Dean did a wonderful job! We learned more than we expected. While sharing spooky stories he also kept it light and fun. He also gave some other tips on how to explore Aspen! We recommend everyone take an hour out of their night to explore Aspen after dark with Dean!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.
Return
- Tour meets 5 minutes prior to start directly across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall in downtown Aspen, Colorado.
Itinerary
Tour is conducted along pedestrian paths and sidewalks through historic downtown Aspen, Colorado
Tour meets and leaves across from the corner of the Wheeler Opera House on the brick pedestrian walking mall.
Scenic views of Smuggler mountain while learning about it's dark, dirty and dangerous mining history.
Scenic views of Aspen mountain while learning about the dramatic removal of the Roaring Fork Valley's indigenous people after silver discoveries.
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Reviews
Fun hour with an engaging guide who brought Aspen’s beautiful town to life with interesting tales and rich history.
Dean was amazing and very knowledgable. This was our second tour of the day with him. Highly recommended.
Family friendly, enjoyable, and an all around great time.
Dean's ghost tour was excellent! The stories were spooky and interesting, and Dean is a very good storyteller. I highly recommend this tour! It's a great evening activity to both see key attractions around Aspen while learning about its dark history. The tour is entertaining and interactive.
The ghost tour was fantastic! Dean did an amazing job blending history, ghost stories, and local legends while keeping everyone engaged the entire time. He was entertaining, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and memorable. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a unique way to explore the area!
Dean is a terrific and thoroughly knowledgeable, engaging and fun host! A highlight of our Aspen stay for sure.
So fun! Dean was very knowledgeable about all things Aspen and we got to learn about the history as well as the ghosts.
Dean did a great job telling interesting and captivating stories about Aspen and its inhabitants. We really enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend his tours to others.
An engaging and informative dark tour, our first! Loved it! Spooky but not frightening. A well done trip into the dark side. Totally worth it
The Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour was one of the highlights of our trip! It's the perfect mix of history, mystery, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Our guide was a great storyteller. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about Aspen's colorful past. The blend of true historically events with eerie ghost tales kept everyone hooked from the start to finish. Walking through the quiet streets and historic buildings after dark gives you a whole new appreciation for Aspen from beyond its ski-town glamor. You really get to see the towns hidden side - old mining stories, quirky characters and a few chills along the way! The pacing was great, and the atmosphere was perfectly eerie without being over-the-top. Weather you're a believer in ghosts or just love a good story, this tour is a must-do. If you're visiting Aspen and want something unique, entertaining, and unforgettable, I can't recommend the DarkSide Ghost Tour enough. A hauntingly good time!👻
Great meeting spot center of town and Dean had really great knowledge of the town of Aspen! It was a great experience!
It was rainy and cold but the tour went on. Dean was insightful, engaging, and awesome! I took my mom to Aspen to celebrate her 50th birthday and she was sooo excited for this tour. The rest of our time in Aspen, we’d recall the buildings and stories from Dean’s tour. 10/10.
Really enthralling! Dean was great and very entertaining. Really knows his stories down to every detail!
Ghost Tour was Great, Fun, and the Tour Guide is awesome. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about Aspen History and Entertaining.
There is a lot to learn about Aspen. Fun to hear about the death that has shaped Aspen. People that have been hunting the people for decades.
We had the pleasure of joining Dean for the Aspen DarkSide Ghost Tour during our recent visit, and it was an absolute highlight of our trip. Dean's storytelling is captivating—he weaves Aspen's rich history with its eerie tales in a way that feels both educational and thrilling. What sets Dean apart is his ability to make the past come alive. His passion for Aspen's history is evident, and he engages his guests with interactive narratives that keep everyone intrigued. Whether you're a history buff or a fan of ghost stories, Dean's tour offers a unique perspective on Aspen's past. We were especially grateful to Dean for accommodating our private tour to celebrate my Birthday. His warmth and enthusiasm made the experience even more memorable. If you're looking for a fun, informative, and slightly spooky way to explore Aspen, this tour is a must-do. Thank you, Dean, for an unforgettable evening!
Dean was awesome! Turned out our family of 5 got to do the tour with just us. Our kids are 8, 10, and 14. We learned about the history of Aspen and some spooky tales. Don’t underestimate how cold Aspen gets even in April, especially after the sun goes down— wear layers, hats, mittens, and boots!
Great tour - Dean is an excellent story teller and host. Learned a lot about aspen’s history. Was a little spooky at times but that’s o made it so unique!
My 7 year old and I went. He is very into ghosts right now. We enjoyed learning the history of Aspen and the area we love in through some ghost stories. We would recommend to anyone who likes history and ghost stories.
