Denver 16th Street Mall vs Larimer Square: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Larimer Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 74 for Denver 16th Street Mall, and it has 36 ranked ways to see it versus 19. Denver 16th Street Mall is the cheaper entry at €6, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Denver, pair them: plan Denver 16th Street Mall in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Denver 16th Street Mall

Denver 16th Street Mall

Larimer Square in Denver, United States

Larimer Square

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Denver 16th Street Mall compared with Larimer Square in Denver
Denver 16th Street MallLarimer Square
Ranked experiences1936
Top Outty Ranking9292
Average ranking (top 10)7484
Cheapest experience€6$15
Average time needed2.1h2.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitYesNo

Best ways to see Denver 16th Street Mall

  1. 1. 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $15 · 2h

  2. 2. Denver Walking Tour: Women’s History & Downtown Highlights

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $40 · 2h

  3. 3. Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $39 · 1.8h

  4. 4. Denver City Landmarks & Hidden Gems Bus Tour

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $36 · 1.5h

  5. 5. Denver Downtown 16th Street Food Tour

    Outty Ranking 74 · from $75 · 2.5h

All 19 Denver 16th Street Mall experiences

Best ways to see Larimer Square

  1. 1. 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

    Outty Ranking 92 · from $15 · 2h

  2. 2. Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $58 · 2.5h

  3. 3. Denver Walking Tour: Women’s History & Downtown Highlights

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $40 · 2h

  4. 4. Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour

    Outty Ranking 87 · from $79 · 4h

  5. 5. Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $39 · 1.8h

All 36 Larimer Square experiences

Frequently asked questions

Denver 16th Street Mall or Larimer Square: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Larimer Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 74 for Denver 16th Street Mall, and it has 36 ranked ways to see it versus 19. Denver 16th Street Mall is the cheaper entry at €6, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Denver, pair them: plan Denver 16th Street Mall in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Denver 16th Street Mall or Larimer Square?

Ranked experiences at Denver 16th Street Mall start from €6 and at Larimer Square from $15 per person. Denver 16th Street Mall can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Denver 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square?

Experiences at Denver 16th Street Mall run 2.1 hours on average and at Larimer Square 2.4 hours, so both fit in one day in Denver with a break in between.

Can you do Denver 16th Street Mall and Larimer Square on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Denver 16th Street Mall options and 100% of Larimer Square options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Denver 16th Street Mall: 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver (Outty Ranking 92, from $15). For Larimer Square: 2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver (Outty Ranking 92, from $15).

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