Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (Seasonally available 2nd weel of May thru 3rd week of October). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado

Bottled water

Snacks

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuity

What To Expect

Come take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive time, 3 hours in the park) with a professional guide that is passionate about giving you the most informative experience possible. This tour will include a stop at several iconic cliff dwellings, including the park’s crown jewel, Cliff Palace, where you have the option of taking a 40 minute ranger led tour (see our Immersive Tour for details). We’ll also take in some of the most spectacular views of the 4 Corners region as we travel through the park. We guarantee that you’ll leave with a new found appreciation for the cultures and landscapes of the Southwest. Included: Park fees, Cliff Palace tickets, transportation to and from Durango and within the park, and plenty of water and snacks. Cannot accommodate children under the age of 4 or people with severe mobility issues

5 hours•Admission Included

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Mesa Verde National Park Half Day Tour

Reviews

4.87

312 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

288

Do it!
Debra R,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wes Leland is the best guide ever!! Truly loves the history and the area and had great knowledge and storytelling
Bucket list item
Mathew G,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s a must do. Absolutely amazing experience. Our guide Neil was fantastic and professional. A wealth of knowledge
Mesa Verde tour
Steve T,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wes was a great tour guide. He has lots of information and shares it freely. He was also concerned about what we wanted to know and was happy to accommodate.
Great tour to book with. ...
Karin M,
May 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great tour to book with. Ask for tour guide Wes. He is very knowledgeable and the indigenous people of Mesa Verde and the surrounding areas
The best way to learn about Mesa Verde
Gabriela P,
Apr 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very informative in a fun and interactive way. We learned so much from our guide Aaron, it was the best tour we've been on so far. It was a small group, so we never felt herded around.