This Denver day trip starts with a city tour that takes you past Denver’s highlights like the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Convention Center, Civic Center Park, and Denver Art Museum. We’ll drive by Cheesman Park, the historic Five Points neighborhood, and on down Colfax Ave (the longest street in the country), and take our first stop at City Park, with its picturesque city skyline and mountain backdrop. You’ll view funky murals in the thriving River North (RiNo) Art District, pass Coors Field, and grab coffee and empanadas at a local favorite hotspot. Then, it’s time for a 30-minute scenic drive to the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. We’ll drive through the park, take in the stunning rock formations, and get out to explore the world-famous amphitheater (if open). We finish up with a quick stop at Lookout Mountain for a breath of crisp mountain air and panoramic views of Denver, Golden, and the mighty Rocky Mountains before returning to Union Station.

Discover the Red Rocks Amphitheater and enjoy a scenic drive along Lariat Loop
Small group tour ensures intimacy
Perfect tour for someone who wants a quick getaway

What's Included

Driver/guide
Water refill - please bring reusable bottles

Gratuities
Food

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Begin your tour at a central meeting point, where you'll be picked up to start your tour. Delve into Denver's vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture, uncovering fun facts through your guide's insights that you’d miss otherwise.

Your first destination is the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, an acclaimed music venue set against a backdrop of natural beauty. Take in the scenic landscapes along the Lariat Loop as you travel to your next stop.

Arrive at Lookout Mountain, offering a panoramic view of downtown Denver. This summit, historically used as a lookout by the Ute tribe, provides a memorable perspective of the city.

Enjoy a leisurely stop in Evergreen, where you have the option to savor coffee or wine tasting at your own expense. Then, pass through the western town of Golden, before concluding your journey back at the initial meeting point in Denver.

Denver Union Station

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lookout Mountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden (Pass By)

United States Mint At Denver (Pass By)

Civic Center Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado State Capitol (Pass By)

RiNo Art District

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Coors Field (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minimum age is 8 years old - no children under 8 unless it has been authorized by tour operator.
Subject to weather conditions. If canceled due to unsafe weather conditions, an alternative date or full refund will be offered

Please note that it is a possibility in the winter that the visibility is limited due to snow. We are flexible with our cancellation policy if snow is in the forecast and are happy to reschedule if weather looks better on another day.
Service Animals Not Allowed
Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please contact us prior to your tour to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
Please dress in layers. You are welcome to leave unused articles of clothing in the vehicle at each stop
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Where do we meet for the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:We meet in front of Denver’s Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop Street, by the large American flag pole by the curb side.

Mar 2021

Q:Is there parking available for the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:There are several parking garages in the area, 1899 Wynkoop St. Garage is one of them. The Crawford Hotel, which is at Union Station has valet parking available ($25).

Mar 2021

Q:What should I wear on the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:Dress in layers, as it gets cold in the mountains, however, after a hike you might want to shed layers. Light hiking shoes or sneakers with good tread, windbreakers, rain jackets, and hats are recommended.

Mar 2021

Q:What should I bring with me on the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:Bring a reusable water bottle for each person. We have refills in the car. Also bring your required medications, sunscreen/lip balm, your camera, and any additional snacks you may want.

Mar 2021

Q:How strenuous is the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:We consider this an "active sightseeing tour" with light walking/hiking so that most guests can have a great time. We like to accommodate everyone by giving people the opportunity to walk around or sit down on a bench and enjoy nature.

Mar 2021

Q:What type of transportation is used for the Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:All our tours are run in 14 passenger upscale vehicles.

Mar 2021

Q:What if there is bad weather on the date of my Foothills Explorer Tour From Denver?

A:We only cancel in cases of extremely bad weather or unsafe conditions. This happens very rarely. When it does, we will notify you to reschedule or receive a refund.

Mar 2021

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Great combination tour

Natasha_R, Apr 2024

The Red Rocks were more attractive than pictures. It was a great use of 4 hours combined with a condensed city tour.

Visiting red rock museum...

Lauren_T, Apr 2024

Visiting red rock museum and seeing the amazing artists who have performed there year after year. Jerry the guide was friendly and informative

Red Rocks and so much more!

Annette_D, Apr 2024

We had the best guide. Jared…. Highly recommend his tour. He was engaging, funny, had great stories and shared his treasure of knowledge of Denver with all. Kudos to Jared!

