Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Recommended by 96% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Denver, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Denver from the comfort and safety of a bus–and cover far more ground than you would on foot–on this small-group tour of landmarks including Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House Museum, and the United States Mint at Denver. Take in picturesque views at City Park, stop for photos at the Mile High Steps, and learn about history, culture, and architecture from your guide along the way.
- Learn about Denver on a 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
- The small-group format means there’s plenty of time for questions as you ride
What's Included
- Fees
- Local guide
- Taxes
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Denver Union StationDenver, 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 minutes • Admission 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Denver Museum Of Nature & Science (Pass By)
4
Molly Brown House Museum
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Colorado State Capitol
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Civic Center Park (Pass By)
Denver Public Library (Pass By)
Denver Art Museum (Pass By)
6
United States Mint At Denver
5 minutes • Admission 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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 319 reviews
Karl_K, Apr 2026
It was very informative and relaxing experience. The guide was entertaining and informative. Enjoyable
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the review, Karl!
Love that you had a relaxing time. We’re happy to know that you found the tour both fun and informative.
We hope to see you again in Denver!
Madhavi_R, Apr 2026
The tour guide was entertaining, it was fun!
If the travelers can take this tour at the beginning of their travel. It will help them what to explore in their free time.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you found the tour entertaining and fun.
We hope to see you again on another Denver adventure soon!
Bobbi_H, Apr 2026
Great tour! Alot of fun and learned new things about Denver. Definitely recomnend!! Need to do when you are visiting.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the awesome recommendation, Bobbi! We love being a 'need to do' on people's travel lists here in Denver. Happy to know you had a blast while you we're here with us as well.
Catch us again next time you're in town!
Yvonne_T, Apr 2026
Excellent tour! Driver was well informed and provided great detail. Def a must do in Denver for all!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review, Yvonne. It’s awesome to know you enjoyed the tour and all those great details from our driver. We appreciate you spreading the word as well!
Hoping to see you again in Denver!
Kathy_P, Apr 2026
Brian was an excellent guide! He chose the best facts and stories for getting to know Denver, and combined with his wit and humor, we couldn’t have asked for a better tour. The sound on the bus was also excellent.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for this amazing review, Kathy! We’re happy to know how Brian made your Denver tour so memorable with his stories and jokes. We put a lot of pride into our buses too, so we’re happy to hear the sound quality was top-notch for you.
Thanks for hanging out with us, and hope to see you again soon!
Eva_Z, Apr 2026
Brian our tour guide was amazing. We learned so much about the history of Denver. We were only there for a day so I’m very happy that we could do a tour on the afternoon we landed in Denver from Washington, DC.
Brian was friendly, he gave us so many recommendations about the city and I loved his stories. If you are in Denver and you can book a tour with Brian, you will not regret it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for the awesome review, Eva!
We’re so glad you chose to spend your only day in town with us. Brian is definitely one of our go-to guides for the best stories and local tips. We’ll be happy to share this with him, it'll definitely make his day.
Catch you soon on your next trip here in Denver!
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!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
100% recommend? We’ll take it! 🙌
Thanks you so much for the awesome review. We’re so glad you loved how the bus kept you comfy while you were on tour with us.
Hoping to see you soon for another adventure here in Denver!
Kathe_R, Apr 2026
Brian gave us nonstop information on sights in Denver and history of the city. This was a very informative 90 minute tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Love this!
Thank you so much for this review, Kathe. We're so happy that Brian made your 90-minute tour a deep dive into Denver’s story as well. We hope to see you again soon!
Laura_L, Apr 2026
Great tour around the city. Was great to see all that Denver has to offer. Some History to the tour which is always nice to hear.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for joining us, Laura.
We’re really glad you enjoyed exploring Denver and appreciated the mix of sights and history. We’re sorry we didn't quite hit the 5-star mark for you, as we always strive in giving our guests their best experience.
