A cannabis bus tour in Denver sounds simple. Then you add a licensed party bus limo, dispensary time, and classic downtown landmarks. You get a day that mixes Colorado views with real dispensary access, not just roadside photo stops.

What I like most is the way the tour builds in hands-on cannabis culture and solid sightseeing: a guided trip at Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary Speer Blvd plus stops around downtown landmarks. I also like that you get substantial dispensary discounts, a goodie bag, and complimentary water, so you’re not constantly re-planning your day. One thing to think about: the tour is 21+ only, and THC isn’t included, so if you want to smoke, you’ll need to handle product choices within the tour’s rules and at the dispensary stops.

Key highlights you’ll feel right away

• Nation’s first licensed cannabis bus with a dedicated sightseeing route built around it
• Native Roots guided tour (30 minutes) plus exclusive grow facility access
• Smoke your cannabis during the bus ride, with the policy applied to the whole journey
• 40-foot blue bear photo stop at the Colorado Convention Center
• Ball Arena and Downtown Denver Lookout get real time, not a quick drive-by

Rolling on the nation’s first licensed cannabis bus

This is not a normal sightseeing bus that happens to be near weed. The whole format is built around a licensed cannabis bus experience, which matters because it changes how comfortable and straightforward the day feels. You’re not trying to work around logistics in traffic or time your stops so tightly that you miss the good parts.

The ride itself is on a BLUE party bus limo, and that’s part of the fun. If you want a “hang out while you tour” pace, this one fits. The tour also specifically allows you to smoke your cannabis during the entire bus ride, so the experience is designed for that moment-to-moment vibe rather than treating cannabis like a side activity.

A small practical note: the tour is set up with cannabis-focused time, but alcohol is not allowed in the vehicle. If you’re hoping for a booze-and-sights night, this isn’t that. It’s cannabis-first, city-second, in that order.

Meeting at 26th & Larimer and staying on the 2.5-hour schedule

The meeting point is 26th Street & Larimer Street, on the southeast corner in front of the IMAC building, just behind the stop sign. That “behind the stop sign” detail is worth using because the area is busy and it’s easy to drift to the wrong curb.

Departures are prompt: the bus leaves five minutes after the hour, so arrive early enough to check in without stress. Parking can be tight, and the tour recommends rideshare or hotel pickup instead. Downtown hotel pickup is available for downtown Denver visitors as an add-on at check out, but it’s not included in the ticket cost.

This matters because the tour runs for about 2.5 hours, so there isn’t a lot of buffer time. If you’re late, you’re not just missing a stop—you’re throwing off the whole timing flow.

Also plan around the rules: it’s 21+ only with a valid ID, and you’ll need to bring passport or ID card. If you don’t have it, you’ll want to fix that before you head out.

Inside Native Roots: guided shopping plus grow facility access

Your first real “cannabis education” moment starts at Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary Speer Blvd. You get a guided tour for 30 minutes, which is a big deal because it turns a dispensary visit from a quick browse into something structured. That structure helps, especially if you’re new to products or you just want help comparing options.

On top of the dispensary tour, the package includes exclusive access to the grow facility. That’s the part I find most valuable, because it gives you context for how the plant becomes products—rather than treating everything like mystery items behind glass.

Here’s where pricing and product planning can get confusing, so I’d rather be clear upfront. The tour includes cannabis CBD, but it lists THC as not included. The highlight says you can smoke cannabis during the bus ride, so what that usually means in practice is: CBD is part of the package, while THC is something you’ll handle separately at the dispensary stop (and you can use the tour’s discounts there).

So you’ll want to go in thinking:

• If you mainly want education, CBD is already covered.
• If you want THC products to match the “smoke during the ride” experience, you’ll be paying for those through the dispensary channel during the tour—using the substantial discounts offered.

Downtown Denver views: lookout time, Ball Arena, and the blue bear

After the dispensary portion, you shift into classic Denver sightseeing—short, efficient stops that still leave time to look up from your phone.