Great guide great experience

Amalia_C, Apr 2024

Jared was an outstanding guide! We was very knowledgeable well spoken . We never felt rushed. He went out of his way to point out wildlife along the way

Great tour with Jeff

Alexandria_K, Apr 2024

Excellent tour. The guide Jeff was awesome. I highlyy recommend. Jeff is knowledgeable about the area and very friendly.

Knowledgeable and kind

Susan_P, Apr 2024

Red Rocks! The history also was very good! Also getting orientated with the different neighborhoods of Denver. The bus was comfortable but did get quite hot. Jared was knowledgeable and kind.

Must see

Symatri_M, Apr 2024

The breath taking views. I was able to snap some amazing photos. The tour guide was nothing short of amazing.

Great Times

Kia_M, Apr 2024

My family and I had an amazing time on this tour with Jared. He was very knowledgeable and funny, which made the trip more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour. Jared you are awesome!

Absolutely worth it!

Paula_N, Apr 2024

The Red Rocks was my favorite part. Our tour guide Jarred was very engaging and knowledgeable about Denver!

A Good Denver Overview

geoffrey_p, Apr 2024

The tour was great for those wishing to learn about Denver’s sites and neighborhoods. I was mostly interested in seeing Red Rocks amphitheater, and that did not disappoint. Jeff was a good tour guide and driver. He didn’t rush things and let the group determine how much time it needed in various spots. The stop for empanadas was most worthy. A very comfortable van.

Explore Denver!

Jiha_H, Apr 2024

It was a time and cost effective tour. Liked the meeting place as well, Union Station on the 16th street, where you can find lots of nice restaurants after tour. During the tour I could get a glimpse of the history of the city, which was another plus! Jerry, the tour guide was knowledgeable in the history of the city and tourist attractions. His kind and supportive approach made the tour nice and fun! Empana was delicious and the great view of amphitheater could be the essence of the tour! Really worth while in every aspect!

This was such a great...

Angelina_M, Apr 2024

This was such a great tour! Getting to know more about the city of Denver and also going up into the mountains gave us the best of both worlds. Also, we need to give a shout out to our tour guide Jerry!! He’s only lived here for ten months yet knows everything there is to know about the area. No question went unanswered. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.

Jed is a rock star!

Marilyn_B, Mar 2024

Jed was amazing! He taught us so much about this beautiful place. He was sensitive to our needs, was very funny and we think he should win the contest!! Seriously, he was pretty awesome with his knowldge!!

Spring break fun!

Charlene_G, Mar 2024

My son and I took this 1/2 day tour as part of his spring break. Jerry S did an awesome job of explaining the different parts of the city! Gave us a little extra time as well to wander Red Rocks and Overlook mountain. I highly recommend taking this tour. You get to see so much!

Wonderful Tour

Ellie_B, Feb 2024

Wonderful views and our tour guide Jerry was very knowledgeable and made the trip so much fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others.

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Ellie! Thanks for leaving Jerry with such kind words and for recommending this tour! We're glad you enjoyed it so much!

Joshua M was an awesome tour guide

Rod_B, Feb 2024

We were visiting from New Orleans and Joshua M was our tour guide and he was awesome! I would give him 10 ⭐️

See Red Rocks

Elise_H, Feb 2024

A great tour! A great way to spend a short visit to Denver. Ty was a great tour guide, with tons of info about Denver, Colorado, and dinosaurs!

Response from Host, Feb 2024

Hi Elise! Thanks for taking the time to give our product, and Ty, a shout out! We're glad to hear you two enjoyed your day together and you got some worthwhile memories to go with it!

Great overveiw

Ann_L, Jan 2024

Great history and story telling Jerry. Thanks. The views were incredible. It was fun hiking up the steps at red rocks, what an incredible venue.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Ann, thanks for taking the time to recognize Jerry's hard work! You'll need to come back this summer to see the venue in full swing, what a special experience!

Great tour and guide

Peter_K, Dec 2023

The talk of the tour guide. Very personable and informative. Very helpful in what to do in Denver. Great seeing and hearing about the history ov various neighborhoods.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hi Peter! Thanks for recognizing the hard work I staff put into facilitating rewarding tours. We'd love to have you back, so please don't be a stranger!

Ok but not for the price.

Jamie_B, Dec 2023

Our guide was good but I feel the description of the tour and actual tour did not match the price. Also it says you are able to do a wine tour. Not true. Its definitely a city tour more than a hike. If you bring a bottle of water you are fine. There is no extensive walking. The Red Rocks are gorgeous but the look out mountain is ok for a good pic. They should probably do more of a hike and not focus on the city so much. Thanks!

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