If you have any feedback you’d be open to sharing, we’d truly appreciate it. Our email (info@discoverdenvertours.com) is always open, and your insights help us continue to improve. However, if your 3/5 rating doesn’t fully reflect your experience, we’d also be very grateful if you’d consider updating it, as it makes a meaningful difference for small, family-run businesses like ours.
Thank you again for spending part of your time in Denver with us. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
Sitharam_R, Apr 2026
Mark was absolutely amazing. The tour started with him explaining the history of Union Station and Denver, then we got into the bus and saw, learned some fun things about Denver neighborhoods and its history. We drove through some neighborhoods, stopped at a couple of places to take pics. There is a bathroom break for those wondering. :)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Mark made such a positive impression and helped make your entire experience both fun and memorable. We truly appreciate it.
Hoping to see you again on your next visit to Denver!
Jason_V, Apr 2026
Awesome experience and a highly recommended tour to see around the history of Denver. Highly recommend anyone to do it!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Jason, thank you so much for the high praise!
Glad to know you enjoyed the tour, and we really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to see you back for another adventure soon!
Taylor_V, Apr 2026
Mark is an Excellent guide with exceptional knowledge of the are, great sense of humor and very friendly’
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Taylor, thank you so much for this review!
We love hearing this about Mark. His knowledge, humor, and friendly vibe really do make a difference on tour. So glad you had a fun and memorable experience with him.
Hope to have you join us again sometime soon!
Robert_P, Mar 2026
Know this city better and find places to go. Understand the history in Denver and while we here we took many pictures
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for joining us, Robert! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that you got a good feel for the city and the stories behind our city and sights. So fun that you got a lot of good pictures along the way! Enjoy the rest of your time in Denver.
Patrick_S, Mar 2026
A great time. Learned a lot. No it too long. Just right with a stop in the middle. It gave us ideas on where to visit.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking time after the tour to share your feedback, Patrick - we really appreciate it and we hear form guests all the time that hearing past guests' experiences was super helpful in deciding if the tour would be a good fit for them to join too.
Thanks again - we're so glad this was a great experience for you and gave you some other ideas on places to visit and things to do
Donna_C, Mar 2026
Our guide Brian was very informative, funny and accommodating. We learned a lot and got ideas for the remainder of our trip. The tour flew by and we felt like there was a ton more we could have learned. Definitely worth our time and money.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you Donna! This was such a kind review to come through today. You summed Brian up perfectly and we're so glad you had a great time and it was worth your time and money, that means a lot. We'd love to have you on one of our other tours in the future, if your travels bring you back to the Mile High City.
Jason_K, Mar 2026
Mark was a fantastic tour guide! He was funny, had great stories and recommendations, and he made the trip around the city feel personal.
We recently had a bad tour guide in another city whom my oldest thought was good. After this tour with Mark, I asked my oldest, “Can you see the difference now between a good tour guide and a bad one now?” He stated the tour was the best part of our vacation!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good morning Jason,
You put a big smile on our faces this morning with your feedback - thank you from our entire team. I just sent this Mark's way as well, and you nailed Mark: he loves hosting these tours and meeting so many awesome people from all over the US and world, and we're so glad that that came through for you and your kids. It means a lot to hear it was your oldest's favorite part of the vacation. Thank you again!
Britney_L, Mar 2026
This is a great tour. You will learn more about Denver than you thought you could, get some great photos and ride comfortably without having to walk everywhere or drive yourself. Definitely worth the price paid I actually would’ve paid more for it.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi Britney,
Thank you so much for taking time out of your travels to share your feedback - as a small, local team, your review means more than you can imagine. This tour packs a lot of sights and stories in and we're so glad that you got some good pics and thought it was a great value. We hope you enjoy the rest of your time here in the Mile High City!
Audra_U, Mar 2026
Shout out to Mark! Awesome tour guide. Fun and keeps the tour moving smoothly, even let us stop for pics, overall A+ tour
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Good morning Audra. Wow - thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad that you had a fun tour and gave it and Mark an A+. I just passed this on to him and you'll absolutely make his day knowing you had a great experience. Thanks so much for choosing our crew to explore Denver with!
