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Durango Ghost Tours & Wild West History Walking Tours

Take a break from your outdoor adventures and discover the rough-and-tumble history of Durango, Colorado.

Explore Durango ghost stories and Wild West legends on our locally led Durango ghost tour and history walking tour. Founded in 1880 by the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad, Durango witnessed gunfights, hauntings, outlaws, soiled doves, madams, and its only legal hanging; stories we uncover in historic downtown Durango.

Horsefly History & Ghost Tours is a locally owned Durango tour company rooted in real research. Our ghost tours and history walking tours go beyond the tourist version of events, uncovering hidden history, haunted locations, and true stories that make historic downtown Durango one of Colorado’s most intriguing towns.

If you’re searching for the most authentic Durango ghost tour or a deep-dive Durango history tour, or you want a little of both while you sip on a cocktail, you’ve come to the right place. Our original and authentic tours reveal the darker side of Durango's past; thus, "History With a Bite!" 

Durango has secrets…and we know exactly where to find them.

Why Choose a Locally Owned Durango Ghost Tour?

Durango’s past isn’t something you can copy and paste from the internet. The stories told on Horsefly tours come from historic newspapers, out-of-print books, local archives, and conversations with descendants of the people who lived them.

Our tours are written and led by locals who care deeply about the real history of Durango.

One of the Most Unique Things to Do in Durango

Durango is known for outdoor adventure, from the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to hiking, rafting, and skiing in the San Juan Mountains. A walking tour is one of the best ways to slow down and discover the stories hidden in historic downtown. Horsefly tours explore the ghost stories, colorful characters, and rough-and-tumble history that shaped Durango into the town it is today.