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

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Denver, USA
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· MaryBeth_G ·
May 2026
The tour was excellent! Very comfortable small bus and excellent tour guide (Steve). I would highly recommend the tour for visitors and residents alike. Learned a lot of history about Denver. The tour gave me ideas for other things to do and see in Denver. I highly recommend this tour.
· kimberly_g ·
Apr 2026
Delightful guide! Information was presented in such an enjoyable way. Loads of facts and fun. Comfortable bus. Easy to hear and see. 100% recommend!

Overview

Explore Denver from the comfort of a private bus and cover far more ground than on foot on this tour of landmarks including Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House Museum, and the United States Mint. Take in views at City Park, stop for photos at the Mile High Steps, and learn about history, culture, and architecture from your guide. Ideal for first-time visitors and a great first day activity.
  • Private bus tour with live commentary from a local guide
  • Maximize your time with stops at several top landmarks in a single excursion
  • Discover city highlights plus hidden gems you might otherwise have missed
  • Plenty of time for questions in the private tour format

What's Included

  • Fees
  • Local guide
  • Taxes
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Denver Union Station
    Denver, CO 80202, USA

    The flag pole in front of Union Station. The flagpole is located at the intersection of 17th & Wynkoop. The address of Union Station is 1701 Wynkoop Street.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Denver Union Station

Admission Ticket Free

2

Larimer Square

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts (Pass By)

Colorado Convention Center (Pass By)

16th Street Mall (Pass By)

3

City Park - Denver

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Denver Museum Of Nature & Science (Pass By)

4

Molly Brown House Museum

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Colorado State Capitol

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Civic Center Park (Pass By)

Denver Public Library (Pass By)

Denver Art Museum (Pass By)

6

United States Mint At Denver

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Daniels and Fisher Tower (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Total Duration is 1 hour & 30-minutes to 1 hour & 45-minutes, including the driving time
  • All guests must be age 5+ due to state/car seat laws & insurance requirements.
  • All guests must be ticketed, regardless of age, as vehicle capacity is limited to 14-guests. Unticketed guests will not be able to join.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9
based on 364 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Just as promised!

Dawn_C, May 2026
This was just as advertised — highlights of the city of Denver in a comfy bus. We really enjoyed the guide Alyce and are heading to Dino Right upon her recommendation!

Great tour with Steven

Julie_Z, May 2026
The tour guide knew a lot of interesting history about the city of Denver, and the different parts of the city. We loved seeing the houses near the Golf Course.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Julie, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Steven! The houses by the golf course are truly unique and we are happy to share sights like these with our guests.

That it was fun and...

Octavia_D, May 2026
That it was fun and informative 😊 the tour guide was very friendly and attentive to the group. We were happy that we chose this tour

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Octavia, Thank you so much for your feedback and for choosing us to be a part of your trip. We are happy to hear that you learned something new and enjoyed the tour!

Fun tour!

Monica_M, May 2026
Take the tour…. You’ll enjoy it, we did! Lots of cool information and so many nice spots you’ll get to see and learn about! Mark was a great tour guide!

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Monica, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Mark and enjoyed the sights of the Mile High City!

The tour guide was...

Deidra_P, May 2026
The tour guide was wonderful! Our tour guide was super knowledgeable about all things Denver. It was a fun time!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review, Deidra! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide helped bring Denver’s history and highlights to life. It means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you again for a different tour in the future!

Great for older people

Della_P, May 2026
Nice ride- relaxing very informational Our driver was great kept us entertained We were all comfortable.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for joining us, Della! We’re really happy you had a relaxing time. We take pride in making our buses comfortable for all ages. Plus, sounds like the driver kept the good vibes going while sharing lots of fun information along the way. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again next time you’re in Denver!

A lot of information, ...

Keenan_J, May 2026
A lot of information, made finding local tourist sites easy. Interesting information on historical Denver.

Mark rocks!!

