Garden of the Gods & Manitou Springs Jeep Tour: Taste natural mineral springs

Red rock formations rise straight from the valley floor in Garden of the Gods, and the jeep takes you past every famous viewpoint.

A 3-hour guided jeep tour of Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Old Stage Road with a live English-speaking guide, bottled water and snacks included. The tour covers three distinct areas: the iconic red rock park with photo stops, the eclectic mountain town with natural mineral springs, and a forested dirt road climbing Cheyenne Mountain. Groups run up to 8 people across two jeeps, or book privately for 1–3 travelers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Garden of the Gods and Manitou Springs Tour

• Drive through Garden of the Gods
• Stop for pictures and park facts
• Tour Manitou Springs and drink spring water
• Short break at Garden of the Gods Trading Post
• Drive on Old Stage Road forested dirt road

The experience

The tour starts in Garden of the Gods, where the jeep stops at the popular picture points and the guide shares facts about the park's geology and history. You get out at each spot to photograph the red formations and the views of Pikes Peak and the foothills. The jeep then heads into Manitou Springs, the eclectic mountain town built around natural springs. You'll drive through the town, learn about its interesting history and folklore, and stop at a few of the springs themselves to drink the natural mineral water.

A 15-minute break at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post gives you time for restrooms and shopping. After that, the tour takes a short drive into the mountains on Old Stage Road, a forested dirt road that climbs the side of Cheyenne Mountain and feels like stepping away from the commercial attractions entirely. This is the Colorado landscape most visitors don't see from the main park.

The jeeps hold 4 people each, so groups of up to 8 ride in two vehicles. If you prefer to travel alone or with one or two others, you can book a private tour instead. Bottled water and snacks come with every tour. Children from age 1 are welcome, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. The whole experience takes 3 hours.

What’s included

• Bottled water and snacks.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• photo stops at the popular viewpoints in Garden of the Gods.
• a 15-minute break at the Trading Post for restrooms and shopping.
• a drive through Manitou Springs with stops at natural mineral springs.
• a scenic forested drive on Old Stage Road.

Options for this experience

2 options

PublicGuide in English · 09:00 and 13:00Jeep

Private-select 1 travelerGuide in English · 09:00 and 13:00Choose 1 traveler and 1 ticket for the private option covering 1 to 3 people. For a group of up to 6 people, buy two separate tickets.

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Information

Lasts 3h, runs every day at 09:00 and 13:00, from US$ 120 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 81 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (1 to 17 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mountain Jeep LLC

Is this one for you?Book the public tour if you're comfortable sharing a jeep with other travelers and want the social energy of a small group. Choose the private option if you prefer your own jeep and the flexibility to set the pace with just your party.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 17 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Garden of the Gods like when you get there?

Garden of the Gods is a city park with red rock formations rising straight from the valley floor. The tour stops at the popular picture points where you get out to photograph the rocks, Pikes Peak and the foothills, and the guide explains the geology and history of the formations.

Can I book this tour for just myself or my small family?

Yes. The standard tour runs up to 8 people across two jeeps, but you can book a private tour if you select 1 traveler and purchase 1 ticket. Private tours are available for 1–3 people in a single jeep.

What happens in Manitou Springs during the tour?

The tour drives through Manitou Springs and stops at a few of the natural mineral springs in the town so you can drink the water. The guide shares the interesting history and folklore of the area and points out sites of interest along the way.

Is Old Stage Road a paved road or a rough drive?

Old Stage Road is a forested dirt road that climbs the side of Cheyenne Mountain. It's a short scenic drive into the mountains and forest, away from the commercial attractions, and gives you a view of the Colorado landscape most visitors don't see.

How long is the tour and what's included?

The tour runs 3 hours total. Bottled water and snacks are included with every tour. A 15-minute stop at the Trading Post is built into the schedule for restrooms and shopping.