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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Adrienne_b
Mar 12, 2026
Excellent tour! ... - Excellent tour! Excellent tour guide! This was our second time on this tour and would definitely do it again. Highly recommended!!!
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Luisarm4357ai
Feb 26, 2026
Beautiful Scenery and Excellent Organization - It was the perfect way to spend half a day near Denver
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Ernesto_l
Feb 16, 2026
Great scenic tour when in... - Great scenic tour when in Denver area. Eric was knowledgeable and helpful in learning and seeing the area.
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Steven_d
Jan 25, 2026
Great little trip - Brian done a great job. Short but sweet experience if your short on time. Enjoyed the personal experience of the trip
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Danielle_d
Oct 10, 2025
Mountain Love - Magical views. Great tour and tour guide. Highly recommend. Brian was very knowledgeable about the Colorado and fun facts about it.
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Nathan_h
Oct 4, 2025
Red rocks amphitheater tour - Brian was very knowledgeable great personality! Pick up at Union Station drop us off at the top of the amphitheater gave instructions on the best vantage point
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Jamie_m
Aug 9, 2025
Great tour - It was a great tour around the area! We only had 4 people in our tour, so we got a little more time at certain stops. Kind of wished we could have had longer at certain then others, but overall a great tour.
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C188qjcharlese
Aug 4, 2025
Great Denver Foothills Tour - Guide was awesome - very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. His name was Eric and he did the Denver Foothills tour on Sunday, August 3.
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Susan_q
Jul 6, 2025
Great tour! - It was great! Brian was a great tour guide! My husband’s fave was the amphitheater. My 10 year old’s fave was Lookout Mountain. I liked it all, including the lake!
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Storyteller650690
Jul 22, 2025
- Mark was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide, even offered us water and sunscreen. We were a few mins late and he accommodated. I'd recommend this tour to anyone!
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From $89
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).