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Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver
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Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver

By Colorado Sightseer
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Ages 4-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional local driver/guide
  • Mine Tour Admission
  • Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
  • Entry/Admission - Phoenix Gold Mine
What's not included
  • Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%


Start:
  • Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80202, USA
    Pick up and drop off are in Lower Downtown Denver in front of the Historic Union Station on Wynkoop St. at the flagpole in front of the Union Station & the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver. Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59646P9

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation in the unlikely event there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
    • We will walk into the mine on the tour, not recommended for anyone that is claustrophobic
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring a jacket for inside the mine
    • Some places in the mine can be a little muddy please wear shoes that clean up easily
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please eat breakfast or lunch prior to your tour pick up time
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 59646P9

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      Pick up and drop off are in Lower Downtown Denver in front of the Historic Union Station on Wynkoop St. at the flagpole in front of the Union Station & the Crawford Hotel at 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver. Meeting times are 8:15 am for the morning tour and 12:15 pm for the afternoon tour.
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    • Colorado Sightseer
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    • dawnchristylrouv
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing half-day tour in Denver
      It's a fun experience to explore Denver with a small group, me and my sister took a lot of pictures, really worth the price & we had a very nice tour guide, overall it's a wonderful half-day tour.
      Written February 8, 2025
    • Christian Brorh... M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great bus trip and tour visiting Rocky Mountains during winter season
      Our guide Ben picked us up in Denver city, driving in a mid sized bus (good fit for the group). We made several stops along the way to the national park, while Ben was informing us about the surroundings. The weather was crisp, clear and cold. Remember some proper footwear - for icy conditions. Unfortunately the road to the very top mountain was closed - due to snow. Still we made some great stops and saw both mule deer and elk. All in all a very scenic, easy and relaxing way to experience the national park and surrounding areas.
      Written February 8, 2025
    • Coastal09302569908
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great views , great experience
      All I can say it was amazing. My tour guide was great and very informative! I had enough time to take photos and explore. Would definitely recommend.
      Written February 3, 2025
    • kkaynr
      0 contributions
      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good experience
      I had a good time and experience wi tbh Philip on this tour. I was travelling alone and made some friends along the way. We caught a beautiful glimpse of the Rockies, Georgetown, and Red Rocks. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to make it to Loveland Pass. The van was comfortable and light refreshments were provided. Appreciated Philip narrating some of the history behind some of the places we drove past.
      Written January 26, 2025
    • Jane P
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience with our tour!!
      We had a really great time today, our tour guide Laurel was very knowledgeable and friendly, she knows the best places in the area, we are happy with her service!
      Written January 21, 2025
    • toddwX2794KN
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Incredible adventure!!
      Had an incredible adventure on this tour ( I call it an adventure because that's what it truly was!). I went into this with the expectations of just seeing some breathtaking sites, which we did, but our guide, Will, added so much more to the adventure with his information and insights of the entire area as well as his engaging, funny, and witty storytelling. It became not just a sightseeing tour, but an in-depth history of Denver and the surrounding area as well as all the places we stopped along the way. Yes, this is a long tour and takes the entire day, but for me, it was so worth it and an incredible value for what is in my opinion a very high-level tour. Two thumbs up!!!!
      Written January 19, 2025
    • flipflopfool
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      Amazing tour
      The RMNP Winter/Spring tour truly surpassed all my expectations. The scenery was absolutely stunning, and Hans, our guide, was incredible. He was both entertaining and exceptionally knowledgeable, making the experience both fun and informative. I gained so much from the tour. He also ensured we were all comfortable with the altitude, which I appreciated. Overall, it was a fantastic day.
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      Amazing scenery
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      Flew into Denver on November 6th and endured the first big snow storm of 2024. Wasn't sure we were going to be able to move forward with the tour. Another company cancelled their tour, but Colorado Sightseer came through and went through with the tour. We left about an hour late, but it was WELL worth the wait. Our tour guide was top-notch, and the scenery was stunning. We even got surrounded by the massive herd of elk as they traveled their yearly route. Amazing trip, and the best part of my 48 hours in Denver.
      Written January 6, 2025
    • propperk
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      A beautiful half day in the moubtains
      Excellent experience. Our guide, Phil, was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, personable, and patient. We learned a lot about the area andsaw all sorts of beautiful vistas and wildlife. Perfect amount of time as well. Could not recommend this or Phil highly enough! You will not be disappointed.
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    • 465garrickk
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      Outstanding Outstanding Outstanding. One the best tour guides ever in our traveling experience.
      Our guide was outstanding. He was informative and entertaining and made helped create many fond memories to keep for a lifetime.
      Written January 4, 2025
    • chonaa722
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      Awesome experience!
      Our tour guide Phil is awesome ! He took my whole family to all the amazing highlights of Breckenridge. He gave enough time to enjoy the view and even offered to take our photos. This trip is so worth it!
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    Kelly W
    Northampton, UK41 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2024 • Solo
    What an outstanding experience! The whole journey was a lesson in the history of mining through some amazing scenery… and casinos lol!

