Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver
Overview
• Follow the steps of the1859 Gold Rush, travel up rugged Clear Creek Canyon looking for the state mammal, Big Horn Sheep, on the steep canyon walls. Visit the historic town of Central City and admire the architecture in what was once considered the richest square mile on earth and hear the stories of the hard rock miners and their way of life. Then visit a Real Ghost Town from the mining boom, then enjoy the scenic mountain views as you head over to tour a real Gold Mine and learn about the history and modern day mining techniques, you can even try your luck at striking it rich! Finish with a drink or shopping in a historic mining town. See Learn and Explore the Wild West on this fun Colorado Gold Rush Tour. *Important You will only tour one gold mine on this tour in either Idaho Springs or Georgetown but not both. The mine and town is determined by the availability for that day. *
What's Included
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Mine Tour Admission
- Professional local driver/guide
- Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%
Meeting Location
1701 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Denver Union Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rocky Mountains (pass by)
Clear Creek Canyon (pass by)
Central City Opera House
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phoenix Gold Mine
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Idaho Springs
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Georgetown
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Denver Union Station
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Please eat breakfast or lunch prior to your tour pick up time
- Only 1 mine will be visited in either Idaho Springs or Georgetown not both
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST).
- This tour 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.
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use.
- Mine Tour Admission.
- Professional local driver/guide.
- Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Colorado Gold Rush Mountain and Mine Half-Day Tour from Denver will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
- Mine Tour Admission
- Professional local driver/guide
- Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Please eat breakfast or lunch prior to your tour pick up time
- Only 1 mine will be visited in either Idaho Springs or Georgetown not both
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
