Lookout Mountain Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

Hook your smartphone up to your vehicle's stereo and listen to a tour guide while you drive! Follow the suggested route along Interstate I-70 & Hwy 93, and discover one of the most scenic drives in Colorado. Start anywhere along the route between Boulder and Vail or Breckenridge. The tour experience is the same in either direction. Along the way, you’ll pass learn about some of the cities and small towns nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains including Boulder, Golden and Frisco. You'll learn about the Arapaho National Forest, see mountains like Mount Evans and the Berthoud mountain pass. With no time constraints, enjoy the freedom to stop anywhere and take your time exploring. Tour guide commentary will play automatically as you drive, using an easy to navigate live GPS map. No data is used during the tour. This audio guide will keep your group entertained & engaged along the way. Each point of interest also has a fun multiple-choice trivia question about the sights.

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.

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.

The Rocky Mountains aren’t only a national park commodity—in fact, you’ll get a quieter, more “locals only” experience if you go beyond park borders. On this intimate four-person tour, you’ll zip past the tourist hotspots and hit alpine lakes, 14,000-foot mountain passes, and more. No expert hiking skill required…just a desire for true Colorado adventure.

If you want to experience the Rockies but don't have a full day from Denver, get a taste of Colorado's mountain scenery with a private morning tour of foothills highlights. Let a guide handle the driving as you visit the legendary Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, gaze down on Denver from atop Lookout Mountain, cross the scenic Lariat Loop, and see the historic mountain towns of Evergreen and Golden—home to the Coors brewery.

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.

Explore a landscape of stunning ancient rock formations, cowboy history, alpine lakes and magnificent vistas on a private, half-day tour into the Rocky Mountain foothills from Denver. Tour one of the world’s greatest natural concert venues at Red Rocks Amphitheater, and pay tribute to Wild West showman Buffalo Bill Cody at his gravesite atop Lookout Mountain. Stroll around serene Evergreen Lake and enjoy a coffee or beer in the charming mountain town of Evergreen. Return to Denver via the winding, picturesque Bear Creek Canyon.