Deans Aspen Tours

  Fun way to learn about the secrets of Aspen - 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 absolutely loved Dean's Aspen's DarkSide Ghost Tour! Dean is very knowledgeable and did a fabulous job telling us about Aspen's dark side and its ghosts! We highly... read more recommend Dean's tours for anyone visiting Aspen!

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

  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!

  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.

  The ghost tour was excellent. Dean’s research about the history of Aspen is very thorough and makes the tour very exciting and engaging!

  Dean was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of Aspen. Showed us things we wouldn’t have otherwise seen or known about. Definitely worth your time!

  Although we've been to Aspen many times before we had never done a tour. We were delighted to learn more about the interesting history of the town from Dean,... read more including interesting facts about some of the buildings and parks. It was a nice walk and very entertaining. Highly recommend!

  Get the backstory about Aspen!  - Dean is knowledgeable and very friendly. He is willing to share his knowledge about Aspen with his guests. No need to wonder around on your own through the streets... read more of Aspen and wonder what this or that is. He will give you the back story and so much more. Loved his tour.

  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.... read more 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.

  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!

  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.