We've Been Nominated for a USA TODAY 10Best Award — and We Need Your Vote!
Golden History Tours has just been nominated for the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best History Tour, and voting is officially open!
The Smartest Thing You Can Do on Day One of Any Trip
You just rolled into town. You've got a hotel key, a phone at 40%, and absolutely no idea where to find a good place to eat lunch. Here's the surprisingly obvious yet underrated trick: find a local tour guide.
When Golden Retrievers Take Over Golden (And Why You Should Join Them)
Thousands of golden retrievers. One historic mountain town. Four glorious hours of pure, unadulterated dog joy.
If you've never experienced Goldens in Golden, buckle up—because Saturday, February 7, 2026, downtown Golden transforms into the largest golden retriever gathering in the world, and it's exactly as delightful (and wonderfully chaotic) as it sounds.
Reindeer Games
Grandma got run over by…The Golden Hayride?
Something is a-hoof, and Christmas is hanging in the balance! Grandpa needs YOUR help to solve the mystery, find the culprit, and save the holidays before it's too late!
Tickets Open for The Talking Dead
Tickets available now for The Talking Dead! The haunted pub crawl where the ghosts come looking for you!
The Town So Important It Was Capital Twice
Golden, Colorado holds the notorious distinction of being named the capital of the territory not once, but twice, albeit under dubious (and somewhat illegal) circumstances the first time.
The Million-Dollar Grave Robbery Plot
Where is Buffalo Bill Cody really buried? Most agree Golden is the great showman’s final residence, but the folks of Cody, Wyoming have a different story, and it’s not without controversy.
Book Direct and Save Money
When you book through third-party vendors like Viator, TripAdvisor, or GetYourGuide, you pay more, and we earn less.
October Ghost Tours
There are three spooktacular ghost tours in Golden this October: The Talking Dead; Golden Ghosts & Spirits; and the Murder, Mayhem, and Madness Tour! Choose the spiritual sedative that best satiates your supernatural needs!
Independence Day Discounts!
We have tours running all weekend for Independence Day! Take 10% off when you book at least a day in advance with code HOLIDAY10!
Ghost Tours Are Open!
Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl Tour opens this weekend in Golden, Colorado! Get your tickets today!
We’re Hiring!
We're looking for passionate, knowledgeable contract tour guides to lead our 1-hour and 2-hour Wild West Walking Tours.
Featured in Voyage Denver
We’re so proud to be featured in Voyage Denver! Thanks for the invitation and opportunity to tell our story! Here’s an excerpt from the interview, but please take a moment to check out our article and their other features!
Jazz & Murder - An Immersive Murder Mystery
You've been invited to Club Candy on the celebration of their one year anniversary as the “Best Gin Joint” west of Denver! Party with fancy cocktails and jazz music, and kick up your heels in 1920’s fashion! Expect some shady characters, double-crossers, dirty rats and MURDER! Do you have what it takes to be a gum-shoe detective in this 1920’s whodunnit mystery?
Golden, Colorado - More Than Just Coors
The Coors Brewery Tours are back in business, but that’s not the only thing to see in Golden! We’re so much more!
A Beloved Christmas Tradition Begins in Denver
One of the most celebrated of holiday traditions began right here in Denver, when a local electrician was inspired to create a way for his sick son to enjoy some Christmas cheer.
Golden's Spirits Return!
Golden’s premier haunted pub crawl returns! Are you brave enough to take to the streets of Old Golden City in the dark?
New Tour: The Golden Glow of Love!
Golden History Tours has partnered with Treasure Box Tours to bring you The Golden Glow of Love: a Five Course romantic adventure through some of Golden’s most historic locations.
Discounted Tours on Small Business Saturday!
Take $5 off Wild West Short Tours all day Saturday! Book now or find us on the street!
Announcement- January 5, 2023
Golden, Colorado - More Than Just Coors
You can’t mention Golden, Colorado without bringing to mind that glistening silver can with the blue mountains. The Coors Light Silver Bullet has become synonymous with Golden, but long before it arrived the Coors Brewery was positioning itself to be an integral part of Golden since Adolph Coors and Jacob Scheuler opened the Scheuler and Coors Golden Brewery in 1873. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Coors, and over that time they established themselves as a vital part of Golden’s infrastructure and a pivotal player in the community. There were times when the brewery was what held the town together, and times when it nearly brought the town to its knees. Today, it is the single largest brewing installation on the planet and tours of the facility draw hundreds of thousands of people to our historic psuedo-mountain town. (We’re only 15 minutes from Denver and nestled at the base of the foothills.)
Take a Wild West Pub Crawl
Whether you made it for the Coors Tour or not, allow us to introduce you to some of Golden’s best microbrews while your charismatic cowboy tour guide regales you with outrageous stories from the Wild West. And yes, stories about Coors and his brewery as well (including some they don’t tell you on the Coors Tour! Shhhh!).
The Wild West Pub Crawls run three hours and we buy you a beverage at all three stops. We think it’s a really fun way to hear some amazing stories, learn a little history, and of course, enjoy some delicious beers and camaraderie. Now, if that all sounds like too much, we do have 1- and 2-hour Wild West Walking Tours as well, both including some Coors stories.
So, hopefully you planned ahead and get to experience the Coors Brewery from the inside, but if not (or even if you did!), come be Coors-adjacent with us and experience the rich history and community of Golden, Colorado with some fun storytelling!