Denver from a cannabis bus feels like a shortcut. Hop aboard The Cannabis Experience’s Mile High Loop and you’ll ride in a nation’s first licensed cannabis bus, then hop out for landmark photo stops around downtown.

The two things I like most are the fact that you can smoke your cannabis during the entire bus ride, and the Native Roots guided dispensary stop with extra access (including a grow-facility visit). One consideration: Cannabis THC isn’t included, so if you want THC products, you’ll plan to buy separately rather than count on it in the package.

Key Things That Make the Mile High Loop Worth Your Time

Nation’s first licensed cannabis bus with a party-bus limo style and an onboard vibe

Native Roots guided tour plus exclusive access to the grow facility

Smoking allowed during the full bus ride (bring your ID and follow the rules)

Fast landmark stops made for photos: Blue Bear at the Colorado Convention Center, plus more

Union Station + Colorado State Capitol on the same loop so you don’t waste time figuring it out

$67 value add-ons like discounts, CBD, water, and a goodie bag with merchandise

A Licensed Cannabis Party Bus That Actually Shows You Denver

This tour is built around an idea that makes sense fast: instead of doing Denver landmarks in pieces, you ride a licensed cannabis bus and do the sights in one compact loop. You meet at 26th Street & Larimer, then step onto a BLUE party bus limo with a look and feel that’s more fun than your typical city tour van.

What I like is how the experience isn’t just “transportation with a side of photos.” It’s planned as a real sequence: you get the city drive, you get guided time at the dispensary, and you get short stops where you can take pictures without feeling stuck for hours. The whole thing runs about 2.5 hours, so it fits cleanly into a day that already has shopping, museums, or food plans.

Also, the guide role matters here. You’ll have a live English-speaking guide to help connect what you’re seeing—culture, history, and cannabis—into something coherent. One guide name that comes up is Sara, and guests have highlighted her for keeping the mood upbeat, which is exactly what you want when you’re mixing a city tour with cannabis content.

The other practical win: you don’t have to coordinate rides between downtown points. You’re on a guided bus circuit, so you spend less time navigating and more time actually looking.

Native Roots Stop: Dispensary Tour and Grow-Facility Access

The loop starts with a guided tour at Native Roots Marijuana Dispensary on Speer Blvd. Expect about 30 minutes here, which is enough time to get oriented and learn what’s available without turning the stop into a whole day project.

What matters for value is what’s included with this stop. You’re not just stopping by for photos. Your package includes substantial discounts at dispensaries, plus a goodie bag and complimentary cannabis merchandise. The tour also includes cannabis CBD, and you get exclusive access to the grow facility as part of the dispensary experience.

That “behind the scenes” piece is a big deal because it changes the vibe from casual browsing to understanding the product chain. If you’re curious how legal cannabis is grown and handled, this is where you’ll actually get context instead of just hearing general buzzwords.

One more important detail: THC isn’t included. So if your goal is specifically THC-heavy products, don’t plan on the tour package covering that. I’d treat the dispensary visit as your chance to explore options and take advantage of discounts, while using the included CBD and merch as the bonus that’s already built into the price.

Quick Hits for Photos: Downtown Lookout, Ball Arena, and the 40-Foot Blue Bear

After the dispensary, the bus keeps moving, and the stops start to feel like a highlight reel. You’ll get a short transfer, then a downtown lookout visit (about 10 minutes). This is the kind of stop that’s perfect if you want a sense of the city’s layout quickly—no map wrestling, no parking problems, just a quick window to frame your photos.

Next up is Ball Arena for about 20 minutes. Even if you’re not there for a game, it’s a recognizable Denver spot and a good break in the rhythm. The bus ride helps here, too, because you’re not just standing around—you’re part of an organized flow where the timing is doing the work for you.

Then comes one of Denver’s most photogenic oddities. You’ll have a photo stop at the Colorado Convention Center for the 40-foot blue bear peering in. This is the moment I’d plan your phone battery around. The stop is short—about 10 minutes—so come ready to shoot, not ready to figure out where the bear is.

Between these stops, the city driving time matters more than people think. Those short coach rides (think 10–20 minutes chunks) keep the tour moving while giving you time to settle in, check your bearings, and keep the energy up without turning the day into a long slog.

Civic Center to the Colorado State Capitol: Architecture Meets Quick Context

The next landmark jump is Colorado State Capitol, paired with time set aside for photos and a walk-around feel. You’ll have about 10 minutes at the capitol building.

Even in that short window, the payoff is the setting: this area sits within the Civic Center zone, and you get the kind of architectural backdrop that makes Denver feel both modern and deeply civic. If you’re the type who likes to know what you’re looking at, the guide helps connect the building to the city’s story, instead of letting the stop be just another “stand here, take a picture” moment.

