Top Denver Outdoor Activities

Denver is walkable, but there’s nothing quite like exploring this urban city on two-wheels. Give yourself a thrilling yet low-impact experience on this guided e-bike tour of Denver. Use the pedal assist for an easier experience as you ride by Denver Union Station and other city landmarks. Learn about the city’s major attractions and hear stories about its history.

Get up close and personal with Colorado's Rocky Mountain scenery during this private, customizable photo shoot. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and head to picturesque locations in the foothills, well off the typical tourist trail. Your photographer will capture many posed and candid photos, and you can purchase your favorite shots afterwards with a $50 photo credit included.

Explore Denver’s RiNo district at your own pace with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Use your smartphone to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover RiNo’s past and present. Play solo or with friends, with each participant taking on unique roles, and enjoy the flexibility of being able to start when you want and explore at your own pace.

This full-day, small-group tour takes you out of the city and into the rugged Rocky Mountains. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, an acoustic masterpiece crafted by Mother Nature; travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon to the Continental Divide; and visit an old mining town. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the iconic ski town of Breckenridge, then head back to Denver, passing through the Eisenhower Tunnel—the longest, highest, passenger car tunnel in the world.

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.

Denver sits a mile above sea level and punches well above its weight for architecture, art, and things to find on foot. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Denver on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Puzzle your way past the East 2 West Source Point sculpture, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and the Colorado State Capitol with its gold-leafed dome • Start whenever you like, walk at your own speed, and take a detour into Larimer Square whenever the mood strikes • Works great for couples, friends, and families — the scoring system adds some friendly competition to the mix Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. At 5,280 feet above sea level, even the riddles might leave you a little breathless.

See the top sights and hidden corners of Colorado’s capital city on a small group e-bike tour with expert, local guides. This 2 hour excursion is ideal for first-time Denver visitors who want to orient themselves to the city for future exploring. It is also great for those who have lived here and never taken a beat to get to know Denver. With an easy-to-use pedal-assist bike, you’re able to complete the city loop without breaking a sweat. With the best eBike tour in Colorado, your tour will be fun AND safe. Highlights include Denver Union Station, RINO arts district, the capital, and cruising along the creek by Confluence Park. Colorado eBike Tours is all about enjoying the scenery, feeling the city's rhythm, and catching those small, special moments along the way. (We can accommodate children 5 and older, call ahead to book a cargo bike for your child. No infants) For groups larger than 6 we typically break into two.

Take the guesswork out of exploring Denver—and leave the crowds behind—on this half-day private tour of the city’s downtown area, including pickup from your hotel or the airport. Drive through the city, stop at highlights including Larimer Square and the Colorado State Capitol, and learn about local history, culture, and architecture along the way.

Immerse yourself in a world of illumination during a 1-hour light show in Denver. Get swept away through a combination of lasers, guided meditation, and accompanying rock music. Offered hourly seven days a week, the immersive experience is easy to fit into any schedule and perfect for all ages. In addition to the show, your ticket grants you unlimited access to the Church's retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and Gandhi Garden, with dozens of Instagram worthy picture spots throughout the Church.

Get the lowdown on LoDo on an express tour of Denver’s oldest neighborhood. Both historic and rapidly changing, the district is home to many of the city's hippest bars, restaurants, and hotels. Walk a loop around LoDo’s most important landmark buildings, all while hearing tales from Denver’s Wild West history. Get inside tips on where to dine and drink while in town from a guide who knows the area best.

Discover why Denver is nicknamed the "Napa Valley of Craft Beer" on a small-group beer tour through the historic Lower Downtown (LoDo) district. Pop in to four local breweries to taste more than 10 samples of Colorado craft beer. Find out how Denver became the center of the craft brewing movement in the West, and walk off all those tastings with a jaunt through the city’s oldest and most dynamic neighborhood.

