Denver's Best: Pikes Peak & Garden of Gods Adventure!
Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs. You will head south to the Garden of the Gods, we will stop for lunch at the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. After that, we will climb 14115 feet to Pikes Peak Summit. Then you will take a scenic drive back into Denver.
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Antedurham, 11/6/2025 6:15:26 PM
Incredible Amazing tour of Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods! Guide was fun, knowledgeable & made the trip unforgettable! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Paradise03877934686, 11/5/2025 6:25:57 PM
Wonderful landscapes and scenery. Our tour guide Monitors ca was informative, warm, thoughtful, and kind. Excellent day!
heathersX8532GJ, 11/5/2025 6:25:25 PM
Monica was a fantastic tour guide. She brought great energy and kept the group on time and on track. I came on this tour by myself and felt safe and comfortable.
Anna_M, 11/4/2025 1:52:23 PM
Our tour guide Harley was phenomenal - high energy, full of facts, great driver, and a very clear communicator. I had a blast traveling around the mountains and seeing incredible natural sights - Would advise anyone who struggles with high altitudes to be aware that going up to Pikes Peak can be VERY challenging. Luckily, the tour guide allowed people who didn't want to go up to get off and spend time at a rest stop/gift shop halfway up the mountain.
Mark T, 11/3/2025 5:53:14 PM
These are must see places; book your tour with Monica. Highly recommend her. Safe driver, so friendly, and she's well versed on the need- to- know info about the Garden as well as Pike's Peak. Spot on with lunch recommendations, too. We had a perfect day!
Roving14805134676, 11/2/2025 8:57:15 PM
This was a great full day excursion away from the city. Our guide Harley was full of energy, knowledge, and was very personal and kind. He was cute too! He really was a great guide and shared a bunch of information everywhere we went. He was engaging and made the group seem close. He took good pictures too! The tour started with a very nice scenic drive to Pikes Peak, which we as a group all decided was best to start with, due to a wind warning later in the day. The drive to Pike’s was wonderful and the views were AMAZING. We spent a very nice amount of time in the forest and got to hear some wonderful facts about the area, such as nature and the animals and habitats, history of the peak, and Harley answered all of our questions and pointed out some awesome scenery and photo ops. He is also a very good driver up the mountain, so I felt safe. It’s obviously pretty high, so that was super important to me. There’s so much to say about the peak. It’s really incredible. A large part of the tour is the peak, getting there, driving up there, etc.. it’s so intense and so pretty. Amazing, amazing, experience. We stopped in Mantiou Springs, I believe it’s spelled, and had lunch and walked around. Nice little place to visit. I had lunch at the armadillo ranch, which is pretty good and very vegetarian friendly. We rounded out the day at the Garden of the Gods, which is super cool. The drive back to Denver was really nice. We also got a bunch of great suggestions. I feel like we did so much for the 8-ish hours on the tour. This was probably one of the best tours I have been on. I had a great time and wouldn’t mind doing this again next time in Denver. I think everyone should experience the peak at least once. It was absolutely awesome!! I took a bunch of photos during the drive and at each of the sites and included some below. The pictures are pretty, but the experience is totally something I won’t forget.
wanderingbreeze, 11/2/2025 4:37:28 PM
We were picked up on time at the Union Station. I reached and found a black tour van waiting for us. Our guide, Hurley was fantastic and full of energy. We went to Pikes peak first and I am glad that we were in safe hands. The views are sweeping. But it is very cold and windy over there. Glad that our time limit was 30 minutes. Trust me, you don’t need more. We stopped for lunch at Manitou Springs. Quaint little town. We only got an hour there. I recommend this should be for 90 minutes. From there we went to the Garden of Gods. The red rock formations are out of the world and it’s a must see. We got an hour there and it’s enough. Stroll along and immerse yourself in the jaw dropping views.
Shanna_H, 11/2/2025 4:19:14 PM
Pikes Peaks and Garden of the Gods made for a fantastic day. Our guide Monica shared so many interesting historical facts in a fun and delightful way; she was a joy! Additionally, our stop in Manitou Springs was a highlight, a lovely town full of whimsy, spring water and good food. Highly recommend this tour.
Bricada4, 10/31/2025 8:22:22 PM
Fantastic day. Monica, our driver was awesome. Well worth it. The stop in Manitou was out of a hallmark movie. The ride up to Pikes Peak was incredible.
bricada, 10/31/2025 6:03:59 PM
Monica our driver was excellent through the whole day !! Interesting facts, and helpful tips for elevation issues Highly recommend
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum number of 4 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Bring a warm jacket and wear comfortable shoes.
- Return time is between 5:45 and 6:45PM (pending traffic).
- Pikes Peak Highway is open year round. However, weather conditions are always a factor. if the summit is not accessible, we will drive to the highest point possible.
- No children under the age of 7. Private tours are recommended for families with children.
- You may experience altitude sickness. Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to departure time.
- No refunds will be issued due to weather or road closures.
Departure point
We pick up by the Hopdoddy Burger Bar outside of Union Station on Wynkoop Street.Return details
Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs. You will head south to the Garden of the Gods, we will stop for lunch at the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. After that, we will climb 14115 feet to Pikes Peak Summit. Then you will take a scenic drive back into Denver.No redemption information available
24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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