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Denver: City Landmarks & Hidden Gems Bus Tour

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Duration1h 30m–2h

GroupUp to 14

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

A Bus Ride Through Denver's Scandals, Haunts & Untold Stories

You board at the Slate Hotel and spend 1.5 to 2 hours on a guided bus tour hitting 25+ Denver landmarks, from the Colorado State Capitol and Molly Brown House to hidden local spots like the haunted Cheesman Park and the old red light district. You get stories about scandals, hauntings, and untold history, restaurant recommendations, and photo stops at iconic locations like the blue bear and Larimer Square. The guide is included, and you're back by early afternoon.

1h 30m–2h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Larimer Square
See Molly Brown House
View Colorado State Capitol
Stop at Governor’s Mansion
Pass Denver Mint
Walk through Civic Center Park
Explore Denver Botanic Gardens
Drive by Cheesman Park
Pass Denver Art Museum
See Union Station
Walk 16th Street Mall
View Daniels and Fisher Clocktower
Pass Denver Center for the Performing Arts
See Denver Firefighters Museum
Drive down Market Street
Pass St. Mark's Church
Pass History Colorado Center
Pass Molly Brown Church
Pass Dora Moore Elementary School
Pass former Brady Bunch home
Pass Voodoo Doughnut
Pass Leven Deli
Pass 1960s retro diner
Pass 1960s psychedelic lounge
Stop at Albert Humphreys Mansion
Stop at 1883 Gothic mansion
Stop at Coors Field
Pass historic hotel and Cruise Room bar
Pass 100 year old bar "Cheers of Denver"
See 40 foot blue bear statue

The Experience

Hands grip the overhead rail as the bus pulls away from the Slate Hotel parking lot on 13th Street, and you're already moving through the parts of Denver most visitors miss. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, hitting 25-plus stops — some you'll step off to photograph, others you'll see from your seat — and the guide walks you through the real history: not the polished version, but the good, the bad, and the ugly. You'll pass the Denver Mint, one of only four in the country and the largest coin producer in the world, and hear the story that sounds too far-fetched to be true but actually happened. Then there's the Colorado State Capitol with its 24-karat gold dome, Larimer Square where Denver began in 1858, and the Molly Brown House — home to the woman who survived the Titanic and became a legend.

What makes this Denver city landmarks tour different is that it doesn't just hit the famous spots. The route takes you to places locals know: the 1960s lounge where Bob Dylan performed, the church that's now a nightclub, Cheesman Park and the Denver Botanic Gardens, both known for being intensely haunted. You'll learn about the red light district that ran along Market Street between 1870 and 1915, see the Daniels and Fisher Clocktower (modeled after Venice's St. Mark's Campanile), and pass the blue bear standing 40 feet tall in front of the Denver Convention Center — one of the most photographed spots in the city. The guide points out restaurant recommendations along the way, so you know where to eat after the tour ends.

The bus stops at Civic Center Park, which has tree-lined pathways and a Greek amphitheater, and you'll see why Denver has more parks and open space than any other city in America. There are two stops that involve walking a couple of blocks, and one that includes some stairs, so wear comfortable shoes. No food or drinks on the bus — water bottles with lids are fine — and there are no restrooms on board, so plan accordingly. Arrive 10 minutes early at the Slate Hotel parking lot; the bus will be either in the loading zone on 13th or parked in the hotel lot. Look for the Best Tours of Denver bus. The tour won't hold for latecomers, so timing matters.

What’s included

Tour guide narration covering Denver's history, scandals, and haunts.
25+ landmark stops including the Colorado State Capitol, Molly Brown House, Denver Mint, Larimer Square, Cheesman Park, and Denver Botanic Gardens.
restaurant recommendations along the route.
photo stops at iconic locations.
approximately 1.5 to 2 hours of touring.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Best Tours of Denver LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want Denver's real history — the scandals, hauntings, and untold stories — without arranging your own route or missing the local spots. The fixed itinerary and guide mean you cover 25+ landmarks in one afternoon and learn things you won't find in a guidebook.