Well this was an absolute hoot. My kids LOVED every second. We learned SO much and had a blast (no pun intended) We do wish we had more time gold panning but a school group came in so we took the gold dust we had and went on to find a fun place to eat and chat about our gold adventures. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent guide. No panning but real chipping ore in mine. Tour took about 90 minutes. All well done.

Our guide, Jim, was amazing. He was personable, witty and engaging. The tour was a lot of fun and all of the employees were very helpful. This tour was very informative and fun. read more

We had a really nice time getting to know everyone at the Hidee Gold Mine. Dave and his team were absolutely great with us and the kids! The chipmunks who greeted us before and after entering the mine also did not disappoint! Thank you team at Hidee for a really wonderful afternoon learning about history and getting a fun piece of rock to remember our time together... read more

Hidden Gem, or Gold Mine! *no reservations, needed credit cards accepted (Don't forget to tip your guide) Came here randomly as I was staying at the Black Hawk Casino and wanted to get out and explore a bit. I found this place online and wanted to give it a try. You go on a 1-2 hour adventure in the mines. You get to rock a hard hat and I and learn a lot about the history or mining. This is a great adventure for friends, couples and families! Rusty was absolutely the most enthusiastic and charismatic tour guide. At the end of it, you will have mines some rock, panned for gold and had a wonderful time learning about mining! I can't wait to come back and bring my niece and nephew. Thank you to everyone working there that helped make my birthday extra special. Overall 10/10! Highly recommend. read more

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Great tour. Our tour guide was Roy and he was awesome. He provided us with all the information he could about the mine, was open to answer any questions, and made sure we were going to have a safe tour. Roy truly made the tour a great experience. You could tell he is really passionate about what he does and his personality is what really topped off the experience for me. I booked this tour last minute and I am so glad that I did. It was a very interesting opportunity to be able to go underground into the mine and even mine for gold ourselves. Highly recommend. read more

Informative and authentic tour for kids and adults. Focus is on the history and experience of the original miners. The guide (Dave) was terrific - great at explaining and involving everyone at all ages. read more

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I recommend this Goldmine adventure. Dave was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. We panned for gold learn about veins and other minerals. Great for adults and children. Wear snow boots and warm coat in the winter . It's 46 degrees read more

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We had the best tour guide named Chris. Very knowledgeable! A great time!! We will be back! read more

Hidee Gold Mine - Chris - Best tour guide ever!! - Historical Tours Near Me - Central City, Colorado

Such a fun tour Our guide Chris was informative and took extra time with us. He chiseled rock for us that some of us could not get a piece free!! read more

So great! Chris was our guide and he was amazing. He was knowledgeable and well spoken. Super fun experience, I would recommend! read more

Hidee Gold Mine - Historical Tours Near Me - Central City, Colorado

Totally struck gold with this place!! Amazing location in the forest, great mine tour for any age and the most educated tour guides around mines and mine safety. The gold is unbelievable and beautiful! read more

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Chris was a great tour guide. Kept us safe, had fun, and learned about the history of the mine. The Hidee Gold Mine was established in the late 19th century during the Colorado Gold Rush, specifically around 1875. Located near Central City, the mine became one of the prominent gold producers in the area. The region saw a rush of prospectors and miners drawn by the promise of gold, and the Hidee Mine was notable for its rich veins of ore. Throughout its operational years, the mine underwent various ownership changes and periods of activity and dormancy, reflecting the fluctuating fortunes of gold mining in Colorado. By the mid-20th century, many mines were closing due to declining gold prices and more accessible sources of gold. In the 1990s, the Hidee Mine was revitalized for tourism, allowing visitors to experience the history of gold mining firsthand. Today, it stands as a historical site where guests can explore the underground tunnels and learn about mining techniques used in the past, contributing to the preservation of Colorado's mining heritage. read more