Geoffrey_C, Mar 2026
Easy, fun bus tour of Denver on a pleasant afternoon. Thanks to Brian for making it so good. It was a great day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re glad you had an easy and fun afternoon exploring Denver. Brian will be happy to hear he helped make your day so enjoyable. We would love to have you on another great adventure.
Amy_C, Mar 2026
Our tour guide, Mark, was fantastic. He couldn’t have been better. He was knowledgeable, funny, and friendly. He has a lot of pride in his city and it shows. The bus was very clean and comfortable. It was also well-marked. I liked that the bus was a smaller, shuttle size.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Mark helped make the experience memorable with his knowledge, humor, and love for Denver. It’s great to hear the comfort of the bus and the smaller group setting made the tour even better. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Tiffany_H, Mar 2026
our tour guide steve was so informative and personable! would love to do another tour with him! thank you steve!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that Steve made the experience informative and engaging. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’d love to have you join us for another tour in the future.
Wendy_F, Mar 2026
If you’ve never been to Denver, we highly recommend! It’s a great overview with lots of interesting information about landmarks and history. Our guide Mark even frequently sang to us😊 If you can request him, do so!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about Denver’s landmarks and history, and that the experience was fun and memorable. It’s great to hear that Mark’s personality and musical moments added something special to the tour. We really appreciate you sharing your experience.
Angel_N, Feb 2026
Really friendly and funny guy, would definitely recommend!!
Got to understand the history of Denver.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a few laughs along the way. Denver has such a rich history, and it’s always our goal to make it both fun and memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again soon on another adventure with us.
Kelly_M, Feb 2026
A great way to learn about the history of the city as well as tips for restaurants, bars and other places (zoo, museums, etc.).
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed learning about the city’s history while also picking up local tips for restaurants, bars, the zoo, museums, and more. That perfect mix of storytelling and insider recommendations is exactly what we love sharing. We hope you had an amazing time exploring even more after the tour, and we’d love to welcome you back again soon.
Jessica_C, Feb 2026
Ark was super funny and easy to understand and told interesting stories. And he is an excellent driver
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re so happy to hear that Mark made the tour fun, easy to follow, and full of interesting stories. He really does have a talent for bringing everything to life, and we’re especially glad you felt safe and comfortable with him behind the wheel. We’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with him. Hope to welcome you back again soon
Diana_W, Feb 2026
Mark was a very knowledgable and friendly tour guide. We learned a lot from our tour and are glad we attended it.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Mark’s knowledge and friendly approach helped make the experience memorable. It means a lot to us that you chose to explore Denver with us, and we’re so glad you found the tour both enjoyable and informative. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
Gwyn_T, Feb 2026
Alyce our tour guide was great. It was a perfect day to take a city tour as the day was clear and unusually warm in Denver. Taking this tour gave us an overview of the Downtown area and helped us plan other things that we wanted to see in more detail during our trip.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a perfect day exploring Denver and that Alyce made the tour so enjoyable. It’s wonderful that the tour helped you plan the rest of your trip, we’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with her. We hope to see you again soon.
Linet_L, Feb 2026
Great tour, the tour guide If I remember correctly her name is Alyce, she was amazing. She knew every little detail
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that Alyce made such a lasting impression. Her passion for sharing knowledge and creating memorable tours is something we’re very proud of. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her, it will absolutely make her day! We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon.
Phyllis_H, Jan 2026
If you do no know Denver and your here for the first time please take this tour you'll not be disappointed.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Phyllis, thank you so much for the recommendation! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour, and we love hearing that it’s a great experience for first-time visitors to Denver. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this and hope to welcome you back again soon.
William_W, Jan 2026
Great tour (especially on a cold winter day) to provide history and sites of Denver. Àlyce (tour guide) was very good in providing details on locations.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for joining us. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour, even on a chilly winter day! Alyce will really appreciate your kind words; she does a wonderful job bringing Denver’s history and sites to life. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you on another tour soon.
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