Top 10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Colorado, United States

Mesa Verde National Park is expansive and would take days to see everything. This half day tour is meant to showcase a few of the highlights at Mesa Verde including the iconic Cliff Palace ranger-guided tour. Your guide will also take you for a customized tour of special sites around Chapin Mesa and other areas of the park based on your interests. Our guides know the park extremely well and will make your experience the best it can be in the time allotted. Consider the Mesa Verde Full Day Trip for a more comprehensive and thorough exploration. Cliff Palace tickets sell out regularly. On this tour we guarantee you get tickets! The Cliff Palace tour involves climbing some small ladders and is appropriate for most groups. The Cliff Palace ranger-guided tour is only a part of this half day excursion and participation is not required.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Guide gratuity

All of Adventure Scenic Tours are customized and on this tour you will see both historic and the modern buildings of Denver but you will hear tales of its sordid, salicious past. You will see the all the professional sporting arenas, the State Capitol, Union Station, Larimer Square (where Denver was founded) as well as the RiNo street art area and the Art and Theater District. From there we will acend to the world famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater where you will gaze at the majestic views of the Red Rocks and the Amphitheater as well as downtown Denver. Continuing on you will see Buffalo Bill's Gravesite that sits on top of Lookout Mountain. Buffalo Bill wanted to buried there because of the spectacular views of the mountain ranges and Golden Colorado. This tour will give you, your friends or you family an extremly comfortable private touring experience that will last a lifetime.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch or Dinner are excluded. Fees to museum at Bufflalo Bill's Museum.

Because the Segway X2 is designed for on and off-road use, you will glide past historic buildings and unique outdoor art on city streets and bike lanes. Then you will go off-road on city park trails to enjoy the natural beauty of Cheyenne Cañon, as well as to check out the incredible off-road capability of the Segway X2. This tour allows you to be as reserved or adventurous as you would like to be on your Segway and it's perfect tourists who might not be comfortable hiking in the thin mountain air.

Inclusions: Use of Segway, Helmet and complete safety training are provided, Bottled water

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Although it holds a reputation as a hub for the ultra-liberal and rich hippies, Boulder is much more than yoga studios and vegan restaurants. On this self guided audio tour, you'll see some of the expected locales—a Buddhist meditation center, and the farmer's market—but there are some lesser-known gems to be discovered as well. Sip some oolong in the ornately decorated tea house, dip your toes in the creek (if it's not flooded), and marvel at the gardens surrounding the Historic Highland Building. By the end of the tour, you'll probably want to stay in town forever. Welcome to the People's Republic of Boulder!

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, VoiceMap App for Android and iOS, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink

Travel in either direction. Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your 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! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. 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. Interstate 70 between Vail & Denver with extensions to Breckenridge & Boulder. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. 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.

Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)

The original and best electric fat tire bike tour of the “Happiest City in America". A sensational guided adventure of all the gems of Boulder on the most fun and easy-to-ride thing on two wheels. Soar alongside sparkling Boulder Creek, through lush open spaces, historic downtown, Chautauqua, University of Colorado, NCAR, and charming neighborhoods on Boulder's exclusive network of paved bike paths, safely away from car traffic. ​ Magically fly up even the steepest hills without breaking a sweat, including an exhilarating yet effortless journey to the top of a mountain to bask in the stunning views. ​ Feel like a kid again as you reconnect with yourself, others and nature. It's a trip you'll never forget! ​

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Use of bicycle, Helmet

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This interpretive 3-hour jeep tour departs from Canon City and meanders through bright red towering spires and monoliths sculpted by the erosion of the fountain formation. Your geological tour through time includes a short walk out to "Overlook Arch" and a up-close look at dinosaur footprints left over 107 million years ago. You will see where paleontologists have been removing dinosaur remains for over 140 years from one of the most famous digs in history along with ancient Indian petroglyphs. This scenic tour is just one of the amazing locations we visit from our office in Cañon City. If this tour doesn't meet your needs, we most likely have one that does. We offer tours and packages from 3 hours to all day. Be sure to see our other listings for more options.

Inclusions: Driver, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

What's LoDo? I’m happy you asked! Lower Downtown or as we call it - LoDo is Denver’s oldest neighborhood which is home to some of the best restaurants and attractions in Denver. On this 1.5 hour walking tour your savvy local guide will share fascinating history and point out local hot spots (where to eat and drink). We walk about 1.5 miles where we bring to life the past, present, and future of our beloved city. This tour is perfect for those who have limited time and a busy schedule. At the end of the tour you will feel more like a local and less like a tourist! We begin the tour by discussing the iconic Union Station and its significance to the survival of Denver as a city. Over the next hour and a half we walk a loop around LoDo where we share stories of Hop Alley (Denver’s first Chinatown), visit Mattie Silks House of Mirrors (the most famous bordello of its time), visit the oldest operating hotel in Denver, and learn about the underground tunnel system that runs beneath the city.

Inclusions: Savvy local guide, Small-group walking tour

Exclusions: Gratuities

Steamboat Springs Food Tours welcomes you to enjoy the genuine hospitality Steamboat is known for on this relaxing 3 hour culinary tour. Explore historic downtown Steamboat Springs with your 29 year friendly and knowledgeable local guide. Savor 5 specially prepared tastings at one of a kind locally owned restaurants. Each restaurant is unique in food and atmosphere. At one restaurant you’ll enjoy sampling an inventive taco with amazing tomatillo salsa & chips along with a tasty margarita; next you’ll try delicious Greek cusine in a cozy cafe; at one stop you’ll find out where the locals go for the best burger in town. You'll learn about & taste Extra Virgin Olive Oils and Vinegar's from all over the world; & to end the tour perfectly you’ll enjoy a sweet treat and a mimosa as you sit by beautiful Soda Creek. Small Personalized Tours (Maximum of 10 guests). The Tour takes place Sun, Rain or Snow. Please Dress for the weather in comfortable clothes & shoes.

Inclusions: Enjoy delicious & creative tastings at 5 of Steamboat's best restaurants. No lines, no paying the bill, no worries. Let us show you around town on this fun, informative afternoon culinary tour., With advanced notice we can accommodate Veggie & Gluten free. Notify us of SERIOUS allergies., (29 year) Friendly Knowledgeable Local Tour Guide

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Our 2.5-hour Island Tour is our number one selling kayak tour for a decade! We do offer other tours and times through our website. This kayak tour is great for beginners looking to learn how to kayak or for experienced kayakers looking for a certified local guide to point out the sights. The Island tour can paddle up to 7 miles and will include sights of some of the tallest peaks in the state, including two 14,000 peaks, Grays and Torreys, the Gore Range, and the Ten Mile Range. Guests can expect to see numerous types of birds including our resident Bald Eagles, Ospreys, and Great Blue Herons. On rare occasions, Moose, Beavers, and Mule deer can be spotted. This is a fully narrated​ Eco-tour from your kayak, stories can include mining history, Moose ecology, or Native American History. Each tour is different and exciting! Since this is a group activity please arrive promptly. Those arriving untimely will be asked to reschedule their trip based on availability. There will be no refund.

Inclusions: Tandem Kayak, one single if there is an odd number, Paddles, PFDs and dry bags if necessary , Certified Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities