Mesa Verde Immersive Tour
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Ages 4-99, max of 12 per group
Duration: 8–9 hours
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Complimentary transportation from Durango, Colorado
- Professional Interpretive Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Water
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Mesa Verde Visitor and Research Center
- Entry/Admission - Cliff Palace
- Entry/Admission - Balcony House
- Entry/Admission - Chapin Mesa Archeological Museum
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Mesa Verde Tours, 643 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303, USAMeet us at our office in Durango, Colorado. Parking is free and secure!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86641P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Weather in Southwest Colorado can be variable
- Bring layers and a rain coat
- Sun hats and sunscreen are strongly recommended
- Minimum of 4 years of age and above
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 86641P1
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- 643 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO 81303, USAMeet us at our office in Durango, Colorado. Parking is free and secure!
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- L5175LCjoyces0 contributionsThis tour is the way to see Mesa VerdeThis tour is worth every penny. We learned so much from our amazing tour guide, Neil. We wouldn't have been able to see this much of Mesa Verde on our own and would have to read multiple books to learn so much about the area and it's history. Thank you Neil for making our trip so memorable.Written 26 October 2024
- davesZ5692HD0 contributionsPut on your bucket listIt's amazing to see and to climb around on the Rock cliffs it's hard to believe that people actually live there and we think we have it hard todayWritten 14 October 2024
- U2028LGjeffreys0 contributionsBreathtaking Mesa VerdeThis trip to Mesa Verde was awesome. Our guide Neil very knowledgeable and he made the trip so much fun. The Silver Foxes had a great time. Until we meet again....Written 12 October 2024
- Eliza7130 contributionsA fabulous tripThe trip was fantastic, Aaron O’Brien was our guide and made this a truly exceptional experience. He is passionate about the place, and his knowledge and enthusiasm for the archeology and history made this a great experience. He was attentive to the needs and capabilities of the group, providing good information of what to expect at the sites. A great trip!Written 5 October 2024
- L7278FWfredb0 contributionsMesa Verde highlights tourNeil proved to be an excellent guide for Mesa Verde Highlights tour. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. I would recommend this tour and Neil as a Mesa Verde Guide.Written 2 October 2024
- patricialW1270SC0 contributionsBest tour guide for Mesa VerdeOur tour guide Neil was the best! He is extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic storyteller. He arrived on time and supplied us with water and snacks. We learned so much about the entire park. His enthusiasm and positivity is so refreshing that we didn’t want the tour to end. He provided us with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. We look forward to requesting him again! We highly recommend Neil, you will not be disappointed!Written 1 October 2024
- 243marybll0 contributionsNeil is the best! This tour was great!Neil was our guide and he was fabulous! He took care of everything and was constantly telling us all about what we were seeing and the history. He went above and beyond in every way. Thank you!!!Written 27 September 2024
- 607peggym0 contributionsSo informative and amazing experience!Aaron was a wealth of information about not just the archeology but the Pueblo people. Such beautiful sites and museum was fascinating. Worth the price. Don’t hesitate to book.Written 22 September 2024
- garykK8591OD0 contributionsAmazing!!The tour was way above expectations…Our guide, Neil, was truly exceptional…so informative, but, even more, he paid attention to every detail so that our trip was really outstanding…Written 19 September 2024
- A239ZUstephenw0 contributionsA must for your visit to Durango!This is a must for anyone staying in the Durango area. Our tour guide was one of the best I have ever had. He was knowledgeable about the area and the Mesa Verde history. The views were fantastic. Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful !Written 17 September 2024
- Mike_in_LoneTree0 contributionsOur Trip to the Cliff Dwellings of Mesa VerdeThe experience exceeded our expectations...by far. Neil was very knowledgeable and interesting...you should request him when reserving. Unfortunately, my wife became ill along the way and Neil was so comforting and helpful.Written 16 September 2024
- GHJJHH0 contributionsrequest WesWe were lucky enough to get the best guide ever. Do yourself a favor and request Wes hes so knowledgeable about the area and the people it really gives you a better understanding of what you are about to see. Thank you so much for making this once in a lifetime experience even better .Written 15 September 2024
- 593bobw0 contributionsOutstanding TourOutstanding tour. Wes did a wonderful job sharing the history of the region as well as getting us to multiple locations that provided incredible picture opportunities. Small group (7) kept the tour personable and enjoyable.Written 7 September 2024
- F7705QHalexd0 contributionsGood Colorado Vacation StarterI kind of expected more than just a walk down and a couple of lectures, but my wife loved it. Would like to see more next time!Written 3 September 2024
- 469vanm0 contributionsMesa VerdeVery educational and informative tour. Bring your camera or phone for beautiful pictures of ancient sites. Our guide took good care of the group.Written 6 August 2024
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Lauren L
1 contribution
June 2024 • Family
We did the Mesa Verde tour with Neil as our guide! We hiked down into Cliff Palace and made stops at the most popular areas! Neil also happens to be a photographer and snapped some beautiful pics of us! Neil was a fantastic guide, very enthusiastic and full of interesting facts and stories pertaining to the history of mesa verde and it's people. He also provided plenty of water and snacks for our entire group!
