Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour
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Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour
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Explore beyond Denver and head for the foothills of the Rocky Mountains on this small-group tour with transportation included. Mountain panoramas, pine forests, Wild West history, and scenic canyon roads are within easy reach of the Mile High City, so you can get out of town even if you just have a half-day to spare. Stops include the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the town of Golden, home of Coors Brewery.
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Ages 0-99, max of 14 per group
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Explore the best of the Rocky Mountain foothills in one tour
- Check out the natural sandstone acoustics at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Take in panoramic views from the top of Lookout Mountain
- This small-group tour is capped at 14 to keep things personal
- Bottled water
What's not included- Lunch
- Gratuities are not included.
- Buffalo Bills Museum
- Meet your guide and small group in downtown Denver, and visit historic Larimer Square, which now serves as a shopping and dining hub. Hop in the bus and head west into the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. See the legendary music venue and ancient sandstone formations at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre. Get a glimpse of Colorado’s “beasts of the plains” at Buffalo Herd Overlook on the way to Lookout Mountain, which offers stunning views of the Front Range. Take the scenic Lariat Loop down the mountain to the town of Golden, home to the Coors Brewery. Take a walk around the charming main street here before returning to Denver, where your tour ends.
- Start:
- 1747 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA10 AM pick-up from Union Station. We pick up outside Hopdoddy Burger Bar, located outside Union Station's Main Entrance between 17th and 18th on Wynkoop St.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41410P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Group size is 4-14 passengers
- Tour may be rescheduled or cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
- Most travellers can participate
- No children under the age of 7. Private tours are recommended for families with children.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41410P1
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Itinerary
- 1747 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA10 AM pick-up from Union Station. We pick up outside Hopdoddy Burger Bar, located outside Union Station's Main Entrance between 17th and 18th on Wynkoop St.
- Pass byLarimer Square
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- 3Pass byLariat Loop National Scenic Byway
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- Y9471KUkevinj0 contributionsPikes Peak/Garden of the GodsHarley was a great tour guide. He was friendly and informative. He always kept the tourist needs in mind. He had a lot of interesting facts about the mountain areaWritten 24 March 2025
- monicalH1845ID0 contributionsAmazing !!Monica was amazing!! Her knowledge and customer services was over the top!! Also the chosen stops were very helpful and connect with expectations!! Great experience!!Written 22 March 2025
- tamannasharmink0 contributionsAwesomeIt was an amazing trip! It’s my solo trip for the first time in life and the tour guide, Monica is amazing! I also made friends! Loved the experience!Written 22 March 2025
- soniat6460 contributionsBreathtakingMonica was fabulous.. giving us the history and. Beautiful sights., Garden of the Gods was worth it the town of Mantou springs was awesome. Didn’t get to go to the summit because of snow and wind but glen cove was amazing!Written 22 March 2025
- Navigator220970779400 contributionsEverything about ColoradoHad fun and so much adventure with a great tour guide, Monica!! From the desert and rocky scenery to nature and bless taking mountain of ColoradoWritten 22 March 2025
- jacktA2054IS0 contributionsGood views. Great guide.Views were really cool, got lots of good photos. Bit of a shame there was too much snow to go to the peak, other than that a good tour and Monica was a great guide.Written 22 March 2025
- H4112XPjunem0 contributionsPikes Peak tour is amazing!We climbed to 11,000+ feet of elevation where the Hwy was closed to traffic d/t weather/ road conditions. Harley was our guide and was excellent in narrating our trip! Great photo opportunities along the way! Lunch in Manitou Springs! Hells Kitchen Pizza was awesome! Highly recommend this tour!Written 21 March 2025
- alberthD96SM0 contributionsGreat ExperienceHarley was very funny and was great at giving interesting facts. He was on time and nice to accommodate all of our requests.Written 21 March 2025
- barb61520160 contributionsRelaxed Day w/ Amazing ViewsVery enjoyable tour. Our guide, Monica, was knowledgeable and kind. There was so much to see, but I felt like the time at each stop was perfect (except maybe in Manitou Springs, I could have used an extra 30 minutes easily just to browse all the cute little shops after grabbing lunch). I would highly recommend this experience.Written 20 March 2025
