ARGO Mill Tour

Overview

Experience the wonder of ingenuity, technology, and entrepreneurial spirit that is the Argo Mill & Tunnel with a guided walking tour. Situated in Historic Idaho Springs in the heart of Colorado Gold Country sits the Mighty Argo Mill and Tunnel, one of the most striking and prominent Heritage Landmarks in the American West. The Argo is a central character in the story of the Colorado gold rush and remains one of the largest, most well-preserved historic gold mills in the world.

Each professionally guided tour of the Argo Mill and Tunnel takes approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. A gold panning lesson and experience, which lasts about 20 minutes, is also included with every Argo Mill and Tunnel tour.

Hours:
Tours: We offer guided tours on the hour every hour from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Mercantile Gift Shop: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM everyday weather depending

City: Idaho Springs

Wed 30 Apr

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Starting at $25.07

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Wed 30 Apr

Starting at $25.07

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (763)

Roam440575

Oct 2022

I found the tour very interesting and the guide was knowledgable, could answer all of our questions, and was funny to boot! And my 9 year old son loved panning for gold (okay, so did I). I recommend this tour if you're passing through Idaho Springs.

Nomad_LA

Oct 2022

If you are not paying attention, like us, it is easy to think this is another gold mine tour. The guide does emphasize that this is a tour of the mill and Argo tunnel, not a gold mine. This is after you pay and after you see the sign ‘Gold Mine and Mill’ painted on the building. Having said that since the mill was shut down after a flooding accident, it is mostly in tack. Most of the rooms retain the equipment from it’s glory days. Most of the tour is of the mill with a quick walk down the tunnel to a locked vault door that protects the area from leaking waste. At the end you have a fun chance to learn how to pan for gold. Even the worst of us tourists were able to find 3 or four gold flakes in our pans. Some had more. The tour guide was new, so he had a habit of talking away from the group as he was walking, making him hard to hear. Even so, he was very informative and answered all questions.

Chris C

Sep 2022

Fun tour well worth it would recommend. Lots of information guide was very knowledgeable. Cool gift shop with lots of gems and crystals that my wife loved.