GUIDED TOURS & HIKES OF BRECKENRIDGE
Join a local expert to explore the history of Breckenridge! From a rough and tumble mining camp, to a civilized Victorian town, to a hippie haven, and now an international resort destination, there's history on every corner. We offer guided walking tours, hikes, and snowshoe adventures as well as mine tours and Victorian teas. There's something for everyone - families, couples, explorers, and those just strolling through town while the rest of their group is on the slopes. We offer activities year-round and will go out in sun, wind, and snow. Check out our frequently asked questions by clicking the "Know Before You Go" below.
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All our tours, hikes, museums and sites are available as private events! The same per-person cost applies as well as a single non-refundable $40 surcharge.
Private group tours can be tailored to the day and time of your choosing. If you are interested in booking a private tour, please complete our inquiry form.
WALK THROUGH HISTORY TOUR
History lovers can get their fill of Breckenridge heritage on a tour of our nationally recognized Historic District.
Offered year-round with seasonal schedules; reservation not required
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November - December 15
Saturday and Sunday; 10am and 1pm
December 16 - April 12
Wednesday-Saturday; 10am and 1pm
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SWINGING DOORS SALOON TOUR
Join the Saloon Tour to explore the wild side of Breckenridge's past and visit historic watering holes while listening to bawdy tales.
Offered year-round with seasonal schedules; advance reservation and payment required
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September - April 12
Friday and Saturday; 5pm
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BRECKENRIDGE HAUNTED TOUR
Prepare to be haunted by eerie tales of Breckenridge's past on our most popular "ghost" tour and seek any lingering spirits.
Offered year-round with seasonal schedules; advance reservation and payment required
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November - December 15
Saturday; 7:30pm
December 16 - April 12
Wednesday and Saturday; 7:30pm
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SNOWSHOE THROUGH GOLD MINE HISTORY
This hike tells the story of hydraulic mining -- how gold was extracted from the surrounding hills using high-pressure water hoses.
Offered year round as hike or snowshoe; advance reservation and payment required
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Year-Round
Monday; 10am
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SKI THROUGH HISTORY TOUR
Explore the mountain on skis (or snowboard) with a local expert and learn about the history of the resort and the names of many runs.
Offered January-April;
advance reservation and payment required
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private tour by request only
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GOLD MINE & DREDGE BOAT SNOWSHOE
Explore the Golden Horseshoe, one of Colorado's most fertile mining regions and home to dozens of early mining operations.
Offered year round as hike or snowshoe; advance reservation and payment required
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private hike/snowshoe by request only
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VICTORIAN TEA AT THE BRIGGLE HOUSE
Meet Katie, a socialite in early Breckenridge, explore her classic Victorian home and enjoy a classic Victorian tea service.
Offered select dates year-round or by request; advance reservation and payment required
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none currently scheduled
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PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
Peer into the unknown with a paranormal guide inside one of town's oldest buildings and seek any spirits that may linger there.
Offered select dates year-round or by request; advance reservation and payment required
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none currently scheduled
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TOMBSTONE TALES AT TWILIGHT TOUR
Tour historic Valley Brook Cemetery and view the ornate gravestones representing some of the town's earliest art and written history.
Typically offered June-October;
advance reservation and payment required
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closed for the season
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GOLD PANNING AT LOMAX GULCH
Pan for gold at Lomax Gulch, site of an 1860's mining operation that used high-pressure hoses and sluice boxes.
Typically open June-September​;
gold panning reservation not required
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closed for the season
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WASHINGTON GOLD MINE TOUR
Head 200 feet underground into a reconstructed mine addit to learn about the hard-rock mining era and then pan for gold.
Typically open June-September​;
advance reservation and payment required
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closed for the season
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PRESTON GHOST TOWN HIKE
Take a hike with a local expert to the ghost town of Preston, once a thriving mining town, and learn about gold mining in the region.
Typically offered June-October;
advance reservation and payment required
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closed for the season
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dates, times, and prices subject to change without notice; all activities weather dependent