F
Short but very sweet
Great trip with stunning views. Red Rocks is quite an experience. Dave gave us a lot of interesting information. The trip would benefit from being longer with a few more stops for photo ops.
Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4h 15min
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Denver, United States
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 185 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 14
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Explorer Tours
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Colorado Convention Center, in front of the Blue Bear sculpture.
Description
Millions of years ago the present-day Front Range was home to ancient mountain ranges, deserts, beaches, and even oceans. Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $79
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles (16 km) west of Denver. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a seating area for up to 9,525 people in between. The Amphitheater has a long history of offering a variety of music venues to visitors of all ages. 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.
Evergreen
Evergreen’s historic Main Street, bordered between a pink cliff wall of boulders and the rapidly flowing mountain waters of Bear Creek is compact, but full of irresistible fine arts, crafts and gifts worthy of any home, as well as bistros, coffee shops, boutiques, specialty shopping, and live music.
Evergreen Lake
Nature lovers can always gain access to a pristine and breathtaking encounter with nature when going on a tour of Evergreen Lake. It offers stunning views that soothe the senses and invigorate the body with fresh air.
Buffalo Bill Museum And Grave
Buffalo Bill Cody remains the ultimate Old West icon. One of his final wishes was to be buried on Lookout Mountain above Denver, and his grave site at Lookout Mountain Park is free to visit. As part of the Denver Mountain Parks system, the park offers an engaging museum dedicated to the life and times of Buffalo Bill and his internationally known Wild West show.
Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway
A 40-mile stretch in the foothills west of Denver, Colorado, the Lariat Loop connects the communities of Golden, Morrison, Lookout Mountain and Evergreen, and features some of the area’s best historical and cultural attractions, not to mention spectacular mountain views and wildlife viewing opportunities.
Golden
Golden is a city and former gold rush town at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado.
Coors Brewery
Pass by the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado, that is the largest single brewery facility in the world.
What's included
Included
Bottled water
Small Group Tour
Professional Driver/Guide
Transportation
Not included
Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
185 reviews
How it compares in Denver
- No. 36 by number of reviews among 401 tours in Denver
- Starting price $79 is 66% below the typical $233 for tours of similar length in Denver
Excurgo comparison of 401 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **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.
- For nearby Convention Center Parking visit spothero website and type in the Convention Center address 700 14th St
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour take?
Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour lasts about 4h 15min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Denver experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at the main entrance of the Colorado Convention Center, in front of the Blue Bear sculpture. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 14 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Guests Ages 8+ No children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 185 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Explorer Tours.
Reviews(185)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Great tour
David has been a fantastic tour guide. He gave us a lot of information in a concise and funny way. We enjoyed this tour tremendously.
D
Great trip to Red Rocks
We thought this was a great experience. Short of going to a concert, which would've been amazing, getting to go out and walk around the venue for a while was fun. We also stopped on the way there to see other rock formations and the views were beautiful. We definitely recommend this!
Y
Great solo traveler experience
Nicole our tour guy was fabulous. Lots of interesting conversations and good vibes. Would definitely recommend it to solo or not solo travelers.
J
Amazing tour
I was here for a business trip and had some downtime. I wanted to explore the area so I booked this trip. I’ve always wanted to see Red Rocks. This tour was amazing! Nicole was our guide. She was so knowledgeable and was awesome! She gave us enough time at every stop, gave us some history lessons, showed us great photo spots, and even took photos for us. I highly recommend taking this tour and through this group. I will be using this site again for booking all of my excursions.
M
N/a
Very comfortable environment. Tour guide was very informative. Limited time at the stopping points but overall, worth it.
F
There are detours up all...
There are detours up all over Denver and there are one-way street make it hard to navigate some walking instructions. The company that was there to give us a tour where sold out could not pick us up. We were close, but and then they would not refund our money so we booked again for Tuesday with another company. That did a much better job.. They were focused on their customers, which is what they should focus on..
D
Bob was an excellent tour...
Bob was an excellent tour guide with a lot of information to share regarding all the stops. Golden and Red Rocks were amazing. This was a great trip overall.
K
5 star tour guide Robert
Robert is very knowledgeable and it was fun day to spend with him
J
Comfortable and excellent communication
Comfortable, clear communication, and efficient. Simply delightful. David was very clear on when and where he would be picking us up after each stop. He was very thoughtful regarding our capabilities and desires. He even made a special stop to allow us to see the bison that were out which is unusual.
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