Downtown Las Vegas Tours
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Downtown Las Vegas thrived as the city’s gambling district until the 1980s when new resorts and casinos pulled the crowds away from the area toward the Strip, the city’s main thoroughfare today. After a period of neglect, Downtown has seen revitalization over the past few years, transforming it into a Las Vegas cultural and entertainment hub in its own right.
The Basics
Downtown’s famed Fremont Street is still home to historic casinos such as the Golden Nugget and El Cortez, as well as the Fremont Street Experience, a multisensory light and sound show using more than two million lights and the world’s largest audio-video system. Downtown’s Arts District is home to several art galleries, studios, and stores, and there are also museums scattered around the neighborhood, including the Natural History Museum, Mob Museum, and Neon Museum.
Downtown Las Vegas is best explored on foot, the better to soak up the sights and sounds of the historic district. Guided walking tours introduce visitors to the history and culture of the area, as well as its quirky side. Food tours include tasting stops at a handful of notable restaurants in addition to neighborhood exploration. Alternatively, pick up a bicycle from the bike share in front of Container Park and explore independently.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Fans of mid-century modern-style architecture flock to downtown Las Vegas to soak up the “classic Vegas” era feeling.
- Fremont Street’s light shows take place on the hour every hour from early evening through early morning.
- Casinos in downtown Las Vegas are open 24/7.
How to Get There
Downtown Las Vegas is located just north of the Las Vegas Strip, bordered by I-15 on the west, Washington Avenue on the north, Maryland Parkway on the east, and Sahara Avenue on the south. Cars can reach it via Interstate 15 and Route 95. The Deuce bus service runs from Mandalay Bay on the Strip to Fremont Street, stopping at resorts along the way.
When to Get There
Fremont Street comes alive with light shows and live entertainment every night of the week, but especially so on Friday and Saturday. There’s plenty to see and do during the day (galleries, museums, and stores) but nighttime, when the neon lights are lit, is the busiest.
The Neon Museum
Las Vegas is well-known for its neon signage, but in the 1990s, LED and LCD screens began replacing neon. In response, local preservationists saved neon signs in what was called the Neon Boneyard. Now, these symbols of the city’s heydey are honored at the Neon Museum, with more than 150 signs. Just north of downtown, the museum’s visitor’s center is in the renovated La Concha Motel lobby, a famed seashell-shaped, mid-century modern building.
Address: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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Comedy ShowsMarriage Can Be Murder - A VIRTUAL Murder Mystery Show
Murderous FUN You’ll DIE Laughing!
Put your sleuthing skills to test as Las Vegas' favorite interactive comedy dinner show comes to you virtually via the World Wide Web.
We’re spicing up the award-winning Marriage Can Be Murder experience, serving up the same KILLER shenanigans with a virtual twist. Grab your 'quarantini', support your favorite local restaurant and order dinner, and then get ready to play detective alongside the outlandishly eager lieutenant, ditzy hostess, and a suspect hiding amongst the computer screen.
Disclaimer: Please be advised before making your reservation, Marriage Can Be Murder is not responsible for technical issues out of our control including but not limited to:
Video/audio for this virtual presentation could be affected by slow bandwidth, WIFI interruptions and/or the amount of people using the internet/ZOOM at any given time.
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- 2 hours
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$23.90
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Comedy ShowsMarriage Can Be Murder - A VIRTUAL Murder Mystery Show
Murderous FUN You’ll DIE Laughing!
Put your sleuthing skills to test as Las Vegas' favorite interactive comedy dinner show comes to you virtually via the World Wide Web.
We’re spicing up the award-winning Marriage Can Be Murder experience, serving up the same KILLER shenanigans with a virtual twist. Grab your 'quarantini', support your favorite local restaurant and order dinner, and then get ready to play detective alongside the outlandishly eager lieutenant, ditzy hostess, and a suspect hiding amongst the computer screen.
Disclaimer: Please be advised before making your reservation, Marriage Can Be Murder is not responsible for technical issues out of our control including but not limited to:
Video/audio for this virtual presentation could be affected by slow bandwidth, WIFI interruptions and/or the amount of people using the internet/ZOOM at any given time.
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$23.90
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Private and LuxuryLas Vegas Helicopter Night Flight with Optional VIP Transportation
See the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip and the surrounding region during this nighttime helicopter flight. Soar over this famous stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard with an exclusive sightseeing tour of Sin City’s downtown skyline and beyond, including the Bellagio, the Mirage, and the Fremont Street Experience. Your flight covers approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) and includes a celebratory glass of sparkling wine. There are a variety of departure times available throughout the evening to fit into almost any schedule. Hotel pickup and drop-off by Mercedes Sprinter is included (if option selected).
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- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$84.49
Private and LuxuryDowntown and Fremont Street History Walking Tour
Discover the bright lights of old Las Vegas on this walking tour. Stroll into the modern era while listening to tales of how Sin City began. Explore Fremont Street’s most fascinating attractions, like the Union Station site where it all began and the newly revitalized Fremont East to name just a few. Upgrade to visit the store from the television series ‘Pawn Stars’ and much more.
