Deans Aspen Tours

  Dean was engaging and enthusiastic. A fascinating look into the history of the area. By his own admission, some of the details may have been embellished for... read more theatrical flair which made the tour even more entertaining for the teen and preteen audience. I really enjoyed his rendition of the early Aspen history and it was definitely a highlight to see the buildings built by Jerome Wheeler . This tour is certainly worth the time and cost and makes it for an intriguing look into the history of the area. Highly recommended!

  Unique evening experience  - 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.

  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!

  Dean’s tour was excellent! You learn about the past and present. He will answer any questions you have and make great suggestions for activities and restaurants. I loved hearing... read more all about Aspen and what is was like to live here long ago and today. Highly recommend.

  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!

  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

  Highly recommend this company! Great glimpse into Aspen history - Dean was an excellent tour guide. We did the Ute Cemetery tour and all loved the history he provided. It was a great way to get a glimpse into the... read more history of Aspen while enjoying the season. My kids, 7 and 9, also loved the tour! Perfect length and location .

  It is evident that Dean takes his role as a tour guide very seriously and spends an extraordinary amount of time researching and formulating his tours. His storytelling capabilities... read more are superior, as is knowledge of

  Awesome - Dean was awesome. Been to aspen numerous times but had no idea about some of the darker aspects of its past.

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

  Walk through history - Easy walking tour and Dean has lots of history to share. Would recommend highly for first timers to Aspen. From the ski slope to the river, we learned all about... read more Aspen. Great after lunch stroll.

  5 - Dean was very knowledgeable about the history of Aspen. He guided the tour to meet our needs and had suggestions for other sightseeing adventures