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Free Denver Tours

For the budget-minded, Denver is the perfect spot for an affordable vacation getaway.

These free tours take you behind the scenes at several unique Denver attractions.

Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

From grain to glass, Stranahan’s distills and bottles small batch whiskeys at its Denver distillery, the state’s first legal distillery since prohibition. They offer free tours to Colorado residents, military members, first responders, medical professionals and teachers.

Colorado Sports Hall of Fame

Located at Empower Field at Mile High, go on a journey through Colorado sports history. Paid tours of the stadium are also available. 

Colorado State Capitol Building

Tour the magnificent Colorado State Capitol Building. Stand at exactly a mile high on the steps, see Allen True's beautiful murals, listen in on the Colorado General Assembly, and check out the gorgeous Rose Onyx wainscoting. Free guided tours are available on weekdays. All tours begin at the Visitor Information Desk, north side, first floor.

Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion

See the elegant house and gardens known as “Colorado’s Home.” It was built as a private residence in 1908 and has served as a home for various Colorado governors since 1960. Free public tours are available on select days

U.S. Mint 

Get your hands on a money-making attraction that won’t cost you a dime to visit. Learn the history on the 45-minute tours. The Denver Mint is the largest producer of coins in the world. 

Hammond's Candy Factory

Anyone with even the smallest sweet tooth will love this free tour, which gets you behind the scenes at Hammond's Candy Factory, a company that has been making candy in Denver since 1920. You'll come away with a newfound respect for the candy industry and plenty of free samples. Note: You need to book the tours 24 hours in advance on the company's website.