

Things to do in Telluride
Telluride, CO packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Telluride by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Telluride?
Outty ranks 22 bookable experiences in Telluride, United States. The highest scoring is Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip at 90 out of 100, followed by Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River, Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River, Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River. Prices start at $10 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Telluride, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 22
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 22
Top tour operators in Telluride
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Telluride they cover.
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Shaka Guide Apps
105 experiences across 47 cities
Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
43 experiences across 34 cities
Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Tours
32 experiences across 6 cities
Guide With Action
24 experiences across 16 cities
Mountain Trip
12 experiences
Most Highly Reviewed in Telluride
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Last Minute in Telluride
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River

Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride

Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours
Family Friendly in Telluride
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.
Culture & History in Telluride
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours

Guided Backcountry Skiing - Telluride

Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Telluride Tirade Scavenger Hunt

Telluride Paddleboard and Inflatable Canoe Tours

Guided Backcountry Skiing - Ouray
Outdoors in Telluride
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip

Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River

Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River

Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours

Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park
Highest rated in Telluride
The top of the Outty Ranking across 22 local experiences
- 1Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip5h • from $27590.0
- 2Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River5.8h • from $23383.6
- 3Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River2.5h • from $16881.9
- 4Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River2.5h • from $15777.7
- 5Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride5h • from $26968.7
- 6Telluride Half Day Jeep Tours4h • from $14164.9
- 7Half-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park5h • from $27961.2
- 8Full-Day Ice Climbing - Ouray Ice Park8h • from $38961.0
- 9Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour6h • from $1060.1
- 10Full-Day Rock Climbing - Telluride8h • from $29660.0
- 11Guided Backcountry Skiing - Telluride8h • from $42559.1
- 12Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour2h • from $1759.0
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Planning questions about Telluride
- What are the best things to do in Telluride?
- Telluride Via Ferrata - Private Trip is the highest ranked experience in Telluride, scoring 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 225 traveler reviews. Telluride 1 Day Rafting Trip with Lunch - San Miguel River, Telluride Morning Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River, Telluride Afternoon Half Day Rafting Trip - San Miguel River, Half-Day Ice Climbing - Telluride round out the top five. Outty ranks 22 bookable experiences in Telluride, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Telluride cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Telluride is $244 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Black Canyon of the Gunnison Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Telluride for today?
- Yes. 22 of the top 22 experiences we rank in Telluride currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Telluride good for families?
- Yes. 1 of the experiences we rank in Telluride are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Telluride?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Telluride?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Telluride, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Telluride?
- 22 of the 22 experiences we rank in Telluride offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Telluride gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Telluride so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.