Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre Tours and Activities

The Denver foothills are packed with some of Colorado's best sights, from Red Rocks Amphitheater to Lookout Mountain and scenic Lariat Loop. Over the course of this half-day tour from Denver that explores the scenic foothills, get panoramic views of the mountain surroundings and stroll through small, historic towns before stopping in Evergreen for drinks. It's a quick escape from the big city buzz and a taste of life in the mountains, and one you can easily fit in a day when touring the "Mile High" City.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Colorado Rockies on an 8-hour tour to Breckenridge. All-inclusive transportation from your Denver's Union Station enables you to skip the hassle of navigating mountain roads and enjoy the stunning natural scenery. After a visit to Red Rocks Amphitheater and a coffee break in a mining town, enjoy three hours of free time in Breckenridge. You can shop, sled, hike, ride the gondola, and more.

An excellent tour for those short on time, this tour takes you out of the city and into the rugged Rocky Mountains. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre, an acoustic masterpiece crafted by Mother Nature, travel through rugged Clear Creek Canyon to the Continental Divide, and visit an old mining town. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the iconic ski town of Breckenridge, then head back to Denver, passing through the Eisenhower Tunnel—the longest, highest, passenger car tunnel in the world.

Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Great Plains and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater is a blend of wildlife ecosystems, music culture, history, and stunning views that make for an unforgettable easy to traverse hike. The trail not only has spectacular views of the red rock sandstone monoliths, but it is also the best chance for spotting wildlife. This hike is 3 miles long and takes about 2 hours to complete. Along the way learn about the parks amazing history, local wildlife, as well as stories of the many great artists who have had the honor to play at this very special venue.

Summit one of Colorado’s famous ’14-ers’ on a day trip from Denver to Mt. Evans. Soak up the gorgeous Rocky Mountain scenery while a guide handles all the driving, taking you up one of North America’s highest roads. From there, take a short hike to the top of the peak, where spectacular alpine views await. Bonus: you'll also stop at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a legendary concert venue embedded in ancient sandstone.

Explore Colorado’s natural playgrounds just a short drive from downtown Denver. Escape the city and head for the Rockies with a guide and driver to handle the road, so you can focus on the stunning scenery of Mt. Evans, Bear Creek Canyon, and Squaw Pass. Get a taste of mountain culture in the charming town of Evergreen, check out the dramatic formations of Red Rocks, and hike around serene Echo Lake on this half-day mountain sampler.

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 natural amphitheatre at Red Rocks, 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, and pay tribute to one of the great showmen of the early West at the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave on this easy half-day escape.

Escape the city and immerse yourself in the nature of Mount Evans during this day trip. With a small group of just 14 people, you'll enjoy an intimate group atmosphere and plenty of personalized attention from your guide. Once you reach the summit via tour vehicle, get out to explore and get epic views over the surrounding Rockies, dotted with local flora and fauna.

Head for the hills on a full-day adventure that takes you from Denver to the stunning peaks and Old West boom towns of the Rocky Mountains. Drive up Mt Evans, one of Colorado’s highest ’14-ers,’ and witness the dramatic ranges of the Continental Divide. Along the way, keep an eye out for bison and bighorn sheep, and pass through historic mining towns that preserve the state’s rich silver mining legacy.

First-time visitors to Denver appreciate this opportunity to escape the city for a few hours to see key attractions in the foothills. Let a professional do the driving on mountain byways, while you sit back and take in the sights. Sample from local breweries or shop in Golden's historic downtown; enjoy great views from the top of Lookout Mountain; spot buffalo as they graze along the highway. Snacks and bottled water are included on this small-group tour.

This Breckenridge tour is a great way to explore what our beautiful state has to offer. You will experience some of the most breath taking views in Colorado, travel through the Continental Divide at 11,900 feet of elevation, have the opportunity to walk around the stunning Red Rocks Amphitheater & enjoy your time in the Historic town of Breckenridge with many activities for everyone.

Explore some of the highlights of Denver in this all-in-one tour. Whether you’re seeking a sports fix, want to explore some dramatic natural scenery, or have a taste for cultural highlights, this tour suits all. Learn about the city’s rich history at the State Capitol and Larimer Square, the city’s birthplace. Visit professional sports arenas, LoDo (lower downtown), the Art and Theatre District, and the trendy RiNo (River North Art) District. Escape to nature and take in the views at Red Rocks Park and Buffalo Bill’s gravesite at Lookout Mountain.

Explore the gateway to the Rocky Mountains on a private, half-day foothills tour from Denver. Stop at the gorgeous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a favorite natural venue for big-name musical acts, and wind your way through scenic Bear Creek Canyon and the Lariat Loop. Walk in the footsteps of Wild West heroes and take in sweeping views from Lookout Mountain, see the home of Coors brewery, and sip a coffee or beer in the charming mountain town of Evergreen on this customizable jaunt from the Mile-High City.

