Denver: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Denver’s Millionaire’s Row makes a fine stage for ghost stories. On this two-hour walk, you pass grand 19th-century mansions, hear about the people who lived there, and stop at four pubs for drinks and conversation. The stories reach from the Molly Brown House to Cheesman Park and even the Titanic.

I like the mix of local history and old-fashioned ghost lore, and I like that designated drivers can choose kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails. The main catch is the walking: you cover more than a mile, rain or shine, and the tour is not a good fit if you have trouble walking. Bring a valid ID if you plan to buy alcohol.

Key points at a glance

• Four pub stops: Enter Pub on Penn, City O’ City, Bar Nun, and one additional pub during the crawl.
• Millionaire’s Row stories: Hear about Denver mansions, former owners, family tragedies, and reported hauntings.
• Cheesman Park mystery: Learn what may be beneath the park’s lawns and why the site has such a grim reputation.
• Titanic connection: The tour links Denver’s past to the ill-fated ocean liner.
• Strong guide element: Guides including Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, Riley, Kirk, Kevin, and Karen have received praise for humor, facts, pacing, and storytelling.
• Two-hour walking route: Wear comfortable shoes and dress for changing weather.

Why this Denver ghost walk works

Many haunted tours lean hard on theatrical scares. This one takes a more useful route by placing the stories in Denver’s old residential center. You are not simply hearing a ghost tale in a dark room. You are looking at real mansions, city streets, a public park, and former estates while your guide explains the people and events connected to them.

That setting gives the tour more substance. The ghosts are the hook, but the houses and their owners give the evening its shape. I especially like that the tour includes credible historical background instead of treating every strange event as proof of the supernatural. You can enjoy the atmosphere while deciding for yourself how much you believe.

The pub stops also keep the pace relaxed. You begin outside Pub on Penn, at 1278 Pennsylvania Street, and the guide leads the group from there. The route includes four pubs in all, with three additional pub visits after the first stop. You can sample creative cocktails, local beer, and wine, but nonalcoholic choices are available too.

At $30 per person, the tour is fairly priced for a guided two-hour experience with four pub entries and a dedicated guide. The price does not clearly promise that drinks are included, so I would set aside money for anything you order along the way. Think of the fee as paying for the route, the storytelling, and access to the pub stops, not as an all-inclusive evening of drinks.

Starting at Pub on Penn

Meet your guide outside Pub on Penn. Look for a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and a lantern. That small detail matters after dark, especially if several groups are gathering near the same bar.

The first stop sets the tone. You can have the first drink of the night while hearing about the Molly Brown House Museum. Molly Brown is one of Denver’s best-known historical figures, and the tour uses her home as an entry point into the city’s wealth, social life, and unsettling stories.

The pub is more than a place to get a drink. It gives you time to meet the group and settle into the evening before the walking begins in earnest. If you are joining with friends, this is a good moment to decide how much you want to drink. The route continues on foot, and the tour covers more than a mile.

A seasoned guide can make a major difference here. Maxfield received high marks for keeping the group on schedule while balancing houses, people, events, and hauntings. Becky was praised for sticking closely to facts about the places and their owners. Those are useful qualities on a tour with several stops, since a loose pace can make the final part feel rushed.

Millionaire’s Row and its haunted mansions

The heart of the experience is Denver’s old Millionaire’s Row. The name points to a period when wealthy families built impressive homes in this part of the city. Your guide uses the mansions to tell stories about status, family life, tragedy, and unexplained events.

The Croke-Patterson-Campbell Mansion is one of the more striking stops. You pause at the steps of this tall house and hear about children who were said to become mysteriously possessed. The story has a strong visual setting: you are standing outside the building connected to it, rather than hearing about it from several blocks away.

The tour also visits the former estate of Dennis Sheedy. Here, the focus turns toward attempts to contact angry spirits. That gives the crawl a different mood from the mansion stories. Instead of only hearing about an old house, you consider what happened on the property and why people associate it with lingering anger.

You should expect the guide to do much of the work at each exterior site. The experience is not described as a house tour with interior access to the mansions. The value comes from location, context, and the way the guide connects one story to the next.

Jessica has been praised for her energy, enthusiasm, and command of the subject, with a few well-timed dad jokes along the way. That combination matters. Ghost stories can become repetitive when delivered in the same serious tone, so a guide who can shift between fact, humor, and suspense helps the evening stay lively.

What lies beneath Cheesman Park

Cheesman Park supplies the tour’s most unsettling setting. The point here is not simply to walk through a pleasant green space. You hear what may be beneath the soil and why the park has a troubled past.

This stop works because it changes the scale of the stories. The mansions focus on individual homes and families. Cheesman Park feels broader and more public. You are asked to look at a familiar city park in a different way, with the ground itself becoming part of the story.

The park also gives the group room to breathe between pub interiors and close-up mansion stops. That said, outdoor sections are fully exposed to Denver weather. This tour operates rain or shine, so comfortable shoes, a weather-ready layer, and a willingness to keep walking are essential.

If you are hoping for constant jump scares, Cheesman Park may feel more atmospheric than frightening. If you enjoy local stories tied to real places, it is likely to be one of the more memorable sections.

The pubs: drinks with a side of ghost lore

The crawl includes entry into four pubs. Pub on Penn is the meeting point, and three other bars are part of the route. The supplied drink examples give you a sense of the variety: a City Toddy at City O’ City or a Peanut Butter Graham Cracker Porter at Bar Nun.

