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Private customized tour of Denver, Red Rocks, Idaho Springs and mining towns.

Denver, Denver, Colorado
Duration

6 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

6 people

Languages

English

Overview

Have only a short stay in Colorado planned? See many of Denver’s top attractions’and venture beyond city limits to discover historical highlights and old mining towns’on this private, full-day driving tour. Meet your guide in the morning at your hotel, and travel via private vehicle. After seeing Denver highlights like the RiNo neighborhood, state capitol, and Larimer Square, head to the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Idaho Springs, Central City, and more.

  • See highlights of Denver and the surrounding area, all in one day
  • This private tour can be tailored to suit your timings and interests
  • Round-trip transit via private vehicle makes exploring the region simple
  • Head beyond Denver to visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Idaho Springs, and more

What To Expect

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Denver Union Station



Travelers will visit Lower Downtownand learn the sordid and salacious history of Denver and they will visit Red Rocks Park, Idaho Springs, Central City and Golden Colorado. Both Idaho Springs and Central City are old mining towns. If time we may even visit Nevada City which is now a ghost town. Then we will drive back through Clear Creek Canyon and arrive in Golden Colorado. After touring through Golden we will be on our way back to Golden.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Larimer Square



We will visit the iconic Larimer Square where Denver was founded by General Larimer. Larimer Square has over 40 shops and restaurants.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

RiNo Art District



RiNo stands for Riverside North and it is home to trendy art galleries and hip breweries, jazz bars designer funiture makers, winemakers and other distcraft distillers. Often there are concerts during the summerand every September street artists fill the area and paint the outside murals of many of the local businesses in the RiNo area.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado State Capitol



From the RiNo area we will drive to the State Capitol where we will stop for pictures of the outside. Many clients love to go to the 15th step of the Capitlol Building where the step is marked as being a mile high. Depending on the day of the week and time we may go inside the Capitol building for a tour of the inside. This is where the govenor’s office is and the congress and senate of the state.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts



The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is one of the biggest in the US. Per capita the residents give more the performing arts center than any other city in the US;

• Admission Ticket Free

Molly Brown House Museum



We will visit the area of Capitol Hill where the Molly Brown Museum is located. This museum was the home of Molly Brown for years. In addition, all through out the Capitol Hill area there are many old mansions and beautiful homes to see.

• Admission Ticket Free

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre



Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is known world wide as one of the best if not the best outdoor amphitheater to play music. The park itself is a showcase of astonishing crimson red stones that shoot out of the earth and reach for the sky. Inside the Visitor Centor you will learn about the history of the park and about all the famous music artists that have played there. In August of 1964 the Beatles played there and if you were in Denver then you could have bought a ticket for a whopping 6 dollars and 60 cents.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Idaho Springs



From Central City we will travel to Idaho Springs. Idaho Springs claims that it is the city where the gold rush began. In Idaho Springs we will stop for a quick bite and perhaps some shopping.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Central City



We will visit the old mining town of Central City and perhaps the ghost town of Nevadaville which is just next door. Central City has its old historic buildings while NevadaVille has old abandoned mines. Both are very unique and enjoyable.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch

Durations

6 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

Denver, Denver, Colorado
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