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First Time in Denver: What to See & Do

Mile-high city, Rocky Mountain gateway, craft brewery scene, sun-baked plains light. The essential first-timer's hit list for Denver — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Top experiences in Denver

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Discover Rocky Mountain National Park-Small Group Tour & Picnic

Climb from the streets of the "Mile High City" to Rocky Mountain National Park, on a day trip that showcases the rugged beauty of Colorado's mountains.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $215 a person

1h 45m

Red Rocks Express Tour from Denver: Views and Photo Opportunities

NEW to Viator, but a longtime local favorite!

Free cancellation
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From $49 a person

10h

Rocky Mountain National Park in Summer Tour from Denver

This adventure into one of America’s most treasured National Parks is a must-do while in Colorado.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $169 a person

Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour

The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are two of the most famous attractions in Colorado, and we’ve packed them into a single tour.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Free cancellation

From $249 a person

Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver

Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Bestseller

From $189 a person

Mount Blue Sky, Clear Creek Canyon & Red Rocks Park (Mount Evans)

Join us on a magnificent day trip to Mount Blue Sky (formally Mount Evans) tour from Denver.

4.7★ · 61 reviews
Free cancellation

From $149 a person

Red Rocks & Beyond

Join the local operator on a four-hour tour through Denver and into the beautiful front range mountains of the Rockies.

Top-rated · 4.8★
Bestseller

From $101 a person

Downtown Denver Food Tour

Discover Denver one bite at a time on this three-hour walking food tour through the heart of downtown.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Bestseller

From $85 a person

Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake

This is the best half day mountain tour to get out of Denver and see the mountains without spending an entire day touring.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $99 a person

2h 20m

Best of Denver Walking Tour

NOTE: This is a walking tour.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $27 a person

Twilight Ghost Tour

NOTE: Because we limit the number of people in each tour, this tours tends to sell out quickly.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $28 a person

BEYOND Light Show & Meditation

Ranked the #1 "Thing to Do" in Denver on both TripAdvisor and Yelp, the world-famous BEYOND Laser Light Experience is a mind-expanding, audio-visual immersive light and sound show...

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $25 a person

Small-Group Tour of the Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver

Drive through the beautiful town of Boulder.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $159 a person

1h 30m

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Ticket Denver

Discover Vincent van Gogh's iconic masterpieces like never before in an immersive art experience that combines cutting-edge technology with storytelling.

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From $31 a person

8h 30m

Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver

This tour stands out by combining two of Colorado’s most iconic landscapes in one seamless, professionally guided experience.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $189 a person

Ride Colorado's guided ebike tours are fun for all. Ride by Denver's City Hall.

Denver's Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided E-Bike Tour

Come ride Denver's all-in-one best of everything Denver, CO tour.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $105 a person

Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Tour

Explore towering alpine peaks, high-elevation tundra, and Colorado’s most celebrated national park—all in one expertly guided day.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $179 a person

Denver Cocktails Tour

Visit some of the best cocktail bars in Denver on this roving adventure through the heart of downtown.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $95 a person

2 Hour LoDo Historic Walking Tour in Denver

THIS TOUR REQUIRES 4 GUESTS TO START What's LoDo? I’m happy you asked! Lower Downtown is Denver’s oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and...

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $26 a person

The lobby of the haunted and historic Oxford Hotels.

2h 30m

Mile High Hauntings: Guided Ghost Tour in Downtown Denver

Explore the chilling tales of Denver's haunted history on this 2.5-hour walking ghost tour through the LoDo district.

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From $38 a person

Rocky Mountain National Park Guided Hiking Adventure

We've got the vans and the gear you need to get out and explore Rocky Mountain National Park this winter.

Top-rated · 4.9★
Free cancellation

From $215 a person

1 min to 1h 30m

Museum of Illusions Denver, Admission Ticket

Discover a world where reality bends at the Museum of Illusions in Denver.

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Short pick · ≤2h

From $30 a person

3h to 4h

Retractable Glass Top Tour in Rocky Mountain National Park

Purple Points Tour Company offers multiple tour options from this listing so be sure to double check option details when booking.

Top-rated · 5.0★
Free cancellation

From $156 a person

1h to 1h 30m

Denver's Heart A Self Guided Tour of the State Capitol and Beyond

On this self-guided walking tour through Denver, Colorado’s vibrant capital, you’ll journey through its historic downtown area and explore the architecture, culture, and...

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From $9 a person