Top Colorado Private Sightseeing Tours

Immerse yourself in Rocky Mountain National Park’s spectacular landscape with miles of rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and abundant wildlife. On this private tour, take a scenic drive and cover more ground in less time with a step-on guide. A fully customized itinerary allows you to make stops for photo opportunities and hiking.

Leave the guidebook behind and spend an afternoon exploring Rocky Mountain National Park with a local historian and naturalist with decades of experience. This private afternoon tour can be customized based on your interests and is an ideal introduction to the massive park, which can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Get wildlife viewing tips and learn about the area’s pioneer and Native American history along the way.

If you just have a few hours, make the most of your time inside Rocky Mountain National Park on a private morning tour. Get in early to avoid the crowds, and maximize your chances of seeing the park’s famous wildlife with a naturalist guide who knows the best viewing locations. Plus, learn about the cultural history of the Estes Park area for added context on this memorable morning safari.

Enhance your visit to Rocky Mountain National Park and Colorado with a private five-hour tour led by experienced local guides. Enjoy the dramatic views along Trail Ridge Road and leave the driving to us in our comfortable touring SUV. From Estes Park to the Alpine Visitor Center, we stop at scenic overlooks and take short walks to viewpoints and points of interest. Wildlife sightings, photo opportunities, and insights from our knowledgeable guides create unforgettable Rocky Mountain memories. We share information about wildlife, weather, geology, history, culture, birding, and outdoor activities around Estes Park and the park itself. Let us show you our favorite place—Rocky Mountain National Park. Binoculars are provided for spotting elk, birds, and sweeping mountain vistas, and hiking poles are available for any accessible walks.

Planning a visit to Rocky Mountain National Park can be overwhelming, but this private tour from Estes Park showcases the park’s amazing wildlife and scenery without the stress of logistics. See the best mountain views and increase your chances of wildlife sightings, plus explore highlights outside the park like Trail Ridge Road and Old Fall River Road. Your private guide can customize the route based on your interests and add any extra stops along the way.

Explore Denver from the comfort of a private bus and cover far more ground than on foot on this tour of landmarks including Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House Museum, and the United States Mint. Take in views at City Park, stop for photos at the Mile High Steps, and learn about history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Ideal for first-time visitors and a great first day activity.

Bypass the timed-entry reservations at Rocky Mountain National Park when you book this private half-day tour. Your guide takes you to the best parts of the park and explains the wildlife, history, and ecology. Enjoy relaxed driving with optional easy walks to overlooks tailored to your interests, with hiking poles and microspikes provided for accessible hikes. Note that the park entrance fee is not included.

Discover the best that Rocky Mountain National Park has to offer as you embark on your own driving tour of the area. Download the app and follow the GPS to the park’s top sights including hiking trails, viewpoints, mountain passes, and lakes. While you drive, listen to the story of the park and each point of interest through the application.

Our Pikes Peak tour is a private, personal adventure, focusing on things that are of interest and importance to you. Unlike impersonal group tours, we are able to make multiple, spontaneous scenic stops for photos, exploration, and quiet moments in nature. Engaging conversation replaces the usual canned tour monologue. We travel in a custom Land Cruiser—built for both comfort and capability, and provide complimentary beverages, snacks, and Wi-Fi access. What truly sets us apart, however, is the experience itself: a relaxing, more authentic connection to the mountain and the journey.

If you’ve ever wished a guide could travel with you as you explore a national park, now’s your chance. With this service, a local guide joins you in your vehicle taking you from Rocky Mountain’s glacial lakes to wildflower meadows and beyond. With personalized attention and recommendations, you’ll get better photos, scout out more wildlife, and maximize your time in Rocky Mountain.

If you're going to Rocky Mountain National Park for the animals, maximize your sightings with a full-day tour completely focused on wildlife. Travel with a guide who knows the best places to spot amazing Colorado creatures like bighorn sheep, moose, elk, and mule deer. Avoid the crowds at off-the-track locations, and learn about the park’s amazing biodiversity along the way.

This is an opportunity to see the incredible flatirons close up with an experienced Boulder native while getting high-end, professional photography at the same time! These are images you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Let’s make some awesome memories of your Colorado trip! (Locals welcome, too!) Details: This is a private experience and you will not be booked with anyone else. While the trail is easy enough for children, we tailor each hike to your groups activity level. Couples, families, groups, headshots, & solo travelers welcome. You’ll receive a style & welcome guide before the session. Each booking includes a $50 print credit that may be applied towards prints, products, and/or digital negatives. You’ll receive your images in a password protected online gallery within 2-3 weeks of your session from which you may select your favorite images to purchase. Each image in your gallery is carefully retouched to enhance color & smooth out skin. Further editing available upon request.

