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Walking Tours and Mining Tours

Take a Walking Tour of Idaho Springs

Downtown Idaho Springs

Self-Guided Tours

Stop by the Heritage Museum and Visitor Center or the Underhill Museum to purchase your copy of the Idaho Springs Walking Tour guide book ($5) and discover, at your own pace, the historic structures and people of Idaho Springs.

Guided Tours by Appointment

Small group guided tours available by appointment (minimum of five people). Contact the Historical Society of Idaho Springs to schedule a Walking Tour with a Tour Guide. Tour fee is $10 per person and includes a Walking Tour guide book (children under six are free). Tour length is 1.5 to 2 hours. Call the Heritage Center at 303.567.4382 or email us

Idaho Springs Mining Tours

Argo Mine

Argo Gold Mine & Mill

See how gold-bearing ore was processed and get a free gold panning lesson when you sign up for a tour.

Call the Heritage Museum and Visitor Center: 303.567.4382 for hours and tour pricing.

Phoenix Mine

Phoenix Mine

Tour a working mine that's slightly off the beaten path, but well worth the extra mile. Pan for gold and keep what you find.

Call the Heritage Museum and Visitor Center: 303.567.4382 for hours and tour pricing.

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