Red Rocks & Beyond
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Denver, USA
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The Denver foothills are packed with some of Colorado's best sights, from Red Rocks Amphitheater to Lookout Mountain and scenic Lariat Loop. Throughout this half-day tour from Denver explore the scenic foothills, get panoramic views of the mountain surroundings, and stroll through small, historic towns before stopping in Golden for a coffee or craft beer. It's a quick escape from the big city buzz and a taste of life in the mountains just outside of "Mile High" City.
- Discover the Red Rocks Amphitheater and enjoy a scenic drive along Lariat Loop
- Small group tour ensures a personalized experience
- Perfect tour for someone who wants a quick getaway
- Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to fit your schedule
What's Included
- Best Local Guides & Curated Colorado Experience. Guides bring Colorado to life through local stories
- Small-Group Tour: Enjoy a relaxed pace, better access to the guide, & a more personalized experience
- Scenic Stops & Photo Opportunities Explore Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Lookout Mountain, Golden,
- Water Refill Available Please bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout the tour.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Begin your tour at Denver Union Station where you'll be picked up to start your tour. Delve into Denver's vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture, uncovering fun facts through your guide's insights that you’d miss otherwise.
Your first destination is the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, an acclaimed music venue set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
Take in the scenic landscapes along the Lariat Loop as you travel to your next stop. Arrive at Lookout Mountain, offering a panoramic view of downtown Denver. This summit, historically used as a lookout by the Ute tribe, provides a memorable perspective of the city.
Enjoy a leisurely stop in the charming town of Golden, where you have the option to savor coffee or craft beer at your own expense.
Conclude your journey back at the initial meeting point in Denver.
Your first destination is the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, an acclaimed music venue set against a backdrop of natural beauty.
Take in the scenic landscapes along the Lariat Loop as you travel to your next stop. Arrive at Lookout Mountain, offering a panoramic view of downtown Denver. This summit, historically used as a lookout by the Ute tribe, provides a memorable perspective of the city.
Enjoy a leisurely stop in the charming town of Golden, where you have the option to savor coffee or craft beer at your own expense.
Conclude your journey back at the initial meeting point in Denver.
1
Denver Union Station
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Lookout Mountain
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Buffalo Bill Museum And Grave (Pass By)
Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway (Pass By)
4
Golden
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 8 years old - no children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
- Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
- Please note that it is a possibility in the winter that the visibility is limited due to snow. We are flexible with our cancellation policy if snow is in the forecast and are happy to reschedule if weather looks better on another day.
- Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please contact us prior to your tour to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
- Please dress in layers. You are welcome to leave unused articles of clothing in the vehicle at each stop
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q:Where do we meet for the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?
A:We meet in front of Denver’s Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop Street, by the large American flag pole by the curb side.
Mar 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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Narciso_F, Jul 2026
This tour exceeded my expectations and was easily one of the highlights of my trip. From beginning to end, everything was well organized, and the itinerary offered a great mix of scenic views, interesting history, and plenty of opportunities to get out and explore.
Our tour guide, Nick, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, personable, and genuinely enthusiastic about sharing the history and beauty of the area. He kept the group engaged throughout the tour and was happy to answer questions while making sure everyone had a great experience.
The stops were well chosen and gave us enough time to enjoy each location without feeling rushed. Red Rocks was absolutely stunning, and it was great to experience not only the famous amphitheater but also several other beautiful locations along the way. The pacing of the tour was excellent, and it felt like we were able to see a lot without the day becoming exhausting.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Denver area. If you’re lucky enough to have Nick as your guide, you’re in for an informative, fun, and memorable experience. This tour was well worth it, and I would happily take it again.
Lorena_J, Jul 2026
It was amazing to see the red mountains—a really beautiful experience. I felt very safe with the driver; he was very professional. 👌
Corey_H, Jul 2026
Because I didn't rent a car, I booked this trip to see Red Rocks park. It was spectacular, but Golden was my favorite part of the outing. I loved dipping my feet in Clear Creek and watching the tubers float down. Ira was a fantastic guide. I only wish we'd had a little more time at each spot, but it was nice to be back downtown by midday.
NormanF_N, Jul 2026
It was generally very good. Audio at times was difficult to hear. Very informative. Good use of the four hours. We saw what we needed to see.
Diana_S, Jul 2026
What an incredible day exploring the beauty and history of Colorado! 🏔️I requested to sit in front because I had motion sickness and the ride was fabulous.
Our adventure began at Denver Union Station before heading into the breathtaking Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, where we experienced the awe-inspiring natural rock formations and one of the world’s most iconic concert venues. Stopped by the gift shop and bought a t-shirt to commemorate my visit. It’s best to wait until you visit Golden later in the day where the prices will be $10 cheaper. Our guide mentioned that to us as well, I guess I wasn’t listening and was caught up in the views of the area.
Next, we made our way to Lookout Mountain, taking in spectacular panoramic views of downtown Denver, the Rocky Mountains, and the surrounding plains. We also learned about the area’s rich history, including the resting place of the legendary Buffalo Bill. I stopped in the gift shop and snacked on a bison jerkey that was indeed a tasty snack.
Traveling along portions of the scenic Lariat Loop, we enjoyed stunning mountain vistas before arriving in the charming western town of Golden. We strolled along beautiful Clear Creek, explored the quaint shops, and soaked in the welcoming small-town atmosphere.
From incredible scenery to fascinating history, this Colorado tour was a memorable experience filled with unforgettable views and wonderful moments! Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable and made the 11 people in our van feel welcomed as we all got a chance to introduce ourselves at the start of the trip. He even recommended places
to eat and drink at during our last stop. This is a fabulous tour take. I recommend it.
