Tickets & tours
Choose between self-guided audio tours and comprehensive guided bus trips. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
Most bookedCome take a half day tour and see the highlights of Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll squeeze 700 years of history into a 6-hour round trip tour (3 hours’ total drive...
Best valueDon't miss a thing as GuideAlong's Audio Driving Tour takes you on an incredible self-guided journey through the first US National Park created to preserve archeological...
Top ratedIt’s no question that locals and past visitors consider Mesa Verde National Park a must-visit. It allows us a rare opportunity to experience preserved North American...
Experience all this UNESCO World Heritage site has to offer on this 4 hour small group tour. It provides you with an overall historical view of the Ancestral Puebloans...
Meet at our office in Durango, located at **360 South Camino del Rio, Suite 200**, approximately 20 minutes before departure. From there, you'll travel to Mesa Verde...
It’s no question that locals and past visitors consider Mesa Verde National Park a must-visit. It allows us a rare opportunity to experience preserved North American...
Prices are per person and change based on the platform and season.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare top-rated tours by duration and inclusions.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| half day guided tour | 6 h | $165 | Compare | 4.9 (409) | a quick comprehensive overview |
| self-guided driving audio | 4 h to 12 h | $17 | Compare | 4.6 (97) | independent road-trippers |
| full day with cliff palace | 8 h | $206 | Compare | 4.9 (338) | in-depth exploration with lunch |
| 700 year cultural tour | 4 h | $137 | Compare | 4.7 (138) | history and culture enthusiasts |
| express tour from durango | 5 h | $199 | Compare | 4.9 (26) | visitors staying in Durango |
| morning or afternoon half day | 4 h | $141 | Compare | 4.9 (259) | flexible half-day sightseeing |
You do not need a reservation to enter the park itself. You just pay the entrance fee at the gate. However, you must book tickets in advance for ranger-led cliff dwelling tours.
Yes, but mostly on official ranger-led tours. Step House on Wetherill Mesa is the only cliff dwelling you can enter without a tour ticket during the summer.
The National Park Service charges $30 per private vehicle during peak season (May to October). The fee drops to $20 during the off-season. Standard NPS passes cover this fee.
From Viator
409 reviews of the half day guided tour on Viator
Wes was our guide. Very impressed with his knowledge and friendliness. The van was comfortable but I strongly encourage you all to carry a heavy duty step stool. We came away with a deeper appreciation for what is Mesa verde and its history especially regarding the Ute people.
Fabulous tour with Neil as our guide. He's so knowledgeable and took care of us during our tour. It was so great having him to guide us though the park. Your in great hands wth him as your guide. Definitely highly recomend !
This tour is fantastic and you're able to go at your own pace. Very informative! Will use this feature in the future on other tours!
