There is plenty to see and do in the Centennial State. To truly experience all Colorado has to offer, explore the state through a sightseeing tour by an experienced and knowledgeable guide. View the state’s vast beauty by Jeep, train, helicopter or raft. Or soak in the state at a slower pace through a hiking or biking tour. You won’t be disappointed when you attend one of these 10 best sightseeing tours in Colorado.
The largest cliff dwellings in the nation are found right here in Colorado. Located in Mesa Verde National Park, these 600-year-old cliff structures were created by ancestral Puebloans. These peoples built living quarters inside of the overhanging cliffs. Now there are self-guided tours of the cliffs, however to view some of the most impressive cliff dwellings, tours guided by a park ranger are necessary. Take the 700 Years Tour, which offers a complete overview of the history of the Ancestral Puebloans.
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs is one of the most visited Colorado spots for sightseeing. This gorgeous park has plenty of walking and hiking trails. See more of the area through a jeep or Segway tour here. View sandstone rock formations and the massive Pikes Peak in the background as you explore this unique area on a Segway or in a Jeep.
The state of Colorado is full of off-road trails, perfect to explore in a Jeep. The company Colorado Jeep Tours offers guests unique Jeep experiences. Choose among one of the company’s adventure packages, such as a day exploring in a Jeep and on horseback or drive a Jeep through a scenic spot in the morning and then raft the Arkansas River in the afternoon. Offering Red Canyon and Royal Gorge area tours, you’ll see plenty of great spots through the window of a Jeep.
Rocky Mountain National Park is one of Colorado’s best national parks. Therefore explore the park with a knowledgeable guide. From a photography tour to a hiking tour, there is a tour hosted in the park for any type of traveler. Tours are even offered during both the summertime and the winter months too.
There are plenty of gold mine tours located in the state. However Gold Mine Tours in Cripple Creek takes guests down 1,000 feet into a mine shaft, America’s only vertical gold mine shaft tour. Learn all about the gold mining history in Colorado while also exploring the mine itself.
For those located in Durango, Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours provides a number of great tours perfect for the adventure-seeker or the simple sightseer. The company offers jeep tours, along with river rafting adventures, train rides and kayaking trips located in Durango and Silverton. You’ll definitely be able to experience the beauty of southwestern Colorado through a tour at Mild to Wild.
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Denver is a popular destination among cyclists, since the city is full of bike lanes and amenities for biking enthusiasts. Therefore experience the Mile High City by bike with Mile High Bike Tours. Tours go through downtown Denver and typically span 10 miles and last two to three hours.
Visiting Colorado in the winter can truly be a magical experience. Explore Colorado’s winter wonderland through a snowmobiling tour. A popular snowmobiling tour to check out is one hosted by High Country Tours in Silverthorne. Perfect for beginners and families, there is no better way to appreciate the great winter weather here than by this two-hour snowmobile tour.
Beer lovers should not miss out on a tour of one of Colorado’s most beer-infused cities, Fort Collins. This Front Range town is home to microbreweries both big and small. You’ll bike around to different breweries, such as popular hotspots like New Belgium Brewing Company and O’dell Brewing Company. There is nothing else like seeing Fort Collins through the eyes of a local—on the seat of a bike.
Colorado is known for its mountainous scenery. Therefore explore Colorado’s jaw-dropping landscape from a bird’s eye view. Take a helicopter tour with Colorado Vertical Helicopter Tours. This company based in Cañon City flies tour attendees above the Royal Gorge and the Pikes Peak area.