If you're near the Denver area and looking for something to do just a tad bit outside of town looking into this place. Hidee (pronounced Hai Dee) gold mine is a still active site. I do like that there is still interesting things like this and not just a bag filled of fools gold you pan at fairs and parks. We were lucky to have the Manager Roy give us the tour. Learning about the history of mining and the equipment used. Seeing 1st hand what miners in the day went through to even having hands on chipping away at our own souvenirs. I was the bigger guy in our group so they put me to work and I was winded after but got some nice size chucks of rock with nice lines of gold silver etc. It's a little damp inside the mine and a steady cool temp in the 40s so wear semi warm clothes and shoes as it will be a little muddy. There are benches inside if you need to rest. You are at a high elevation 8000ft+ At the end of our tour we got to learn about panning for gold. We stayed a bit longer than others and had great conversations with the other works as well. All very informative and all have their own techniques and secrets of course. If you're highly interested in panning etc. Stay talk to them and ask away. We were there for a few hrs and boy does time fly. Everyone one of the guys there had a panning technique we tried and all were great. Patience is key really, I was about to give up till I was shown the other techniques. When we were leaving another group I seen stating to pan weren't patient and were bagging the sand and all lol. Yes you pan and keep what you find. You probably won't find big nuggets like on Discoverys show Gold Rush. You'll have mixed items inside and probably worth only a few coins but still fun. Get out there and enjoy! read more

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This was a fun day. Jim was our tour guide he was very informative and entertaining at the same time . We got to go to bottom and chip out some keepsakes at the end and got a real good lesson in how to pan plus we were never rushed through anything. Like he said patience is important read more

Fun and educational. Chris was a great guide. Highly recommended for families or those interested in history or mining.

I was on vacation in Denver for a few days to see the San Francisco Giants play the Colorado Rockies. We had some time on our hands so decided to rent a car for the day and on the way to Vail Colorado stopped at the Goldmine. The tour guide was extremely informative and quite fun. The gold mine itself was quite interesting. I highly recommend for adults and for children as well. read more

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We had a great time learning all about the mining of gold! Chris, our guide, was very knowledgeable and informative. If you are ever in the area, it is a must do! read more

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So interesting and adventurous! Our guide was awesome, very entertaining to listen to. I won't ever forget my experience here

This place was amazing. Haven't been to any other mine tours so I can't compare. Our guide was friendly, informative, funny. He took the time to make sure everyone knew what he was sharing and answered every question. The history of the area was great to hear. I high recommend this place and tbis team. read more

Hidee Gold Mine - Historical Tours Near Me - Central City, Colorado

Awesome experience Our guide, Chris really went above & beyond to make sure out 2 little kiddos (6 & 3) has the best time. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Loved this tour. Our guide was great and provided a great history of the mine. I also loved how patient he was with me trying to mine for gold in the water after the tour. read more

So much fun!!!! We had a great experience with Rusty and chipped away some of the cave and got our treasure! read more

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Very much enjoyed this adventure! We did both the ore mining and the panning, highly recommend! These guys & the mine are the real deal! Mr. Mike was our guide and still an active miner, great information, tips, and lots of humor! One tip, do not drive your low-rider to this excursion, it's a step and slightly bumpy drive in; remember it's the real deal! read more

Hidee Gold Mine - My 10-year old and husband had a great time! - Historical Tours Near Me - Central City, Colorado

Had such a fun tour! Guide was so knowledgeable and excited to share about the mine! We had a great time and will be returning the next time we have guests visiting Colorado! Also it's a great rainy/snowy day activity! read more

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Amazing experience! Our guides both informative and funny. The tour was fascinating and the gold panning was memorable!

This is a pretty cool spot to checkout the next time you're headed to the Denver area. I learned quite a bit in regards to mining for gold. They had a rough life & died by the age of 30. We had an amazing tour guide who took us above & beyond. We can tell he loved his job & knew it very well. Plus the kids left with a little gold in their pockets. Make this apart of your trip to Denver. You won't regret it. read more

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We had the best time here. Toured the mine with a guide. Got to chip off some rocks at the end of the tour for a souvenir. I thought panning for gold was end at the end of the tour but they didn't offer. Cute remnants of an old mining town and let's of good photo opportunities. read more

We had an amazing time at the mine. It's a small working mine. All the folks there were nice. The man who did our tour (I wish I remembered his name) was so incredibly kind to my son. He had my son laughing and engaged him by letting him be his assistant. We had fun panning for gold. You get to take home what you find. Wear something warm for inside the mine. It feels like a restaurant fridge! read more

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Dave, our tour guide, was so enthusiastic about every process of the mine that he really made our tour worth every one of the five stars. It can be difficult to access the mine during the winter, as you need a 4 wheel drive to get down the hill, but we walked it with no problem. The porta potty has a carpet in it and a certificate for "Colorado's best throne" but it is what it is. The mine stays a constant 42 degrees inside, which was actually warmer than outside the mine that day. Be sure to wear clothing and shoes that can get a little dirty- this is the closest thing you will get to a real working mine, and you even get to use a hammer and chisel to dig up a little piece of gold. It takes some effort and time but some of the other customers got some great pieces to take home. Overall it was a great experience for all ages and I would highly recommend it if you're in the area. read more

