Denver Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Denver tours and things to do in the Mile High City and the Colorado Rockies: journey into Rocky Mountain National Park, marvel at the red sandstone of Red Rocks and Garden of the Gods, summit Pikes Peak and Mount Blue Sky, sample the city’s craft breweries, and explore historic downtown. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Denver by interest
Whatever brings you to Denver — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Denver
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Rocky Mountain NP
Alpine peaks.
Red Rocks
Amphitheatre.
Garden of the Gods
Red spires.
Mount Blue Sky
Alpine summit.
State Capitol
Golden dome.
RiNo Breweries
Craft beer.
Union Station
Historic hub.
Georgetown Loop
Scenic railroad.
Denver in 3 days
- 1Day 1: city & Red Rocks
- 2Day 2: Rocky Mtn NP
- 3Day 3: Pikes Peak
- 4Breweries
1.5 hr awayRocky Mountain NP
Alpine park.
30 min awayRed Rocks
Amphitheatre.
1.5 hr awayPikes Peak
Anthem summit.
1 hr awayMount Blue Sky
Highest road.
1 hr awayGeorgetown
Scenic railroad.
City awayBreweries
Craft beer.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Denver visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green below, snow lingering on the peaks.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm and sunny — peak season for the mountains.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp air and golden aspens — ideal.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold and snowy, with nearby skiing.
For high roads
Trail Ridge Road and Mount Blue Sky open late May to October.
Best overall
June to September for full mountain access.
One day
The city and Red Rocks.
Two days
Add Rocky Mountain National Park.
Three days
Add Pikes Peak.
For nature
The national park and scenic drives.
For the city
Downtown and the breweries.
With kids
Red Rocks and the cog railway.
On foot
Downtown, LoDo and the 16th Street Mall are walkable.
Light rail
RTD trains link the airport, downtown and suburbs.
Tours & transfers
Guided tours are easiest for the national parks and peaks.
Rideshare
Uber and Lyft are widely available in the city.
Where to stay
Stay in LoDo or downtown for walkability and dining.
US dollar
Denver uses the US dollar; cards are accepted everywhere.
Book park tours
Rocky Mountain National Park tours sell out — reserve ahead.
Mind the altitude
At a mile high, take it easy and drink plenty of water.
Sun protection
The high-altitude sun is strong — bring sunscreen and layers.
Try the breweries
Explore RiNo and LoDo for Denver’s famous craft beer.
Check road openings
High alpine roads only open in summer — check before you go.
Aspen season
Visit in late September for golden aspen colour.
Rocky Mountain tours
National Park day tours sell out — book ahead.
Pikes Peak
Cog railway and Pikes Peak tours fill up — reserve early.
Red Rocks
Red Rocks tours book out — reserve ahead.
Brewery tours
Craft-beer tours fill up on weekends — book early.
Scenic railroads
Georgetown Loop and cog trains sell out — reserve ahead.
Summer
July and August are busiest — book everything ahead.
Rocky Mountain tour
Around $120–200 for a full-day national park tour.
Red Rocks tour
About $60–100 for a Red Rocks and foothills tour.
Pikes Peak
Roughly $130–220 for a Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods day.
Brewery tour
Around $60–110 for a guided brewery tour.
City tour
About $40–75 for a downtown city tour.
How to save
Join group tours and combine city sights on foot.
Denver through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Green & quieter.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Snow up high.
- Best for
- Full access.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Aspen gold.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Snow & skiing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold.