Group Tours

For Groups of 10+

Historic Elitch Theatre Tours
Step into the past

our Tours

Step into the past and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of one of Denver’s most iconic landmarks. Discover the secrets, stories, and legends that have shaped the history of this extraordinary theater.
 
Our tour will delve into the theater’s founding by the legendary John and Mary Elitch. Let your imagination run wild as you envision the vibrant performances that once lit up the stage. Whether you’re a history buff, a theater enthusiast, or simply curious about Denver’s cultural heritage, this tour is an unmissable opportunity to delve into the past and celebrate the arts.
 
Come and celebrate the magic of theater while paying homage to the incredible legacy of the Historic Elitch Theatre. We can’t wait to welcome you on this unforgettable historical adventure!

I loved it all! Hearing Mary and John’s story, and seeing the pictures of the stars and hearing some of their stories.

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For groups of 10+ we are happy to schedule a private group tour. (We are an all-volunteer organization, so private tours are dependent on the availability of our volunteer tour guides.) For groups less than 10, please check out our schedule of public tours.

The theatre is a summer-only venue, so tours are only available from mid-May to mid-October.

We are an all-volunteer organization, so our availability is based on the availability of our volunteers. However, we are generally able to accommodate most requests.

Midday tours during the week are the most common, but we can attempt to accommodate a weekend tour if needed.

Many of our groups choose to do a midday tour and then have lunch at a nearby restaurant, so please let us know if this is your plan and we can direct you to some of the nearby restaurants who are great supporters of the theatre!

For private tours, we ask for a donation of $15 per person ($150 minimum) for a group of 10 or more. Our volunteer tour guides do these tours to support the organization and to help fund the ongoing preservation of the theatre. 

When your tour is scheduled we can invoice you for the $150 minimum, and if more than 10 people attend you can pay the day of the tour or we can invoice you for the additional attendees.

Your donation supports our daily operations!

We plan for the tours to run 90-minutes, but we’re covering over a century of history, so they sometimes run over, especially if there are lots of great questions and discussion (which we love!) 

(But, if you are on a tight deadline, we can make sure the tour wraps-up in 90-minutes!) 

The tour is 100% wheelchair accessible — all areas of the tour can be attended without any stairs. 

However, please note that there are parts of the tour where attendees will be standing for 10 to 20 minutes. Please let us know if this will be an issue and we an explore options to accommodate your group.  (If needed, the tour can be done in the auditorium chairs, but ideally we like to move around the theatre if attendees are able to stand for part of the tour.)

There is plenty of free street parking near the theatre, so your group should have no trouble finding a place to park. Passenger vans can usually find a place to park on the street near the entrance to the theatre, but if your van/bus is larger, there is a parking lot behind the theatre that can accommodate larger vehicles.

If your group is unable to make it for a tour, we ask that you give us at least 7-days notice.