Explore the grand scenery of the Rocky Mountains and Colorado’s Wild West history on a small-group bus tour from Denver. Visit the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and encounter descendants of America's last wild buffalo herd grazing in the foothills. Get panoramic views of Denver and the Front Range from atop Lookout Mountain, drive the Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway, visit the town of Golden, and more.

Half-day tour of the Rocky Mountain foothills from Denver
This tour makes exploring beyond city limits simple
See the best of the region, all in just half a day
Small-group tour limited to 14 people

What's Included

Bottled water

Lunch
Gratuities are not included.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

1747 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
10 AM pick-up from Union Station. We pick up outside Hopdoddy Burger Bar, located outside Union Station's Main Entrance between 17th and 18th on Wynkoop St.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Larimer Square (Pass By)

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Buffalo Overlook

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lookout Mountain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway (Pass By)

Golden

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Group size is 4-14 passengers
Tour may be rescheduled or cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
Not wheelchair accessible

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
No children under the age of 7. Private tours are recommended for families with children.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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.

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A beautiful, cloudless...

Kevin_C, Apr 2024

A beautiful, cloudless day allowed for magnificent views from the Red Rock Ampitheater over the entire Golden CO valley below. The Ampitheater itself is a wonder of engineering.

Amazing tour!

Matt_S, Apr 2024

This tour is a must for anyone visiting the Denver area. Amazing views and Harley was the highlight of the tour. He is super friendly, entertaining, and very knowledgeable. Well worth the money!

Great fun tour

Rachel_W, Nov 2023

Jeff was a great tour guide. It was easy to find the pick up location the tour guide had information on the area. Water. Water was available. Many photos stops and restroom availability

Great way to see Denver’s beautiful surroundings

Kathleen_A, Nov 2023

Harley did an outstanding job of educating us and was entertaining as well. A buoyant personality, he showcased the highlights of Denver’s surrounding foothills in a way that was enthusiastic but never felt inauthentic. Lucky for us we had spectacular weather so views seemed even more glorious. Loved being at Red Rocks especially. And also fell in love with Golden. Great way to identify places to return to. Harley always checked on us to make sure we were handling the altitude ok. We both also appreciated what a good driver he was on those curvy mountain roads as well as highways. Great day!

Red Rock Rocks

Julie_G, Oct 2023

There should be clarity prior to the tour that the Buffalo Bill museum exploration includes a separate cost. The guide was good but disappointed the Red Rock cafe wasn’t open.

Viator Tour was great and Jeff is fantastic!

John_T, Sep 2023

Jeff was an outstanding tour guide and fun. He was knowledgeable and engaging with the group. I will always use Viator!

Harley is the best. A fun day

Cindy_M, Sep 2023

Harley conducted a fun, informative and relaxing tour. This was exactly what we wanted in a half day tour. Spectacular scenery. Harley shared interesting information that only a local would know. Highly recommend this tour with Harley!

Jeff was a wonderful...

Lisa_F, Sep 2023

Jeff was a wonderful guide. He had great knowledge and conveyed all information clearly. He was also a delightful fun man.

Great Tour to Get Out of Denver!

Laura_L, Sep 2023

Great and informative tour guide — had a deep knowledge of the area and what we were seeing! There were kids also on the tour (not in my group) that enjoyed it.

Great time in Denver

Daniel_O, Sep 2023

Had a great time, Guide was very fun and knowledgeable. I have been using Viator now for quite a few tours and have never disappointed.

Great tour

dianeethridge, Sep 2023

This is a great tour. The tour guide was very personable and was really informative about everything we were able to see.

Great Tour With a Greater Guy

Tom_A, Aug 2023

The size & length of the tour were perfect for me, 4 hours with 14 people in a comfy van. You visit Red Rock, Lookout Mountain & Downtown Golden. Couldn't have been better. Our tour guide Jeff is the best. Ask for him. You won't regret it. I think all of us passengers feel like we made a new friend besides being given a great tour.

Awesome!!!

Bianca_E, Aug 2023

This tour was awesome! Harley was informative and enthusiastic! The weather was great, the views were awesome! I definitely recommend this tour!

Awesome!!!!

Sharon_G, Jul 2023

Great guide! Very knowledgeable and willing to work with us! We all had a great time at Red Rock, Clear Creek and Golden.

Yaz was very friendly and...

Olympia_T, Jul 2023

Yaz was very friendly and informative. We had perfect weather and even spotted sone elk, which he said was a first for him on the tour! Red Rocks was amazing! Great tour.

Beautiful scenery!!!

Nancy_T, Jul 2023

Andrew did a great job getting us to each location safely….even though it was a quick tour…I would highly recommend it! Thanks Andrew Martin & Nancy

Area is beautiful, ...

Catherine_S, Jul 2023

Area is beautiful, However the tour was is a very small van for 12 tourist. The guide did not use a mic and tended to converse with the tourist in the front seat rather than the rest of the guests. Ampitheatre stop was way too short as was the stop in Golden.

Highly recommend!

Lindsay_D, Jun 2023

Knowledgeable and friendly guide! Recommended staying in Golden longer and taking an Uber back—great tip!

Easy half day tour

George_S, Jun 2023

Enthusiastic guide/excellent driver. Easy few stops and ample independent time at each. No problem with mountain driving. Only downside was lack of bison to view.

Red Rocks, Lookout Mtn, and Golde

Susan_G, Jun 2023

Wonderful tour with our guide, Jason. He was so knowledgeable and made it a really fun, interesting day. Highly recommend!

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