Those choices suggest that the stops are not limited to standard beer or basic mixed drinks. You may find unusual cocktails, local beers, and flavorful wines, depending on what is available at each bar. The tour description does not state that a specific drink is included at every stop, so check your own spending plan before you go.

Designated drivers are not left out. Kombucha, coffee, tea, and mocktails are listed as options. I consider that a real strength because the walking route and ghost stories are the main event. You can join the evening without turning it into a drinking contest.

The group atmosphere is part of the appeal. Jennifer praised a guide for merging different groups, and that is a practical skill in a pub crawl. People arrive with different energy levels, drinking plans, and interest in the history. A guide who keeps everyone together makes the route easier to follow.

The pub stops also create natural breaks. You can order a drink, listen while standing or seated as arranged by the venue, and chat with the people around you. Still, remember that this is a walking tour, not a night spent in one bar. Keep your order simple enough to finish on time, and stay aware of the group’s departure.

The Titanic link and Denver’s wider story

The connection between Denver and the Titanic adds a wider historical thread. The tour does not treat Denver as an isolated old city full of local legends. Instead, it shows how people, families, and events could connect this inland city to a famous international disaster.

That kind of story broadens the evening. You move from mansion gossip and reported hauntings to a subject with a much larger public memory. I like this change of scale because it prevents the crawl from feeling like a string of unrelated spooky claims.

The exact details of the Titanic connection are best heard from the guide on the route. What you can expect is a story that ties Denver to the ill-fated ship and gives the city another link to the wider world. It is a good example of why the history matters even if you are not convinced by the supernatural parts.

Guides make or break this experience

The strongest pattern among the guide feedback is clear: the evening depends heavily on the person leading it. Maxfield was praised for humor, timing, and balance. Becky was valued for factual detail. Jessica earned praise for involvement, enthusiasm, and a few dad jokes. Riley was singled out for strong Denver history and fitting pub choices.

Kirk was described as personable and polite, while Kevin received a direct 10 out of 10 recommendation. Karen was praised as funny, informed, and engaging. Those names show that several guides have made a good impression, but your exact guide will depend on the date and schedule.

I would book this tour for the guide-led experience, not because you expect a set of special effects. The best guides turn a street corner into a scene, explain who lived in a house, and know when to lighten the mood. The weaker version of any ghost walk would be a rushed list of claims, so the guide’s pacing is worth considering when you choose your evening.

The tour is conducted in English. If you want every historical detail, make sure you are comfortable following spoken English while walking between stops.

Walking, timing, and practical comfort

The advertised duration is two hours, but the route covers more than a mile. You need comfortable shoes, and you should expect to spend time outdoors between pubs. The experience is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile.

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the same information says it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. Those points do not fully match in practical terms. If you use a wheelchair or have limited mobility, contact the operator before booking and ask about the exact route, pavement, pub access, and restroom arrangements.

Bring a valid passport or ID card if you plan to purchase alcohol. A valid ID is required, even if you look well over the legal drinking age. Smoking and video recording are not allowed.

The guide’s lantern and black shirt make the meeting point easier to spot. Still, arrive with enough time to find 1278 Pennsylvania Street without rushing. Transportation is not included, so plan your own way to the meeting point and back after the final pub.

Who should book this $30 experience?

I would recommend it to you if you like city history with a spooky edge, prefer guided evenings to self-guided wandering, and enjoy trying a few unusual drinks. It also suits friends, couples, and small groups looking for something different after the usual Denver sightseeing.

It is a good match for someone who wants a social activity but does not want a loud club night. The route gives you shared stories, pub breaks, and enough structure to keep the evening moving.

I would hesitate if you dislike walking at night, need guaranteed indoor shelter, or want a serious paranormal investigation. This is a storytelling tour with pub stops, not a scientific test of ghosts. The haunted material is presented alongside historical background, and the tone can include humor.

The $30 price offers solid value if you use the four pub entries and appreciate a guide who keeps the group on schedule. Your final cost will rise with drinks, so decide in advance whether you want cocktails, beer, wine, or nonalcoholic options.

Should you book the Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl?

Book it if you want Denver’s old mansions, Cheesman Park, Titanic lore, and local ghost stories tied together in one easy evening. The best reason to go is the mix of real places and lively narration, with guides such as Maxfield, Becky, Jessica, and Riley showing how much personality can shape the night.

Skip it if a mile or more of walking is a problem, or if you want a quiet history lecture with no pub atmosphere. For most able walkers who enjoy a little mystery and a drink along the way, this is a reasonably priced, entertaining way to see a darker side of central Denver.

FAQ

How long is the Denver haunted pub crawl?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $30 per person.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide outside Pub on Penn at 1278 Pennsylvania Street, Denver, Colorado 80203.

How do I identify the guide?

The guide wears a black US Ghost Adventures shirt and carries a lantern.

How many pubs are included?

The experience includes entry into four pubs. The meeting pub is Pub on Penn, followed by three other pub stops.

Are drinks included in the tour price?

The tour includes pub entry, but the supplied details do not state that drinks are included. You can order cocktails, beer, wine, kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails separately.

Can I join without drinking alcohol?

Yes. Designated drivers can choose kombucha, coffee, tea, or mocktails.

Do I need identification?

Yes. Bring a valid passport or ID card, and you must show valid ID to purchase alcohol.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility?

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible, but it is not recommended for people who cannot walk more than a mile and is marked as unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. Contact the operator before booking if this is a concern.