Denver · RED ROCKS & DINOSAUR RIDGE TOURS
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The red sandstone west of Denver holds a world-famous amphitheatre and a hillside of dinosaur tracks. These are the best Red Rocks and Dinosaur Ridge tours: what each one covers, whether you walk the amphitheatre steps or the fossil trail, current prices, and which to pick for a morning out of the city.
Half-day Denver foothills tour to Red Rocks, Lariat Loop viewpoints, Lookout Mountain, and Golden, with a small-group feel.
“This was a great tour to see the highlights in a short amount of time. Rico was a GREAT guide - he was courteous, patient, had great delivery and grasp of the area and the history. We even saw Bison which was amazing. I recommended this tour to several colleagues at my conference.”
Half-day trip from Denver to Red Rocks, Evergreen and Echo Lake with a small-group guide and scenic drives up to Mt. Blue Sky byway.
“Lauren was an outstanding tour guide on our half-day trip around Red Rocks and the scenic lakes near Denver. She was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and made the experience both fun and educational. Lauren shared fascinating stories about the history, geology, and natural beauty of the area. She was also an excellent driver navigating the winding, challenging roads with great care, which allowed us to relax and fully enjoy the views. The tour was beautifully planned, and we felt well taken care of throughout. Highly recommend this experience and especially Lauren for anyone visiting the Denver area!”
Small-group day trip from Denver to Red Rocks, Loveland Pass and the Continental Divide, plus Breckenridge free time with guided photo stops.
“Super exciting and informative tour, was in a small group of 9, got to know everyone & a little bit of their background, our tour guide was very entertaining and helpful with tons of recommendations. Views were incredible!”
5-hour Denver tour to Red Rocks, Evergreen, and Echo Lake at 10,600 ft. Small-group transport, guide, and spikes included.
“Fantastic 1/2 day tour. Beautiful sights. Stephen was an excellent tour guide!”
A small-group Rocky Mountain day trip from Denver to Red Rocks and Mount Blue Sky areas, with wildlife stops, alpine lakes, and lunch.
“Kyle was an amazing guide. He was funny and was happy to share his knowledge of Colorado with us. The scenery was beautiful. The drive to Mt. Evans was a little scary but well worth it. Seeing the bighorn sheep was fun. Definitely recommend Aspire Tours. You won’t be disappointed.”
A 4-hour Red Rocks morning hike from Denver with amphitheater stroll, local breakfast burrito, and a moderate trail to Morrison Slide.
“The views were wonderful and the guide was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and nice! He knew every question we asked and gave great insight on hiking and other activities to do in And around Denver.”
Denver to Moab by Rocky Mountaineer in SilverLeaf Plus, with a Glenwood Springs overnight, seat service, and big canyon views you can’t drive to.
Half-day guided tour from Denver Union Station with Red Rocks, Lookout Mountain, Evergreen Lake, the Lariat Loop, and a Coors pass-by.
“This tour was amazing. Brian was quite knowledgeable about the area and provided easy commentary throughout. Highly recommend him if you're doing this tour.”
Small-group day trip from Denver to Red Rocks, Clear Creek Canyon, Idaho Springs, and Mount Evans with high-altitude stops.
“Seeing the mountain goats was amazing and something I had been looking forward to. The stop at Idaho Springs was great and unexpected. What a great little town and all the local shops and restaurants. We also stopped a couple places on the way back down from Mt. Evans which was really nice. It was a great day and was glad to make the tour.”
Half-day Denver tour to Red Rocks, Lookout Mountain, and Golden. Small group, guided views, $89 per person.
“the tour was fun and it was beautiful to see the red rocks. I wish we could have stayed longer in Golden, CA but it was a good overall value for the length.”
A 3.5-hour Denver highlights shuttle: Union Station, Red Rocks views, RiNo murals, brewery sights, and ice cream for $79.
“The tour was canceled the day of due to not having enough riders, they canceled just a few hours before when we already made travel plans for the pick up spot. Keep in mind that they can cancel, I don’t recommend this to anyone”
Denver e-bike tour links Bear Creek Lake Park, Dinosaur Ridge fossil tracks, and Red Rocks views. Guided, 23 miles, ~3h15.
“Jeremy was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and helpful. This is a great way to see the area!! So glad we chose this tour.”
Denver in a Day private tour covering Red Rocks, Dinosaur Ridge, RiNo murals, downtown stops, and the Colorado State Capitol with pickup.
“It was a great experience overall. Jeremy was very knowledgable of the area and having just a short time in Denver this trip gave us the best overview of the city. My one grandson wasn't feeling well and Jeremy was very accommodating which was appreciated. I would definitely recommend this trip. It was nice that there were only the three of us in the van which allowed for a more personal one-on-one experience.”
A 4-hour private tour from Denver to Red Rocks and Golden, with storytelling, geology, and Coors-area history for $89.
“My group had the best experience with our tour guide Kristina. She was extremely knowledgeable about Colorado and very patient and flexible with us. She listened to our preferences and tailored the tour to what was important to us. she was fun to be around and a genuinely kind and funny person.”
A rail-only Denver to Moab journey with dome-window views, seat-service meals, and an overnight in Glenwood Springs on Rocky Mountaineer.
“Such a great experience wonder food! Very relaxing and always great service. The views and experience are one of kind and unforgettable! Thank you Mike, Carol and Jessica…..much appreciated on everything.”
