Colorado Springs Historic Walking Tour: Small Group Experience

Embark on a small group walking tour of historic Colorado Springs and discover the city’s rich past, present, and future. Join us as we explore its treasures and learn about its fascinating history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel - This remarkable hotel, with roots in the 1800s, boasts three distinct stories of grandeur, destruction, and restoration, each contributing to its fascinating history.
  • Acacia Park - Once a barren piece of land, it has transformed into a vibrant community hub. Discover its journey from Victorian-era shuffleboard…
What's Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Colorado Springs has long been a destination for tourists and travelers. From horses and coaches to trains, trolleys, and automobiles, the town’s earliest settlers eagerly showcased the wonders of the area. They warmly invited visitors from near and far to discover the many treasures Colorado Springs had to offer.
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Location
4 S Cascade Ave
South Cascade Avenue
Your adventure starts at the Historic Antlers Hotel; we meet in the Starbucks coffee shop-- come a little early and grab a "to go" to enjoy on your tour.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbara_c
Nov 16, 2025
Highly recommend the... - Highly recommend the tour. We learned a lot of interesting history. She was so knowledgeable with fun facts. The appetizer and drink card at the end was an added treat.
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910stacyg
Aug 23, 2025
Great walking tour of Colorado Springs - We always try to book a city tour when we visit new places to learn more about the city and see the "must see" sights. When we can, we always enjoy a walking tour because you can absorb more than a quick drive-by. Mary Louise gave a great tour with some very animated stories. You can tell she has researched Colorado Springs history. Highly recommend this tour for visitors and COS residents that want to learn more about their city.
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Artman80906
Aug 22, 2025
Very informative tour - Very informative and entertaining. We have been long time residents and learned much more about the early history of the city. Even our teenage kids were entertained.
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Carolynsv5476oq
Aug 22, 2025
Interesting and fun! - Tour guide, Mary Louise, is very attentive and included our before -hand requests. We have lived in Colorado Springs for 30 years and learned even more about this great city than known previously. Teenage kids were entertained as well. Great tour of downtown!
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Connie_s
Aug 16, 2025
Can’t say enough about... - Can’t say enough about our tour guide. She was so energetic and so animated. She knew the information. Very enjoyable 2 hrs and would definitely recommend.
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Ianpi5163xl
Mar 23, 2025
Awesome historic walking tour! - Great information wrapped up in really fun stories! Highly recommended! Really enjoyed our tour guides visual aides!
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The_colonel1966
Oct 25, 2024
Interesting and informative tour! - Loved learning about the history of the city. Very informative and interesting tour. Walked around the main spots downtown. It is a windy city!
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Bernard_r
Sep 10, 2024
Revealing - A really nice experience. The small group allowed for a very flexible and almost custom tour. We love taking these sorts of tours in new towns we visit, especially smaller cities whose stories aren’t widely known. A combination of history, art/architecture and the local ‘vibe.’ Very well worth it.
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Sunshine05788449429
Sep 5, 2024
Truly fun outing for all - College Students to Grandparent in our group - My family had a great time on this tour. Mary Louise is fun, friendly, and knows her history! I loved her passing and all the fun facts about Colorado Springs. In fact, she really loves her town and the people that made Colorado Springs what it is today. Note only did she know the history; she had photos to show us of what buildings looked like back in the day. We had college students to grandparents, and all of us had a great time. That we got to taste cookies at Mary's Mountain Cookies and ended at an Irish pub with nachos and drinks made this a truly fun outing for all. In fact, I loved it so much I bragged it up on Facebook. This is truly the perfect break from all the outdoor adventures you can experience in Colorado Springs! We drove up from Boulder and back again; it was worth the drive. Next time we have out-of-town guests, this tour is on the agenda! Thank you for a great tour.
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Barbara_i
Nov 21, 2023
Great experience - So glad we did this! We had taken a food tour a few days early and learned a lot of the history of the area so we expected to hear the same things. We were pleasantly surprised - this was different with tons of interesting history. She was a great guide - personable and interesting. We worth taking
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).