History
ABOUT US! Denver Free Walking Tours (DFWT) was founded by Jill Collins and Matt Collins. Jill (a Sconie) and Matt (a Kiwi) met while both living in Sydney, Australia about twelve years ago, and spent the next decade traveling around the world whenever they had the chance around their full-time jobs. Together they decided to start Denver Free Walking Tours as a tour guide cooperative, offering high-quality, interactive, free walking tours as a way to have some fun, work with great people, and show off the great city of Denver to both people from all over the world and locals! Jill and Matt live in downtown Denver, love the city, and only wished there was a free walking tour available back when they moved to beautiful Colorado. They've surrounded themselves with a team of guides who are just as passionate and knowledgeable about Denver and the unique history, architecture, and landmarks that make Denver their home.
Specialties
Explore Denver on Foot & Experience Denver's Sights, Landmarks and Fun Stories & Characters Behind Them on a Denver Free Walking Tour. Come embark on a fun-filled, daily 2-hour Denver Free Walking Tour experience (or one of our awesome Ghost Tours, Art Tours, or Audio Adventures), seeing the Mile High City the best way possible: on foot! As you take in all of the unique landmarks, you'll see many re-imaged and beautified spaces with new public art and temporary installations. Come enjoy the unique history, architecture and beauty of Denver's top sights with our Denver Walking Tours team for our re-launched Free Tours experience! There's nothing quite like hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of Denver's history & landmarks while enjoying one of our 300+ days of sunshine. Your morning kicks off at the State Capitol, with sweeping views of the mountains and a photo op at the Mile High marker. We'll share with you the stories about Denver's history, including lots of interesting stories filled with quirky characters of days gone by. This experience was designed to give you views of Denver's most beautiful and famous landmarks, with fun tales - no boring dates, name and stats. This is sure to get even the kiddos engaged with an optional scavenger hunt activity! Reservations are required for 2021 so be sure to RSVP, as walk-ups aren't possible this season with COVID precautions in place for all attendees. 10 a.m. tours operate under a free or pay-what-you-wish model.