Private Red Rocks Idaho Springs and Argo Mill Experience
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Discover Colorado’s iconic landscapes and Gold Rush history on a private, elevated adventure with Scout. Travel in luxury with door-to-door service from your Denver Metro accommodation, enjoying personalized attention from your private guide throughout the day.
Explore the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where towering sandstone formations create one of the world’s most extraordinary natural concert venues. Continue into the historic mountain town of Idaho Springs, where you’ll have time to enjoy lunch and discover its charming mountain-town atmosphere. Then step back into Colorado’s gold-mining past with a guided tour of the historic Argo Mill, where you’ll try your hand at gold panning. Complete your adventure with a ride on the Mighty Argo Cable Car, ascending above the mountains for spectacular views.
With luxury transportation, thoughtful touches, and a flexible, personalized experience, Scout turns a Colorado sightseeing tour into an unforgettable day of discovery.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 6 hours – 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Argo Gold Mill Tour & Gold Panning
- Mighty Argo Cable Car Day Pass
- Private door to door transportation in a luxury Suburban
Not included
- Guests will eat at a restaurant in Manitou Springs at their leisure
- Gratuity for Argo and Scout tour guides
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Your day begins at Red Rocks Amphitheater, where you'll have time to explore inside the legendary venue, visit the Red Rocks Visitor Center, and experience the massive sandstone formations that make this one of Colorado’s most distinctive landscapes.
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Stop 2
Accompanied by your private guide, spend two hours in Idaho Springs with time for lunch, shopping, and sightseeing at your own pace. Choose from a variety of local restaurants for lunch, browse the town’s shops, or simply enjoy the character of this historic mountain community.
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Stop 3
Step into Colorado’s Gold Rush past with an included guided tour of the historic Argo Mill. The Mill tour is a shared group experience operated by the attraction and offers an inside look at the remarkable machinery, engineering, and history behind one of Colorado’s most significant gold mills. After the tour, try your hand at gold panning, with guests guaranteed to find real gold
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Stop 4
The experience culminates with an included ride aboard the Mighty Argo Cable Car. Ascend above Idaho Springs for spectacular mountain views, then spend time at the summit enjoying food and drinks while taking in the scenery.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
Your guide will text you when they arrive
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Pickup is available from 187 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
- May be cancelled for bad weather
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $629.10 per person
- Free cancellation
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