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The 15 Best Denver Tours

28 tours  ·  from $25

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 denver tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Discover Rocky Mountain National Park - Lyons and Lily Lake: two early tastes of Colorado
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Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

1.Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,419 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Travel from Denver or Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park in a 14-passenger upscale vehicle with guides such as Jason, Aaron, Jerry, Jed, and Brennon. Expect Lily Lake, Estes Park, Stanley Hotel views, wildlife stops, alpine scenery, and light walking rather than a strenuous hike.

“Great experience of seeing the Rocky’s without having to drive! Jed our guide was informative and made the entire experience great! We saw Elk, two Eagles and the mountains were incredible!!!”

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Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver - Garden of the Gods and the Balanced Rock photo stop
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Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

2.Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,079 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about eight hours traveling from Denver to Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and the 14,000-foot summit of Pikes Peak. A small group of up to 14 rides in a shared bus, with park admission, bottled water, and an informed guide such as Monica, Harley, Zack, or Alex included.

“This is a very nice tour with amazing places, including Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and Manitou Springs. We got explanations about history and mountains. We enjoyed the nice weather and the views”

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Rocky Mountain Escape - Starting at Union Station and heading west
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Rocky Mountain Escape

3.Rocky Mountain Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $104

Leave Denver’s Union Station with a small group of up to 13 people for mountain roads, Clear Creek Canyon, Idaho Springs, and Echo Lake. You’ll walk lightly, stop for wide views, and hear local stories from guides such as Jason, Aaron, Jeff, or Jerry. Bring layers and shoes with good tread.

“Great opportunity to see the wilderness of Colorado without having to hike excessive miles. I would definitely recommend to a friend.”

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Downtown Denver Food Tour - Starting beside Coors Field at Marco’s Coal Fired
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Downtown Denver Food Tour

4.Downtown Denver Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,751 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Join a small group of up to 16 for five tastings across LoDo and the Ballpark District. Guides such as Austin, Barry, Michael, Dan, Zach, Jess, and Jessica mix Denver history with restaurant tips. The walk ends with dessert at Union Station.

“Zach was out guide. Very fun entertaining and enthusiastic about his hometown Denver. He made the tour light and fun. Shared a great amount of knowledge. Definitely recommend.”

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Red Rocks & Beyond - Golden supplies the relaxed finish
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Red Rocks & Beyond

5.Red Rocks & Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,583 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $104

Ride from Denver Union Station in a small group of up to 13 people, stopping at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Lookout Mountain, scenic Lariat Loop, and Golden. Guides such as Jason, Jared, Aaron, Brennon, and Gable add local stories, wildlife stops, and practical suggestions.

“Trip was cancelled so we did not get the chance to see the red rocks or go to Golden Colorado either.”

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Twilight Ghost Tour - Crawford Hill Mansion and Denver’s old social order
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Twilight Ghost Tour

6.Twilight Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,437 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Spend about two hours walking Denver’s Capitol Hill with guides such as Will, Heather, Andrew, or Jayce. You’ll see grand mansions, Poets Row, the Molly Brown House, and sites linked to reported hauntings. The tour stays outdoors, so wear good shoes and bring weather protection.

“The tour was beautiful and perfectly spooky. Bill was such a terrific tour guide! He kept our tour so fun with stories, photos, facts, and so many jokes. Would definitely recommend!”

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The EDGE: Zip Line Tour - Ten lines and nearly two miles
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The EDGE: Zip Line Tour

7.The EDGE: Zip Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Near Castle Rock, you’ll ride 10 zip lines across 320 acres, covering nearly two miles from short, gentle runs to a fast final line. Guides such as Danny, Newt, Nick, and Jake have helped first-timers feel at ease. Expect 2 to 3 hours of zipping, walking, and open Colorado views.

