15 Tours in Denver Worth Booking

1.Discover Rocky Mountain National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,419 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199Our pick

Travel from Denver or Boulder to Rocky Mountain National Park in an upscale 14-passenger vehicle with a local guide. Stop at Lyons, Lily Lake, Estes Park, and several park viewpoints, with chances to see elk, moose, deer, eagles, and other wildlife. Expect light walking, changing weather, and about eight hours on the road.

“Good way to see the park when you are short on time. Knowledgeable guide and comfortable van. We were on a very strict timeline which didn't leave a lot of room for exploring.”

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2.Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,079 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $179

Travel from Denver in a shared vehicle with up to 14 people to Garden of the Gods, Balanced Rock, Manitou Springs, and the 14,000-foot summit of Pikes Peak. Guides such as Monica, Harley, Zack, and Alex provide local stories and handle the mountain driving. Lunch is on your own, and warm layers are essential.

“Very enjoyable day! Zach was a great guide and driver. We enjoyed everything about our tour. Take this tour if you get the chance!”

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3.Rocky Mountain Escape

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,977 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $104

Ride from Union Station into the Rockies in a 14-passenger vehicle with a local guide. Walk beside Clear Creek, explore Idaho Springs, and circle Echo Lake below Mount Blue Sky. Guides such as Jason, Aaron, Jerry, and Jeff are known for lively stories, photos, and wildlife spotting. Choose a morning or afternoon departure.

“I loved that it explores other spots the history and the stops. The iced lake was fun as well as the ve Views.”

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4.Downtown Denver Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,751 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking downtown Denver with a food guide such as Austin, Barry, Michael, Dan, or Jess. Taste five generous specialties at local restaurants, hear Wild West stories, and finish with a Portuguese custard tart inside Union Station. Dietary alternatives require advance notice, and a three-drink pairing costs $30 extra.

“This is a great food tour and a great way to know the history of denver. Michael our guide was so attentive and made the tour great”

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5.Red Rocks & Beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,583 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $104

This four-hour Aspire Tours outing links Denver Union Station with Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Lookout Mountain, Lariat Loop, and Golden. A guide such as Jason, Jared, Aaron, or Brennon leads the drive in a 14-passenger vehicle, with morning and afternoon departures. Expect light walking, photo stops, history, and free time for coffee, food, or craft beer.

“Jason was a great tour guide! Lots of knowledge and background info on the sites we visited and it was not boring at all! He’s a great storyteller.”

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6.Twilight Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,437 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $28

Walk Denver’s Capitol Hill after dark with a guide such as Will, Heather, John, or Andrew, hearing ghost stories tied to grand Victorian homes, the Molly Brown House, and the Peabody-Whitehead Mansion. You will view every site from outside, so expect a history-and-storytelling walk rather than interior access.

“This tour was wonderful. Our guide Shelia was super knowledgeable about the history of each location. She had great energy and kept the group interested and engaged in the paranormal stories connected to each location. The tour was the perfect amount of time and distance, and each location was fascinating. I have only been on a few ghost tours, but this one was definitely the best. I highly recommend it.”

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7.The EDGE: Zip Line Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Meet at The EDGE Ziplines & Adventures in Castle Rock for a guided flight across 10 ziplines covering nearly two miles. You will cross 320 acres of open Colorado scenery, build confidence on shorter lines, and finish with faster, longer runs. Guides such as Danny, Newt, Marcus, Jake, and Jules have been praised for making first-timers feel safe.

“The whole trip was memorable, it’s a nice little couples trip and a good workout from getting to zip line to zip line”

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8.2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,106 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Start at Union Station’s flagpole for a 1.5-mile loop through Denver’s Lower Downtown. Guides such as Will and Tom mix Wild West stories, architecture, red-light district tales, food advice, and dad jokes. Headsets help you follow along. The tour costs $30, runs about two hours, and ends where it begins.