- DannyRiveraLugo0 contributionsTour of Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods.Great tour, Monica was wonderful. Very sweet and knowledgeable. Explained everything where we could understand. ThanksWritten 19 March 2025
- Travel313583139710 contributionsAmazing tour - Monica was spectacularGreat tour, our guide Monica showed us a bunch of cool features and taught us about the history of the Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs, and Pikes Peak.Written 19 March 2025
- susanoA5818QP0 contributionsGreat way to spend the day!What a great way to get to see the beautiful Mountain Views. The trip was the perfect length to sight see and take in the views. Monica was great!Written 18 March 2025
- Samantha A0 contributionsGirls tripMonica was very friendly and did a wonderful job navigating through the mountains so that my kids and I could see everything possible on this trip.Written 18 March 2025
- O5087VHrobertc0 contributionsGuided bus tour to the Garden of the Gods and Pike’s PeakHarley was the perfect guide for a great trip to Pike’s Peak and the Garden of the Gods! He was very informative with a wealth of information.Written 18 March 2025
- qunhuaz0 contributionsBe Pikes Peak and the Garden of The Gods are both must see places and this tour covers it all!!The views were breathtaking, and I had chills in my body just looking at the outstanding environment!! My tour guide Hurley made the trip feel warm and welcoming. Hurley also made me feel safe on the mountain!!! The tour guide also dropped us at Manitou springs to have lunch! I highly recommend going to hellfires pizza for lunch! The tour guide(Hurley) also gave many fun facts that were very interesting. I found nothing that went bad about this trip so I HIGHLY recommend this tour trip!Written 17 March 2025
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Nita M
Fort Wayne, IN48 contributions
Absolutely thrilled with our sightseeing tour! From the moment we stepped aboard, we were captivated by the knowledgeable guide who made it come to life with fascinating stories and historical insights. The itinerary was perfectly crafted, ensuring we saw hidden gems. The comfort and convenience of the tour were unparalleled, with seamless transportation and well-timed stops for photos. It was a delightful way to celebrate my mom's birthday weekend, and we'll cherish the memories forever. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable adventure!
Written 27 April 2024
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I'm so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience on your sightseeing tour! It sounds like the perfect blend of education and entertainment, and I'm thrilled it made for a memorable birthday celebration for your mom. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback and for recommending the tour. It’s always great to hear when guests truly enjoy their adventure!
Written 27 April 2024
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Jace B
1 contribution
Mar 2025 • Family
Me and my family went early in the morning around 9:30 am and were greeted by Harley. He was very enthusiastic and energetic he also was very polite whilst cracking jokes the entire time. I enjoyed my time with my family and am grateful for Harley. Would 100 percent recommend him.
Written 17 March 2025
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Starting the morning with beautiful mountain views and great company is the perfect way to experience Denver and the Foothills. It is wonderful to hear that the tour was filled with energy, humor, and memorable moments for you and your family.
Thank you for the percent recommendation. Wishing you many more amazing adventures ahead!
Written 19 March 2025
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Global42259995274
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Sept 2024 • Friends
The tour was great!! I had so much fun.
Red rocks amphitheater was amazing,
the Buffalo Bill Museum was fun too.
And Harley(tour guide) is energetic and funny guy he makes jokes and trying to make people laugh
I’m from Turkey and English is my second language but I can understand everything he said.
Loved this tour!!
Red rocks amphitheater was amazing,
the Buffalo Bill Museum was fun too.
And Harley(tour guide) is energetic and funny guy he makes jokes and trying to make people laugh
I’m from Turkey and English is my second language but I can understand everything he said.
Loved this tour!!
Written 25 September 2024
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Delawaregirl
Wilmington, DE112 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Our guide, Zach, was very knowledgeable and delightful and he made sure we all had an enjoyable day. It was great seeing the amphitheater that is built into the Red Rocks as well as the other scenery along the way. Golden was a nice town to get lunch or browse. When you get to Look Out Mountain, give yourself time to see the Buffalo Bill Museum. It was more interesting than I had anticipated. They charge a small fee, but our son is Active Duty Military so he and us were free, which was very nice. You won't have time to see the museum's film, but the kind man at the desk gave us the You Tube link so we could watch it later. This was the perfect half day tour to do before we left Denver. This was our second tour with this company, ILimo, both tours were excellent- (interesting, fun, scenic, well organized, comfortable vans and wonderful tour guides.)
