Deans Aspen Tours

  Fun introduction to Aspen, from pre-history to today, with a knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational guide.  - This tour is a great way to learn about Aspen’s history through the present, starting in the pre-historic geological events that shaped the beautiful valley and mountains we know today,... read more the history and culture of the indigenous Ute people, the silver mining boom and bust years, the emergence of Aspen as a world class ski destination, and as a renowned center of the arts—and as a haven for the uber wealthy, making real estate among the most expensive in the country (with public sector programs to offer affordable options for full time residents and workers). Dean covered all of this in a fun 90 minute walk around town, with stops at many historic and contemporary sites along the way. He is friendly, conversational, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

  Dean is a great tour guide, obviously very enthusiastic about Aspen and shares a lot of info about it, I truly enjoyed the tour.

  We're a family of four with two teen/tween kids who were *not* thrilled with the idea of a walking tour. Dean did a great job of keeping their interest and... read more covering a variety of topics from history to architecture to the local economy and much more (even some ghost stories) that gave the adults what we were hoping to learn in an hour overview. We asked a ton of other questions, and he was great at covering everything we wanted to know. Overall, the whole family enjoyed it.

  Enjoyed it! - 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... read more little spooked!

  Dean was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and patient. We toured in pretty cold weather and it didn’t impact his tour at all. Communication prior to the tour was... read more really good as well. Thanks, Dean!

  It was an excellent idea for the first day to take this tour. It was an Aspen history lesson, and at the same time, I got an excellent orientation to... read more move around the town.
Furthermore, the walking helped with altitude adaptation.

Thank you, Dean.

  Dean was extremely informed about the Apen history, and really had everyone engaged with the tour! I would recommend this to anyone!

  Another great tour with Dean! - This was the second wonderful tour I've taken with Dean's Aspen Tours. (The first one was the Ghost Tour.) Dean is knowledgeable, engaging, and patient in answering questions.

  Excellent history of Aspen in a fun atmosphere. An entertaining way to spend your evening. Also nice to be able to do something outdoors in the evening. Dean is a... read more very good story teller and kept u

  Dean is a great tour guide, obviously very enthusiastic about Aspen and shares a lot of info about it, I truly enjoyed the tour.

  Great way to see Aspen and learn about its fascinating history! - Dean was a great tour guide! He provided a fun, interesting and informative walking tour of Aspen, starting with the Ute indigenous people to modern day. We discussed the geology... read more and mining to the early settlers to its boom, downturn and revival. Architecture and business development, and some of its famous leaders. Highly recommend this 90 minute tour as a way to enjoy your Aspen stay.

  We attended Dean's "Historic Aspen Past to Present" & I really recommend it. The tour lasted one hour and 20 minutes with easy walking and a lot of information.... read more Dean speaks clearly and he was easy to hear and understand as I am hard if hearing even with hearing aids. After