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The 6 Best Tours in Manitou Springs, Colorado (CO)
The city of Manitou Springs is a home rule municipality located in El Paso County, Colorado, United States. The town was founded for its scenic setting and natural mineral springs. The downtown area continues to be of interest to travelers, particularly in the summer, as the downtown area consists of many one-story, adjoining, small shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as a creekside city park with a children's playground made from unusual materials. Among other services, shops cater to tourist interests such as clothing, candy, souvenirs, and outdoor recreation. The main road through the center of town was one of the direct paths to the base of Pikes Peak. Barr Trail, which winds its way up Pikes Peak, is accessible from town. The subdivision Crystal Hills was added to the municipality in the 1960s.
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1. Private Pikes Peak Country Tour from Denver
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Take a guided tour through the most picturesque locations in Colorado Springs. After pickup at your hotel, you will head south to the Garden of the Gods, you will stop for lunch (is not included) at the beautiful town of Manitou Springs. After that, you will climb 14115 feet to Pikes Peak Summit. Group Maximum 14 travelers
Inclusions: Transport by private vehicle, Private tour, Bottled water, Snacks, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By M5695OPmichaelo
Our tour guide Jason was knowledgeable about everything and made us feel comfortable on the ride. If it wasn’t for the tour we would have never visited that many beautiful places around Denver . If you’re staying a short time around Denver this would be your best bet to see a lot of Denver . Well worth it.
2. Small Group Tour of Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods from Denver
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 317 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Local taxes, Fuel surcharge, Park admission
Exclusions: Gratuities (15-20% gratuity is recommended)
Reviewed By WacoTaft6
Our family spent three days with Jason in March 2021. We had our kids and grandkids along for the ride. First day was in and around Estes Park. Second day included Breckenridge, Loveland Pass and Red Rocks. Third day was in Garden of the Gods and up Pikes Peak. The driving views were great, too. Jason has lived, worked and adventured in Colorado for many years. Wherever we went, he enjoyed sharing interesting historical and natural information about the area. He was also a lot of fun to hang out with! We had plenty of family time while riding as well as at stops. The whole experience was awesome. We highly recommend taking a tour (or two or three) with Jason and iLimo.
3. Private Colorado Spirngs Tour: Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 6 reviews
My tours are all private and clients have the ability to customize the tour. In addition I have my commercial insurance and am certified by the state of Colorado. Next a walk and drive through Garden of the Gods where you will see many different colorful collections of sandstone rock formations. There are many unique formations and many of the them have names such as the Kissing Camels and the Cathedral Spires because the formations resemble such objects. Continuing on, we will stop in the charming town of Manitou Springs for a quick bite to eat and a few minutes of window shopping. Futhermore, you may sample water from the natural outdoor delicious water fountains. From Maitou Springs we will drive up Pikes Peak Mountain to an elevation of 14,105 feet where we gaze over the mountain ranges and see why Katherine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to America the Beautiful as she took in the sights from the summit of this gorgeous mountain. After a delightful day we head back.
Inclusions: Pick up and drop off at your Denver Hotel. Slight surcharge is over 7 miles from lower downtown., Transportation and commentary to the destinations are always included., Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Entry fees to any park or activity
Reviewed By Rita F
Eric made us laugh while informing us of all the beauty and nature details around us. He even turned around once so we could see some elk we had missed near the road a few yards earlier. Ask for Eric when you go! Well worth the price. It saved my husband from us screaming "you're too close to the edge!.......get over!" so he was able to enjoy the view as well!
4. Private Tour to Pikes Peak Garden of Gods
Overall Ratings
4.4 based on 9 reviews
Aspire Tours specializes in dynamic and hand-crafted sightseeing adventures in the Colorado Rockies. Our local five star guides design immersive experiences to help you create meaningful moments with people and places. Colorado is showing off its beauty when it comes to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods! Located in the Rocky Mountains, West of Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak is the highest summit in the Front Range boasting sprawling views for miles. Explore the endless trails at Garden of the Gods, and disconnect as you view the gigantic sandstone formations surrounding you. Enjoy 14,115 feet of beauty right in Denver’s backyard. Eat lunch in the charming town of Manitou Springs before taking on Americas mountain. In the winter it is not guaranteed to make it all the way to the summit. However, the views are still incredible in lower sections of the mountain as well.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, 5 star rated guides, Snacks, COVID-19 Prepared: reduced group sizes, masks, routine sanitizing, and more, Pikes Peak HWY Entrance Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch
Reviewed By N9864LKfrankc
The Foothills Explorer Tour with Braelei was awesome!! She was a walking wealth of knowledge. Her educational background combined with her life experiences made the tour highly interesting. She knew the history regarding every site we visited. We also recognized how passionate she was when encountering the wildlife. The drive in between visiting landmarks was full of fun. I appreciated the way she captured everyone's attention. Her delivery was also on point. We learned so much during the short 4 hour tour. I could have definitely spent the entire day touring with Braelei. I'm looking forward to visiting Denver and booking another tour/s with her. After spending half a day with her, I realized that we had a similar interests as far as outdoor activities but yet also so different. It should be a requirement to tour with Braelei when visiting Denver. I appreciated every single thing about her especially her personality. My favorite tour guide of all time. She has set that bar on another level. THANK YOU Braelei!!!
5. Private Tour of Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods from Denver
Pikes Peak, also known as America's Mountain, is one of the most frequented mountains on the North American continent. The altitude reaches 14,115 feet, making it one of Colorado's 54 peaks above 14,000 feet.
Inclusions: Professional Driver/Guide, Transportation, Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Reviewed By Shayan1516
Great experience with beautiful sights. Michelle, our guide, was patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the Rockies
6. Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods Tour from Denver
Adventure awaits, and you don't have to go far to enjoy some spectacular regional scenery. Our Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods tour takes you through the jewels of Colorado and allows you to be inspired by the beauty of nature. Whether you just want to take in the mountain views or you're hoping to spot some prairie falcons and scrub jays, our Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods tours are certain to elevate your passion for Colorado's serene natural spaces.
Inclusions: Small Group Tour, Park Entry Fees, Professional Driver/Guide, Transportation, Lunch, Water refill - bring reusable bottle please
Exclusions: Gratuities (10-20% recommended)
Reviewed By Shayan1516
Great experience with beautiful sights. Michelle, our guide, was patient and knowledgeable. Would definitely return to the Rockies
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