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Colorado Gold Rush Tour: Historic Mining Exploration
4.8
27 Ratings
Denver
Experience the thrill of the Colorado Gold Rush on a historic mining exploration tour. Follow in the footsteps of the 1859 Gold Rush, visit ghost towns, explore a real gold mine, and try your luck at striking it rich. Discover the rich history and breathtaking scenery of the Wild West.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Denver Union Station - Meet at the flagpole in front of historic Union Station on Wynkoop Street located in lower downtown Denver.
- Rocky Mountains - Drive up into the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado and follow the foot steps of the pioneers and miners on their quest for a new life and trying to strike it rich. See wonderful mountain views and rugged canyons.
- Clear Creek Canyon - Travel through this beautiful rugged mountain canyon following Clear Creek and the gold rush trail of 1859. Look for Bighorn Sheep on the steep canyon walls and rock climbers.
- Central City Opera House - Walk down the historic streets of Central City what was once considered the richest square mile on earth during the 1859 Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush Days. Visit a real ghost town from the boom times.
- Phoenix Gold Mine - Take a tour in a real gold mine. Learn about old and new mining techniques. Experience what it was like to be a hard rock miner back in the 1860’s in Colorado.
- Idaho Springs - Visit Idaho Springs where the Victorian architecture of the mining days still stands. Grab a drink in the local brewery or shop in one of the local stores or just admire the history that surrounds you in this quaint historic mountain town.
- Denver Union Station - End you tour back where it began at historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver
What's Included
- Water refills available (bring a refillable bottle)
- Mine Tour Admission included
- Guidance from a professional local driver/guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%
Additional Information
Embark on a journey retracing the path of the iconic 1859 Gold Rush. Travel through the rugged Clear Creek Canyon and keep an eye out for the state’s native Big Horn Sheep nestled in the cliff sides. Stop by the historic locale of Central City, once dubbed the wealthiest square mile on the planet, and delve into the legacy of the hard rock miners. Next, experience the remnants of the mining boom with a visit to an authentic Ghost Town. Enjoy picturesque mountain scenery as you make your way to a genuine Gold Mine, where you get to learn about historic and contemporary mining strategies, and even try your hand at hitting the jackpot! Round off your day with a shopping spree or sipping a drink in a classic mining town. Get ready for a lively retreat into the heart of the Wild West with this engaging Colorado Gold Rush Tour.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in the unlikely event there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- We will walk into the mine on the tour, not recommended for anyone that is claustrophobic
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring a jacket for inside the mine
- Some places in the mine can be a little muddy please wear shoes that clean up easily
- Please eat breakfast or lunch prior to your tour pick up time
Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
Pick up and drop off are in Lower Downtown Denver in front of the Historic Union Station on Wynkoop St. at the flagpole in front of the Union Station & the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver. Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(27 Ratings)
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Tina
Oct 12, 2023
Colorado Gold Mines - The tour guide, an older female, (sorry can’t recall her name at the moment) was really great and personable If she knew the answer, then she would tell us the background of it as well.
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Stephen
May 8, 2023
Amazing - Incredible tour
Will had personality to match the knowledge of Colorado.
Have had tours around the world and this one takes cake 🍰
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Marvin_p
Apr 20, 2023
Gold rush was replaced with parks. Worth it. - The gold rush tour wasn't available so I was given the rocky mountains winter/spring parks tour. Definitely worth going on. Estes is a beautiful little mountain down. No complaints.
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Fatimasj3323aa
Sep 7, 2022
Great tour and experience! - Our tour guide was very knowledgable and funny. We asked many questions and he had no issues answering them! Overall, he made the trip very enjoyable!
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456erickaa
Aug 24, 2022
Fun and relaxing tour - This was a really fun tour. Our tour guide was a super nice guy. He was knowledgeable about the area and made several beautiful stops along the way up to the mine. Thanks for a pleasurable day.
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Daron_m
Jul 6, 2022
Great Time with a Great Company!! - The trip we took was just the four of us and one additional person that joined our group. Due to flight cancelations the other people had to cancel. The Owner guided our trip herself. The first thing she asked was our names and what we wanted to see on the trip. Due to the size of the group, she let us spend more time at the locations that we were more interested in. My 10-year-old son wanted to pan for gold all day!! The group talked over the amount of time we wanted to spend at each stop, and she was more than accommodating. We learned so much and had a great understanding of how hard life in the gold rush must have been. When we head back to Denver we are going to sign up for more trips. If you are on the fence and enjoy history, great views, and very nice family-owned business that wants to make sure you have a great trip you are in the wright place!!
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Pamela_r
Jun 24, 2022
Wonderful tour! - Absolutely terrific tour!!! Kristen had many historic tidbits to share that truly enhanced the experience. This tour is a must if you are in the Denver area.
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P947vtglenng
Jun 22, 2022
Loved it! - Alex was a GREAT guide. He was very informative and could answer any question asked. We had a wonderful time!
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Judy
Apr 29, 2022
Fun day out - Brilliant knowlegable guide - fun day out with small group. All on time and trip to mine was well worth it although no gold found
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Donald_b
Sep 26, 2022
Mediocre tour. - If you are going for a short trip and have limited time, this is an ok option to learn about the area and get the gist of how mining is done. But it's kind of tacky. I had taken a different all day tour 2 days before and it was extremely informative and covered a broad area. The gold mine is short. Time spent in Central City was nice, but we were there before everything opened (other than casinos).
I'd recommend spending the whole day on a Rocky Mountain National Park tour.
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