Ride a Denver City Highlights & Hidden Gems Bus Tour
See Denver landmarks and hidden spots with stories from a local guide
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Ideal For
14 people
Includes
Bus tour, Local guide
Highlights
Explore Denver on a theme-driven bus tour that mixes well-known landmarks with lesser-known local spots. Ride with a guide who shares history, haunts, and scandals as you pass places like Larimer Square and the Denver Botanic Gardens.
- Hear stories about Denver landmarks with humor and storytelling
- Pass highlights like Union Station, the Denver Mint, and the Colorado State Capitol
- Spot hidden local gems alongside major sights
- Enjoy a relaxed ride with time to get off at a couple of stops
- Get local restaurant recommendations from your guide
Things to know
Ages 6+ only, and no one under 18 may attend without a parent or guardian. The bus is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Cancellation Policy
Runs rain, shine, or snow. No refunds for any reason, no exceptions.
FAQs
No. There are no restrooms on the bus or throughout the 1.5 to 2 hour tour, so use the restroom before you board.
Do not bring food or drinks on the bus, including children’s snacks. You may bring a water bottle with a lid.
Arrive on time. The tour cannot wait for latecomers, and you won’t get a refund if you miss the bus.
Meeting details
1250 Welton St, Denver, CO 80204
More about the Colorado State Capitol
The Colorado State Capitol rises above downtown Denver with its unmistakable gold-leafed dome glinting in the Rocky Mountain sun, and it serves as one of the most memorable stops on the Denver City Highlights and Hidden Gems Bus Tour. Standing exactly one mile above sea level, the Colorado State Capitol is more than a government building, it is a living symbol of the Mile High City and a tangible link to Colorado's gold rush heritage. Modeled after the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., its granite walls and neoclassical columns anchor Civic Center Park, where wide lawns, public art, and sweeping mountain views frame the experience.
As the bus winds through Denver's most storied neighborhoods, the Colorado State Capitol comes into view as a centerpiece of the city's civic and architectural identity. Guests get the chance to take in the dome, recognize the famous mile-high step etched into the western staircase, and absorb stories about how Colorado's mining boom funded the gleaming gold that still tops the building today. The contrast between the stately Capitol grounds and the lively street art, historic districts, and hidden corners explored elsewhere on the tour helps paint a fuller picture of Denver, where polished landmarks and offbeat discoveries sit side by side.
This stop is ideal for first-time visitors, history lovers, architecture fans, and photographers who want that quintessential Denver shot with the Colorado State Capitol dome in the frame. Families appreciate the easy, comfortable bus format, while curious travelers enjoy the local context their guide layers onto each landmark. Whether you are drawn by politics, gold rush lore, or simply the thrill of standing a mile high, the Colorado State Capitol offers a moment that grounds the entire Denver experience and makes the city's story click into place.
