Pikes Peak & Garden of the Gods private tour from Denver

See Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods without arranging the drive yourself

A private guided tour from Denver to Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods in the Rocky Mountains, with hotel pickup, a five-star guide in English, Spanish or German, park entrance fees, and snacks included. Spring through fall, weather may limit access to the summit, though lower sections of Pikes Peak still deliver sprawling views. Lunch in Manitou Springs is your own choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Garden of the GodsEntry included1h
2. Pikes Peak Highway2h

Explore Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods

• Leave Denver for Colorado Springs
• Visit Garden of the Gods Park
• Walk around Manitou Springs
• Drive up Pikes Peak Highway

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Denver hotel and a drive west toward Colorado Springs and the Rocky Mountains. Your guide handles the route while you settle in: no navigation, no deciding which way to go. The tour covers eight hours total, moving between three distinct stops that show off different sides of Colorado's high country.

Garden of the Gods comes first: a National Natural Landmark where 300-foot sandstone formations rise around you in shades of red and cream. The park has endless trails, and your guide leads you through the landscape, pointing out the geology and the vistas that stretch for miles. After Garden of the Gods, you walk around Manitou Springs, a charming town nestled at the base of the mountains where you can grab lunch on your own if you want to eat.

Then comes Pikes Peak itself. The Pikes Peak Highway climbs 14,115 feet, and the views expand as you gain elevation: the Front Range spreads out below you, and on clear days the sight carries for miles. Spring through fall, weather can force turnarounds at designated points for safety, but even the lower sections of the mountain deliver the views that make the drive worth it. Your guide knows the road and the conditions, and entrance fees to both Pikes Peak Highway and Garden of the Gods are already covered. Bottled water and snacks travel with you, and gratuities are included, so the only thing left to arrange is whether you want to eat in Manitou Springs.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Denver.
• private transportation for the full eight hours.
• entrance fees to both Pikes Peak Highway and Garden of the Gods.
• bottled water and snacks.
• a five-star guide in English, Spanish or German.
• and gratuities.

Options for this experience

2 options

Private Tour for 1-5 GuestsGuide in English, Spanish or German · 09:00A private tour for 1 to 5 people. Booking for 1 adult counts as booking one private group. Pickup is included.

Private Tour for 6-14 GuestsGuide in English, Spanish or German · 09:00A tour for 6 to 14 guests. Includes pickup.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 8h, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 1,475 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish and German, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

GroupPrivate3 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and GermanOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 38 pickup points.

Book up to4h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Aspire Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the 1–5 guest option if it's just you, a partner or a small family. Pick the 6–14 guest option if you're traveling with a larger group and want to share the cost. Either way, the guide, route and inclusions stay the same. The difference is just how many people ride together.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and German.

Can I book this tour for a group larger than five people?

Yes, the tour runs as a private experience for either 1 to 5 guests or 6 to 14 guests, and you choose the group size at checkout. Both options include the same guide, pickup, entrance fees and route.

What is Garden of the Gods like?

Garden of the Gods is a National Natural Landmark filled with dramatic 300-foot sandstone rock formations in red and cream colors. The park has trails throughout, and you'll walk around the formations with your guide to take in the views and learn about the landscape.

Does the tour go all the way to the top of Pikes Peak?

The Pikes Peak Highway climbs to 14,115 feet, but spring through fall, weather can limit access to the summit and require turnarounds at designated mile markers for safety. Even if the summit isn't reachable on your day, the lower sections still offer sprawling views across the Front Range.

Is lunch included in the tour?

Lunch is not included, but the tour stops in Manitou Springs, where you can eat at a restaurant of your choice. Bottled water and snacks are provided throughout the day.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Denver, private transportation, entrance fees to Pikes Peak Highway and Garden of the Gods, bottled water, snacks, a five-star guide, and gratuities are all included.