Denver Foothills Tour
Get your first taste of the Rockies as you enjoy views of the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from Red Rocks with an amazing view of Denver!
Guests (Ages 8+ Only) $89/person
Gratuity is not included. 15% gratuity is recommended.
Denver Foothills Tour
4 hours
Sightseeing
Nature
Culture
Guests (Ages 8+ Only) $89/person
Gratuity is not included. 15% gratuity is recommended.
For reservations within less than 48 hours, please call or email us directly.
Explore the amazing sights around Denver and its foothills by checking out the locations listed below. The downtown area certainly has its charms, but remember that there are plenty of other great places to take memorable pictures and create lasting memories. You have a chance to receive the whole range of emotions on Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver!
What's the plan?
Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater. Visitors to the Red Rocks Amphitheater can anticipate the caliber of performances held at this venue just by taking in the entire scenery at a glance. This is unique among open-air amphitheaters around the world on account of the stunning architecture fused into the enormous tilted rocks that are part of the Denver Mountain Parks. These are the famous red rocks of Denver, where the first shows were held in 1941.
Enjoy Evergreen Lake. Nature lovers can always gain access to a pristine and breathtaking encounter with nature when going on a tour of Evergreen Lake. It offers stunning views that soothe the senses and invigorate the body with fresh air.
Get to Lookout Mountain Overlook. The Overlook Garden is part of Lookout Mountain, and this territory summons up the iconic vistas of the Wild West. There are incredible views of the gravesite of the infamous Buffalo Bill, and visitors can always discover something new about this region.
- Entry/Admission for Buffalo Bill Grave Museum is not included.
Drive the Lariat Loop and through Downtown Golden by the Coors Brewery. This stretch of road is 40 miles long, and it takes 1 hour to completely drive the loop without stopping. There is something for everyone. The downtown Golden area is quaint and charming.
If you’re ready for such an amazing journey to the heart and soul of Colorado’s nature, then book our Denver Foothills tour right now and let the adventure begin!
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is Denver Foothills Tour?$89 per person.
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How long is the Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver?4-hour tour from 9:30am to 1:30pm.
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What ages can participate?Ages 8+; If you have participants under 8 years old choose a private tour option please, and car seats will be provided at no additional cost.
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What is included in the price of the tour?Transportation, guide, and water refill (bring a reusable bottle).
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Where the tour departs from?Flagpole outside of Union Station at 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202
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What should I bring for my tour?We recommend wearing comfortable shoes. Don’t forget your camera, sunscreen, and your required medications.
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What is cancelation policy for the tour?24-hour free cancellation.
OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Tour was fantastic. Saw Red Rocks from a new and different point of view. Can’t wait until I have a chance to go to a concert there."
Erin A.
"Our guide, Tony, did a great job of entertaining us with stories of the Old West and life in the foothills."
Jay M.
"Tony explained the geology of the foothills and its history. Could imagine what it was like a million years ago."
Carl T.
"Blue sky, sunshine, a guide who knew her subject and a friendly group. Is there any better way to spend the day?"
Layla S.
"Thanks, Tony. You led us on a tour I’ll never forget. You explained the geology and history of the foothills so I could understand it."
Igor F.
"Tony took good care of us on our tour of the Denver foothills. He made sure that all of us were able to see the sights. And the bottled water was appreciated."
Sam W.
"Buffalo Bill’s Grave was the highlight of the tour for me. I’d seen the mountains before, but never bothered even slow down at the site. Thanks, John, for a great day."
Rick G.
"Our guide was great. She made sure that we brought along our sunglasses, sunscreen and hats. Because we had them, we were comfortable for the whole tour."
Tom B.
"OMG!!! I’ve never seen anything like Red Rocks. It let me imagine I was in an Old West Cowboy movie with the mountains in the background."
Samantha M.
"Thanks guys, for the tour. I could never have done it by myself. I was able to sightsee and gawk without having to worry about traffic. Thanks again."
Alex G.
"Colorado Blue Sky Weather. I always thought it was something someone made up and then I toured the Denver foothills and saw Lookout Mountain for the first time. I’m coming back."
Lexi B.
"Cold ice cream and warm sunshine. What a combination as I took my first trip through Denver’s foothill country. I’ll be back."
Greg H.
"Amazing scenery. These rocks are millions of years old. I’ve never seen anything like them back home in Kansas."
Jack O.
"I’ve always wanted to go to Golden since I saw an ad for Coors Beer. Now I know what they mean when they talk about the pure Rocky Mountain Spring Water. Thanks, Sandy, for showing us the brewery."
