Denver Foothills Explorer Half-Day Tour

Fantastic half-day tour to the foothills outside of Denver! You will enjoy exploring the majesty of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater and the geological wonders of the area. Stroll the historic main street of Golden and enjoy shopping, local breweries, or a scenic walk along the Clear Creek Trail. Then you will Travel up 2000 feet (610m) on the Lariat Trail Scenic and Historic Byway to the top of Lookout Mountain while viewing a breathtaking panorama. Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (admission included). Tour is limited to a maximum of 12 travelers.

Meeting Point

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Your Driver/Guide will greet you at the flag pole in front of Union Station and the Crawford Hotel(1701 Wynkoop St). Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour. Our touring vans have our round Colorado Sightseer logo on the rear side panels.

What's included:

• Professional local guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
• Transport by comfortable 12 or 15 passenger touring van

Not included:

• Gratuities (recommended 15-20%
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 5 hours

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, 80202-1047, Colorado

Your tour begins where you will meet your driver/guide in front of Historic Union Station in Downtown Denver

5 minutes

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

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

You will then travel up to the beautiful foothills of Colorado passing by Dinosaur Ridge and geological wonders on your way to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater.  Inside the park, you'll witness the majesty and beauty of the geological wonders that surround you. Then enjoy a walk into the only naturally acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world where many music legends have played. Also visit the Colorado Music Hall of Fame.

40 minutes

Dinosaur Ridge

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

See fossilized dinosaur bones in the rocks and hear about this amazing paleontology discovery

15 minutes

Golden Visitors Center

1010 Washington Ave, Golden, 80401-1141, Colorado

Enjoy everything downtown Historic Golden has to offer. There are many treasures from the walking trail along Clear Creek lined with bronze sculptures and historic structures, to local breweries, antique shops, outdoor retailers, and more

45 minutes

Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway

18300 W Alameda Parkway, Golden, Colorado

Your tour continues up the Lariat Loop as you travel 2,000 feet (610m) up to the top of Lookout Mountain while viewing a breathtaking 200-mile view (320km) panorama. 

15 minutes

Lookout Mountain

Golden, 80401, Colorado

Enjoy the drive up Lookout Mountain, the Overlooks and scenic views

Pass by without stopping

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, 80401, Colorado

At the top of Lookout Mountain, you may tour the Buffalo Bill Museum and grave. See memorabilia from his world-famous Wild West Show that included celebrities such as Annie Oakley and Sitting Bull. 

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Genesee Park

Exit 254 off Interstate 70, , Denver, 80202, Colorado

Pass by Genesee Mountain Park on your way back to Denver and see American Bison (buffalo) grazing on the hillsides and stunning Continental Divide Views

5 minutes

Denver Union Station

1701 Wynkoop St, , Denver, 80202-1047, Colorado

Your tour finishes back at Union Station where it began in Downtown Denver.

5 minutes