First is Downtown Denver Lookout for about 10 minutes. This is the kind of stop where you get to “get your bearings” fast. If you’re the type who likes to understand a city’s layout—where things sit in relation to each other—this short viewpoint segment helps.

Next up is Ball Arena with about 20 minutes. Even if you’re not catching an event that day, it’s a good chunk of time to walk around and take photos without feeling rushed. It’s also a solid way to break up the tour between downtown and the more landmark-heavy stops.

Then you hit a photo moment people remember: the Colorado Convention Center. The tour includes a 10-minute photo stop, and the detail that makes it special is the 40-foot blue bear that peeks in by the building. That kind of landmark is exactly why you do a loop tour: it forces you to catch the quirky things you’d likely miss if you were just driving.

Colorado State Capitol and Civic Center Park: a quick hit of grandeur

The tour makes time for the Colorado State Capitol with about 10 minutes there. You’ll be walking around the grounds and taking in the building as a major Denver landmark, with Civic Center Park as the backdrop.

This stop is short, so it’s best treated like a “taste test.” If you love architecture and symbols of place, you’ll likely use the time for a few photos and quick looking. If you prefer a slower museum-style visit, 10 minutes might feel tight—but for a 2.5-hour loop, it’s a smart inclusion.

What I appreciate is the mix: Capitol + park space gives the day a little breathing room, even if you’re on a timeboxed schedule. It prevents the tour from feeling like only cars and dispensaries.

Union Station in 20 minutes: history meets modern Denver

The last major sightseeing stop is Union Station with about 20 minutes. That’s enough time to stroll, take photos, and soak up the atmosphere without turning it into a full wandering day.

Union Station works well at the end of this kind of tour for a reason: it’s a “reset” point. You’ve done cannabis-focused time earlier, and now you’re finishing with a classic downtown hub where people naturally move around—so the last stretch feels like Denver again, not just an attraction stop.

If you’re someone who likes rail-and-architecture vibes, this will probably land well. If you’re more about street-level scenes, you can also use the time for quick photos and a last look around before heading back.

Price and value: is $67 a good deal?

At $67 per person, the tour sits in the “reasonable for what you get” category, especially because transportation and guide time are included. You’re not paying separately for a guide, a ride, and a dispensary session.

Here’s what’s included that drives the value:

• Luxury transportation on the cannabis bus
• Private tour guide
• Complimentary water
• Goodie bag and complimentary cannabis merchandise
• Substantial dispensary discounts
• Exclusive access to the grow facility
• Cannabis CBD included as part of the package

And here’s what isn’t included:

• THC (explicitly not included)

So the real question isn’t only whether $67 is fair—it’s whether it matches what you want from the day. If you want cannabis education plus sightseeing, the price can feel like good math, because the included parts reduce your separate costs. If you already know you’ll want THC-heavy products, you should expect additional spending during the dispensary stop, even with discounts.

My practical take: this tour is best when you treat it like a combo ticket—transport + access + city stops—rather than a cheap way to “just smoke and ride.”

Who should book this Mile High Loop?

I’d point you toward this tour if you want:

• A short Denver loop that still includes real landmarks
• Cannabis culture with guided structure
• The chance to visit a dispensary and get grow facility access
• A ride where the plan accounts for cannabis use during the trip

I’d hesitate if you:

• Want alcohol involved (it’s not allowed on the vehicle)
• Are not 21+ and don’t have valid ID
• Only want a classic sightseeing bus with no cannabis shopping/education component
• Are hoping THC is included in the price (it isn’t)

If you’re traveling solo, this can still work because the group schedule keeps the day moving. If you’re traveling with friends and you all want the same vibe—city sights plus cannabis culture—it’s a fun shared plan.

Should you book this tour?

Yes, if you want a Denver experience that’s built around a licensed cannabis bus, guided dispensary time, and actual landmark stops, all in about 2.5 hours. The strongest “book it” reasons for me are the grow facility access and the fact that the tour includes discounts plus a goodie bag, so you’re not going in blind or paying for everything separately.

Pass if your priority is long sightseeing time, alcohol, or THC being included. This tour is a tight loop with rules, and it works best when you’re okay with the schedule and product planning.