Suellen_B, Jul 2026
DO IT! 4 hours was perfect amt of time! So glad I chose this tour! All stops were awesome but the best part was our guide- ADAM!!! So informative, fun. & made all of us feel confortable & truly cared for our good time! He even created playlists to go with the site we were visiting! The van ride was fun getting to know everyone with the game he played!
Usha_M, Jul 2026
Our tour guide Andrew was very courteous, knowledgeable and helped us with taking our pictures.. We saw the beautiful Red Rocks amphitheater, Lookout mountain and Golden. He even stopped by a spot on the side of the road to get a good first picture of Red Rocks. My friend and I enjoyed the tour and would definitely recommend it.
Lavell_T, Jun 2026
Gable/tour guide was excellent. Friendly, funny, knowledgeable and insightful. A day to remember. Rocky Mountain High for real!
Shelba_S, Jun 2026
Great adventure with so much beautiful scenery. Friendly, informative guide to make sure you know all about your destinations.
Ilona_G, Jun 2026
Rico, our tour guide for the day was very welcoming when we met up at the Union Station post. He was so educated on the history of Denver. You can see that he takes a lot of pride in the job that he does and just loves the state that he lives in . Rico made sure that his tour is fully aware of everything. This city is about .And mentioned alot of special places to go . And all the wonderful places to visit even when we left the tour he gave us a QR code of fantastic places to try. Which we have already been to two of them! It was so nice to use this company again and have a tour guide who is knowledgeable, friendly, and goes out of his way above and beyond to make sure everybody is fully into what is going on and he made it extra special. I feel like he went the extra mile to go above and beyond to make our experience Great! we would definitely use this company again to book in the future. I actually have used them when we did a trip to Alaska!
Patrick_M, Jun 2026
Nick who was our tour guide for the trip was very funny, knowledgeable and went out of his way to make me and everyone else feel comfortable for the entire duration of the trip. Definitely worth the visit and the money
Sharon_L, Jun 2026
Our guide, MC, was one of the best tour guides we have had in our many years of traveling. He gave us so much information about the area that made us think it would be a great place to live.
Gary_D, Jun 2026
A great time with a very knowledgeable guide. Views were excellent. No rattlesnake sightings. Besides the tour , he provided excellent entertainment, dining and shopping options in the Downtown area
Marcee_W, Jun 2026
Ira provided a lovely afternoon showing us the beautiful Colorado Rocky foothills. He gave us lots of information, history, geography, geology and many details. He was friendly and a great communicator and he tried to keep us cool on an extremely hot day.
Christopher_C, Jun 2026
Ira was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He drove safely and kept us informed along the way. Would highly recommend him!
cindy_m, Jun 2026
My sisters and I took the tour yesterday to the red rocks and Buffalo Bill trip my sister from North Carolina my sister from Texas and Me from Ohio. We had the best time ever. Gable was wonderful. We played karaoke he asked about us. We just had a great time I would recommend it for anybody. It was just beautiful and Rod Stewart had canceled his concert in the amphitheater so we were able to go through there as well. I have a broken foot and everybody at Vitar has been so kind. I called to verify that I could still come. We had made our plans months in advance and then the week before our trip. I broke my left foot. Everybody was so kind. They said yes come ahead. We will take care of all of you. What a wonderful adventure! The tour company was Aspire Tours
SHARON_S, Jun 2026
Nice, quick trip with cool unexpected stops. Saw bison up close and wasn't planned. MC was super nice and full of great information.
Elizabeth_M, Jun 2026
Steven the guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The steps that we made were well worth it, wish we had more time in Golden. Only enough time to eat . Need to go back to enjoy the town.
Laura_F, Jun 2026
This was exactly what we were looking for on our short trip to get out of the city for a bit. Van was super clean. Hosts were very personable and funny. They gave great information about the areas we visited.
Jennifer_T, Jun 2026
Red rocks is worth seeing . Guide Jarred was exceptional, informative , humorous, and approachable. Local history at Lookout Mountain, interesting town of Golden , make this a worthwhile trip.
Lisa_H, Jun 2026
I loved this tour! Rico was a great tour guide and provided so much information about the area! There were so many gorgeous views along the road and at Red Rocks. I will also never forget seeing the snow capped mountains! Rico really hit the mark in playing “Rocky Mountain High” as we descended the mountain. Exploring the town of Golden was so much fun - such a beautiful area. I would definitely recommend this tour and will go again on the next trip to Denver!
Kathleen_D, Jun 2026
We had an informative and enthusiastic guide. However the van was hard to get in and out of. Steps are needed as the van is high and there aren’t any handles to grab on to.
William_S, Jun 2026
Great tour! Saw all kinds of interesting things. Red Rock and Golden were fabulous. Had a great tour guide in Adam, smart and funny-even sang to us’
sonia_s, Jun 2026
Great tour guide. Josh is fun, knowledgeable, real, friendly n patient. We had ample time to see everything.
SHERRY_S, Jun 2026
There is not a lot of time at each spot. No hiking on this trip would if lijd a little more time at each spot
Lisa_M, May 2026
Very good and Steve was a knowledgeable guide. The red rocks stop was the best part. I recommend this tour.
Sallie_N, May 2026
We had a great time! Jason was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He was not rushed and even took extra time to let us stop and see elk and bison. He had lots of suggestions for places to go. I would highly recommend!
Sharon_S, May 2026
Adam was very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to accommodate without deviating from the schedule too much. Such a warm spirit.
Bob_C, May 2026
Red River was by far the highlight of our tour. It was fantastic! Guide was very good. She was very knowledgeable about the entire area.
Nani_S, May 2026
Our guide Jeremy was exelent. He gave us lots of information not only tour but about Denver and it’s surroundings. He is very polite and friendly and tour itself was must see place.
I recommend it to everyone who visits Denver
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