What to do and see in Boulder, Colorado (CO): The Best Sightseeing Tours

April 12, 2022 Harland Bartelt

Fondly described as “the city nestled between the mountains and reality,” Boulder delivers an urban twist on the outdoor fun you’d expect from a town surrounded by wilderness. In a single day, you can hike miles and miles of trails or bike alongside Boulder Creek – then head back into town for some well-deserved shopping on Pearl Street. And with many of Colorado’s top restaurants right within reach, be sure to treat yourself to at least one great meal.
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1. Private Rocky Mountain National Park from Denver and Boulder

LoDo, Denver, CO 80202, USA Aspire Tours
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Make the most of your time in Colorado and treat yourself to a fully customized private tour in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. This is the perfect tour for someone who simply wants ample time at each sight and a guide who treats them like family showing them all their favorite spots. Disconnect for a day and immerse yourself in the beauty and solitude of these majestic mountains in an upscale vehicle that offers extensive views of your surroundings. Feel small against the vast, all-encompassing, mountains surrounding you as you take in Colorado’s 300 days of sunshine. From Denver, drive along through Boulder with its famous Flatirons Rock Formations. Continue through canyons alive with wildlife up to Estes Park, the charming town at the entrance of the Rocky Mountain National Park.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup, National Park fees, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Snacks, COVID-19 Prepared: masks, routine sanitizing, and more

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By N9864LKfrankc

The Foothills Explorer Tour with Braelei was awesome!! She was a walking wealth of knowledge. Her educational background combined with her life experiences made the tour highly interesting. She knew the history regarding every site we visited. We also recognized how passionate she was when encountering the wildlife. The drive in between visiting landmarks was full of fun. I appreciated the way she captured everyone's attention. Her delivery was also on point. We learned so much during the short 4 hour tour. I could have definitely spent the entire day touring with Braelei. I'm looking forward to visiting Denver and booking another tour/s with her. After spending half a day with her, I realized that we had a similar interests as far as outdoor activities but yet also so different. It should be a requirement to tour with Braelei when visiting Denver. I appreciated every single thing about her especially her personality. My favorite tour guide of all time. She has set that bar on another level. THANK YOU Braelei!!!

2. Private day tour from Denver to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.

Adventiure Scenic Tours of Colorado
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This is a private custom tour in a luxury SUV. I am a history buff and have been a private guide for over 12 years. I am certified by the State of Colorado for private driving and guiding for all my tours. I will not only show you the beautiful sites of the Colorado Mountains but I will also give you some of the sordid and salacious details of Estes Park's past. In the Rocky Mountain National Park we can go on small hikes to the Alluvial Fan and other sites such as Spaque Lake or Bear Lake. There are many wild animals to see such as Mule Deer, Elk, Moose and more. Estes Park is a great place to souvenier shop and stop for a bite to eat from one lof the local establishment that specialize in the local game and food. If the clients would rather go to Grand Lake then I can customize and take that route. This is a full day where you will see some of the most beautiful majestic sites that exists. We will drive along the longest higest road in America where you will witness these sites.

Inclusions: Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By cjma

Brad did a great job getting us to our destinations and had a lot of information along the way. There was a shield between the front and back seats for COVID safety. Would recommend Brad but would insist the vehicle be sanitized before the trip.

3. Boulder Backroads: E-Bike Dirt Road Tour

2015 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA Pedego Boulder- Electric Bike Tours & Rentals
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Attention all thrill seekers! Jump on Pedego’s award winning full suspension Elevate Mountain Bike and head for the mountains. Select 1 of 3 electric assistance modes as you wind your way along the renown Switzerland Trail and enjoy some of the best backroad biking Boulder has to offer. Soak up the 4×4 road’s challenging terrain using the Elevate’s wide trail tires and feel what it’s like to ride high up in the Rockies! Then take one more stop for a panoramic picture at a mountain viewpoint before riding back on this epic trail to the starting trailhead!

Inclusions: Professional local guide, Use of electric bike, Use of bike helmet, Snacks, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Gratuities

Reviewed By devonc238

This was such an awesome experience. Great riding experience and learning about boulder. Luke was a great and caring tour guide. It was a beautiful day.

4. Downtown Boulder: An audio tour around this weird and beautiful town

Nomad Bead Merchants, 1909 9th St #100, Boulder, CO 80302, USA VoiceMap Boulder
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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

5. Listen to a Tour Guide While you Drive between Boulder and Vail / Breckenridge

Boulder, CO, USA Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Boulder & Vail / Breckenridge, CO
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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 Boulder & Vail with extensions to Breckenridge & Golden. Travel in either direction. 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: Lifetime tour access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Fun Trivia Challenge (optional), Hands free (audio plays automatically)

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Reviewed By 329sarahi

Checked this out on our way to the mountains. We enjoyed it overall, definitely a bit more life than your average tour. Not boring at all

6. Private Boulder Tour from Denver

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Often referred to as “the city nestled between reality and mountains," Boulder is home to snow-capped peaks, natural sandstone slabs, and the Flatirons that helped to make it famous.

Inclusions: Professional Driver/Guide, Transportation, Water refill - bring reusable bottle please

Exclusions: Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Reviewed By Shayan1516

Great experience with beautiful sights. Michelle, our guide, was patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the Rockies

7. Private Rocky Mountain National Park Tour from Denver

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Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the country's most visited parks. The region features breathtaking peaks in virtually every direction and an unspoiled, panoramic view of nature at its finest. Inside the Park, 110 peaks reach as high as 11,000 feet in altitude, including the celebrated Longs Peak, which boasts a height of 14,260 feet. The beautiful scenery in this area can be viewed by car or on foot. Trail Ridge Road is the most popular route among tourists and interestingly, it is North America's highest continuous paved roadway. If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you can also anticipate seeing a broad range of birds and animals in their natural habitat, as well as other unforgettable sites. On the way back we will stop by Stanley Hotel, famous for its inspiration of the book and movie “The Shining.

Inclusions: Park Entrance Fees, Professional Driver/Guide, Transportation, Water refill - bring reusable bottle please

Exclusions: Gratuities (10-20% recommended)

Reviewed By Shayan1516

Great experience with beautiful sights. Michelle, our guide, was patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the Rockies

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