Wanda_W, May 2026
Comprehensive tour with lots of interesting history. Just under two hours. Great pix opportunities. Mark knew where to stand.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the great review, Wanda! We’re glad to know that you found the tour both informative and fun. Mark will love hearing your kind words, and yes, he definitely knows all the best photo spots! We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another Denver adventure soon.

Fun seeing Denver

Alan_Z, May 2026
This was a very good tour and the guide Mark was excellent and entertaining!! We saw alot of sights and enjoyed the views and the stories Mark told!!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Alan! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and had a great time exploring Denver with Mark. He truly loves sharing the city’s sights, stories, and history, so we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another adventure soon!

This is a very...

JohnPaul_C, May 2026
This is a very informative tour. Mark did a great job on stating the facts. He is a very jolly tour guide and likes what he does. I really enjoyed it.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi John, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Mark and learned something new about Denver!

Thoroughly enjoyable sightseeing with great driver!

Jana_L, May 2026
The 14 passenger bus was very comfortable- perfect size for sightseeing. The tour itself was really unique and entertaining. Mark our driver was knowledgeable and told a lot of interesting stories. Would definitely recommend.

Response from Host, May 2026

Wow, we’re so happy to hear that, Jana! Thank you so much for the recommendation and the 5-star review, our team truly appreciate your kind words. Mark is definitely one of the best on our team, and we’ll be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We can’t wait to welcome you back the next time you’re in Denver!

Awesome event! Even if...

Gayle_J, May 2026
Awesome event! Even if you live in the Colorado area. Steve was an excellent guide; knowledgeable, personable and funny.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Gayle! We’re so glad you enjoyed the event. Steve truly loves what he does, and he has the magic to make the experience memorable. We hope to see you again on another tour adventure with us!

Enjoyable tour. Our guide...

Donna_P, May 2026
Enjoyable tour. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Would do the tour again.Denver is so beautiful.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the awesome 5-star review, Donna! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour. Denver really is a beautiful city, and we’re glad we could help you experience it. Come join us again for a different tour, we have so much to offer!

Really informative and...

Karen_S, May 2026
Really informative and interesting stories about Denver’s history and places of interest. Long enough to hear/see a variety of things without being overwhelming. Brian was a great guide!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the thoughtful review, Karen! We’re thrilled you enjoyed learning about Denver’s history and iconic places while Brian kept the tour fun and engaging without feeling overwhelming. He will be happy to know that you also enjoyed the tour. We’d love to have you join us again on another tour adventure here in Denver!

It was a great...

Rajat_B, May 2026
It was a great experience. Top communication and friendly behaviour. Makes sure that the group communicates

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Rajat! We really appreciate your kind words and are so glad to hear you had such a great experience on the tour. We’d love to have you join us again on another adventure — there’s still so much more to explore in Denver!

Highly recommend this...

khoffman500, May 2026
Highly recommend this tour! Driver Rob and Guide Sue were both excellent in introducing us to the highlights and history of Denver. It is a very engaging and fun tour.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun and engaging time exploring Denver with Rob and Sue. They’ll be thrilled to know their knowledge, energy, and storytelling helped make the tour such a memorable experience. We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure here in Denver!

Denver Tour

Lesa_W, May 2026
Professional, very knowledgeable and personable tour guide named Brian for our Denver tour. On time.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Lesa! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Brian. We take pride in keeping our bus tours running smoothly and on time, so we really appreciate you mentioning that as well! We hope to see you again on another Denver adventure soon.

It’s a good way to learn...

Lisa_B, May 2026
It’s a good way to learn about Denver and the guides were engaging and knowledgeable! They gave me several ideas on further exploring Denver

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the lovely review, Lisa! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed learning about Denver and guides helped make the experience engaging and informative. We hope you enjoy the rest of your stay in Denver, and we’d love to have you join us again for another tour.

A definite adventure!

Carla_P, May 2026
Quite enjoyable especially with our guide Mark who was knowledgeable and very funny! Humor and a great personality goes a long way!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Carla! We are glad to hear you had so much fun on the tour. We do agree, Mark definitely has the funny bone amongst all of us. Come visit us again when you're back in Denver, we have so many tours you can check out.

This was such a great...