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What a wonderful experience! My husband and I took our 9 year old daughter for the mine tour and gold panning and had such a great time. We had the BEST guide (Dave) whose enthusiasm for what he does only enhanced the experience. He was knowledgeable, experienced (he is a miner, too!) and made learning about the history of mining really interesting and accessible to the entire party. The mine itself was very cool to see and we even got to chip away a little at a vein within the mine! After we exited the mine, we got to learn about panning for gold and then try some hands-on practice. The scenery was beautiful and the little mining area was adorable the way it's set up. There's even an old miners cabin with friendly little chipmunks running around. We seriously had the best time and I would highly recommend it to anyone else. read more

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This is the best immersive gold mining experience in Colorado. Staff is highly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. They went above and beyond to change our tour date after our flights were delayed. A great experience for both adults and children! read more

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Went on a tour in August of 2024. Guide was amazing. Went with my young kids who had A LOT of questions. He answered every single one, even if they were all similar. Also showed us how to pan for gold, which I was terrible at. Was very patient with that, as well as with kiddo questions. After the tour, took me to see other mines in the area and tell us more about the history! read more

This is a great mine to visit for people of all ages. There's so much history to take in. Walking 650 feet into a mine is a surreal experience. Sounds like they have big plans for the mine in the coming months too! Definitely check it out. Thanks Bill for the fun! read more

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I spent at least an hour researching and debating which gold mine tour to take my 6 year old nephew to while visiting Colorado in June 2021. We had so much fun on our tour with Mark! All of the staff were super friendly and great! They made my 6 year old nephew's day! We even got to try the hammer and chisel in the mine, and panning for gold. The tour was very informative and interesting. I highly recommend checking it out! I do suggest that you try to drive a truck or SUV- the road down from the main road is pretty bumpy- I was glad to have my SIL's SUV instead of a car! Although the road is kinda like the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland! read more

Great fun and educational for both adults and the kids. A fully active mine with real gold. The guide Dave was very impressive with tons of mining knowledge and experience. We got to do some digging and some panning too. read more

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Out in the middle of no where. NO WHERE. Like make sure you know how to get back, we had no GPS! Thankfully, we have some snap and were able to make it back to civilization despite gawking at the beautiful view the entire time! (Folks, the drive is WORTH it!) Once we made it into the property there were quaint little buildings reminiscent of the time period, a quick stroll around the property, and once the entire party arrived, we headed inside the mountain. Our guide was well-informed and interactive. He was passionate and knowledgeable about every aspect of the tour and mining itself! Once we made it to the bottom of the shaft, we were encouraged to mine our own gold and were given a little baggie to hold our treasure! Back topside we were taught how to pan for gold (it's an extra $6 when you book - definitely worth it, if you have never panned before). And while all that was exciting, we topped off the end of the adventure hand feeding peanuts to chipmunks and squirrels! 10/10 would recommend Note on photo: (I'm 5' and only had to duck once - he is 6'5" and had to be very careful not to hit his head repeatedly. Word to the wise for you tall folks! He was not uncomfortable, but we were frequently looking for high bits of tunnel where he could 'come up for air' ) read more

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My grandkids really enjoyed themselves at the Hidee Gold Mine. Our guide, Roy, was very informative and friendly, and made it fun for the kids in our tour group. My grandson came out of the mind with some great gold samples. I highly recommend a visit. read more

LOVED our tour! Roy was flexible, informative, and very entertaining. He genuinely cares about guests having a good time. We booked this trip for the kids. Days later the adults from the group are still talking about how much we enjoyed it. My son wants to fly back to CO to do this tour again. read more

Cost/Benefit Analysis: Excellent benefit for cost! I highly recommend this tour. This immersive mine tour was highly informational and very experiential! I thoroughly enjoyed learning the history of the mine--its functions and output. Of particular value was not only the panning for gold but the actual mining for gold with a hammer and chisel. It was very interesting to learn of the comorbidity of micas, silicates and gold. I was fascinated to learn that gold follows iron. I was able to apply this knowledge immediately and follow one element to the next in the walls around me--the prognosis of gold! I was fascinated to look at maps of the mountain and learn that over 1000 mines exist on the same mountain. Cost/Benefit Analysis: Excellent benefit for cost! I highly recommend this tour. read more