Denver Mint Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the Denver Mint. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

• Bike & Brew: Beautiful Denver Downtown Tour by E-Bike or Bicycle

• Best of Denver Walking Tour

• Denver City Highlights Tour

• Denver's Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided E-Bike Tour

It’s free to visit the Denver Mint—you can reserve up to five free tickets online for its tours, which take place from Monday to Thursday. Many visitors come here during broader city highlights tours that reveal Denver’s highlights: walking tours start at US$26, bus tours cost from US$35, guided e-bike rides are upwards of US$105, and small-group minibus adventures are around US$60.

Yes, the Denver Mint is worth visiting, especially if you're interested in US history and currency production. Visitors can learn how billions of coins are made each year inside this working mint. To see it alongside other city highlights, consider a Denver bus tour for helpful commentary, or opt for a shared or private walking tour for a more interactive experience.

Per one customer who booked the Best of Denver Walking Tour, "A great way to get to get to know Denver downtown and some of its history and historical personas. Bill conducted a master class in city touring—who could ask for anything more!"

Yes, the Denver Mint is giving tours, which are usually available from Monday through Thursday, except on national holidays. Tours generally run five times a day and last 45 minutes. Try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your tour, as you can’t reserve admission tickets in advance.

The Denver Mint tour lasts around 45 minutes, but it’s wise to block out around 1.5 hours of your time, as you’ll need to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Admission tickets are available on the same day on a first-come, first-served basis.

No, you can’t take pictures inside the Denver Mint. You can take pocket-sized cameras and cell phones inside, but they must be switched off for the duration of your tour. Note that there’s no cloakroom or locker storage, so it’s best to travel light.

No, you don’t need to book in advance to visit the Denver Mint—except if you’re bringing a group of 15-20 visitors or taking students on a field trip. Tickets are only available on the day of tours and are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

There’s no best day to visit the Denver Mint, but you’re more likely to secure a ticket for the tour of your choice if you come outside of the busy season, which runs from Memorial Day Weekend at the end of May through Labor Day at the start of September.

No, you can’t visit the Denver Mint independently—you can only explore as part of a tour. You can buy tickets from the tour information window on Colfax Street. Note that tickets are distributed on a first come, first served basis, so it’s wise to arrive early to guarantee your spot.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Denver Mint. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Denver:

• Larimer Square

• Colorado State Capitol Building

• Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo)

• Denver 16th Street Mall

• Denver Civic Center Park

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Denver.