Visit Mesa Verde National Park—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on a tour from Durango. You'll have the chance to see the park's ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings and learn about the history of the region. Lunch is included to make this an easy day trip for you and your friends or family.

Discover Colorado’s most majestic landscapes within easy driving distance of Denver with this pair of self-guided driving tours of Rocky Mountain National Park and Garden of the Gods! In the Rockies, you’ll soar to astonishing heights, stop by the famous Bear Lake, and experience snow-capped vistas. In the Garden of the Gods, you’ll witness stunning red rock formations like the jaw-dropping Montezuma Tower and physics-defying Balanced Rock. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, & enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Watch an unforgettable sunrise over Colorado's most famous peaks on a private morning tour of Rocky Mountain National Park. Get in early to avoid the crowds, and gain local insight into the park’s history and biology from a naturalist guide. Whether you want to hike, take photos, or look for wildlife, the itinerary can be tailored to fit your interests.

Take the guesswork out of choosing a restaurant in Denver—and explore its food scene without the crowds—on this private food tour, including multiple tastings. Wander through the city’s Lower Downtown area, see landmarks including Union Station, and stop by a number of eateries to try their cuisine. Sample locally-sourced elk, pork green chili, and a traditional cannoli, and learn why green chili is a firm local favorite.

Explore the breathtaking landscapes of Summit County at your own leisure on this self-guided e-bike tour. The scenic loop showcases the crystal-clear waters of Lake Dillon, vibrant marinas, and the charming towns of Frisco and Dillon. With GPS guidance for an easy-to-follow route, you have the flexibility to choose between a 30 or 40-mile journey. Pedal along paved paths and quiet roads while soaking in panoramic views of the Gore and Tenmile Ranges, with the option to detour to Keystone Village. This is a perfect blend of adventure and freedom in the heart of the Rockies.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the natural wonders of Garden of the Gods with this self-guided driving and walking tour. Discover stunning red and orange rock formations that look like they dropped here from another world. Marvel at Balanced Rock as it seems to defy the laws of physics, or gaze up at Montezuma Tower. As you drive, you’ll find out how all these geologic marvels formed in the first place! This self-guided audio tour of Garden of the Gods takes about three hours total. Enjoy free access to the stunning Garden of the Gods Park, open to the public year-round. Check opening hours before your visit. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Venture into the heart of one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods—and hear many of the city’s spookiest ghost stories as you visit its supposedly haunted landmarks—on this small-group walking tour. Pick the standard tour duration, or upgrade for an extended experience: whichever you choose, you’ll explore the historical Capitol Hill neighborhood, where you can see highlights like Titanic survivor Molly Brown’s house, creepy hotels and apartment blocks, and more.

Eat your way through downtown Denver's ever-changing dining scene on a walking food tour that lets you sample five of the best restaurants in town, all in one afternoon. Discover award-winning eateries, authentic Neapolitan pizza, freshly baked empanadas from a family-owned shop and more. In between bites, learn about Denver's Wild West history and pass landmarks like the baseball field and iconic Union Station.

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit. Ascend to the summit of the legendary Pikes Peak on this self-guided driving tour up one of America’s most iconic mountain roads. On this winding road to the top of the mountain, visitors are treated to soaring vistas, unique ecosystems, and historical remnants of the mountain’s past. Along the way, hear stories of gold miners, ancient Ute paths, and the death-defying Race to the Clouds. This alpine drive is a true Colorado classic that can’t be missed. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

Uncover the rich history of Denver on this self-guided walking tour through Lower Downtown (LoDo), where the city's origins took shape. Walk along the banks of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, exploring preserved warehouses, jazz clubs, and modern art spaces that reflect both the historic heart and the evolving spirit of Denver. This tour reveals the fascinating narrative of gold seekers, the rise of railroads, and the district's transformation from a bustling commercial center to a vibrant cultural hub. — Discover the birthplace of Denver at the confluence of two rivers — Explore historic architecture, including Italianate and Romanesque buildings — Learn about the impact of the gold rush and the transcontinental railroad — Enjoy a flexible pace, perfect for history enthusiasts and casual strollers alike

Skip the awkward group tours or finagling a ranger talk into your Rocky Mountain National Park schedule. This private self-guided tour lets you hit all the stops you want, always at your pace. With hours of content—enough for several days—you’ll get an in-depth look wherever you go in the RMNP area, from Estes Park to Trail Ridge Road to Bear Lake and beyond.