Pikes Peak COG Railway & Garden of Gods Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

9 hours

Mobile ticket

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!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Sunglasses recommended!

Cancellations must be made at least 3 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 call local operator if you have dietary restrictions.

Lunch Policy for Late Bookings Please note that sandwich orders are placed 24 hours in advance of each tour. Reservations made within 24 hours of the tour start time will not include lunch. Guests booking last-minute are encouraged to bring their own lunch or plan to purchase food during the tour, if time and location allow.

Not recommended for travelers with cardiovascular issues (including asthma)

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Locally Sourced Sandwiches & Cookie. Call local operator IF you have dietary restirctions

Pickup in Denver from the Union Station in downtown

Water Refill - Bring Reusable Bottle

COG Railway Reservation and Tickets

Gratuities

What To Expect

Denver Union Station

Meet your guide here to check in for your tour. 1701 Wynkoop Street by Large American Flagpole

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Garden of the Gods

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the famous Garden of the Gods Park.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

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

Reviews

4.76

353 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

304

Aaron was an amazing guide! He is a fountain of knowledge and made sure we saw everything in the perfect light!
Amanda S,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Aaron was an amazing guide! He is a fountain of information and made sure we got to see everything in the perfect light! Well worth the trip!
This was a great tour! ...
Jennifer P,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour! We had a great time!! We had the right amount of time at each location. Jerry was friendly and knowledgeable!!
Must see!
Atiya A,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, the only thing I wish the Garden of the Gods tour was longer. We got about 40 minutes there. Pikes peak was amazing! Glad I joined this tour
Go for the view, But remember the air is thin up there !!!
GODSGOOD,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a great experience. The views on the way up and down are beautiful. But it's the top views that are totally amazing. You only have about 40 minutes at the top. So use your time wisely. If you want the cinnamon donuts or a snack that will take about 1/2 your time. Don't forget restroom breaks. And make sure you have plenty of storage for photos. Oh yes it is cold up there at 14,000 ft. Try for a sunny or partly cloudy day. PS I'm 69 and really felt the altitude, had to move slow and watch my balance, glad I had my walking stick.
Well worth the money!
Erin C,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was well worth the money! Aaron was a knowledgeable and funny tour guide that helped everyone on the tour feel comfortable. I highly recommend for solo, couple or family groups.
Great adventure
RITA C,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jason was very informative and polite. The tour was wonderful. Great day to spend the day. The lunch was ok.
Spectacular in Every Way!
Barbara G,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We’re still talking about the amazing tour we took with Jason to Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods! We were lucky to have a clear, beautiful, sunny day, and with the fall foliage in full display, the views were absolutely spectacular. The cog railway ride up to Pikes Peak was another unforgettable highlight. Despite the freezing temperatures, it was so special to reach the summit and say we stood 14,115 feet above sea level! As incredible as the sights were, Jason truly made this tour second to none. His friendly, easygoing nature and genuine determination to give us the best possible experience made all the difference. He went out of his way to take photos for the group, kept us entertained with his jokes and stories, and impressed us with his extensive knowledge—there wasn’t a question he couldn’t answer. We feel so lucky to have had Jason as our guide. The entire Aspire experience was exceptional from start to finish, and we can’t recommend this tour highly enough!
Weather is unpredictable.
David S,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Sadly a blizzard prevented from getting to the top of Pikes Peak. We stopped at 12000 ft but we unable to exit the train and this are was not very scenic. Pretty disappointed.
Pikes Peak wonder!
aneduljee,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was without a doubt our favorite day spent in Denver so far! Aaron was incredibly knowledgeable as a tour guide about everything from local flora and fauna to the history of Colorado. Garden of the gods was beautiful but it was definitely Pikes Peak and the cog railway trip that really took our breaths away (both figuratively and literally!). Definitely pack some warm weather gear for the top as wind chill can make it frigid even on warm days. And a quick pit stop in Manitou Springs was the ideal way to the end the day along with some amazing wildlife spotted on I-25. This trip is not to be missed and count yourself really lucky if you get paired with Aaron!
Outstanding Adventure To Pikes Peak and Garden Gods Tour
curtzaugg10748,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Trip to "Garden of the Gods", "Manitou Springs" and "Pikes Peak" were outstanding adventures. Our tour guide, Jason, really made the adventure especially interesting and fun. Jason had a bubbly personality and his knowledge of the area was outstanding, namely because he is a local guy born and raised in the area. He had tons of information and made our experience especially good. The conductor on the "Cog Railway" was also an outstanding guide with an amazing personality and very funny. So we were fortunate to have excellent guides and the places we visited were outstanding and to top it all off, weather was fantastic. However, the top of Pikes Peak was extremely cold which my wife and I were warned about ahead of time and we were well prepared.