Denver Capitol Hill Ghost Tour: Haunted mansions and dark history

Murder, betrayal and ghostly apparitions on the streets where Denver's elite lived

A guided walking ghost and history tour of Denver's Capitol Hill that starts at the Molly Brown House and ends at the Colorado State Capitol Building, covering about a mile through the neighborhood's most haunted mansions. The tour runs roughly 90 minutes with a live English-speaking guide who shares stories of murder, scandal, deceit and paranormal activity at notorious locations including the Patterson Inn and Peabody-Whitehead Mansion. Wheelchair accessible. Service animals allowed.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking ghost and history tour

• Start at Molly Brown House
• Walk past Patterson Inn
• Pass Peabody-Whitehead Mansion
• Hear stories of cat ghosts
• Learn about window jumping guard dogs
• Explore haunted mansions on Millionaire Row
• End at Colorado State Capitol Building

The Experience

The tour begins at the Molly Brown House and winds through Capitol Hill's darkest corners for about 90 minutes, moving at a walking pace through roughly a mile of the neighborhood. Your guide shares the stories behind the mansions of Millionaire Row: tales of murder, betrayal, scandals and the paranormal activity reported at each location. You'll learn where to look for ghostly apparitions and which spots are worth photographing if you're chasing evidence of the supernatural.

The route takes you past the Patterson Inn and the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion among other significant buildings, each with its own history of the people who lived there and the events that unfolded behind their doors. The architecture itself (the grand Victorian and Romanesque Revival designs) frames the stories your guide tells. The walk ends at the Colorado State Capitol Building, so you're moving through a neighborhood where wealth and scandal were neighbors.

What’s included

• The tour includes a live English-speaking guide leading you through Capitol Hill's most haunted locations.
• entry to view the exteriors and grounds of the mansions you visit.
• and guidance on where paranormal activity has been reported and how to photograph it.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Ghostly Emprise

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the stories and history of Denver's Capitol Hill told by someone who knows the neighborhood: the guide's knowledge of what happened at each mansion and where to look for paranormal signs is what makes the walk more than just a nighttime stroll through old houses.

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Top questions

How long is the Denver Capitol Hill ghost tour?

The tour runs about 90 minutes and covers approximately one mile on foot through the neighborhood.

Where does the Denver ghost tour start and end?

The tour starts at the Molly Brown House and ends at the Colorado State Capitol Building, moving through Capitol Hill's haunted mansions in between.

What kind of stories will the guide share on this tour?

Your guide shares stories of murder, scandal, deceit and betrayal tied to Denver's most elite families, along with accounts of paranormal activity and ghostly apparitions reported at the most notorious locations.

Can I take photos of paranormal activity on this tour?

Yes, the tour includes guidance on where to look for and photograph paranormal activity at the haunted mansions you visit.

Is the Denver Capitol Hill ghost tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Can I add an EMF detector to this tour?

Yes, you can choose the standard Denver Tour or upgrade to the Denver Tour with EMF Detector at checkout. The detector rental is an additional cost.