Colorado, United States
67% of Fort Collins tours are under $40, with food, history, and brewery experiences.
Most visitors in Fort Collins book walking tours, food tastings, and themed experiences. Of the 15 tours, 67% are under $40, and every product is under $100. Food tours and ghost walks are the best-reviewed, with the top-rated food tour earning 4.98 from 101 reviews and the ghost tour 4.70 from 50 reviews.
Self-guided scavenger hunts make up the cheapest options, all under $25 per group. Brewery tours and dinner shows sit at the higher end, but still below $100. The best-reviewed tours tend to include generous tastings, all admission fees, or knowledgeable guides, while the few disappointments come from self-guided games with support issues.
Fort Collins offers 15 tours, with a catalogue-wide median price of $31, influenced by private group pricing. Every tour is under $100, and 47% cost less than $25. The catalogue is dominated by walking tours, food and drink experiences, and self-guided city games. Categories like 'Private and Luxury' or 'Bus Tours' mix both affordable and pricier options, so the median does not always reflect what you get.
Almost all tours (93%) offer free cancellation, and every tour confirms instantly. Only 2 tours (13%) are rated below 4 stars, both self-guided games. Three tours carry the highest quality recognition from the seller, but most high-rated tours earn their reviews through generous inclusions or strong local guides.
There are no high-ticket private vehicles or luxury excursions here—every experience is accessible. The most expensive, a brewery safari, is $97 and includes lunch and drinks. The catalogue is compact but covers food, history, and outdoor themes.
For travelers on a budget or in a group, self-guided scavenger hunts offer the lowest cost, with the Holiday Scavenger Hunt covering up to 10 people for $15. However, the Fort Collins' Old Town and River District city game, also priced per group, has mixed reviews: one guest received no support or access link, calling it 'extremely badly organized.'
Walking tours are the backbone of the catalogue, priced from $21 to $38 per person. The best-reviewed are led by knowledgeable guides who focus on local history, nature, or ghost stories. The Fort Collins Ghost Tour stands out with 4.70 from 50 reviews and includes access to unique underground sites. Some guests with mobility issues found the ghost tour challenging, citing stairs and basements, and a few felt the tour was more historical than haunted. The Haunted Pub Tour, also $21, is praised for its stories but criticized by some for requiring drink purchases at each stop.
The $35-$38 range brings longer walking or hiking tours, all with perfect 5-star ratings. These include all admission fees, and the hiking tour provides water, trekking poles, and park entry. Guests consistently praise the guides’ knowledge and preparation.
Food and drink experiences are the highest-priced, but also the most praised. The Guided 3-Hour Old Town Food Tour at $64 includes generous tastings at 4-5 restaurants and is repeatedly called out for the quality and quantity of food. The Dinner Detective show at $67 includes a multi-course dinner and interactive entertainment, but a handful of reviews complain about poor acting or event organization. The $97 brewery safari includes drinks and a full meal, making it a better value than cheaper tours that do not include food or drinks.
Overall, the best value comes from tours that include all fees, tastings, or meals. Self-guided games can disappoint if support is lacking. Walking and food tours with strong local guides consistently deliver the best experiences.
All Fort Collins tours confirm instantly, and 93% offer free cancellation. There are no tours with seasonal pricing or limited availability, so booking last minute is generally safe. Only the Dinner Detective show has a strict no-refund policy, so plan ahead for that event.
No tours are flagged as likely to sell out, and reviews do not mention overbooking or crowds. For group activities or dinner shows, booking a few days in advance is still wise.
Covers up to 10 people for less than any other group activity listed.
5.0 ★ · 1 reviews · 1 h
Includes All Fees and Taxes · All scavenger hunt activities · Access to a remote guide via chat feature in app
Priced per group, but support issues reported—others are more reliable for the money.
3.0 ★ · 2 reviews · 1 h 30 min
Includes A link to the web app game (received via email). The game is played in the browser of your
The only tour with over 40 reviews and no rating below 2 stars.
4.7 ★ · 50 reviews · 1 h 15 min
Includes Guided tour
Cheaper than other pub or brewery tours, but drinks are not included.
4.0 ★ · 3 reviews · 1 h 30 min
Includes Guided tour of haunted areas not available to the public and ghost stories!
The only walking tour focused on local explorers and hands-on history.
5.0 ★ · 2 reviews · 2 h
Includes Personalized stagecoach ticket · Historic object viewing and handling.
Same price as another tour here, but covers a different historic corridor in town.
5.0 ★ · 1 reviews · 2 h
Includes Personalized stagecoach ticket · Historic object viewing and handling.
Includes park entry, water, and gear—no hidden fees compared to similar-priced tours.
5.0 ★ · 15 reviews · 4 h
Includes Hiking/Trekking Poles available · Park Entry Fees · Bottled water
Includes tastings at 4–5 restaurants, more stops than any other food tour.
5.0 ★ · 101 reviews · 3 h
Includes Each guest will receive generous tastings from 4-5 restaurants on their tour.
Only tour with a bartending school lesson before tastings.
0.0 ★ · 0 reviews · 2 h 30 min
Includes Learn how to make mocktails for a licensed Fort Collins bartending school, followed by dri
The only dinner show; includes a meal, but is non-refundable unlike others.
4.7 ★ · 25 reviews · 3 h
Includes Waitstaff gratuity · Cash bar available · Interactive murder mystery event
Half the time is spent riding, not at stops—others give more time at sites.
5.0 ★ · 4 reviews · 2 h
Includes Water Bottle · Helmet · E-Bike
1 h at the stops, of 2 h in total
Includes drinks and a meal; no other brewery tour covers as much for the price.
0.0 ★ · 0 reviews · 4 h
Includes Bottled water · Beers at brewery stops are included. · A full meal from a favorite local restaurant.
3 h 20 min at the stops, of 4 h in total
Sold by Viator. Prices and review counts checked on 07/09/2026.
Walking tours, food tastings, and brewery experiences are the most booked. Self-guided scavenger hunts are also common, especially for groups.
67% of tours are under $40, and all are under $100. The cheapest options are group scavenger hunts from $12–$15, while food and brewery tours are $64–$97.
Yes, group-priced scavenger hunts cover up to 10 people for $15. Most walking tours welcome families, but check for accessibility if mobility is a concern.
Food tours and the brewery safari include tastings and meals. The Dinner Detective show includes a full dinner. Pub tours do not include drinks in the ticket price.
Critical reviews mention poor support and missing access links in self-guided city games. Some guests found the ghost tour challenging due to stairs and basements.
All tours confirm instantly and most have free cancellation. Only the Dinner Detective show is non-refundable, so book that one in advance.
14 of 15 tours (93%) offer free cancellation. The only exception is the Dinner Detective show, which is non-refundable.
None of the listed tours specify a minimum group size. Group scavenger hunts are priced per group, not per person.
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