Greyline Tours in Denver…. worth it?
http://www.grayline.com/Grayline/destinations/us/denver.go
I’ll be in Denver from Wednesday until Saturday (short trip). I’ve lived in Florida my whole life, so my wife and I are looking to see some of the spectacular sites in the Denver area.
I’m not usually the type to go on a tour, but I figure one of the 9-10 hour tours might be a good way to cram in a bunch of stuff.
The Greyline Tours I’ve been interested in are as such:
DENVER MOUNTAIN PARKS
- Red Rocks Park
- Bear Creek Canyon
- Buffalo Bill Cody Gravesite and Museum
- Lookout Mountain
Duration: 4 hours
$40.00
WHISTLES, BELLS AND MOUNTAIN PEAKS
- Travel up Mount Evans
- Lunch at Echo Lake Lodge
- Ride on Georgetown Loop Railroad
Duration: 9 hours
$95.00
I have no idea what any of these places are.. but they sound cool! lol.
I am renting a car while I’m there, so theoretically I could drive myself to some of these places. However, I wouldnt have a tour guide providing historical information. Any insight on this?
Thanks!
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:05 am
I’ve never heard of Greyline. Like you mentioned, all those places you listed you can EASILY get to yourself. I’m not a “tour person” either and I’ve been to Buffalo Bill’s grave/museum and Lookout Mountain by myself and was bored. I could only imagine it being worse with a boring tour guide. I suppose it really comes down to how fun/interesting the tour guide is and what the others in the group are like. If it’s all old people and a bland guide, it would be miserable. If the group is fun and the guide is interesting, it might be worthwhile.
January 3rd, 2011 at 8:23 am
I think the Whistles, Bells and Mountain Peaks one sounds fantastic. I went to Grayline’s webpage and checked out all Denver tour offerings. If you are looking to see mostly the sights in the mountains I would suggest maybe the Rocky Mountain National Park tour. However I think the railraod ride part of the Whistles tour would be awesome. Another railroad I’ve heard has amazing views is the Royal Gorge.