Also, this is where the tour’s cannabis theme becomes part of the bigger picture. The guide doesn’t just talk products—they share insights into Denver’s culture and history alongside the cannabis angle. So when you’re looking at a landmark like the state capitol, you’re not getting a standalone cannabis attraction. You’re getting a Denver primer with a different lens.

The main drawback to watch for is time. These are quick stops, not long museum visits. If you’re hoping for deep walks or prolonged interiors, this tour will feel like a “see it, understand it lightly, capture it” experience.

Union Station Finish: Classic Denver Rail Energy

You end with Union Station in Denver, with about 20 minutes on site. Compared to the quick photo stops, this is your longer window, which is great if you want to stretch your legs and take in the building’s mix of classic rail-era character and present-day activity.

Union Station is one of those places where the architecture does a lot of the talking. Even if you only do a short wander, you’ll pick up the sense of why it’s a landmark: it’s a hub that has history, but it’s also clearly built for today’s movement and meeting points.

This final stop is also a smart pacing choice. By the time you reach Union Station, you’ve already done the dispensary piece and the downtown highlights. So your last stretch feels like “reward time”—a more relaxed landing before you head back to the meeting point at 26th & Larimer.

If you want to keep the day balanced, this ending helps. You’ll be finished with the structured part while still having enough time afterward to choose your own Denver moment: food, a quick walk, or a return to your hotel.

Price and What’s Included in the $67 Mile High Loop

At $67 per person for about 2.5 hours, this tour is priced like a blended experience: sightseeing + guided dispensary access + cannabis add-ons + a branded vehicle. The real value is that the package isn’t only about seeing landmarks. It’s also about what you get at the dispensary and how you get there.

Here’s what’s included:

• Private tour guide
• Goodie bag and complimentary cannabis merchandise
• Substantial discounts at dispensaries
• Exclusive access to the grow facility
• Luxury transportation
• Water
• Cannabis CBD

And here’s what’s not included:

• Cannabis THC

That THC detail changes how I’d think about value. If you’re mainly interested in CBD and learning, the price already covers a lot of the “entry” elements. If you want THC products, you should expect to pay separately at (or through) the dispensary portion, even though you’ll have discounts.

One more “value” note: the bus itself is a major part of the experience. You’re riding in a licensed cannabis bus, and the tour’s identity is built around that. If you simply wanted a city driving tour, $67 might feel steep. But if you want Denver landmarks plus a dispensary education stop with actual cannabis perks, that price starts to look fair.

Finally, there’s a practical reality: the tour can be canceled if reservations don’t hit four participants. That doesn’t mean you should worry, but it is smart to keep your schedule flexible.

Who This Tour Fits Best (and Who Should Skip It)

This is a strong choice if you:

• are 21+ with valid ID and want to explore legal cannabis in an organized way
• like sightseeing with short, purposeful stops instead of long wandering
• want a built-in guide for both Denver landmarks and cannabis context
• enjoy a social vibe where the bus ride is part of the fun

It’s also worth it if you’re the kind of visitor who likes photo moments that don’t require planning. Between the blue bear stop and the capitol/Union Station finish, you’ll come away with plenty of “I was there” shots.

You might want to think twice if you:

• don’t want any cannabis involvement (this is explicitly a cannabis tour, and smoking is allowed during the ride)
• are looking for interior time at landmarks or museum-style depth (the stop windows are short)
• expect alcohol to be part of the plan, because alcoholic drinks aren’t allowed on the vehicle

If you’re traveling with downtown plans, the tour’s timing also helps because it ends back at the start location. If you’re coming from elsewhere, hotel pickup is only for downtown Denver guests and is available as an add-on.

Should You Book the Mile High Loop?

Book it if you want a fun, structured Denver tour that combines landmarks with a real dispensary experience, and you’re comfortable planning for THC to be extra if you want it. I especially like that the bus experience is central, not an afterthought, and the dispensary stop isn’t just a quick peek—it includes grow-facility access plus CBD and discounts.

Skip it if you want a quiet, traditional sightseeing day, or if you’re hoping THC is included in the ticket price.

If you like short stops, great photos, and a guide-led mix of Denver and cannabis, this tour is a solid use of a couple hours.

FAQ

How long is the Mile High Loop tour?

The tour lasts about 2.5 hours.

What does the $67 price include?

Your ticket includes a private tour guide, goodie bag and complimentary cannabis merchandise, substantial dispensary discounts, exclusive grow facility access, water, luxury transportation, and cannabis CBD.

Is the tour 21+?

Yes. The experience is for guests 21+ only with valid ID.

Can I smoke during the tour?

Yes. You can smoke your cannabis during the entire bus ride.

Is THC included in the package?

No. Cannabis THC is not included.

Where do I meet the tour?

Meet at 26th Street & Larimer Street, on the southeast corner in front of the IMAC building, just behind the stop sign.

Does the tour ever get canceled?

Yes. The tour may be canceled if reservations fall below four participants.