Denver City Highlights & Hidden Gems Bus Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

• “This Tour is Fun” It is an entertaining tour that will keep you engaged, surprised, and educated. • This tour will take you through the best parts of Denver, featuring Denver’s historic landmarks, as well as exploring some hidden gems. • Themes include: history, haunts, and scandals. • Highlights include: Larimer Square, the Molly Brown House, the Colorado State Capitol, the Denver Botanic Gardens, Union Station, the Colorado Governor’s Mansion, the Denver Mint, and much, much more. • You will hear the unknown truths about Denver’s historic landmarks, including the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. • The route is unique, in that we take you to few places that are only known to the locals. • Restaurant recommendations along the route. • Unique and interesting locations.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our bus will be parked either in the loading zone, which is located on 13th, or it will be parked in the Slate Hotel parking lot. Look for the Best Tours of Denver bus. Our guide will greet you in the parking lot of the hotel, on the 13th Street side of the hotel.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. United States Mint At Denver
There are only four Untied States Mints in the country. The Mint in Denver is the largest producers of coins in the world. There is a surprising story that tell that seems too far fetched to believe, but it happened at the Denver Mint.
2. Civic Center Park
Denver has more parks and open space, than any other city in America. This beautiful park is the main focal point of the city of Denver. With it's treelined pathways to its Greek amphitheater, this park is sure to please.
3. Center for Colorado Women's History
This gothic looking mansion was once the home to two of the founder fathers of Denver, and the state of Colorado. William Byers started Denver's first newspaper, and John Evans was our second territorial Governor. Of course there is a scandalous story to be told, at this 1883 mansion.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Leven Deli Co.
Leven Deli is the number one Deli in Denver. They feature delicious food, served in a trendy atmosphere. If you decide to return to this deli, after the tour is over.
5. History Colorado Center
The History Colorado Center is one of the best museums in the city. You will want to return to this location, while visiting the city of Denver.
6. The Church Nightclub
St. Mark's Church was built in 1889. It is now the home to the Church Nightclub, one of the most unusual venues in the state of Colorado.
7. Colorado State Capitol
Built in 1889, the state capitol is a site for the eyes. With it's 24k gold dome, to it's "Mile High" location, this is a great place for photos.
Duration: 10 mins
8. First Baptist Church of Denver
Organized in 1884, this church has the oldest Baptist congregation in the state of Colorado.
9. Molly Brown House Museum
Molly Brown was the most famous person to survive the sinking of the Titanic. She is better known as the "Unsinkable Molly Brown", which was a hit Broadway show, and a movie, starring Debbie Reynolds.
Duration: 5 mins
10. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Through charitable donations, Molly Brown helped to build this church. It was completed in 1911. With its impressive European design, this gothic beauty has more stain glass, than any other church in the Untied States.
11. Champagne Tiger
With it's "space age" architectural design, and its colorful history, this 1960s retro beauty is sure to please. The diner is now a trendy hot spot, featuring drag brunch on the weekends.
12. Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut started in Portland, Oregon, in 2003, and they have been growing ever since. This shop is located on "Wicked" Colfax. It is known to be one of the most popular doughnut shops in the city.
13. This famous 1960s lounge, conjures up images of the days when women wore Go-go boots, and psychedelic clothes was all the rage. Memories of Bob Dylan performing still linger in the air. The original neon sign that is still on display, remind victors of it enduring legacy.
14. Denver Botanic Gardens
This place is known for their beautiful, blooming flowers, and their intensely haunted location.
15. Cheesman Park
Like Denver's Botanic Gardens, Cheeseman Park is one of the most haunted parks in America.
16. Dora Moore
Built in 1889 the Dora Moore Elementary School is known for its Romanesque Revival architecture, its famous students, and for its, somewhat, naughty nickname that Denverites have given it.
17. Cass Mansion
Built in 1899, this Denver Landmark is known for it missionary outreach. It is the former home of one of the cast members of the the 70's hit sitcom, the Brady Bunch.
18. Colorado Governor's Mansion
Built in 1906, this 105 year old, 25,000 square foot Mansion has been the residence of all of our past and present governors, since 1960.
Duration: 5 mins
19. Grant-Humphreys Mansion
Wow, does this place have haunts and scandals. Built in 1902, its Neoclassical architectural design, and its impressive size, makes it one of the most gorgeous mansion in Denver. You will hear all about the sorted past of Albert Humphreys, included his involvement in one of the largest cases of corruption in U.S. history. Things did not in well for Mr. Humphreys. In most cases, we will stop, and let you get out and take pictures, at this location.
Duration: 5 mins
20. Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill
We refer to this 100 year old bar, as the "Cheers of Denver". This bar is a throwback to the good old days, and it looks relatively the same, as it did in 1926.
21. Denver Art Museum
The Denver Artesian Club has been around since 1893. The club has transformed the city of Denver into an "art city". The impressive Denver Art Museum is the largest art museum, between Chicago and the West Coast.
22. The Oxford Hotel
Built in 1891, this is the oldest hotels in Denver. Talk about history and haunts, this famous hotel has it all. Their bar, the Cruise Room, was patterned after the Queen Mary, with its art-deco vibe. There is a mysterious and scandalous story that you will hear about this location, and the ghostly spirts that remain to this day.
23. Daniels and Fisher Tower
Built in 1912, the Daniels and Fisher Clocktower was patterned after the St. Mark's Campanile, in Venice Italy. Saved from demolition, It is now considered one of Denver's most recognizable landmarks.
24. 16th Street Mall
Two miles of shops restaurants, bars, and street musicians, 16th Street is completely blocked off to vehicle traffic. The mall was designed by famous designer.
25. Denver Union Station
built in 1881, Union Station is one of the trendiest spots in Denver. Its history is steeped with stories from Denver’s past.
26. Larimer Square
This is where it all began. Created in 1858, Larimer Square was our first official historic landmark. The street is lined with some of the best restaurants and shopping in Denver. You will want to take a photo of this location.
Duration: 5 mins
27. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts
The Denver Theater complex is the second largest theater centers in the country. This complex is the home to Denver's Opera House, the Colorado Ballet, the Colorado Symphony, and the Broadway series theater, the Temple Buell. There are also a couple of cabaret style theaters at this location.
28. Big Blue Bear
Standing in front of the Denver Convention Center, This 40 foot blue giant is a site to see. It is considered one of our most photographed locations. He was the inspiration for the design of our logo. Denver loves the blue bear, and you will too.
29. Denver Firefighters Museum
Built in 1909, you will see fire station No. 1. This is a significant piece of Denver's history.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

No children under 6 years old, due to city and state car seat requirements.

Please no food or drinks on the bus. You may bring a water bottle with a lid

There are no restrooms on the bus.

Please arrive 10 minutes early.

Please arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can’t hold tours for latecomers.

Your guide will be waiting for you in the parking lot of the Slate Hotel, near the valet station.** Our bus will be either in the loading zone, which is located on 13th, or it will be parked in the hotel parking lot. Look for the Best Tours of Denver bus.

The tour will run 1.5 to 2 hours

Listed stops are subject to available parking spaces in the designated loading zones

If you have mobility challenges, please see the health restrictions section below.

No strollers

Not recommended for travels with serious mobility challenges.

There are two stops that involve walking a couple of blocks.

There is a stop that includes some stairs

Travels should be aware of any physical limitations, before booking. We are unable to lift people, in or out of the bus

Supplied by Best Tours of Denver LLC

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