Red Rocks Denver Amphitheatre and Park Tour

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is one of the top Denver attractions – pair it with a local Colorado tour guide for an unforgettable visit!
You’ll meet your guide at Red Rocks for a tour of the amphitheatre and park grounds. You’ll hear the fascinating history of the area, from its original use as a ceremonial space for indigenous peoples to a popular destination during the Western gold rushes.

To appreciate the park’s more recent music history, we’ll head to the Red Rocks Hall of Fame, where you’ll enjoy its displays of memorabilia from legendary performers. You’ll get to see the stage where musicians of all genres have played, from The Beatles and Sting to Beck and Billie Eilish.

We’ll then take a nature stroll around the amphitheater, stopping to take in incredible views of the venue and the Great Plains stretching eastward past Denver. Learn how the phenomenal tilted rocks of the parks formed and keep an eye out for wildlife.

Meeting Point

17900 Trading Post Rd

17900 Trading Post Rd, Morrison, CO 80465, USA

Meet your tour guide within Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre.
In front of the Red Rocks Trading Post

What's included:

• Enjoy spectacular views of Red Rocks’ geological formations like “Creation Rock”
• Visit the Red Rocks Hall of Fame to see rock and roll memorabilia and photos
• Local English-speaking guide
• Take a short hike to spot wildlife and learn about the park’s natural history
• Explore Red Rocks Amphitheatre and hear about its legendary music performances

Not included:

• Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, 80465-8737, Colorado

The highlight of your Denver walking tour, this modern-day music venue is set among the monolithic ancient rocks uptilted millions of years ago and today features music acts of every genre. The park and amphitheatre is a must-see destination and a true Colorado experience. You’ll meet your tour guide here to explore the amphitheatre and surrounding park.

2 hours

Trading Post Trail

17900 Trading Post Rd, , Morrison, 80465-9201, Colorado

Our Red Rocks tour may pass by or cover a short segment of this trail that passes by the park’s iconic tilted rock formations. At times, you might spot some Colorado wildlife or native wildflowers growing next to the trail. This relatively easy trail is a great way to explore the park and get great views of Red Rocks amphitheatre.

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Morrison

Morrison, Colorado

Although Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is owned and maintained by the city of Denver, it lies within Jefferson County, which in turn includes the municipality of Morrison. You may pass through the small town of Morrison on your way to Red Rocks to meet your guide at the venue. If you’re looking for things to do in Colorado following your tour, your guide will have plenty of recommendations for where to discover Morrison’s dinosaur history and restaurants and bars to enjoy after the walking tour!

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Ship Rock Grille

18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465, USA

Named for one of the rock formations flanking the Red Rocks amphitheatre stage, this restaurant might be your post-tour stop for lunch or dinner with an incredible view. Your tour guide will have plenty of recommendations for where to dine in the area or, if you’re heading back to town, places to eat in Denver.

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Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway

18300 W Alameda Parkway, Golden, Colorado

You may have driven on part of this byway and taken in some of the majestic views of the Rocky Mountains along the way. If you’re looking for more amazing Colorado experiences after your tour, your local guide will have plenty of recommendations!

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Statue to John Denver

17598 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, 80465, Colorado

Our tour may stop at this iconic statue that greets many concert goers at the Trading Post. You’ll hear about John Denver’s legacy and that of many other legendary musicians who have toured at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre!

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Matthews/Winters Park

1103 Highway 93, , Golden, 80401-9007, Colorado

This park overlooking Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre offers trails of various levels of difficulty and some of the most jaw-dropping views of Colorado’s foothills and hogbacks. For trail and outdoor recreating advice, ask your tour guide for their personal recommendations!

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Dinosaur Ridge

16831 W Alameda Pkwy, , Morrison, 80465-9703, Colorado

Bookend your Red Rocks tour with us with a visit to this ridge containing dinosaur fossils and tracks from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. Walk up the ridge to learn about Colorado’s ancient natural history and see where the first identified Stegosaurus fossils in the world were discovered!

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