Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour
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Denver, USA
- 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy an introductory visit to the Rocky Mountains—and still leave enough time to continue your Denver sightseeing—on this half-day, small-group tour. Meet your guide in the morning, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. In just half a day, you'll see some of the best of the region's scenery.
- This small-group tour is capped at 14 to keep things personal
- Round-trip transit makes exploring beyond city limits simple
- Discover some of the region's most dramatic Rocky Mountain scenery
- This tour is perfect for time-pressed Denver visitors
What's Included
- Transportation
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Small Group Tour
- Bottled water
- Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Colorado Convention Center700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Colorado Convention Center, in front of the Blue Bear sculpture.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Evergreen (Pass By)
2
Evergreen Lake
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Buffalo Bill Museum And Grave
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway (Pass By)
4
Golden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coors Brewery (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- **MEETING LOCATION** - Colorado Convention Center, Blue Bear sculpture
- Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered.
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre access may occasionally be limited due to concerts, rehearsals, film shoots, or other public and private events. When access restrictions occur, your guide will showcase other scenic and historic points of interest within Red Rocks Park and make every effort to provide the best possible experience.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 170 reviews
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Karyn_d, Sep 2026
Our guide, Wanessa was fantastic.
knowledgeable information around the area..
Some fun facts also.
Made sure everyone was comfortable and looked after us very well.
I would totally recommend booking a day trip with this company.
Punctual, and flexible.
Steven_M, Sep 2026
Great tour to see the sights and not lose a whole day. Vanessa was a great guide and very personable. Small group tour is the way to go.
Robert_C, Sep 2026
Brian was an excellent guide with a lot of information about Denver and the surrounding countryside.
Adam_R, Aug 2026
Strongly recommend checking this tour out.
Scenic views from the Red Rocks all the way to Golden with a professional tour guide. If have doubts about altitude sickness, the highest we went was about 7400 ft.
Do this tour?
Daniel_D, Aug 2026
The scenery at red rock was stunning. Our guide, Nicole, was very knowledgeable outgoing and kept us entertained the whole time. The herd of elk that we saw was awesome. Worth every penny.
Elise_Z, Aug 2026
Our group tour went to a variety of locations that were very beautiful. We went to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Buffalo Bill's resting place located on Lookout Mountain, Evergreen Lake and Golden, Colorado.
Veronica_M, Aug 2026
It was great Beautiful places. Amazing guide. We loved Red Rocks. We even have seen Nico’s. It was great day
Micah_S, Aug 2026
Brian was an exceptional guide and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience through Red Rocks and Denver Foothills. Learned so much about the history of Denver and the many cities that we explored within!
Anna_B, Aug 2026
This was a wonderful tour. Red Rock Amphitheater was amazing and other stops along the way were great too. The town of Golden was a sweet little town.
Leah_J, Aug 2026
My tour with Nicole to Red Rock amphitheater, lookout mountain, and downtown Golden was a highlight of my trip. Nicole is friendly, delightful and knowledgeable. I got to know different pieces of history and fun and cute stories about Nicole as well. She will take you through some beautiful scenic roads and we even took a small detour to see bison.
Lisa_L, Aug 2026
Our Red Rocks and Denver Foothills tour was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was so well organized. The pickup was smooth and right on time, making the whole experience stress-free.
Our guide, David, was fantastic! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so much interesting information about the history, geology, and local landmarks throughout the tour. He made every stop engaging and fun.
The thoughtful touches, like the cute little snacks, were such a nice surprise and made the experience even more enjoyable. You can really tell they care about their guests and want everyone to have a great time.
If you’re visiting the Denver area, I highly recommend this tour. The scenery is breathtaking, the experience is well worth it, and if you get David as your guide, you’re in for a wonderful day!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hi Lisa, thank you for the incredible 5-star review! We’re so glad you had such a wonderful experience on our Red Rocks & Denver Foothills tour. It’s great to hear David’s knowledge, friendly personality, and storytelling made each stop memorable. We’re also happy you enjoyed the little touches like the snacks! Thank you for your recommendation—we hope to welcome you back for another Colorado adventure soon!
Michael_G, Jul 2026
Very good trip. Good places to visit. Ran to schedule. Alexis was an excellent guide, kept it very interactive.
Christina_C, Jul 2026
The perfect tour if you don't have a lot of time. Brian had so many interesting stories and information of the area. Just the right amount of walking. The amphitheater is a must see. We took amazing photos.
Diane_M, Jul 2026
Parker, our host, was very knowledgeable about the areas that we toured. He was an excellent host and entertaining. We would gladly join him for another tour next time we are in Denver.
Samantha_G, Jul 2026
I believe my guide was Parker! He was great! Friendly, informative and fun! They provide water and snacks as well!