Jill N.
"I’ve taken a lot of tours in my travels, but the Denver Foothill Tour tops them all. Beautiful scenery, knowledgeable guides, and sunshine. What more could anyone want?"
Vlad E.
"The tour guides did a magnificent job. They made sure everyone was comfortable before we took off on a tour of the Denver Foothills. They answered every question we asked."
Nancy R.
"Tony is a great tour guide. He told us about the history of the area and added stories of adventures in the Old West. He always took the time to point out areas of interest to us."
Robert P.
"I didn’t know this area was millions of years old, that dinosaurs once roamed the foothills and that it once was the bottom of an ocean."
Paul G.
"Tony had all of us playing Red Rocks trivia. We learned that Red Rocks is over 700 acres of land, vistas that go on forever, and that iron oxide is what causes the red color."
Linda J.
"I’ve done many tours as I’ve vacationed. This one was perfectly timed. Enough time to enjoy the scenery and enough time to catch my breath and eat ice cream."
Cory B.
"The tour of the Denver Foothills was well worth the time and investment. It’s the first time I was able to sit back and enjoy the scenery without worrying about traffic and driving."
Kelly U.
"I’ve been to Colorado to ski, but never in the summer. The views of Golden and the Coors Brewery from Lariat Loop were fantastic. I’ll be back."
David L.
"The tour guides took enough time to answer any questions we had about the area. They were knowledgeable, polite, and interesting. I learned a lot about geology that day."
Will C.
"I loved the tour. Just loved it. I had a great time and Sandy did a fantastic job talking about the geology of the area. Red Rock’s 700 plus acres is a national treasure."
Zach K.
"I’m a high school science teacher and even I learned something about Red Rocks. I knew it had once been an ocean bottom but seeing the “ripples” in the rocks made that real."
Monica V.
"Red Rocks Amphitheater is amazing. Tony, our tour guide, told us that on a clear day from the top row of seats, it is possible to see the airport, 40 miles away."
Vikki D.
"Thank you, Tony, for helping me when I wasn’t feeling well on the tour. You were right, it was a bit of altitude sickness. Drinking lots of water and resting took care of the problem. Enjoyed the tour and again, thanks for your help."
Stella K.
"I brought my two pre-teens along on the tour. For kids that are very seldom impressed with anything, they certainly had their eyes and mouths wide open as they took in the landscape."
Aurora W.
"I never knew there was a Buffalo Bill Cody Grave and Museum. That’s going on my must-see list for next time I’m in Colorado. Had a great time on your tour and can’t wait until I can come back."
Nora E.
"Wow. Fantastic. Great. A Must Do. That just describes the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. There are no words left for the comfortably warm weather and the blue sky. Great time. Thanks."
Chris A.
"I live in the Midwest and I have never, ever seen anything like Red Rocks and the surrounding area. Thanks, Tony, you did a great job showing off your home state."
Andrew M.
"Jennifer took extra time to make sure that everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves. She had a great deal of knowledge about the area and gave a great presentation."
Jaxon B.
"I’m a science teacher and the presentation that Chris gave was phenomenal. He certainly knew the history of the region. I learned a lot about geology. I didn’t know that the rock formations were 200 million years old."
Ryan O.
"I was in Denver for a conference and had a free day. Signed up for this tour, not knowing what to expect. I am so glad I did. The tour leader, Sig, was friendly and knowledgeable. He made everyone in the group feel welcome."
Angel U.
"This was my first trip to the mountains, and someone suggested this tour. I’ve never liked tours before, but this one was exceptional. The scenery was fantastic. The group was not rushed, and everyone had a chance to take as many pictures as they liked."
Jordan M.
"I signed up for this tour at the last minute because my other plans had fallen through. I am so glad I did. Chad, the tour guide, was a college student from the area and he was more than willing to share his knowledge of the Denver foothills."
Dominic N.
"I had never been to Colorado before. I signed up for this tour of the foothills because I wanted to learn more about Buffalo Bill Cody and the West. By the time I finished the tour and it was fun."
Ivan Z.
"Bill, the tour guide, started to talk about the area we were driving through – the Lariat Loop and the foothills. Bill taught me more than ever to appreciate the beauty and the majesty of the Rocky Mountains."
Jace B.
"The tour I was on left on schedule and was not rushed as we went along. Cindy did a great job keeping us informed and answered any questions we had."
Cooper S.