Celebrate your special moments with us in the beauty of Colorado’s outdoors! Birthdays, anniversaries, bachelor/bachelorette parties, entertaining wedding guests—whatever you’re marking, we craft a personalized hiking experience that reflects you. Traveling for work? Let us take you from the conference room to the mountains for a refreshing, scenic break with colleagues. Whatever brings you here, we’ll make it unforgettable! We are one of the longest running guiding companies of its kind; travelers have requested an experience like this. We have listened and are ready to host you and your special people for a one of a kind celebration.

Explore the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains, and learn more about the flora and fauna, with this guided half-day hike with a small group of no more than eight people. With a knowledgeable local guide in the lead, you don’t have to worry about route finding and can enjoy the scenery and experience, while learning about the ecosystem and wildlife from your guide.

Enjoy a uniquely immersive and active way to experience the sparkling wintertime beauty of Colorado’s Front Range on this half-day snowshoeing adventure. With the help of state-of-the-art snowshoeing equipment, hike through pristine pine forests and open-air alpine meadows. Your experienced guide chooses trails that match your group's experience level, and which offer impressive views.

Discover the Rocky Mountains in a more memorable way than many other tours, and avoid the crowds, on this private hiking experience with a llama. Head to the trailhead conveniently located within an hour of Denver, learn about llamas from your guides, and set off on the 3 mile (4.8 kilometer) hike. Lead your woolly companion along the route and learn about nature, wildlife, and the landscape along the way.

Join an adventure to Mt. Blue Sky—one of Colorado’s tallest peaks—and experience wild beauty on a small-group day tour from Denver. Begin at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, then enjoy a lakeside lunch at Echo Lake before ascending to Summit Lake for stunning views. Drive along scenic byways with panoramic mountain vistas. This tour suits nature lovers seeking dramatic landscapes, wildlife, and an easy way to explore beyond city limits.

Colorado's Front Range is home to unique rock formations that make for great climbing conditions, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced climber. On this exciting, adrenaline-filled adventure, head to the outskirts of Denver for 4 hours of rock climbing in an inspiring natural setting. Just show up ready for a good time—all climbing equipment is provided, plus snacks and water.

Enjoy walking in the historic Golden, Colorado while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Golden on this unique scavenger hunt experience. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! See Golden History Museum, Clear Creek, The Armory, Golden History Park, Golden Visitors & Information Center, public art and many other Golden sights. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 20 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 1 mile along this scavenger hunt experience. Explore the city at your own pace Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover Golden's hidden gems and historic sights Perfect for all ages

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

This private half-day tour of key attractions in the Denver foothills is ideal for visitors short on time in the Mile High City. With round-trip transportation from your downtown Denver hotel, you'll visit sites like Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, where musical legends perform in the nation's best natural concert venue. Other locales on this scenic trip include Buffalo Bill's grave, Buffalo Herd Overlook, and historic downtown Golden.

Explore the natural beauty of Colorado’s Front Range on this private hiking trip from Denver. Discover the awe-inspiring vistas, ancient rock formations, and forests of this beautiful region near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Your friendly and experienced guide will customize the hike based on your experience level, and you can choose from a half-day or full-day hike.

Summit one of Colorado’s famous ’14-ers’ on a small-group day trip from Denver to Mt. Blue Sky (formerly Mt. Evans). Soak up the Rocky Mountain scenery while a guide handles the driving, taking you up one of North America’s highest roads. From there, take a short hike to the top of the peak Bonus: you'll also stop at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Get a comprehensive tour of Colorado Springs combined with personalized attention on this day excursion. With round-trip private transportation included, you can enjoy the scenery and relax on the way there and back. Once in Colorado Springs, listen to commentary tailored to your interests as you visit the city highlights such as Pike's Peak, the Manitou Incline, and the Garden of the Gods.

Spoil yourself—and combine wellness with indulgence in one visit—at this private spa and sauna experience with a dedicated craft beer theme. Sit back and indulge with an infrared sauna, rain shower, and beer-inspired hydrotherapy tub filled with ingredients typically used in brewing. While you pamper, sip craft beer, wine, or soft drinks—extra cost.