Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour - Lunch Included

Experience the iconic Pikes Peak COG Railway tour in Colorado, exploring the stunning Garden of the Gods before ascending to the highest summit in the Rocky Mountains. Enjoy communal seating and the chance to make new friends along the way!

Duration: 9 hours
Highlights
  • Denver Union Station - Meet your guide here to check in for your tour. 1701 Wynkoop Street by Large American Flagpole
  • Colorado Springs - First we will drive from downtown Denver to Colorado Springs.
  • Garden of the Gods - Guests will have the opportunity to explore the famous Garden of the Gods Park.
  • Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain - Take a ride up the iconic COG railway to the summit of one of America’s tallest and most famous mountains.
  • Denver Union Station - Tour Ends at Pickup Location
What's Included
  • Pickup in Denver from the Union Station in downtown
  • Lunch
  • Water cups and refills
  • COG Railway Reservation and Tickets
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak are two of the most famous attractions in Colorado, and we’ve packed them into a single tour. You get to explore the giant red rock formations in this National Natural Landmark during your picnic lunch before you ride the Cog Railway to the highest summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at 14,115 feet.

Be prepared for communal, conversational seating (meaning opposing rows face each other, typical of train travel). For taller guests, that means you may be knocking knees a bit. To ride comfortably, we recommend that you strategically sit across from a short person. You’re certainly not required to chat with the people across from you, even if you came together. But who knows! You might make a friend and have some laughs or a fun “small world” moment. We love those!

  • Sunglasses recommended!
  • Cancellations must be made at least 7 days prior to receive a full refund. Please call to make cancellation requests and amendments. Due to the ticketing process with the train, we must strictly adhere to this time constraint.
  • This tour departs from the city of Denver NOT from Colorado Springs.
  • Our friends at the COG railway reserve the right to delay or adjust train itineraries as needed due to inclemate weather, debris on the tracks, or mechanical issues. If an issue does arise, a partial refund will be issued to participants.
  • Children under the age of 8 ARE NOT permitted on this tour. Call Operator for exceptions.
  • Guests who will be using an assistive device such as a scooter or walker, please call our office to ensure our vehicle has accommodating space.
  • It will be significantly cooler on the summit of Pikes Peak than at our other stops. Please bring along a nice jacket or coat with you for the train ride to the summit.
  • We recommend to book directly with tour operator for more convenient cancellation policies.
  • Lunch Included - Please note dietary restrictions in special requirement section at checkout..
  • Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)
Location
Union Station
We will meet our groups at the base of the American flagpole on the south side of the train station. The flagpole is at the pedestrian crosswalk intersection at 17th and Wynkoop St.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Customer Ratings
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Shelly_r
Aug 12, 2024
Great tour for a small group - Pikes Peak was very impressive. The tour guide provided excellent and informative commentary. It was an enjoyable experience where I met other interesting individuals. Our tour guide was fabulous, providing great historical insights, fun facts, and even taking photos for us. The sights were amazing and the various stops along the way were fun filled. We would definitely book another trip with Aspire Tours.
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Courtney_b
Aug 12, 2024
Side trip from conference! - The trip was great! Sarah was an amazing guide! She was knowledgeable, fun, and a great driver. I would take this tour or any tour with Sarah and Aspire Tours!
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Benjaminhz7490br
Aug 10, 2024
Garden of the God's and Pikes Peak - This is a great experience for couples or family. Steve was a great guide. It is a full day of adventure. Would recommend for anyone.
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Ralph_k
Aug 9, 2024
Awesome experience - Wonderful trip and Aaron our guide was great. Very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend!!
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Kedrick_b
Aug 9, 2024
Highlight of our trip! - Aaron was an amazing guide. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a highlight of our trip! Highly recommend for everyone! A note for future travelers- though water is supplied, it's better to bring a refillable waterbottle so you can have it on the train. They do offer cups.
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Laurie_g
Aug 7, 2024
Definitely worthwhile!! - Sarah was a wonderful tour guide! She was friendly and helpful and knowledgeable and kept us to the schedule. We really enjoyed her! Both the Garden of the Gods and Pike’s Peak were out of this world beautiful, and we had ample time at each place. I highly recommend this tour!
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Erik_d
Aug 17, 2024
Lovely cog train - Nice trip, both Garden of the Gods and the train ride. A piece of Swiss quality inside the USA! Cold at the top ;-)
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Amy_c
Aug 10, 2024
Beautiful! - Beautiful scenery! I wish we'd had a little more time at each stop, but I realize it was a jam-packed day. Our tour guide, Gable, was great!
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Jennie_c
Aug 9, 2024
Enjoyable journey to the top of the mountain. - Fabulous trip up to the tip of Pikes Peak Mountain. The Cog train was good fun and a great way to enjoy to journey to the top. It was high so be prepared to feel the altitude! Lunch included was of a good standard, with snacks and plenty of free water - bring a reusable bottle. Could have spent longer at the Garden of the Gods aa we were picked up at 11am - it would have been better to have been picked up earlier so there was more time here.
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Catherine_t
Aug 10, 2024
Unable to go for medical reasons- no refund available - I had to cancel the trip due to medical reasons about which I informed Viator and the local tour guide. I asked that my tickets be given to someone to enjoy since there was a no refund policy, but since I’m getting this request for review, I assume they were not given to smyone
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