From Denver: Red Rocks & Idaho Springs Private Day Trip

Explore Red Rocks Amphitheater and Idaho Springs on a private day trip from Denver. Visit the Argo Mill, try gold panning, and ride the Mighty Argo Cable Car for stunning mountain views.
Begin your day at Red Rocks Amphitheater, where you'll have time to explore inside the legendary venue, visit the Red Rocks Visitor Center, and experience the massive sandstone formations that make this one of Colorado’s most distinctive landscapes.

From there, continue into the foothills to explore historic Idaho Springs. Spend two hours in Idaho Springs with time for lunch, shopping, and sightseeing at your own pace. Choose from a variety of local restaurants for lunch, browse the town’s shops, or simply enjoy the character of this historic mountain community.

Next, step into Colorado’s Gold Rush past with an included guided tour of the historic Argo Mill. The Mill tour is a shared group experience operated by the attraction and offers an inside look at the remarkable machinery, engineering, and history behind one of Colorado’s most significant gold mills. After the tour, try your hand at gold panning, with guests guaranteed to find real gold.

The experience culminates with an included ride aboard the Mighty Argo Cable Car. Ascend above Idaho Springs for spectacular mountain views, then spend time at the summit enjoying food and drinks while taking in the scenery.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.