    Paul, at the mine itself was fantastic; took us through the whole process and made it very entertaining and a worthwhile experience.

    Would highly recommend enjoying this activity when you visit Denver.
    Written September 12, 2024
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    Thank you so much! We love sharing a bit about Colorado's mining history and we're so glad you enjoyed it!
    Written September 18, 2024
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    Debra C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2024 • Family
    We had a beautiful day to explore Clear Creek canyon, Central City, some ghost towns and the gold mine. Our guide, Will, was open to our questions & gearing the tour more towards our interests. We had a lovely half day tour.
    Written June 27, 2024
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    Yay! So glad you enjoyed your Mountain and Mine tour with us. Its a great way to see some history of Colorado and some beautiful views.
    Written July 2, 2024
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    ArlPA
    New York City, NY43 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sep 2021 • Friends
    We are a family of five, first time in Colorado. I really wanted the mine tour so I emailed Colorado Sightseer. They are accommodating, they opened a new tour for us. We were lucky to have one of the owners, Christine, tour us. She’s very knowledgeable, patient, and, even added extra places for us to see. The mine tour highlights the history of CO gold, the influx of people in a state where no one wants to live at that time. We visited abandoned mines, an active mine, and other surrounding areas. It is a must see in a CO travel especially the history buff. This tour gives you an idea on how CO started out before statehood. Go and learn!
    Written September 24, 2021
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    Ayoka D
    Boston, MA11 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2022
    Interesting tour, but paced slow enough that it felt like more should have been included. I would place the value around $65, not $95 pp. You get interesting facts like you would with any tour, but I would recommend a different tour if someone only had a half day available.
    Written April 27, 2022
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    So sorry to hear that Ayoka. This 6 hr tour includes a $28 mine tour and is one of our favorites for Colorado Gold Rush History. Not sure where else we could cut costs. An Uber from DIA to downtown Denver can cost upwards of $120 with surge pricing and $60 at the least for a 30-minute ride. But thanks for your review of a small local family-owned business.
    Written May 1, 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Michele K
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019
    It was a lovely day, the guide explained everything in such an interesting way,it was a very enjoyable day. We were very relaxed and learnt a lot about the Rocky mountains. We travel a lot and have gone on so many tours and they can be boring and uncomfortable, but this was really worth going on, and we were not bored once.
    I would recommend it. It was winter and we went to a ski resort had ice cream in a little town and saw the Ampi-theater. all round worth every cent.
    Written January 27, 2020
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    Thank you for such a lovely review! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed our tour and your guide so much. Glad you felt is was worth every cent. Hope we will have the opportunity to tour with you again if your travel plans bring you back.
    Written January 30, 2020
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    Ericka A
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2022
    This was a really fun tour. Our tour guide was a super nice guy. He was knowledgeable about the area and made several beautiful stops along the way up to the mine. Thanks for a pleasurable day.
    Written August 24, 2022
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    alison a
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021
    This Tour was so cool. The tour guide was awesome and showed us breathtaking scenery. My kids really enjoyed touring the Phoenix Gold Mine , the ghost towns, and the cute mountain towns
    Written March 31, 2021
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    cassieee
    38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2021
    Our guide, Will, was totally knowledgeable about all facets of the migration into Colorado and the Gold Rush experience. Small group made this a really great tour.
    Written May 9, 2021
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    CandleInTheWindow
    10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Couples
    The tour included a short stop in Central City and Georgetown but the main event was touring an actual, working gold mine. Very interesting. We all had to don a hard hat, and Scott, our tour guide, willingly took photos for everyone. The actual mine tour guide was the son of the owner, so we were given great information. My favorite part was when the lights were all turned out and there was just the light of one small candle. If you're in Denver and looking for a short jaunt up to the mountains to get a feel for some history, this is a great tour.
    Written June 19, 2019
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    The Hersh
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2019 • Solo
    Will is a great tour guide. I really enjoyed the tour and scenery. As a native Coloradan, he was very knowledgeable about the state,environment, mountains and the history of Colorado.

    Kudos to Will....great time!
    Written June 14, 2019
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    Thank you for taking this fun tour of Colorado's mining history and mountains. Thank you for the review as well!
    Written August 7, 2019
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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