Dean gave our group of 12 year old boys an exciting ghost tour of Aspen. In one hour they all learned so much about the actual history of Aspen intertwined with spell binding tales of ghosts, unexpected deaths and escaped serial killers. I would highly recommend Dean for his knowledge, great energy and entertainment for all! 5 bright shiny stars.
This was a very fun tour. Dean was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Will book another tour with him to explore more of Aspen.
Interesting tour and a lot of fun. Highly recommended. Lots of history, great stories and interesting background.
Dean had lots of knowledge and was a great guide. We would recommend him. The tour was an easy walking tour fit for anyone.
We found this tour as a recommended one for things to do in Aspen. We had a great time on the tour and really enjoyed the history lesson as we walked around Aspen!
Fun evening tour. Our family of five enjoyed the tour. We had been to Aspen many times and still learned a lot from our awesome guide, Dean.
The tour was great! We were visiting from out of town and Dean helped familiarize us with Aspen. He was entertaining, funny, and informative. We appreciated the genuine honesty and enthusiasm he carried through the tour. Thank you again Dean. -Ubaldo and Amber
5/5! Excellent tour, something fun and different to do for my third trip to Aspen. Recommend for visitors and locals. Dean is a great story teller and kept things entertaining!
He was like having a live actor telling you a story! It was very enjoyable! Definitely recommend for a pre dinner activity. You get to walk around Aspen and learn about the history!
Dean was awesome. Been to aspen numerous times but had no idea about some of the darker aspects of its past.
What an amazing tour! We learned so much history about Aspen, and the ghost stories were great. Dean is an excellent storyteller, and I found that the time flew by. He was mindful of safety as we crossed the street (it was dark) and engaged us in conversation as we walked. This was a great way to explore Aspen's downtown with a very knowledgeable local and learn more about the history of the town.
Fun, interesting tour! Dean is a wealth of knowledge and such a nice guy! We also did the Aspen Past and Present tour and enjoyed that, as well! He really made our time in Aspen special.
Dean did an excellent job at mixing history, ghost stories, and reality together. Had a fantastic time and learned a lot about Aspen’s history!
Great fun! Spooky history from the origin of Aspen to now. The guide made it fun and easy to see the city while learning about the history of Aspen’s ghosts
Dean was amazing, professional and prepared. Tour was interesting and informative. Will certainly take one of his other tours in the future.
Very interesting! Some spooky stories and fascinating history. Dean is very well-versed in the land and history and adds a nice flare to his storytelling.
Our guide was very informative, friendly, and accommodating. We enjoyed learning about the gold rush, the historical buildings that are still a part of Aspen today, and the people who settled there and developed this city through the years.
Our guide for Ghost Tour in Aspen was excellent/ knew the history of area and a quick sense of humor!! Highly recommend him!!! Dean kept the tour interesting and answered all questions.
Dean’s tour of Aspen’s dark side was great! We learned a lot about Aspen’s history and we’re entertained at the same time. We’ve been to Aspen many times so this was a fun new thing to do as a family!
More than just a ghost tour this included great history backed by real research. We really enjoyed the experience that incorporated learning, laughing and goosebumps.
We really enjoyed the dark side ghost tour with Dean! We were trying to find a fun way to learn Aspen history with our teens. This tour was exactly what we were looking for. Dean’s a great local story teller! We’ll def do another tour next visit.
Dean gave a great tour with a peppering of Aspen history as well as some spooky ghost stories. In between story spots he was also very friendly and conversational.
Dean was extremely informed about the Apen history, and really had everyone engaged with the tour! I would recommend this to anyone!
Dean is a very good story teller and he had us all captivated. He gave us a good overview of aspen’s history as well and left us feeling a little spooked!
Our guide, Dean was knowledgeable, interactive and so much fun! It was great learning the history of this valley while walking around beautiful Aspen. 10/10 would recommend!
Dean was a great story teller. Very friendly. My wife and enjoyed the tour. I must admit we were spooked. Would recommend.
Great tour. Dean was very personable. He is incredibly knowledgeable and conducts excellent research to support the narrative. The length of tour and walking loop of Aspen was the perfect amount. Sincere presentation. We learned several interesting stories about Aspen that we probably wouldn't have learned anywhere else.
Hearing the historical stories of Aspen was so exciting. We saw the beautiful architecture and visited various places with a lush history behind them. The walk and weather was beautiful! Dean was so knowledgeable and kind.
We thoroughly enjoyed learning some of the fun history of Aspen, and some of the darker parts! It made our time staying in town more exciting
The guide was super fun and engaging! We walked the town learned a ton of history and fun stories and had a great time
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