This family-friendly adventure begins with a 45-minute guided walk through spacious, well-lit caverns, making it accessible for all ages. Along the way, knowledgeable guides share stories of Colorado prospectors and demonstrate the traditional mining and milling techniques used to extract gold from the rock. Guests will even get the rare chance to see two authentic gold veins still embedded in the mine walls, a fascinating glimpse into the state’s rich past.
After exploring underground, try gold panning for yourself with the help of experienced staff. In the summer, guests can pan in a real mountain creek, while in cooler months the experience continues indoors with a year-round panning tank. Any flakes or gems discovered during the activity are yours to keep, making the day both educational and rewarding. Before leaving, stop by the quirky 1950s bus gift shop to pick up a handmade keepsake that captures the spirit of your Idaho Springs mining adventure. This tour blends history, hands-on fun, and the excitement of striking gold in the heart of the Rockies.
This family-friendly adventure begins with a 45-minute guided walk through spacious, well-lit caverns, making it accessible for all ages. Along the way, knowledgeable guides share stories of Colorado prospectors and demonstrate the traditional mining and milling techniques used to extract gold from the rock. Guests will even get the rare chance to see two authentic gold veins still embedded in the mine walls, a fascinating glimpse into the state’s rich past.
After exploring underground, try gold panning for yourself with the help of experienced staff. In the summer, guests can pan in a real mountain creek, while in cooler months the experience continues indoors with a year-round panning tank. Any flakes or gems discovered during the activity are yours to keep, making the day both educational and rewarding. Before leaving, stop by the quirky 1950s bus gift shop to pick up a handmade keepsake that captures the spirit of your Idaho Springs mining adventure. This tour blends history, hands-on fun, and the excitement of striking gold in the heart of the Rockies.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.
If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.
No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.
