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Private 4-Hours Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver

Denver, Denver, Colorado
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

If you want to experience the Rockies but don't have a full day from Denver, get a taste of Colorado's mountain scenery with a private morning tour of foothills highlights. Let a guide handle the driving as you visit the legendary Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, gaze down on Denver from atop Lookout Mountain, cross the scenic Lariat Loop, and see the historic mountain towns of Evergreen and Golden’home to the Coors brewery.

  • See the best mountain attractions within easy reach of Denver
  • Learn about Colorado history while soaking in the views
  • Great way to escape the city and still have the afternoon free
  • No rental car needed’transportation and pickup are included
  • Private guide and vehicle for a personalized experience

What To Expect

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Red Rocks Park and 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.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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.

• Admission Ticket Included

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Coors Brewery



Pass by the Coors Brewery in Golden, Colorado, that is the largest single brewery facility in the world.

• Admission Ticket Free

Golden



Golden is a city and former gold rush town at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in Colorado.

• Admission Ticket Free

Lookout Mountain



Downtown Denver, 12 miles to the east, can be seen clearly from the Lookout Mountain. It is known for its natural scenery! The summit is famous as the gravesite of William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody and has several sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its earliest known inhabitants were the Ute tribe of American Indians, who used the mountain as a lookout point upon the surrounding region.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Car Seats available upon request. Please specify in special requirements field during checkout what type of car seat needed.
  • A water refill will be available in the van, bring a reusable bottle
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Transportation
  • Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Denver, Denver, Colorado
from 585 $

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