Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Red Rocks & Beyond

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

• Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

• Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour

• Breckenridge Ultimate Full-Day Mountain Tour From Denver

While entry and parking are free when visiting the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on your own and not for a concert, plenty of affordable tours can help you learn more about the area with a guide. Walking tours start around US$30, guided hikes are from US$65, half-day tours from Denver begin from US$80, and full-day tours cost around US$140.

Yes, it's worth visiting Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, even if you're not coming to see a performance. You can freely explore the venue, the on-site museum, and various hiking trails, which offer views across the surrounding rugged, rocky landscape, which stretches out below you towards the horizon.

Per one customer who booked the Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake, "Red Rocks is very impressive to see. Absolutely beautiful! Also had a nice time looking around the town of Evergreen. The scenery on the way to Echo Lake is beautiful, and we were lucky enough to see several baby deer. Our guide, Anne, is wonderful. She's kind, accommodating and informative. She took pictures for everyone and offered snacks and water at each stop. Everyone had a very nice time."

Yes, you can take Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre tours—no concert tickets required. It’s open year-round for self-guided tours, with the option to explore the visitor center, see the Hall of Fame, and view classic concert footage. On event days in summer, the venue closes in the early afternoon.

Yes, going to a show at Red Rocks can require substantial walking over unpaved trails. The Upper North Lot is closest to the venue itself, but spots there fill up quickly. Wear comfortable shoes and consider taking a shuttle from Denver—shuttles generally drop visitors at the Upper North Lot.

You can visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre all year, but the concert season runs April–November. Even in the offseason, the venue is worth visiting. Snow highlights its namesake red rocks, there are hiking trails, and you can take a self-guided tour of the open-air amphitheater.

That depends: If you’re seeing a show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a pair of comfortable, closed-toed walking shoes is enough. To explore the hiking trails in the surrounding park—such as the 1.4-mile (2.3-kilometer) Trading Post Trail, or the 6-mile (9.7-kilometer) Red Rocks Trail—you might want sturdier footwear.

It’s a good idea to wear layers to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre—especially if you’re seeing a concert. At this elevation, temperatures can drop sharply after sunset, even in summer. Bring a waterproof coat, too, since the shows go on even when it rains. (Umbrellas are not allowed.)

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Denver:

• Garden of the Gods

• Larimer Square

• Pikes Peak Highway

• Pikes Peak

• Colorado State Capitol Building

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Denver.