"Cindy, our tour guide, was friendly, well informed, and professional. Thank you, Cindy, for the patience you showed answering any and all questions."
Jace O.
"The best part of the tour was having a guide who was a “local”. Jon had lived most of his life on what he called the front range and was eager to share his knowledge and experience with us."
Xavier Q.
"We had a fantastic tour guide on our trip. Jon was a “local” who was willing to share his knowledge of the area and help several of us get the best photographic shots possible."
Gavin D.
"Sam was friendly and professional. His sense of humor and love of Colorado showed through as he told us stories about the history of the area and answered questions we had."
Jose G.
"Our group loved Sam. He was prepared and knew all about the history and stories behind the places on the tour. No one knew it had taken 12 years to construct Red Rocks and it was a Civilian Conservation Corp project."
Gavin L.
"Thanks, Tom, for the time you spent with our group of seniors. Everyone felt safe and comfortable and enjoyed your stories. Thanks again."
Emilia S.
"I had never seen the Rocky Mountains until this trip, and I was amazed. I found it amazing that this area was once an ocean floor."
Naomi E.
"I didn’t know what to expect. Sightseeing tours I’ve been on before have always been rushed. This trip was paced just right – not too fast, not too slow. Everyone had time to enjoy the day."
Kinsley V.
"This was once an ocean floor. Amazing. Chris, our tour guide, was able to answer every question we had and, in addition, came up with several restaurant suggestions."
Cora D.
"Chris was a college student, and this was the first tour he had ever led. He was well prepared, friendly, and answered all our questions."
Ruby W.
"Chris took great care of everyone on the tour. He made sure that everyone was comfortable, had enough water to drink and answered every question we had."
Eva L.
"Chris, our tour guide, did a great job explaining the geology and geography of the region. His love of his home state showed through."
Serenity O.
"We had several seniors on the tour and our tour guide, Chris, did a great job with them. He made sure they were comfortable and had enough water. He was very professional in treating them as honored guests, rather than just tourists."
Miles S.
"The tour group I was with had several members who had just arrived in Denver. The tour guide, Chris, did a great job of educating them on the need to drink plenty of water and enjoy themselves."
Cole C.
"Our tour group had several younger children in it. Jennifer did a great job telling them stories about Colorado and the mountains and made the ride fun for them."
Silas M.
"We had several younger children in our group. Jennifer helped entertain them with adventure stories and singing. Ride was fun for them and the adults enjoyed it, too."
Luis F.
"We had several amateur photographers in our group. Bob, our tour guide, went out of his way to help them find the most scenic shots he could. All of them enjoyed the tour and the help."
Justin B.
"Thanks Bob, for doing a great job on the tour. Your hints and tips really helped those of us who were taking pictures get the best shots of Red Rocks."
Diego G.
"I joined this tour on the suggestion of one of my co-workers. I’d never been in this area before and they told me I might enjoy it. Might enjoy it???? Heck, I was blown away by the scenery."
Luca B.
"Every time I told someone I was going to Colorado, they told me about the blue sky. I didn’t believe it unit I went on this tour on a bright sunny day. Fantastic tour guide, great scenery."
Ivy N.
"I always take a city tour when I travel to a new city. Instead of an in-town tour, I opted for this tour rather than one more bus ride around town. Thanks, Jennifer, for making this a pleasant and interesting trip."
Carlos M.
"I have done a lot of these “get out of the city and see nature” trips. By far, this tour was comfortable, not rushed and provided everyone with a chance to enjoy the scenery."
Piper S.
"This tour was fun. It introduced me to a part of the country I had never seen before. I left the tour refreshed and looking forward to enjoying the rest of my vacation."
Alexa O.
"I come from an area where the only canyons are steel and concrete, and the sky is blocked by smoke clouds and airplanes. This afternoon I experienced the natural world, sunshine and warmth. Thank you, Cody, for a great tour."
Josephina L.
"Cody has a great sense of humor and was telling jokes and stories all morning long. It was a great tour and I will be recommending it to others."
Sophie M.
"This was a great tour. I had a great time. The driver was not rushed and our tour guide, Amanda, kept the group organized and on time."
Clara W.
"Tour was full of surprises. I never knew about Red Rocks until this tour. The guide was very helpful in suggesting photo shots that made the best of the scenery."
Eric M.
"I though all lakes were alike. Then we stopped at Evergreen Lake. It’s a small and calm lake and made a perfect stop on today’s tour."
Abel N.
"Today I saw plains that seemed to go on forever and the continental divide. The scenery was wonderful and well worth the time."
Alan P.
