Deans Aspen Tours

  A look at the people who built many of the buildings which still form a large part of Aspen’s downtown area today. - Interesting, easy walk around Aspen.
It turned out there was just me and my friend for the morning’s tour so we probably didn’t need the full 90 mins but... read more we were able to ask our own questions and look inside the fire station at the photographs and memorabilia there which was very interesting.
Otherwise good stories about some of the first miners and investors in what became the city of Aspen.

  We Loved Dean's Aspen Tour! - We had a great time on the Aspen Past and Present Historic Tour. Dean was very personable and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and very interesting. Aspen is... read more a great little city!

  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.

  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 us amused.

  This tour was a great way to learn about the city of Aspen. Our tour guide Dean was wonderful and very attentive to all members of our group. He had... read more many interesting facts about Aspen.

  Fun way to experience a different layer of Aspen - 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... read more 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.

  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.

  Dean is the best! - Dean’s love for this part of the country is infectious. I actually enjoyed this tour so much that I signed up for his ghost tour that evening, which was just... read more as fabulous. Go!

  Dean did an excellent job giving us an overview of Aspen. He was very knowledgeable about current and past history.

  Amazing tour! - Dean was a fantastic tour guide, super knowledgeable and friendly with plenty of fascinating facts about the town! I ended up renting an e bike and exploring the Rio grande... read more trail on Dean’s suggestion (I was going to walk it) and had the BEST time ever! Super grateful for his advice. Thanks so much! 😁 I fully recommend this tour to anyone visiting aspen

  Spooky and educational! - 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... read more 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!

  Masterful storytelling of the people and place  - An easy 1.5 hour walk through varied terrain: along neighborhood sidewalks, through town parks/centers and in nature areas. Dean masterfully told multiple stories at once: the history of the town... read more (from the Ute people to silver miners, hippies and today), contemporary development and how town policies support the arts, nature and full-time year-round worker residents. It gave me a fuller appreciation of Aspen and was a great way to start my weeklong stay.