Denver LoDo: Haunted Pub Walking Tour & Ghost Stories

Summary

Ghost stories, old bars & laughter in Denver’s LoDo after dark

You’ll follow a costumed local through Denver’s oldest saloons in LoDo, hearing ghost stories as you sip drinks in places like Celtic and Nola Jane. Expect laughs, shivers, historic buildings from the Wild West days, and a few moments where you’ll wonder if that chill on your neck is just the breeze or something else entirely.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what it feels like to sip whiskey where ghosts might be listening? That was my first thought stepping into the basement at Celtic — it smelled like old wood and something I couldn’t place, maybe a trace of spilled beer from decades ago. Our guide (dressed as some kind of Victorian undertaker — he really went for it) started right off with a story about a bartender who still “shows up” for his shift. I laughed, but honestly, the way the light hit those stone walls made me check over my shoulder more than once.

We wandered out into Lower Downtown, or LoDo as everyone calls it here, and the air had that crisp Colorado edge even though it wasn’t that late. There’s something about Larimer Square at night — all those string lights and brick buildings from the 1800s — that makes you feel like you’re walking through someone else’s memories. At Nola Jane (the second bar), I tried to order a Sazerac and totally blanked on how to pronounce it; Li behind the bar just grinned and poured me one anyway. Our group swapped nervous glances when our guide mentioned the “woman in white” who supposedly haunts the upstairs hallway. Maybe it was just the bourbon talking, but I swear I heard footsteps above us when nobody was there.

The Oxford Hotel was next — that lobby is all marble and echoes, and apparently there’s a ghost who likes to move things around in the Cruise Room Bar. We got to poke around while our guide told us about Prohibition-era tunnels under Union Station (which we also stopped by later). It was weirdly comforting how everyone in our group started making little jokes to keep things light; maybe that’s what happens when you half-believe you’re being watched by something unseen. By then my feet hurt but I didn’t want it to end.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Denver haunted pub and ghost tour

• Begin tour at Celtic basement
• Visit Nola Jane historic building
• Hear ghost stories at Union Station
• Pass by Daniels and Fisher Tower
• Hear spooky stories at Larimer Square
• Explore Lower Downtown historic sites
• Visit Oxford Hotel lobby and Cruise Room
• Explore Cruise Room Bar and hear ghosts

Top questions

How long does the Denver haunted pub tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Are drinks included on this haunted pub crawl?

No, drinks are optional and can be purchased separately at each bar stop.

Is there an age requirement for this Denver ghost tour?

You must be 21 or older with valid photo ID to join this tour.

Which bars do we visit on this Lower Downtown ghost tour?

The tour includes stops at historic bars such as Celtic, Nola Jane, and the Cruise Room inside The Oxford Hotel.

Does this haunted walking tour include Larimer Square?

Yes, you’ll hear spooky stories from historic Larimer Square during the walk.

Is transportation provided for this Denver haunted pub tour?

No transportation is included; however, public transit options are nearby.

Will we go inside Union Station on this ghost tour?

You’ll hear ghost stories at Union Station but may not enter all interior areas.

Are costumes required for guests on this haunted pub crawl?

No costumes are required for guests; only your guide will be in costume.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided entry into several historic bars around Lower Downtown Denver with plenty of time for optional drinks along the way. You’ll get 2.5 hours of storytelling from a costumed local guide covering ghosts, legends, architecture, and Old West history — all starting right in LoDo without needing hotel pickup or special transport.