“Had a great time! Learned a lot, well paced, stayed on time and got a chance to have a few moments to sit. Highly recommend”

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9.BEYOND Light Show & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 984 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25Best value

At Denver’s International Church of Cannabis, BEYOND combines a 40-minute guided meditation with 360-degree projections, lasers, rock music, and rotating art. Your $25 ticket also includes the retro arcade, art gallery, movie theater, Gandhi Garden, and lounge. Shows are family-friendly and non-consumption.

“The entire experience was fantastic!! Applause to those who put this together. Absolutely brilliant 😊”

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10.Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 821 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $95

From Denver Union Station, a local guide drives you through Red Rocks Park, Evergreen, and up Squaw Pass to Echo Lake at 10,600 feet. Expect a small group of no more than 13, short walks, mountain views, wildlife possibilities, and stories about Colorado’s geology and history. Morning departures offer the best chance of entering Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

“Alex with The Colorado Sightseer was friendly and very knowledgeable about the geographic area and history. I really enjoyed all the interesting stories he shared! The van was comfortable, and there were a variety of places and things to see. The tour length and time worked well with the limited time I had.”

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11.Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 765 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $138

Travel from central Denver in a small group of up to 14 to see Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Breckenridge, Isak Heartstone, Sapphire Point, and Loveland Pass. Guides such as Harley and Monica add local stories and practical altitude advice. Expect about eight hours, mountain roads, free time for lunch, and changing weather.

“I loved this tour because even the entire drive there was scenic! Our tour guide, Harley, did an amazing job checking weather/ traffic to give us the best experience during a busy holiday weekend! He was filled with fun facts and I learned so much about living in Colorado. This is the perfect tour for people who want to experience Colorado but want to explore at a slower pace and relax while doing it! We had plenty of time at each place and Breckenridge had so many restaurants and stores to explore. I loved it and hope to go back again soon!”

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12.Rocky Mountain 6-Zipline Adventure on CO Longest and Fastest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $151

Head about 30 minutes from Denver to Conifer for six Rocky Mountain ziplines totaling over 6,000 feet. Guides such as Pokey, Mikey, Bradley, and Jonathan provide safety training, gear, photos, and video. No experience is needed, but plan for a short, steep uphill hike and strict 40 to 245-pound weight limits.

“The guides are very fun and do a really good job with training and instruction. Although I had to change my appt time due to not enough people it was only a minor inconvenience”

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13.Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $169

Travel from Denver Union Station into Rocky Mountain National Park with a guide such as Alex, Hans, Phil, Ben, or Will. Expect Trail Ridge Road, alpine overlooks, wildlife searches, a picnic lunch, and time in Estes Park. The small van holds 12 or fewer people, so you can ask questions and avoid mountain driving.

“Will it was an amazing person to do this tour with. He helped me with my special Handycap needs and was always smiling.”

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14.Denver Craft Beer Tour in Lower Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 673 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Denver’s Lower Downtown with a beer-focused guide such as Paul, DJ, Matt, or AJ. Visit four breweries, taste 10 or more Colorado beers, hear stories about brewing and Denver, and take home a tasting glass. The group is limited to 14, and food is not included.

“We had a great time on this brewery tour! Paul was fantastic! He was very informative and shared interesting history along the way. He also made an effort to talk to everyone. The beers we tasted were great! Definitely recommend this tour!”

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15.Red Rocks, Evergreen, and Echo Lake Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 597 reviews · 5 hours · from $84

Leave Denver for Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Bear Creek Canyon, Evergreen, and Echo Lake on a five-hour tour limited to 12 people. Guides such as Will, Ben, Hans, Anne, and Alex share local history and geology while you enjoy short walks, mountain views, and time for photos. Warm clothes and closed-toe shoes are essential.

“Will was absolutely amazing and the trip was worth every penny! The drive between each place was breathtaking and Will knew so much about the history, would deff recommend.”

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