Written 20 June 2024
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ctyounis
Rancho Cordova, CA1 contribution
May 2021
My wife and I just had the most amazing experience taking the full-day Mesa Verde tour with our tour guide Greg! The sights were beyond breathtaking and he was able to take us places off the beaten path, which was such a special treat. He took the time to listen at the beginning of the tour and designed a day exactly what we were hoping for. His knowledge of the area and passion for what he does shines through during the entire tour. We recommend that anyone wanting to experience Mesa Verde National Park use Mesa Verde Tours and ask for Greg, you will have a great time!
Written 14 May 2021
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Elizabeth L
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May 2024 • Family
We really enjoyed out Mesa Verde tour. Neil was a fantastic tour guide and taught us a lot about the area. He even took professional pictures of us at some of the key sights and sent them to us. I would highly recommend this tour.
Written 12 May 2024
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Christopher G
1 contribution
June 2021
We decided make our tour private so it could be customized to us and be as efficient as possible.
Aaron O’Brien is an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable on archeology in general and Mesa Verde I particular. He is good at articulating the information. He is very patient in answering all questions.
He took us through the history in a chronological order. We saw all that we wanted to see It was a great half day tour.
Aaron O’Brien is an excellent tour guide. He is very knowledgeable on archeology in general and Mesa Verde I particular. He is good at articulating the information. He is very patient in answering all questions.
He took us through the history in a chronological order. We saw all that we wanted to see It was a great half day tour.
Written 27 June 2021
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A private tour is not even that much more and certainly worth it with our outstanding guides, thank you!
Written 4 May 2022
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Go527118
Leesville, South Carolina20 contributions
Oct 2019
I toured Mesa Verde last week. The Rangers are very knowledgeable and give a good explanation of what is known about the ancestral Pueblo an people who built these dwellings, both on the Mesa and in the alcoves below. The rebuilt pit house at the Step House makes it easy to see how they lived in the early period. I really do not understand why they moved down below. This place is magical and it brings the story of these ancient people and how they lived.
Written 9 October 2019
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Bryan, TX8 contributions
Greg made this tour very fun and knowledgeable. His enthusiasm with the history of the Mesa and the ancestral Puebloans was contagious. Greg made this a wonderful experience for our entire family. He took a personal interest and concern for all the guests on the tour. I would highly recommend going on this historical adventure with Greg.
Written 12 July 2019
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Cheryl H
1 contribution
June 2024 • Couples
We toured Mesa Verde with our tour guide Neil! The trip was amazing. The views were absolutely incredible. It’s a must see!
Written 24 June 2024
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J M
Colorado10 contributions
June 2022 • Couples
Our tour guide and driver Tosh Black was wonderful! It was great hearing not only the history of the area but the plant knowledge, too! I felt fortunate to be guided by a trained biologist.
Written 29 June 2022
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Thank you!
Written 6 July 2022
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THOMAS M
1 contribution
Aug 2019
We were able to see and learn so much with knowledgeable and fun guides. The vistas and dwellings were amazing. One must visit to fully appreciate.
Written 30 August 2019
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jeg har lidt problemer med mit venstre knæ er turen svær at gennemføre
Written 23 June 2019
I will be in Durango 5/13/19 and 5/14/19 and would like to tour Mesa Verde on 5/14/19. I see on their web site that the Balcony House is closed this year until 5/18/19. How will that change the Mesa Verde Full Day Tour? Your site lists it as part of this tour.
Written 6 March 2019
Do you have tours the last week in March?
Written 21 February 2019
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