“My husband and I LOVED ziplining with this company. Nicholas and Corey were great guides at explaining everything, keeping everyone safe and relaxed. Would wear plenty of sunscreen as theres not much shade and good shoes as you have to walk uphill to get to the ziplines. But overall was so much fun, would be interested in exploring the company's other activities the next time we're in the area”

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2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver - Meeting beneath the Union Station flagpole
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2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

8.2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Meet guide Will or Tom at Union Station for a small-group walk through Denver’s oldest neighborhood. You’ll hear Wild West tales, see Larimer Square, Coors Field, the Oxford Hotel, and the old red-light district, with headsets and practical food and drink tips.

“Very educational of the history of Denver & Will the guide was entertaining. Covered the links between history & today.”

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BEYOND Light Show & Meditation - Inside the BEYOND light show
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BEYOND Light Show & Meditation

9.BEYOND Light Show & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 984 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

At Denver’s International Church of Cannabis, you’ll watch BEYOND, a roughly 40-minute laser and projection show set to rock music with guided meditation. Your $25 ticket also includes the retro arcade, art gallery, movie theater, Gandhi Garden, and photo spots. Sessions are family-friendly and non-consumption.

“It was fun to play arcade games for free and the guided meditation and light show was inspiring and gave me some positive things to contemplate in my own meditation”

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Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake - Red Rocks Amphitheatre: the strongest stop
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Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

10.Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Denver Union Station with a local driver-guide for a five-hour mountain sampler. Walk through Red Rocks Amphitheatre, pause in Evergreen, and stroll beside 10,600-foot Echo Lake. Guides such as Anne, Will, Ben, and Hans are known for local stories, safe driving, and helpful photo stops.

“Philip was informative and friendly. He went out of his way to accommodate people and answer their questions.”

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Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more - The 55-Foot Ore Chute
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Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

11.Real Gold Mine Tour with, gold panning and more

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 771 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

At Country Boy Mine, two miles from downtown Breckenridge, you’ll enter a real gold mine, walk more than 1,000 feet underground, and learn how miners worked. Guides such as Michael, Keith, John, and Jon keep the tour lively. Gold panning, a 55-foot ore chute, exhibits, and summer burros add extra fun.

“I brought my son Connor Spivey (RIP) here in February 2015 and his brother Jonathan on January 16, 2025. Amazing memories and amazing people at Country Boy Mine!!!”

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Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge - Red Rocks in 40 minutes
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Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

12.Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 765 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $138

Spend about eight hours touring Colorado from Denver in a small group of up to 14. See Red Rocks, wander Breckenridge, photograph Isak Heartstone and Sapphire Point, then cross the Continental Divide at Loveland Pass with guides such as Harley, Monica, or Zac.

“The tour guide was nice and called me to make sure I could find him. There was lots of great sites to see.”

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Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest! - The uphill walk deserves honest attention
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Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!

13.Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Trade Denver’s city streets for six Rocky Mountain ziplines totaling more than 6,000 feet. Guides such as Pokey, Tony, Bradley, and Mikey are known for clear safety coaching and good humor. Beginners are welcome, but plan for a short, steep hike and strict 40 to 245-pound weight limits.

“The zip line experience was fantastic! Our guide, Pokey was awesome! As a matter of fact the entire team was awesome! Would highly recommend this company for your zip line experience!”

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Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver - Alluvial Fan and Horseshoe Park
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Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

14.Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Denver to Rocky Mountain National Park in a group of 12 or fewer. Your local guide drives Trail Ridge Road above timberline, stops for wildlife and mountain views, serves a picnic lunch, and leaves time for Estes Park and the Stanley Hotel.

“Perfect view of the Rocky Mountains able to see several wildlife species the Guide Ben was great If you don’t want to chance driving (which) unless you have experience in driving high mountains I would suggest to take the tour so everyone can enjoy the view many photo stops to take pictures and view the wildlife”

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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown - The Clock Tower and Larimer Square Add Denver Context
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Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

15.Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Denver’s Lower Downtown with a beer-focused guide such as Paul, Matt, AJ, DJ, or Chris. Visit four breweries, sample more than 10 Colorado beers, hear local history, and take home a tasting glass. Tours begin at noon and are limited to 14 people.

“We had a great time. Chris did an excellent job with information about the city and beer process!!!!”

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