Our Most Popular Denver Bus Tours

Q: What are the differences between the different Denver Bus Tours.

• Compare Our Denver Bus Tours:

 

Tour                                                 Duration               Price                  Best For

Discover Denver Bus Tour       1 hour 45 min       From $35          First-time visitors wanting a full city overview

Red Rocks Express                    2 hours                  From $35          Visitors withno car who want to see Red Rocks

Ultimate Denver Day Out        3–3.5 hours         $69/person      Guests who want Red Rocks + city + Ice Cream

Haunted Denver Ghost Ride   2 hours                 From $39          Guests looking for a darker evening tour

Holiday Lights Bus Tour            2 hours                 From $39          Locals & visitors exploring Denver's holiday lights

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All tours depart from Union Station, downtown Denver. Maximum 14 guests per tour. Private bus tours available year-round for groups of 1–14 guests from $285/group.

 

What bus tours are available in Denver?

• Discover Denver Tours offers five unique, small group bus tours in Denver: the Discover Denver Bus Tour (a 1.75-hour downtown sightseeing tour), the Red Rocks Express (a morning trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre with no car required), the Ultimate Denver Day Out (a 3–3.5-hour experience combining Red Rocks, 19+ city landmarks, and a scoop of Little Man Ice Cream), the Denver After Dark Ghost Ride Bus Tour (October, Thursday–Sunday), and the Holiday Lights Bus Tour (nightly November through December). Private bus tours, step-on guide services, and shuttle rentals are also available year-round for groups of up to 300 guests.

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Q: How long are Denver bus tours?

• Denver bus tours range from 1 hour 45 minutes to 3.5 hours depending on the tour. The Discover Denver Bus Tour runs approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and covers 19 downtown landmarks. The Red Rocks Express is about 2 hours round-trip, including 45–50 minutes at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The Ultimate Denver Day Out is the longest public, small group bus tour at 3–3.5 hours, combining Red Rocks and a full city loop. All tours depart from Union Station in downtown Denver and are conducted in a climate-controlled 14-passenger shuttle.

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Q: Where do the Denver bus tours depart from?

• All Discover Denver bus tours depart from Union Station in downtown Denver. Meet your guide at the flagpole located at the intersection of Wynkoop Street and 17th Street — look for your guide in a neon yellow Discover Denver Tours shirt. Union Station is easily accessible by the RTD light rail A-Line, rideshare, the free 16th Street bus and there's multiple parking garages within two blocks. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time, as tours depart on time.

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Q: Is there a bus tour to Red Rocks from Denver?

• Yes — the Red Rocks Express is a guided bus tour that departs Union Station in downtown Denver every Friday through Monday morning at  8 or 9 a.m. (May through October), with weekend departures continuing through April and December. No car, no Uber, and no parking stress required. The tour is 2 hours round-trip and includes 45–50 minutes at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to explore, take photos, and visit the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. En route, the tour passes Golden, the Coors Brewery, Empower Field at Mile High, Meow Wolf and other famous Denver landmarks. Tickets start at $35.10 for early bird bookings. Maximum 14 guests per tour — advance booking strongly recommended as spots fill quickly.

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Q: Are Denver bus tours good for families?

• Yes, Denver bus tours are an excellent option for families. All Discover Denver bus tours are conducted in a climate-controlled 14-passenger shuttle, making them comfortable for guests of all ages regardless of weather. The Discover Denver Bus Tour, Ultimate Denver Day Out Bus Tour and Red Rocks Express welcome guests ages 6 and up. The Ultimate Denver Day Out — which includes a stop at Red Rocks and a scoop of Little Man Ice Cream — is especially popular with families. Guides are experienced at making Denver's history and architecture engaging for younger guests. Strollers are not accommodated on the bus, and Colorado state regulations require all guests to have their own seat and seatbelt. Private family tours are available if you'd prefer a custom experience at your own pace or if you have younger children.

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Q: What is the best bus tour in Denver?

• The best Denver bus tour depends on what you're looking for. For first-time visitors wanting a comprehensive overview of the city, the Discover Denver Bus Tour is the top choice — 1.75 hours, 19 landmark stops, and multiple daily departures from Union Station starting at $35. For the most unique Denver experience, the Red Rocks Express is consistently our most talked-about tour: a guided morning trip to Red Rocks Amphitheatre with no car required, departing at 9 a.m. Friday through Monday. For guests who want it all in one outing, the Ultimate Denver Day Out combines Red Rocks, 19+ city stops, and Little Man Ice Cream in a single 3–3.5-hour experience. Discover Denver Tours has been rated 5 stars on TripAdvisor, Google, Yelp, and Facebook by more than 64,000 guests since 2015.

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