Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver: A Glimpse of Ancient Mountains, Deserts, and Oceans

Embark on a 4-hour Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver and discover the ancient mountains, deserts, and oceans that once existed in the Front Range. Explore Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake, Lookout Mountain, and historic Golden, leaving you with plenty of time to explore Denver in the afternoon.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre - Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure near Morrison, Colorado, 10 miles (16 km) west of Denver. There is a large, tilted, disc-shaped rock behind the stage, a huge vertical rock angled outwards from stage right, several large outcrops angled outwards from stage left and a…
What's Included
  • Small Group Tour
  • Professional Driver/Guide
  • Bring reusable bottle for Water refill
  • Transportation included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Additional Information

Ancient mountain ranges, deserts, beaches, and oceans were once housed in what is now known as the Front Range, millions of years ago. Experience the Rocky Mountains for the first time, and make the best out of your brief stay in Denver. Meet with your guide in the heart of Denver, and venture to the foothills to witness views of the Red Rocks,…

Location
Denver Union Station
Wynkoop Street
The meeting point is at the flagpole outside of Union Station on the front of The Crawford Hotel.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Marianne_s
Apr 14, 2025
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver - It’s a great 4 hours tour to take if you don’t have much time and you are about to leave Denver for a a late afternoon flight. Bryan was a great tour guide and I think we had enough time for each place we went to.
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Wanderer05529661927
Apr 14, 2025
Great way to spend a half day - Brian was a fantastic tour guide. The tour was great for families of pre-teens/teens - gorgeous sites/views combined with a bit of history while driving from one site to the other.
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Jessica_b
Apr 6, 2025
Worth it! - What an amazing experience! Brian our guide was great at answering questions and explaining everything.
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Eva_h
Oct 5, 2024
Wonderful day. - Absolutely amazing sites. Bryan was great. We had a wonderful time. We had plenty of time at the stops. Great day.
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Hannah_v
Sep 28, 2024
An incredible tour with Marc - We had an incredible day with Marc. We could not recommend it enough - it is such a great way to spend some time in nature, seeing the sights and hearing interesting facts from a knowledgeable local. Marc was kind, funny & takes amazing photos. Thanks Marc!
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Kenna_f
Sep 17, 2024
Red Rock tiur - Trip to the Foothills was great. Red Rock amphitheater & the rock formations were spectacular. Traveled to Evergreen, CO. & back through Golden, Co. on the return trip. Highly recommend.
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Carrie_m
Sep 16, 2024
Seeing God’s beautiful creations! - Brian was a great tour guide and very informative. We saw amazing views. Highly recommend! Wear comfortable shoes.
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Shilpa_g
Sep 1, 2024
Fun and beautiful Foothills tour - MarC with C Tour guide was very good and funny and helpful. We enjoyed the Foothills Explorer tour very much. Thanks Marc .
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Jonathan_b
Aug 17, 2024
Spectacular Day - An outstanding trip that was full of amazing sights. Starting Red Rocks to ending at Lookout Mountain we had a fantastic day. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly even taking a great pictures for us along the way. We give this tour the highest recommendation possible.
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Sherrie_s
Aug 9, 2024
Amazing - Brian was an amazing tour guide. Very informational about the city. The tour had the best pictures of the mountains and surrounding areas
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up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).