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Wine TastingsOne Night Admission - Party Tour
There’s so much to do and see in Las Vegas, and you shouldn’t miss out on any of it. Don’t waste your night trying to figure out where the best parties are or standing in line to get into the hottest nightclub. Make sure you hit all of the hottest spots on the Strip by booking a spot on the Saints & Sinners Vegas Crawl.
We research which venues are hosting the best parties every night—then we get our guests in the door. A host will accompany each group to make sure they have everything they need to keep the party going at all times!
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- 4 to 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$102.86
HoneymoonLas Vegas Night Flight Helicopter Wedding Ceremony
Get married while hovering over Las Vegas' dazzling landscape in a helicopter. During the flight from Las Vegas, a minister will marry you in a luxury helicopter in the presence of up to 3 other guests. This tour includes limousine transportation from your hotel, the minister's fee, Champagne, the bride's bouquet and the groom's boutonniere.
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- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$499.99
Price varies by group size
Helicopter ToursLas Vegas Strip Highlights Helicopter Tour
Take in the glitz, glam, and sparkle of the Las Vegas Strip on this scenic helicopter ride over some of the area's top attractions. Relax during round-trip hotel transport in a private limousine to the airport, where you can sip on complimentary Champagne before boarding your flight. Spend 10 to 12 minutes in the air, cruising above Downtown Las Vegas and Fremont Street. This aerial tour is sure to be a memorable part of your trip to Sin City.
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- 10 to 12 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$84.99
Cultural ToursHaunts and The Mob Las Vegas Walking Tour
You will hear tales of supernatural and paranormal activity at Downtown locations here in Las Vegas. There will be stories of curious suicides and lost fortunes. I cannot offer you a personal paranormal experience. I can tell you exactly where to go and what could happen when you get there. If you enjoy history and true crime with a little paranormal edge then this tour is for you. We're not ghost hunters. We love the living.
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- 1 hour
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$20.00
Half-day ToursPrivate Las Vegas City Tour with Local Guide - 3 Hours
There is so much to do in and around Vegas it's hard to decide- choose for the list and do Vegas your way- go to "View Gallery" link for a detailed description of each of the following sights. Fremont Street Experience- live music on 3 stages along with shops, street performers, artists, and musicians.
All expenses are covered in the tour price (excluding food/drinks and 25 cent pinball) for tours listed.
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- 3 hours
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$799.00
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Half-day ToursVegas Ultimate Night Adventure Tour
Paint the town red on this action-packed, after-hours tour of Las Vegas. Highlights include a rooftop view of the Strip, a finger-licking meal at Rick Harrison’s Rollin Smoke BBQ, and an optional zip line ride. Travel with your guide between locations in a comfortable, private minibus, covering more sights in less time than you would on foot.
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- 4 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$75.00
City PackagesHaunts and The Mob Vegas Walking Tour
"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" is Sin City's most famous motto. This saying also applies to the bodies buried out in the desert as this great city of neon was being built. Acts of murder, deception and greed during the time when Vegas was being built still haunt the city today. Forever tied into Vegas' past is its rich history of organized crime. Ordered hits and grisly murders were commonplace when Sin City was run by the Mob. Learn about about the rise of organized crime in Las Vegas, who was top dog and what they did to stay in power. Visit famous mob hangouts and the most haunted hotels on Fremont Street as you learn the darkest secrets of this winner-takes-all town on a walking tour through the Downtown Las Vegas Fremont District.
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- 45 minutes
- Free Cancellation
- Taking safety measures
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$16.00
$4.00 savings
Shopping Passes & OffersDowntown Round Discount Meal Card
How do you Vegas? With offers from the best of the best businesses within the area, Downtown Round is your guide to the local Vegas vibe.
Downtown Round’s membership card and coupon round tin provide exclusive offers on the best experiences, spirits and scrumptious meals downtown Las Vegas and around - a more than $500 value. This is a hot new deal for the tourist - be it a traveler from out of state or a local exploring the flavor and flare of their city. Whichever you fancy, it is time to drink, eat and save!
Downtown Round Membership Card:
Card valid for 1 year for multiple trips!
Round Tin:
One-time only use coupons come beautifully packaged in your Round Tin. Round Tin coupons include offers from Downtown Las Vegas popular venues such as a free round of drinks, free appetizers, BOGO items and more.
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- 1 to 365 days
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$49.95
Half-day ToursPrivate 3-Hour Walking Tour of the Las Vegas Strip with Licensed Tour Guide
It’s hard to think of Las Vegas for more than just casinos and great nights out. Take advantage of our professional experts to take you on this private Vegas walking tour. Vegas' amazing lights and neon city makes it a wonderful private tour experience. Let our private tour guide take you around for a unique experience.
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- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$293.33
Price varies by group size
NightlifeVIP Vegas Club Crawl
No need to wait in line when you join a professional host for a Vegas club crawl. Enjoy expedited entry into the hottest bars and clubs on the Strip. Start with a round of signature cocktails, then board the ultimate Vegas party bus, headed to the hottest nightclubs where you skip the lines for a night to remember.
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- 3 to 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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$89.00
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