Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Walking Tour
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is one of the top Denver attractions – pair it with a local Colorado tour guide for an unforgettable visit!
You’ll meet your guide at Red Rocks for a tour of the amphitheatre and park grounds. You’ll hear the fascinating history of the area, from its original use as a ceremonial space for indigenous peoples to a popular destination during the Western gold rushes.
To appreciate the park’s more recent music history, we’ll head to the Red Rocks Hall of Fame, where you’ll enjoy its displays of memorabilia from legendary performers. You’ll get to see the stage where musicians of all genres have played, from The Beatles and Sting to Beck and Billie Eilish.
We’ll then take a nature stroll around the amphitheater, stopping to take in incredible views of the venue and the Great Plains stretching eastward past Denver. Learn how the phenomenal tilted rocks of the parks formed and keep an eye out for wildlife.
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Private Tour
Private Tour
What's included in Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
The highlight of your Denver walking tour, this modern-day music venue is set among the monolithic ancient rocks uptilted millions of years ago and today features music acts of every genre. The park and amphitheatre is a must-see destination and a true Colorado experience. You’ll meet your tour guide here to explore the amphitheatre and surrounding park.
Trading Post TrailPass-by Only
Our Red Rocks tour may pass by or cover a short segment of this trail that passes by the park’s iconic tilted rock formations. At times, you might spot some Colorado wildlife or native wildflowers growing next to the trail. This relatively easy trail is a great way to explore the park and get great views of Red Rocks amphitheatre.
MorrisonPass-by Only
Although Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is owned and maintained by the city of Denver, it lies within Jefferson County, which in turn includes the municipality of Morrison. You may pass through the small town of Morrison on your way to Red Rocks to meet your guide at the venue. If you’re looking for things to do in Colorado following your tour, your guide will have plenty of recommendations for where to discover Morrison’s dinosaur history and restaurants and bars to enjoy after the walking tour!
Inclusions
- Enjoy spectacular views of Red Rocks’ geological formations like “Creation Rock”
- Visit the Red Rocks Hall of Fame to see rock and roll memorabilia and photos
- Local English-speaking guide
- Take a short hike to spot wildlife and learn about the park’s natural history
- Explore Red Rocks Amphitheatre and hear about its legendary music performances
- Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your tour guide within Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. In front of the Red Rocks Trading Post