that the city plays host to a wide selection of haunted tours that take you to some of its most notorious spots, while an expert guide – well-trained in sending shivers up tourists’ spines – regales you with terrifying tales. Here are 3 of the best affordable ghost tours currently available in Denver.
Haunted Tour with Ghost Hunting Gear
This immersive one-hour tour invites guests to get hands-on in the quest to unearth Denver’s supernatural side by using real-life ghost-hunting equipment. As your guide navigates you and your tour group through the tranquil green confines of Cheesman Park – a former cemetery, no less – you’ll get to use EMF detectors to detect fluctuations in electromagnetic fields that are associated with paranormal activity. During your pursuit, you’ll hear tales of restless spirits said to still roam the park to this day. The tour starts and ends in the park. From $20 per person.
Twilight Ghost Tour
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For a more extended ghostly experience, this 2-hour after-dark tour may well fit the bill. After meeting your guide and fellow tour guests during mid-evening at the corner of 9th and Sherman, you’ll head off on your way, passing through the Capitol Hill neighbourhood while hearing about some of the most haunted parts of the city, including dark and dingy streets, haunted mansions and historic scandals. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to stop for photos as you go – if you dare to stop, that is. From $27 per person.
Terrors Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
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Settle the nerves with a pint or three during this 2-hour pub crawl that comes with a spine-tingling twist. Over the course of the tour, you’ll explore the same area as above – Capitol Hill – but with several stops at neighbourhood watering holes where you’ll have time to sample some of the local beverages while learning about the history of the city’s streets, homes and people who many believe still linger in their ethereal form. Entrance to four pubs along the route are included but drinks are extra. From $34 per person.
By Paul Joseph