From Downtown to RiNo: Private 5-hour Driving Tour of Denver

Denver, Colorado’s dynamic and unpretentious capital city, offers an enticing blend of arts, history and the great outdoors. A gateway to the Rocky Mountains, it boasts a wide range of cultural attractions, plenty of green spaces and one of the best craft beer scenes in the US. Our 5-hour driving tour is a wonderful way to get to know the city from the comfort of a private vehicle, with a carefully curated route around the highlights of downtown Denver combined with a visit to off-the-beaten-path enclaves like the colourful RiNo Art District.

On your 5-hour driving tour, you will:

• Get an exhilarating introduction to Denver as you explore the city in a comfortable private vehicle;
• Enjoy the undivided attention of your knowledgeable local driver-guide;
• Navigate the city with ease with convenient pick up and drop off from your hotel in central Denver;
• Embark on a fun and flexible route around the city’s most iconic landmarks;
• Make your way through Lower Downtown and the Central Business District;
• See the iconic Union Station and learn about its remarkable regeneration;
• Admire the ornate architecture of the Brown Palace Hotel;
• Cruise past Coors Field, Denver’s beloved MLB stadium;
• Catch a glimpse of the famous Big Blue Bear at the Colorado Convention Centre;
• Stroll down historic Larimer Square and learn the stories behind the beautiful 19th-century buildings;
• Pass by the Colorado State Capitol, one of the most emblematic landmarks in Denver;
• Discover the opulent mansions of Capitol Hill, including the Molly Brown House;
• Experience the vibrant atmosphere and incredible murals of the RiNo Art District;
• Step inside Denver Central Market, where you can browse a variety of local culinary offerings.

Get ready to sit back, relax and enjoy an immersive journey into the heart of Denver on our exhilarating five-hour tour led by a knowledgeable local driver guide who brings the Mile High City’s stories to life. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included from central hotels, this tailored tour offers an insider’s perspective on Denver’s rich history, eclectic neighbourhoods, and evolving cultural identity.

From the charming red-brick facades of LoDo (Lower Downtown) to the gleaming towers of the Central Business District, you’ll cruise through the city’s most iconic neighbourhoods with the ease and comfort of private transportation. Marvel at the historic Union Station, a once-abandoned rail hub now reborn as a lively gathering place filled with restaurants and local flavour. As your guide shares tales of boomtown ambition and architectural opulence, you’ll pass the ornate Brown Palace Hotel, a Denver legend since 1892, and admire the grandeur of the Colorado State Capitol, its golden dome gleaming against the sky. Nearby, you’ll also take in the elegant mansions of Capitol Hill, including the storied Molly Brown House, once home to the Titanic’s “unsinkable” heroine. 

You’ll soak in the city’s vibrant public art and offbeat personality as you catch a glimpse of the beloved Big Blue Bear, a huge statue peeking into the Colorado Convention Centre, and pass by the legendary Coors Field, home to the Colorado Rockies. In historic Larimer Square, you will get the chance to step out to wander among the elegant 19th-century buildings, lovingly preserved and now housing an array of boutiques and eateries.

Depending on your interests, your guide can also lead you through some of Denver’s more unexpected corners. In the trendy RiNo Art District, you’ll encounter an explosion of colour with its massive murals, hidden galleries, and converted warehouses that pulse with creative energy. You will also have the chance to visit Denver Central Market, a lively gourmet food hall where you can sample artisan bites and get a taste of the city’s thriving culinary scene.

With plenty of opportunities to pause, stroll, take photos, and follow your curiosity, this private driving tour is a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to the dynamic spirit of Denver that is personalised, flexible, and full of memorable moments.