"Had a great ice cream break on the tour. It was an amazingly clear day and I could see all the way to the airport. I’ll be coming back."
Grant D.
"This tour is a five-star adventure. It was organized and on time. Our tour guide was able to answer any questions for us and give us activity suggestions."
Steven B.
"Tom, our tour guide, kept the group’s interest by telling stories about the areas we were going through. He was able to provide us with history lessons about the area."
Brendon W.
"We stopped by the gravesite of Buffalo Bill Cody and the museum. Well worth the time. Views of the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains are phenomenal."
Oscar G.
"The gravesite of Buffalo Bill Cody is just half an hour outside of Denver, in Golden. The scenic views and the property itself are well worth a trip."
Isabelle A.
"The drive on the Lariat Loop is well worth the time. A series of switchbacks takes you through mountain terrain and provides scenic overlooks. Drive carefully."
Tata O.
"The Lariat Loop is not for the faint of heart. Switchbacks take you back and forth over 40 miles of scenic mountain highway. While it is safe to drive, drive carefully."
Lyla B.
"Catch panoramic views of Golden and the Coors Brewery from the Lariat Loop. Well worth the drive. Take your time and watch for oncoming traffic."
Eden P.
"You can see for miles and miles while driving the Lariat Loop. The switchbacks can be intimidating but are negotiable."
Daisy P.
"They say that the area around Red Rocks was an ocean floor 200 million years ago. If you look at the rock outcroppings carefully, you can see the ripples."
Peter F.
"The Denver Foothills Tour is a great introduction to the geology of Colorado. It’s also a great way to explore the area around the city."
Kyrie J.
"If you’ve never been to this part of the country, take the time to explore the Denver Foothills Tour. The scenery and the views are breathtaking."
Brian A.
"If you’re taking the Denver Foothills Tour, make sure you have your camera battery charged and you’re loaded up with film. You could spend all day here."
Thiago V.
"Tom was a great tour guide. He always let us know when the best scenery was coming. His advice is to do the Denver Foothills Tour in the spring for the flowers."
Colin I.
"It’s fall and the color on the Lariat Loop is phenomenal. The aspen trees have turned to gold and the leaves shimmer in the breeze. Fantastic."
Callie K.
"Spring is a good time to do the Lariat Loop Drive. The aspen trees are beginning to wake up from their winter sleep and touches of green are beginning to show."
Omar W.
"Summer is the best time to do the Lariat Loop Drive. Colorado wildflowers are in full bloom and blankets of them are spread over the open fields."
Bradley P.
"The most colorful display of wildflowers is on the Lariat Loop Drive in the summer. Acres of flowers in full color cover the fields."
Ember S.
"Chris is a fantastic tour guide for the Foothills tour. He seems to be able to point out very quickly the most scenic views."
Olga A.
"Wondering what to do this evening? Check with your tour guide. They’ll know which restaurants are serving the best hamburgers and the coldest beer."
Maksim L.
"Chris is the friendliest guide. He can even be persuaded to reveal his choice of brewery and the best place to get a buffalo burger for dinner."
Brynlee D.
"James I.Watch out for wildlife on the Foothills tour. Deer have been blocking the highway ever since it opened."
Jill O.
"The tour guides are wonderful. They keep the tours organized, answer any questions about the area and are always smiling. Why not if this is where you live?"
Mila K.
"Hiking around Evergreen Lake is great on a sunny summer’s day. Just big enough to get in a nice hike, but small enough to be fun."
Alex N.
"This tour starts at Union Station in Denver, goes out into the foothills, and then returns. It’s the best way to view the mountains for a first-time visitor."
Payton L.
"Tom was the friendliest tour guide. He had all of us singing campfire songs and telling jokes on the ride out of downtown Denver."
Lori G.
"I think I’ll take this tour again. There’s so much to see and the tour guides are so knowledgeable that you could learn something new each time you do the tour."
Lola K.
"Red Rocks is amazing. You can see the mountains, the plains and the airport all from the row."
River K.
"Interesting factoids. In 1964, the Beatles were booked to play Red Rocks. The performance did not sell out."
Vera H.
"One of the best spots for looking at the mountains and out over Denver is at the Buffalo Bill Gravesite and Museum in Golden."
Annie B.
"Great collection of Buffalo Bill Cody memorabilia and Indian artifacts. That display, along with a great picnic lunch makes a perfect day outing from Denver."
Arthur O.
"The observation deck is free of charge and has unmatched views of the Front Range Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains."
Cody J.
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