Guided Bus Tours

Daily from the Main Visitor Center

Our 45-minute guided tour aboard a 12–14 passenger bus is the most popular way to experience Dinosaur Ridge. You’ll enjoy a personalized experience, including access to our Exhibit Hall, as our knowledgeable guides interpret the area’s dinosaur tracks, bone fossils, geology, and local history. They’re happy to answer questions and tailor the tour to your group’s interests.

Tour Availability

Guided Bus Tours operate daily starting at 9:30 a.m., except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and during extreme weather.
Reservations are not required, but you may book up to two weeks in advance by calling our Visitor Center at 303-697-3466.
For groups of 6 or more, advance reservations are recommended. Call 303-697-3466 x100 to book (available up to two weeks before your visit).
Same-day reservations are not accepted during summer operating months.
Walk-up tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis at our Main Visitor Center.

Additional Info

The Dinosaur Ridge Trail is free and open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Please note: our parking lot closes when the Main Visitor Center closes, so plan accordingly.

Experience Our Guided Bus Tours in Spanish

Prefer the tour in Spanish? We’ve got you covered on select days! Just be sure to reserve your spot online in advance, as availability is limited.

Solicitar un Tour en Español

Wheelchair-Accessible Buses Available

We offer wheelchair-accessible buses. Just let our team know when you arrive and we’ll make sure you’re taken care of.

Guided Bus Tours

$20 adults | $14 kids (ages 2 and under are Free)

(EBT Cardholders receive discount pricing)

Daily: Starting at 9:30 a.m.

Private Group Tours (your party only)

$175 flat fee

Please call our Visitor Center at 303-697-3466 if you wish to make a reservation. During our summer operating hours, same-day private group tours are not available. Please call at least 24 hours in advance.

(EBT Cardholders receive discount pricing)

7+ guests (13 max)

What will I see on a guided bus tour?

Guided bus tours feature stops at the Bone Bed, the Brontosaur Bulges, and the Dinosaur Tracksite. Brief talks at each site provide context for the fossils on the ridge.

Your tour includes a 45-60 minute educational experience for ages five and older.

School groups or other groups with their own bus/vans are encouraged to request a School or Scheduled Group Tour.

When can I take a guided bus tour?

Dinosaur Ridge’s tours operate at different times depending upon the season:

Guided Bus Tours Departures

May-Oct: Daily, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Nov 1-May 1: Daily, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

How do I get on a bus tour?

If you did not reserve a seat in advance, you may purchase a bus ticket at our Main Visitor Center Gift Shop. Most people purchase bus tickets in-person. Wait at the bus stop 10 minutes prior to the departure time stated on your ticket.