Monica_J, May 2026
This was such a great tour! Being that we are not from here, and getting to know the city in a quick glance was so much fun. I definitely recommend! And if you can get Mark, that will be a plus!

Response from Host, May 2026

Thanks so much for the awesome review! We’re so glad you had fun getting to know the city and squeezing in the highlights in one go. Mark will be thrilled to hear the shoutout too. We hope to see you again on another tour!

A Must Do!

MaryBeth_G, May 2026
The tour was excellent! Very comfortable small bus and excellent tour guide (Steve). I would highly recommend the tour for visitors and residents alike. Learned a lot of history about Denver. The tour gave me ideas for other things to do and see in Denver. I highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you Mary! Your 5-star review and recommendation really warmed our hearts. Steve is one of our best tour guides, we loved that you enjoyed the tour with him. Come join us again when you're back in Denver, we have more tours to show!

Braves fans

Beth_W, May 2026
It was a very informative tour. The length was perfect as was Mark. He made it fun as well as knowledgeable.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Beth! Mark will be happy hearing this review. We're happy to know you had enjoyed the tour. Come join us again when you're back in Denver for more tours.

I Did Not Know That

Stacie_F, Apr 2026
There are so many interesting things about Denver to learn on this tour. I recommend taking the tour. It's not a long tour but worth it.

Response from Host, May 2026

This is so amazing to hear, Stacie! Thank you for the recommendation and 5-star review. Join us for another tour when you visit Denver again, we have so much more tours to offer!

Awesome tour!

Geniene_G, Apr 2026
Excellent experience of the city. Alice was wonderful. Full of energy and knowledge!! I definitely recommend it for everyone!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review! We’re glad you had an awesome time with Alyce, she definitely made the tour extra special. She’ll love hearing this. We appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you again on another Denver tour soon!

Best of Denver Tour

Christine_S, Apr 2026
We had a great experience on this tour. Bryan, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable & told his narrative about Denver with interesting stories, warmth & good humour. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for this 5-star review! Love to hear you had such an awesome experience, and that Brian’s sense of humour made the tour stand out. He’ll be stoked to hear this. Come join us again when you're back in Denver, we have so much tours to offer!

Easy and fun way to see...

Tim_H, Apr 2026
Easy and fun way to see the sights of Denver. Our guide, Mark, was entertaining and insightful. Great way to experience the Mile High City

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Tim! We’re glad you had a fun and easy time seeing Denver’s sights. Mark will really appreciate the kind words, and we hope we see you on another tour here again in Denver!

Excellent driver/teacher,...

Lawrence_E, Apr 2026
Excellent driver/teacher, Alyce. Enthusiastic on Denver, it’s people and those neighborhoods we saw. Was a good entry point for us, who were first time visitors.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

This is so great to hear! Thank you for the 4-stars. Showing off Denver with a mix of fun facts, local love, and good vibes is exactly how we like to do it. Alyce is going to be stoked to hear this review. Come back again for another tour when you're back in Denver!

Money well spent

Matthew_F, Apr 2026
Mark was a great guide.... Kept the whole 1 & half hour+ tour fun and engaging. So often tours over 1 hour can easily become boring and mundane but not this one.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for the 5-star review, Matt! We're glad you enjoyed our tour. Mark is always great at bringing the good vibes… and we surely have a spot ready for you next time you’re back in Denver for another tour! 🎉

Fun tour

Beverly_G, Apr 2026
It was well planned and a lot of fun. Our tour director was knowledgeable and a safe driver. Would go again

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Beverly! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and felt comfortable enough to fully relax and have fun. If you’re up for another adventure, we’d love for you to try one of our other tours and explore even more unique sides of Denver. See you soon!

Alyce was wonderful. The...

Jerry_D, Apr 2026
Alyce was wonderful. The tour was fun and informative. Just the right amount of time and information

Response from Host, Apr 2026

That’s wonderful to hear, Jerry! Alyce is a pro at making the experience both engaging and memorable, and we’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us. We’d love to welcome you back for another tour the next time you’re in Denver!

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