Old Butte Historical Adventures - Butte

Welcome to Old Butte Historical Adventures! Established in 2004 by a small group of local historians and property owners working together to preserve and display the colorful history of Butte, Montana — 'The Richest Hill on Earth' — we offer family friendly walking tours of this wild era from the outside of buildings to the inside of historic uptown Butte. The Tours cover every decade from the 1890s through the 1950s. And for 2007, we've made the addition of three more museums to our previous eight, with two more before winter!

Gold, silver, and finally copper brought Butte's population to nearly 100,000 in 1917, with over 150 underground mines running 24 hours a day. Today there are numerous reminders of the opulence, decadence, and wild lifestyles of poor European immigrants, miners, businessmen and of course the wealthy 'Copper Kings.' Join us to revisit this rough-and-ready history!

Regular season opens May 1, 2006. Our Tours are WALKING tours with NO handicapped accommodations. There are numerous steps, and the elevation is a mile high in Butte. Please consider these facts before starting out on our tours.



All tours run seven days a week except as noted. Early season Ghost Town tours may be weather dependent. Note that the phone number for Ghost Town tour reservations differs from the number for other tours. Ghost Town tours require a minimum of 5 adult participants. With advance notice and reservations, we can accommodate groups numbering up to 27 on Ghost Town tours.

Half-Day Ghost Town Tours: 9:00am morning and 1:30 afternoon departures to two different destinations; reservations requested - call 406-498-0259. The half-day tours go to either Comet and Greycliff, north of Butte, or Glendale-Vipond-Quartz Hill, south of Butte. Adults: $50.00 Children 12 through 16: $35.00 Under 12: $15.00



Full-Day Ghost Town Tours: 9 AM morning departures to two different destinations; reservations requested - call 406-498-0259. The full-day tours go to either Comet, Greycliff, and Elkhorn, north of Butte, or Glendale-Vipond-Quartz Hill and Coolidge, south of Butte. Adults: $85.00 Children 12 through 16: $50.00 Under 12: $25.00 Lunch included.

City Underground Tour: 45-60 Minutes, departures hourly from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.; reservations requested - call 406-498-3424. This tour includes the Roarin 20's Rookwood Speakeasy, the 1950's Hirbour Barber Shop, and the Old City Jail. Adults: $7.50 Children 12 through 16: $5.00 Under 12: $1.00

West Walking Tour: 10 AM morning and 2 PM afternoon departures; reservations requested - call 406-498-3424. Includes visits to Silver Bow Club, Court House, Mother Lode Theater, Stephens Hotel, Rookwood Speakeasy, and Dellinger Law Offices plus extensive commentary on Butte history. Lasts 2-2½ hours. Adults: $12.00 Children 12 through 16: $7.00 Under 12: $1.50

East Walking Tour: 10 AM morning and 2 PM afternoon departures; reservations requested - call 406-498-3424. Includes visits to Hirbour Barber Shop, Old Jail, Finlen Hotel, Myra Brothel, Tony's Tin Shop, and Cabbage Patch plus extensive commentary on Butte history. Lasts 2-2½ hours. Adults: $12.00 Children 12 through 16: $7.00 Under 12: $1.50

BA&P Trail Walking Tour: Evening departures on Wednesdays, or on demand; reservations requested - call 406-498-3424. A 1½-mile round-trip walk along the historic Butte, Anaconda, and Pacific Railroad walking trail, including railroad and mining history and geology. Lasts 1-1½ hours. Adults: $5.00 Children 12 through 16: $2.00 Under 12: $1.00

5-day adventure: For those interested in an in-depth cultural, historical, and scientific educational experience. July 20-24, 2006 (other dates possible). Minimum 8 participants. Lodging and most meals included.