Denver: Red Rocks, RiNo Art & Ice Cream Day Tour

Red Rocks sunrise steps, RiNo murals, city stories & ice cream smiles

You’ll start your Denver day tour at Union Station before heading out to climb the iconic steps at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, cruise past Coors Field and Empower Field, explore RiNo’s wild murals, and end with a scoop from Little Man Ice Cream. Expect laughter from your local guide, city stories you’ll actually remember, and a few surprises along the way—you might even find yourself wishing it lasted longer.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup at Union Station in central Denver, all taxes and fees covered, transportation by climate-controlled 14-passenger shuttle bus throughout the route, plus a stop for ice cream at Little Man along with stories from your local guide before returning downtown at the end of your adventure.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Denver's landmarks and Red Rocks

• Start at historic Union Station
• Pass by Meow Wolf Denver
• View Denver's sports history sites
• Visit Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• Drive through Colorado town main street
• Pass by Coors Brewery
• See the Big Blue Bear at Convention Center
• Explore RiNo Art District murals and market
• Pass by Coors Field stadium
• Pass by Elitch Gardens amusement park
• View Dancer statues at Performing Arts Complex
• End back at Union Station

The Experience

We started at Union Station—honestly, I almost missed the group because I got distracted by the old clock and people-watching. Our guide (I think her name was Jamie?) waved us over with this big grin and handed out a map that looked like it’d seen some love. The shuttle was cozy but not cramped. As we rolled out of downtown Denver, she pointed out Meow Wolf (“You have to go if you like weird stuff,” she said), and then suddenly we were winding up toward Red Rocks. The air changed—smelled sharper somehow. Walking those amphitheater steps felt like a rite of passage; my legs burned in the best way. There was this older couple from Texas who made it all the way to the top before me—still kind of annoyed about that.

After Red Rocks, we cruised through this little Colorado town—I can’t remember the name now—and Jamie told us about Coors brewery. She joked about how the mountains on the can turn blue when your beer’s cold enough (“very important science,” apparently). We passed Empower Field and Coors Field too, both massive but in totally different ways. I liked how she slipped in stories about Denver’s sports history without sounding like a textbook. At one point someone asked about Elitch Gardens and she just laughed: “It’s chaos in summer.” Made me want to come back just for that.

The RiNo Art District was loud with color—murals everywhere you look, even on dumpsters. Jamie let us off for a quick wander down an alley that smelled faintly of spray paint and coffee. I tried to take photos but honestly none of them do it justice; there’s this one mural of a bear that just sticks with me. We swung past the Denver Performing Arts Complex next—the Dancer statues really do look like they’re stretching up forever—and then finally stopped at Little Man Ice Cream. The line moved fast; I got salted Oreo (no regrets). Sitting there with sticky fingers and city noise all around… I still think about that moment sometimes.

Top questions

Where does the Denver day tour start?

The tour begins and ends at Union Station in downtown Denver.

Is transportation included on this Red Rocks & city tour?

Yes, transportation is provided in a climate-controlled 14-passenger shuttle bus.

Do you get to walk inside Red Rocks Amphitheatre?

Yes, there is time to walk the amphitheater steps and explore up close.

Is ice cream included on this Denver bus tour?

Yes, a scoop of ice cream from Little Man Ice Cream is included.

Are children allowed on this tour?

All guests must be age 5 or older due to state car seat laws.

How many people are on each shuttle bus?

The shuttle has capacity for up to 14 guests per tour.

What neighborhoods or districts does the tour visit?

The tour visits Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, RiNo Art District, downtown landmarks including Coors Field and more.

Does this day trip include lunch?

No lunch is included; only ice cream is provided as part of the experience.