Discover Cortez: Guided Tours to Mesa Verde, Murals, Lavender & Legends
Small-group, family- and dog-friendly walking tours in Cortez, Colorado that highlight sunrise views, local history, farms, and public art.
Featured Tours in Cortez
Four signature, guided experiences — from sunrise walks to ghost stories and lavender fields.
About Cortez Tours
About Cortez Tours: Cortez Tours is a locally owned tour operator based in Cortez, Colorado, offering guided experiences that highlight the natural, cultural, and agricultural attractions of southwest Colorado. The company operates four signature trips: the Mesa Verde Sunrise Tour, a guided 2-mile walk through Hawkins Nature Preserve with sunrise views, local coffee, and pastries; the Wild West Ghost Tour, a 1.5-hour evening walk through downtown Cortez with stories of outlaws and local lore; the Lavender Farm & Vineyard Tour, a 45-minute visit to a family-run lavender farm with sustainable practices and picnic opportunities; and the Cortez Art & Mural Tour, a 2-hour walking tour featuring sixteen murals and five galleries with a taster at the Zu Gallery. Each experience is designed to be family-friendly and dog-friendly where noted, and to provide accessible, interpretive storytelling by local guides familiar with Mesa Verde history and regional agriculture. Tours emphasize small-group engagement, responsible tourism practices, and support for local farms, galleries, and businesses. Cortez Tours uses established routes and clear meeting points in Cortez for easy access, and provides specific trip details such as distance and duration to help guests plan. With a focus on authentic, place-based experiences in and around Cortez, Cortez Tours aims to connect visitors to landscape, history, and community while promoting sustainable tourism in southwest Colorado.
Tour amenities include local coffee and pastries on the Sunrise Tour, lavender lemonade at the Lavender Farm, and a complimentary taster at the Zu Gallery during the Art & Mural Tour seasonally.
Book a Cortez Experience Today
Reserve a spot on a guided tour in Cortez, Colorado — limited small-group availability for sunrise, ghost, farm, and art experiences.