Jenn_F, Jul 2026
Fun, comfortable and beautiful! Parker was knowledgeable, fun and kind!! I could not believe it was only $79!
Trisha_M, Jul 2026
You see a lot in a short day, great photo ops and time in beautiful natural surroundings. Alexis our guide was a fabulous driver and conversationalist who shared tons of history and info along the way! Loved it
Jose_C, Jul 2026
It is a wonderful experience. The red rocks were amazing and everything I expected. Evergreen and Golden are places to revisit.
Laurie_G, Jun 2026
A great half-day excursion to an iconic venue! I only wish I had been able to attend a concert there!
Susan_V, Jun 2026
The tour gave us an appreciation of Colorado’s beauty. Our guide Parker has a vast knowledge of this beautiful state, including lots of geological and dinosaur facts (we never grew tired of these!). We learned so much from him.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Susan, thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re so glad Parker helped bring Colorado’s beauty, geology, and prehistoric past to life. His passion for the state—and especially his dinosaur knowledge—makes for such a fun and fascinating day. We love hearing you never grew tired of the facts! Thank you for joining us and for recognizing Parker’s incredible knowledge.
Mabel_C, Jun 2026
The tour was super fun even though it was a little rainy. Not having much time to explore, this tour gave us an opportunity to visit the mountains and learn about Denver and Red Rocks area. Our guide Parker was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We were luck to have him as our guide.
Stephanie_M, Jun 2026
Wonderful variety of areas/things to see in a 4 hr period. Parker was very knowledgeable and you can tell he truly enjoys the state he lives in and the beauty it provides. I enjoyed how he tied so many different subjects together. And he was incredibly gracious when one guest had a hiccup with her Uber driver that delayed her just a bit. He waited for her. I goofed on our meet up spot at one point and he was so kind instead of making me feel bad. I ran and made it without much delay. Parker has a great upbeat personality and does an excellent job engaging with guests as well as using van time to share interesting information about the area. I was very impressed with how much he knows about so many things relative to our tour and beyond. Very interesting guy! I'd definetly recommend your tours and esp touring with Parker. Fun guy!
Stephanie
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hi Stephanie, thank you for the incredible 5-star review! We’re thrilled Parker made such a wonderful impression with his knowledge, upbeat personality, and genuine care for every guest. We especially appreciate you recognizing his patience and kindness along the way. Parker’s passion for Colorado and ability to connect so many fascinating topics truly make him special. Thank you for your recommendation!
Michelle_H, Jun 2026
Loved the Red Rock tour. Spent way too much time in the van. Only had 10 -15 to look around at the other stops. Wish we had more time to look around and shop Golden.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Michelle, thank you for joining us and for sharing your feedback. We're glad you loved the Red Rocks tour and enjoyed the scenery along the way.
Our Red Rocks & Denver Foothills tour is designed as a half-day sightseeing experience that visits several destinations, including Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake, Buffalo Bill's Grave, and Golden. Because we cover multiple locations in just over four hours, time at each stop is necessarily limited.
We understand you would have preferred more time to explore and shop in Golden. Based on your comments, it sounds like your disappointment was primarily with the amount of time available at one stop rather than the quality of the guide or the tour experience itself. If that's the case, we would be grateful if you would consider revisiting your rating to reflect your overall experience.
Thank you again for choosing Explorer Tours, and we hope to welcome you back to Colorado in the future.
Lisa_W, Jun 2026
It was absolutely AMAZING! Robert was our tour guide and he had some much knowledge!!! Well worth the trip!!
Dawn_M, Jun 2026
It was a lot of fun if you want to see the mountain areas around Denver. Beautiful locations to take pictures.
Yerim_K, Jun 2026
It was a fantastic scenic tour! Nicole and Alexis were both very informative, engaging, and interactive throughout the trip. This was the highlight of my time in Denver so far. Every stop was beautiful, from the way to the amphitheater to Golden. Highly recommended!!
Nicola_T, Jun 2026
Beautiful trip to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains only 40 mins. from downtown Denver. Amazing Rock formations and views. Nicole & Alexia were fantastic Guides. Good fun & very knowledge.
Christopher_P, May 2026
Eric was informative, friendly and went out of his way to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Great intro to the Denver area.
johnson_j, May 2026
One of the best tours I’ve taken! Our tour guide went above and beyond my expectations. Nicole Coors was exceptional! She was extremely knowledgeable, relatable, and accommodating. She was so interactive and remembered our names! 10/10 would do again!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Yolanda, thank you for the incredible 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of the best tours you’ve taken. Thank you for your kind words and the 10/10 recommendation—we’d love to welcome you back for another Colorado adventure!
Keenan_J, May 2026
Good tour, outstanding tour guide, a lot to see. Bring a jacket and water. Bathroom s a little scare.
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