Top Colorado Springs Self-guided Tours

Greet the day with a sunrise hot air balloon flight that offers unbeatable views of Pikes Peak, the Garden of the Gods, and other Colorado Springs wonders. Help the crew inflate the giant balloon for a hands-on experience, and then soar over the enchanting landscape in the changing morning light. Back on solid ground, toast your flight with a celebratory glass of sparkling wine and light breakfast.

Take in the natural landscape of Colorado Springs without the hassle of navigating on your own during an open–air jeep tour of the foothills. Going with a guide allows you to visit popular landmarks as well as more secluded area via dirt roads that are often untouched by visitors. While learning about the history and geology of the area, guests enjoy a comfortable ride with water, snacks, and blankets included.

There’s nothing like seeing Colorado’s exquisite scenery by water—and this trip along the mighty Arkansas River is perfect for both beginner and intermediate rafters. On this ministry-led journey, you’ll hit the whitewater rapids of Bighorn Sheep Canyon with a trained guide, marveling at the unparalleled scenery between taking on the churns. This is Colorado’s most popular river, and it’s easy to see why.

Adios, generic walking tours—it’s time to discover Colorado Springs via fast-paced scavenger hunt. With your smartphone leading the way, you and your crew will hit the city, solving puzzles and completing wild challenges as you explore from clue to clue. You’ll get to know The Springs’ iconic landmarks and hidden gems, lean on your remote host for hints, and rack up points to win it all.

Explore one of the most beautiful parks in the American west the fun and easy way on a Segway tour of the Garden of the Gods near Colorado Springs. Learn about the ancient history of the park’s red rock formations and see how natural shapes like Kissing Camels and Praying Hands got their names. You’ll cover much more ground than by walking, making it a great option for visitors with limited time.

Get a new perspective on Colorado scenery as you soar between rocky expanses on this ziplining course at Seven Falls. Fly down five ziplines extending up to 1,800 feet (548 meters), plus traverse two suspension bridges and bound down a 180-foot  (54 meter) rappel. Though this is an adrenaline-filled day, kids meeting the weight limit can still participate.

Enjoy a serene hot air balloon ride over Colorado Springs. With views of 100 miles or more in all directions, you can appreciate the vast, expansive landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Look for wildlife such as deer, bighorn sheep, and birds as you soar high above the ground using only the wind and the skill of your experienced pilot.

With this e-bike tour, you’ll get three things: you’ll get a sustainable, eco-friendly adventure through one of Colorado’s most beloved landscapes; you’ll get access to a local guide to better your experience; and you’ll avoid the parking hell that is Garden of the Gods. While everyone else is driving around begging for parking, you’ll be wandering these sandstone giants in the open air, communing one-on-one with Mother Nature.

Zombie Scavengers hunt stands out by blending real-world urban exploration with an exciting zombie apocalypse narrative. Its uniqueness lies in the complete player freedom; unlike standard hunts, you get to choose your own route and the order of tasks across the city, making it a strategic exercise. The immersive experience is powered by an app that tracks your survival points from finding supplies and completing fun, themed photo/video challenges. Crucially, it includes a remote survival guide who assists you via chat, and your score is compared in real-time on a national leaderboard, turning your local adventure into a country-wide competition.

Avoid aimless wandering and turn a walk through Colorado Springs into a scavenger hunt thanks to a group puzzling challenge. Bring along up to 11 friends or family members and get started with an app downloaded to your smartphone. Solve historic puzzles and local trivia to advance to the next clue, stopping along the way to eat, drink, or explore at your own pace.

Explore the city of Colorado Springs and find hidden gems and secret spaces you wouldn’t stumble across on your own on a specially-created scavenger hunt tour. Totally self-guided, take yourself on a journey around the city, following clues and solving puzzles to reach checkpoints and gather points. Get to know Colorado Springs in a totally unique way.

Holly Jolly Hunt is a scavenger hunt that is played using an app on your smartphone, that brings your entire family and friends together for holiday cheer. During the adventure you’ll be seeking out all the traditional, and even the non-traditional holiday items we all see this time of year around the city. You’ll get points for each item you find. The goal is to capture as many items as you can in order to score as many points as possible and get 1st place on the leaderboard. Along the way you’ll be asked to perform silly holiday themed tasks meant to bring laughter and smiles to everyone involved. Come play with us. Young or old, this is a scavenger hunt for everyone that enjoys this time of year. We promise you will create holiday memories that you will not forget! Holly Jolly Hunt can be played in any city!

Crazy Dash of Colorado Springs allows your team to discover the city in a fun way! Our app will instruct you to find a variety of different items around the city. For every item you find, you'll get points. You can find these items in any order you'd like. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All scavenger hunts have a remote host to help along the way via chat. Come explore Colorado Springs with us!

Walk around Colorado Springs while completing the 3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt! Use our app to find a list of objects (provided in riddle form) around the city and participate in fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others on the app's leaderboard. All of the objects and challenges will be divided into 3 quests. Complete the 1st quest, 2nd quest, and 3rd quest, in order, to complete the game! Set a time limit of 2 hours for yourself if you'd like to make the challenge even more intense! During the game, you'll have a remote host who will follow along virtually with you and chat if you need any help! Come explore Colorado Springs with us by completing all 3 Quests!

Skip the crowded tour groups and discover Colorado Springs at your own pace on a fun and easy-to-ride 50cc scooter. With Garden of the Gods just minutes away, you can cruise through scenic landscapes, explore the charming streets of Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs, stop for lunch at local favorites, or browse unique shops along the way. Your rental includes a DOT-approved helmet, lockable scooter storage, a quick rider orientation, and insider route recommendations to help you make the most of your adventure. Enjoy the freedom to explore wherever the day takes you—on your schedule, without guides, groups, or fixed itineraries.