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An ancient cave with wooden structures and stone walls. 1
A group of people wearing safety helmets standing in front of a stone structure. 2
A mountainous landscape with a small cabin, dense forest, and a clear blue sky. 3
Two children holding bowls of soil, a dog, and a metal drum on a bench with a scenic background of hills and a fence. 4
A snow-covered street with buildings, parked cars, and a mountain in the background. 5
By The Colorado Sightseer

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $99 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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. *

Activity location

  • Denver Union Station
    • 1701 Wynkoop St,
    • 80202-1047, Denver, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Denver Union Station
    • 1701 Wynkoop Street
    • 80202, Denver, Colorado, United States

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Colorado Gold Rush

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:15PM
Price details
$99.00 x 1 Adult$99.00
Total
Price is $99.00
Until Wed, Sep 2

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Water refills, please bring a refillable water bottle for your own use
  • Inclusions
    Mine Tour Admission
  • Inclusions
    Professional local driver/guide
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities for your driver/guide (recommended 20%

Know before you book

    • 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

Activity itinerary

Denver Union Station

  • 10m
Meet at the flagpole in front of historic Union Station on Wynkoop Street located in lower downtown Denver.

Rocky Mountains (Pass by)

Drive up into the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado and follow the footsteps of the pioneers and miners on their quest for a new life and trying to strike it rich. See wonderful mountain views and rugged canyons.

Clear Creek Canyon (Pass by)

Travel through this beautiful rugged mountain canyon following Clear Creek and the gold rush trail of 1859. Look for Bighorn Sheep on the steep canyon walls and rock climbers.

Central City Opera House

  • 40m
Walk down the historic streets of Central City, what was once considered the richest square mile on earth during the 1859 Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush Days. Visit a real ghost town from the boom times.

Phoenix Gold Mine

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Take a tour in a real gold mine. Learn about old and new mining techniques. Experience what it was like to be a hard rock miner back in the 1860's in Colorado. * Either the Phoenix or Capitol Prize Mine will be visited but not both*

Idaho Springs

  • 25m
Visit Idaho Springs where the Victorian architecture of the mining days still stands. Grab a drink in the local brewery or shop in one of the local stores or just admire the history that surrounds you in this quaint historic mountain town. *Please note either Idaho Springs or Georgetown will be visited but not both. Town is dertermined by mine schedule availability*

Capital Prize Gold Mine Tour

  • 1h 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Go more than 1,000 feet into this fully operational historic gold and silver mine. See and experience the historic and modern day mining techniques. Your guide will teach you all about this important part of Colorado's colorful history. Try your hand at striking it rich and keep your findings. * Either the Phoenix or Capitol Prize Mine will be visited but not both*

Georgetown

  • 30m
Walk down the Historic street of Georgetown once one of the wealthiest mining towns in Colorado. The historic buildings have been well preserved and house many local stores and not to be missed the delicious Georgetown Candy Company. *Please note either Idaho Springs or Georgetown will be visited but not both. Town is dertermined by mine schedule availability*

Denver Union Station

  • 10m
End you tour back where it began at historic Union Station located in lower downtown Denver

Location

Activity location

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    Denver Union Station
    • 1701 Wynkoop St,
    • 80202-1047, Denver, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Denver Union Station
    • 1701 Wynkoop Street
    • 80202, Denver, Colorado, United States

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