Experience the dazzling heights and dramatic vistas of the Rocky Mountains on this private day tour to Mt Evans, one of Colorado’s tallest and most famous peaks. Departing from Denver, travel along scenic Interstate 70 through a landscape of winding mountain roads and historic silver mining towns, keeping a sharp eye out for wildlife like bison and bighorn sheep. Soak up the spectacular views from the top of the famous ‘14-er,’ (during summer when weather permits) and stop to explore Colorado’s well-preserved silver boomtowns Idaho Springs and Georgetown. Enjoy the personalized attention on a private guide on this family-friendly road trip.

This is a private custom tour that the passengers can customize. I have my commercial insurance and I am certified as driver by the State of Colorado and thus legal to drive any paying customers. Spend an entire day in the mountains and enjoy a few easy hikes (if desired) with spectacular views of Lake Dillon. The historical mining town of Breckenridge offers great boutique shopping and a free Gondola ride to the Breckenridge Summer Fun Park where adults and kids can enjoy some of the interesting rides such as zip lines, the Gold Runner Coaster and much more. Discover the historic town of Frisco and the beautiful Dillon marina before going over Loveland Pass and seeing spectacular views of the mountain ranges and of the Continental Divide. Continue on to the old mining town of Idaho Springs, where we will stop for coffee, some mining history and entertaining cowboy stories. We will stroll through this charming town before heading back to Denver.

This guided half-day tour of key attractions in the Denver foothills is ideal for visitors short on time in the Mile High City. Round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle from your downtown Denver hotel is included. Visit Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, where musical legends have performed in the natural concert venue. Other locales on this scenic trip include Evergreen Lakehouse, Buffalo Herd Overlook, and historic downtown Golden.

I offer my tours in English, Spanish and French. This is a private tour cerified by the State of Colorado for private SUV tours. Let's explore Denver and the scenic beauty of the Red Rocks Park along with several mining towns. Imagine that Denver was once not long ago full of Cowboys and Indians who roamed the mud filled streets of Denver. Now market street and Larimer Square (the area where Denver was founded) is now several blocks of swanky restaurants and boutique stores. Leaving Denver we ascend to over 6400 feet when we visit the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. In the park there are miles of hiking trails that are intertwined with sandstone cliffs. Rolling Stones had previously ranked Red Rocks the best musical venue in the United States. Onward, we will go up through several beautiful canyons past Evergreen and then upto Idaho Springs. From Idaho Springs we ascend to the old mining towns of Central City which once claimed to have the richest square mile in the world. .

This tour is unique because we take guests on a trail that only locals know about at St. Mary's Glacier Hike. We will ascend through the stunning Colorado forest and end with a breathtaking panoramic view.This is one of the most accessible and fulfilling trails in Colorado (1.5 miles round-trip). Additionally, we will go to Beau Jo’s Pizza for famous Colorado Mountain style pizza where the crust is baked with honey. No other pizza compares and is something you can only get here. You'll get to stroll back in time through a mine that has been passed down for 4 generations. At the end you will receive an expert lesson in panning for gold and have the chance to test your skills (and keep what you find!) on this tour. We have the insider access from start to finish during this tour.

Millions of years ago the present-day Front Range was home to ancient mountain ranges, deserts, beaches, and even oceans. Get your first taste of the Rocky Mountains, and maximize your limited time in Denver. Meet your guide in downtown Denver, and head out to the foothills to enjoy views of the Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake and Lookout Mountain. Drive historic Lariat Loop, and get a glimpse of historic Golden, home to Coors Brewery. This 4-hour morning tour leaves you free to explore the city in the afternoon.

This is a luxurious customized private tour. I have been a tour guide for over 10 years and have specialized in private custom tours.I am an international certified tour guide and have a commercial insurance and therefore legal to drive paying passengers in Colorado. In addition I am a retired teacher that loves educating people about the unique history of Colorado. Denver is an old Cowboy town where at one point the Indians and whites mingled peacefully in downtown Denver. The town was full of miners, cowboys, Indians various ruffians and dancing girls. You will learn more about some of these cowboys and ruffians on my private tour.

Mount Evans byway is 28 miles (45 km) in length and gains over 7,000 feet (2,100 m) of elevation. Achieving a final elevation of 14,130 feet (4,310 m), this is the highest paved road in North America. The road was originally planned by the Denver Mountain Parks system to link Summit Lake Park and Echo Lake Park to their lower altitude parks in the foothills. As originally planned, the road ran from Bergen Park near Evergreen to Echo Lake, and then to the summit, while the road from Echo Lake down into Chicago Creek Canyon was a secondary branch.

All my tours are private and customized to the client. I have my commercial insurance and I am certified to drive passengers by the State of Colorado. I am somewhat of a history buff and have many tales of the Colorado Wild West as well as my family history of the Hatfields and the McCoys. In addition I am a certified Internatational Guide and I have traveled extensively inside and outside the US. As a child I learned about other cultures as I lived in Switzerland and France and as an adult Mexico and Colombia. I love showing people the beautiful mountains of Colorado and the history behind the areas that we will visit.