I highly recommend this tour.
I highly recommend this tour.
Written 5 June 2024
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Lyana H
6 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
Jason S was a great tour guide answering many questions and providing a lot of information. We stopped at the red rocks theatre for 45 min. There was plenty of time to see amazing views and walk around. We also stopped at the Lookout with a beautiful viee of the mountains. Golden was a nice little town to walk.
Written 5 August 2024
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Amber S
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Friends
Gator was a dope tour guide who made sure each of us had a great experience. He played the best music for the ride and it felt like he really cared that we had a good time. Will definitely recommend this tour with this guide to anyone headed this way!
Written 14 October 2023
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Kevin F
Las Vegas, NV1 contribution
May 2022
This was our first visit to Denver from Hawaii and Las Vegas and Mason made the tour memorable with not only his knowledge but his humor. His patience with the group of four which varied by age was appreciated. He always checked to ensure we were hydrated with the elevation and was engaging throughout the tour.
Should we return to Denver, we will definitely take in the longer tours.
It is really nice to have someone who really enjoys what they do. Even "Alejandro".. a Mason joke.
Should we return to Denver, we will definitely take in the longer tours.
It is really nice to have someone who really enjoys what they do. Even "Alejandro".. a Mason joke.
Written 18 May 2022
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Dona C
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Jun 2022
Red Rocks was the highlight of the tour. We had a great time reading the lists of concerts that had been held over the years. The walk down to the amphitheater and then seeing the actual venue was breathtaking. The drive thru the foothills was interesting and our stop in Golden for lunch was a good choice. Very busy downtown with lots of shops and choices of where to eat. Mason was an excellent tour guide and driver. We had a good day. Thanks, Dona & JP
Written 25 June 2022
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rushwoJAY
18 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
The tour was diverse and we spent just the right amount of time in each spot. Zach was an amazing guide who was full of information and spirit. We would recommend this to anyone spending a short amount of time in Denver.
Written 20 June 2024
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torge29
Attica, NY6 contributions
What an incredible experience the Denver foothills and Golden, Colorado tour was today!! Mason was our driver and guide. He picked us up near Union Station right on time. We headed to Red Rocks, saw the Buffalo at Genesee Park/Lookout Mountain, went to Buffalo Bills grave then took the Lariat Loop to Golden where we had a great lunch at Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse. Each stop was just enough time to check out the sights and get a glimpse of what Colorado looks like outside of Denver without having to rent a car.
The 12 person van was comfortable and Mason was a great guide. He was safe, very informative and fun!
We would highly recommend!
And Go Bills!!
-The Torgerson Family
The 12 person van was comfortable and Mason was a great guide. He was safe, very informative and fun!
We would highly recommend!
And Go Bills!!
-The Torgerson Family
Written 29 April 2022
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Si je part pour midi 15 de Denver
a quelle l'heure le plus tard que je reviens à Denver
Merci
Written 23 April 2022
I have a 6lb. small dog that I carry with me, would she be allowed?
Written 18 July 2021
monkeyboots23
Fort Collins, Colorado
My parents are a bit older, can’t handle long walks or ambulating over uneven terrain. They do not use any assistive devices for mobility. They would be coming from sea level. Can you give me an idea of the activity level of this tour?
Written 31 August 2018
You are in a car most of the time. Several stops to get out and look at scenery or even walk a bit. 15 minutes in a small town. For a little shopping or just rest. It is perfect for older folk. I am in mid 60 with back problems. And a lady in 70 was on trip. We all did fine
Written 1 September 2018
Can my wife and I do this today (Aug 17) at about noon? We have a thing in the morning and evening but this sounds fun
Written 17 August 2018
Departure Time
10:30am
Pickup time from the Blue Bear is between 10am and 10:30am
Written 20 August 2018
Hi, at what time the tour starts?
Written 1 August 2018
Departure Time
10:30am
Pickup time from the Blue Bear is between 10am and 10:30am
Written 20 August 2018
Is this tour suitable for bringing a 3 year old child...? George
Written 4 June 2018
If they travel well you might but it is a risky proposition. If they get motion sickness with all the turning in the mountains it could get bad for you. They probably would get bored after a while. I would not do it for fear of annoying the other passengers should the child starts crying or fussing. It is about 3 1/2 hours soooo.....your call.
Written 20 August 2018
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