1909 Trolley Tours

Tours available 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (hourly)

Travel back in time, more than 100 years, to when Garden of the Gods became a city park. Our custom and open-air trolley seats 14 guests and provides fantastic views around the entire park. 

   

Duration: 35 – 45 minutes

$21.00 per person + concession fee

Reserve a spot now or book in-person (seats and availability limited).

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Day-of, in-person reservations are available, at The Visitor and Nature Center, depending on weather, activity, and availability on a first-come-first-serve basis, however advanced reservations are recommended.

Jeep Tours

This tour includes the entire park plus the historic Glen Eyrie property.  The Glen is the home of the Navigators and a lot wildlife.  Book this tour for more history and out of this world vistas.

Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $60 per person + concession fee (includes Glen Eyrie admission)

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A 4×4 tour into the wilderness on Rampart Range Road overlooking Garden of the Gods and Glen Eyrie’s Queens Canyon. Beautiful Red Rock views, canyon overlooks, and the great plains beyond.

Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: $70 per person + concession fee

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Explore the entire Garden of the Gods Park and historic Manitou Springs with a stop at Rainbow Falls. Ride with a knowledgeable western tour guide on this exclusive adventure.

Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $85 per person + concession fee

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Day-of, In-person reservations may be available, at The Visitor and Nature Center, but we recommend making reservations in advanced. These tours ar available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

World’s Most Accessible Jeep

This New ADA Accessible Jeep has a Braun Mobile Lift. It can accommodate 4 passengers including 1 mobility device.

Please call to prebook this customized vehicle for any of the tours listed above 719-578-0935

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Day-of, In-person reservations may be available, at The Visitor and Nature Center, but we recommend making reservations in advanced. These tours ar available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Vehicle Tour FAQ’s

  • All tours include the entire Garden of the Gods Park.
  • Jeep tours also include surrounding areas depending on the tour selected.
  • No.  The park is busy and has limited opportunities for stopping. 
  • The Trolley tour does not stop.
  • The Jeep tours have more flexibility and will do their best to find a stop, but it is not guaranteed.
  • The free shuttle provides a ride to the East side of the park at the trail heads.
  • Hiking tours provide the best up close and personal opportunity for extended viewing.
  • Yes.  Our team of professional guides dress the part and are full of knowledge.  Your time with them will be the highlight of your time in Colorado.
  • Tours can be scheduled on a walk-up basis at the activities desk or in advance via our online reservation system.
  • Tours can be booked by following the link to our reservation page.  Tour availability and capacity is accurate on the website.
  • Tours can be booked in advance up to 2 hours before departure time via the online reservation system.  Subject to space still being available.
  • Walk up tours are booked by the activities desk on the lower level of the Visitors Center.
  • All tours booked within two hours of tour time need to be in person at the activities desk.
  • Yes.  Tours are booked as a first come first serve basis.  It is recommended that you book online to guarantee a spot on your schedule.
  • Various tours depart every 30 minutes throughout the day and are subject to availability.
  • Trolley tours depart on the hour during the Winter months and every 30 minutes during the summer months.
  • Jeep tours depart hourly depending on guest demand, tour choice and previously scheduled tours.  Not all tours are available all the time for various operational reasons.  Our reservation is very creative in helping to accommodate your requests.
  • Yes, and all tours are weather dependent.  Cooler days with temps below 45 degrees will have reduced tour availability.  Tours will be canceled at the discretion of AOW on bad weather days. 
  • Typical summer weather includes chance of sunburn and afternoon showers.
  • AOW vehicles carry wool lap blankets and coats in the winter.  Most Jeeps have heated seats.
  • Yes.  AOW needs 24 hrs notice to cancel a Jeep tour reservation.  Within 24 hours you will be charged for the tour.
  • Tours depart on time as scheduled.  Please check in early.
  • The GOGVNC has limited parking.  During the busy summer months guest can take advantage of the overflow parking lot and complimentary shuttle.  Please arrive early as it may take up to 30 minutes to park and navigate the shuttle.

Yes.  If you don’t mind a little bumping and dust.  Jeep tours utilize improved dirt roads surrounding the park and increased altitudes of up to 7200’ in elevation.

  • Children are allowed but have additional restrictions.
    • Car seats are not required in the state of Colorado in commercial vehicles.  If your child can ride in a car seat in a controlled manner, then they can go (2 years and up.  Car seats are not provided but personal car seats can be brought along on the Jeep tours if desired.  We recommend reservations for this situation.
    • Children under the age of two are not allowed on the Trolley.  Car seats are not allowed to be installed on the Trolley.  Due to the open-air nature of the Trolley, it is not appropriate for lap riders or small children to be on board.  Thank you for your understanding.
  • Handicapped Guest
    • AOW has a custom-built ADA accessible Jeep for guest who are wheelchair bound.  This vehicle needs to be booked in advance when able.  Guests with disabilities who can transfer into a standard Jeep vehicle seat are recommended to book one of our standard tours.
    • The Trolley is not ADA accessible.  Guests need to be able to ascend three steps to ride on the Trolley.
  • Pets
    • Well behaved dogs are allowed on a limited basis in the back row of the Trolley.   Pets are not allowed on Jeep tours unless a private exclusive adventure is booked via our office.  Please call if a private tour is needed.
  • Yes.  Private tours are booked by calling our office or booking all seats available in advance.
  • The custom-built Trolley seats 14 guests and is open air.
  • The Jeeps seat from 6-10 guests.  The custom-built Jeeps are not your standard jeep vehicle.  They have been modified to accommodate more guests in an open-air setting.  The Jeeps have a sun top but no side protection.  Wind in your hair fun!
  • Your camera and hydrated spirit.  Tours are in open air vehicles.  Our sunny dry environment can change quickly.  A bottle of water is recommended as well as a light jacket and sunscreen.  The tours can be in remote areas but generally are not far from town and services depending on the tour route booked.
  • Generally, no.  The tours stop in various places as time and parking allows.  Guest should use the restroom, located on the second floor of the Visitors Center, before tour departure.
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For More Details Call 719-219-0118

Tour Reviews

See what some of our other guests have said about our trolley, jeep, and segway tours.

I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the beauties Colorado has to offer. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The jeep has two heated seats on the back where it is all open so you can experience everything around you and also be comfortable. Blankets, snacks, and water were also provided. Our tour guide also took incredible pictures for us. 10/10 you should book if you are coming to this part of Colorado.

Sophia Reily

Our guide Kat was amazing! At first, the Segway seemed a bit daunting but she was a great teacher and it truly did only take a few minutes to get the hang of it. The tour thru Garden of the Gods was beautiful and far more memorable than had we driven the roads ourselves. Would recommend it to anyone!

Morgan

An excellent way to see the Garden of the Gods, especially on a hot day or for those less able to get around due to the high altitude. We were also 1st time Segway riders and were quickly able to pick it up with the pre-training our guide gave us. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.

Khrista