Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave Tours and Activities

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.

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.

Millions of years ago the present-day Front Range was home to ancient mountain ranges, deserts, beaches, and even oceans. 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 Red Rocks, Evergreen Lake 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 tour departs from the bustling modern city of Denver. You will be transported from the city to the land of the ancient Red Rocks. We will hike the trails and enjoy the same views that attracted the early settlers, miners and of course the cowboys. We will also visit the world famous amphitheater set amidst the Red Rocks. After our hike we will drive through the Rockies to the Phoenix Gold Mine. We will tour the mine and test our luck at panning for gold in the river. Anything you find is yours to keep! From there, we will head to the Bison Preserve in Genesee park. Visit the descendents of the Bison that roamed here long before the first settlers. Not too far from the Bison lies the gravesite and museum of one of Colorado’s most famous settlers Buffalo Bill. Learn all about this bison hunter, army scout and world renowned showman. Finally, we will enjoy a scenic drive down the beautiful winding Lariat’s Loop road and enjoy a photo stop at Windy Saddle Park.

Explore some of the highlights of Denver in this all-in-one tour. Whether you’re seeking a sports fix, want to explore some dramatic natural scenery, or have a taste for cultural highlights, this tour suits all. Learn about the city’s rich history at the State Capitol and Larimer Square, the city’s birthplace. Visit professional sports arenas, LoDo (lower downtown), the Art and Theatre District, and the trendy RiNo (River North Art) District. Escape to nature and take in the views at Red Rocks Park and Buffalo Bill’s gravesite at Lookout Mountain.

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.

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.

NEW & IMPROVED TOUR NOW ACTIVE (JULY 14) Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your highway drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 55 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level. Route. Hwy 93 + I-70. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along the route. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive between destinations. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle. Don't just see the mountains, hear what they have to say!

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.