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A group on a guided tour inside the Argo Mill

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Where the gold rush began!

In 1859 the Colorado gold rush began right here in Idaho Springs. The Newhouse Tunnel ran 4.16 miles from Idaho Springs to Central City. The tunnel helped drain water, and provided services for up to 300 mines. The mill processed out precious metals, such as gold and was a significant operation, helping extend the mining industry in the area by close to 30 years. This is a guided walking tour and we it will take about an hour and a half to complete. Each ticket purchased includes a gold panning experience, that guarantees real Colorado Gold in every pan!

A guide leading a group through the Argo Mill Mill & Tunnel Tour Hands working a gold pan in creek water Gold/Gemstone Panning The Argo cable car climbing Virginia Canyon The Cable Car The Outpost at the top of the canyon The Outpost

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Fewer than 25?
No need to talk to us first — just book on the normal booking page!
25 or more
Submit your request and a staff member will reach out and help finalize the tour details, including date, time, number of guests and a quote for the experience.
How long
An hour and a half from start to finish, ending with a panning experience!
Buses
We do offer onsite parking, in our west lot.
Weather
The tour will run rain or shine. Please look at the weather closely for the day of your tour. It is very important to make sure guests dress appropriately and are comfortable, as the guided tour has portions that are outside.
Accessibility
This is a guided walking tour. The tour requires guests to come down 6 flights of stairs. This tour is not ADA accessible, however the panning experience is able to be enjoyed by all!

Group Pricing

Mill & Tunnel Tour
$32.95 / adult
The guided hour-and-a-half tour through the tunnel and mill floors, ending with real gold/gem panning everyone takes home.
Most popular
Gold Package
$97.85$59.95 / adult
Everything on one ticket — the tour, panning, the cable car up Virginia Canyon and all-day parking. Come and go all day: history underground in the morning, lunch at the top, ride down whenever you like.
Best value
Cable Car
$49.95$39.95 / adult
Just the ride up Virginia Canyon — an easy outing for a big group with no tour time to schedule.
Group rate
Parking for buses is free!

Bringing 25 or More?

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We will respond within 24 hours — or call us at (983) 955-8866.

Under 25 People?

Purchase your experience on the booking page!

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