Gold Mine Tours Inc . - Cripple Creek, Colorado

Sarah Dill

My husband and I went on this tour today, our guide was Patrick. We had a great time! The mine shaft elevator is pretty tight quarters but really neat. We loved all of the demonstrations of the actual old mining equipment and learned a lot. Patrick was a lot of fun and great with the kids on the tour. We got to see a lot of informational items as well as some cool mineral formations. Would absolutely recommend.

Steele Steele

Great tour! So glad we did it! Our tour guide Mark”? was great! He seemed genuinely excited about the history of the mine and was easy to listen to. I was hesitant about the elevator ride down after reading other reviews, but it wasn’t too bad. Tight as sardines if you are claustrophobic you should know that. Also, the ride down & back up is about 95% dark and the elevator rattles & rocks slightly. But worth the trip down/up. Very educational and the hour went by quickly.

Breanna McWhorter

What an adventure! The Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine tour was an unforgettable experience, taking us 1000 feet underground into the heart of Colorado’s gold mining history. Our guide was fantastic—informative, funny, and super kind. He made the whole tour even better, and he even snuck us some extra gold ore along with the free pieces you get to pick from at the end! 😉

The tour itself was fascinating. You vertically descend 100 stories into the mine, ride an underground tram, and get to see gold veins in their natural state. The mining equipment demonstrations were really cool, and it gave us a great appreciation for what the miners went through back in the day. Plus, it’s only a short and easy walk underground.

After the mines, I highly recommend heading into Cripple Creek town—the food there is so good, and there are tons of cute stores to shop around. It’s the perfect way to round out the day!

If you’re in Cripple Creek, you have to do this tour. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to dive into Colorado’s rich mining history—plus, who doesn’t love free gold ore?!

Corey Holt

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This was an absolutely outstanding tour of the mines. Not only do you get to see mines, but you get to see equipment used, and a demonstration. Also, our tour guide, Mark, was extremely great at the tour. He was making some jokes while going through the tour and just causing some laughs while explaining each part of the mines in great detail and expertise. And on top of the mines experience back at the gift shop, no pun intended, the staff were excellent, understanding, and kind. And bathrooms are very nice and clean. To any staff that see this, I appreciate your kindness and respect. Also, I suggest bringing a jacket, as it's a nice 50° F in the mines, or be like my crazy Texan mind and not even bring a jacket to Colorado! Best experience we have had in our 3 days of being in Colorado! Went on 6/7/2024 at near 1:30 and the tour began at 2:00.

*QUICK READ INFO

Temp: 50° F
Depth: 1,000 ft
Our Guide: Mark (great guide)

casey k.

Our guide Patrick was a pro!! Such an interesting back story to mining work in that town. If you are claustrophobic this place is not for you. The elevator going down you get crammed in like sardines. Such a cool experience and a must when in Colorado.

Alyssa Baldridge

My family would often travel to Cripple Creek since my grandma lived in Goldfield. Growing up we would do the mine tour, the tour is a must if you visit this area!

Paul Verthein

We were Very Excited to visit this Mine. The Elevator ride down was dark & small but, we made it. The tour was well done. It took about an hour with easy walking. The mine has excellent displays. The Tour Guy was (I think) Tim He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the Gold mine. Kind of "Dry Humor" but, he was funny. He didn't go on to the next part of the mine, until all questions were answered. He even took everyone's Photo at the end of the tour. Then back up a short & dark 2 Minute ride to the top. If You get a chance & in the area, take this Tour. You will not be disappointed. I wish I could give it 10 Stars.

Angie Vaughn

What a great time!! Tour guide was AWESOME.. bring cash to tip them, I didn’t have any and felt so bad cause he was THAT good!! I’d do it again too cause so much information I bet you Learn something new every time!! So well done !! I’d give it 10 stars if I could