Downtown Las Vegas: Small-Group Fremont Street History Tour

Uncover the captivating history of Downtown Las Vegas on a small-group walking tour of Fremont Street. Explore iconic casinos, the Mob Museum, and the revitalized Fremont East, and discover the hidden gems of this vibrant area.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Las Vegas Downtown - See Las Vegas like you’ve never seen before or didn’t know existed. Walk from past to present as stories, fun facts, and a photographic ‘walk through time’ peel back the layers of neon and expose the rich history underneath. Learn how this magical city went from humble outpost, to the eye-popping
    ‘Glitter Gulch’, one of the most pictured and storied thoroughfares in the world, to a sparkling gem of urban renewal and revitalization.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Wireless headset
  • Area restaurant ‘Tip Sheet’ and business coupons
  • Walking tour of Fremont Street, Fremont Street Experience, Fremont East and Downtown Container Park
  • Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (unless option selected)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2-hour guided stroll in Downtown Las Vegas’ renowned Fremont Street and see, uncover and experience Las Vegas in a unique way. This tour is exciting for solo explorers, couples, and families. The tales, trivia, and images reveal its enriched past and take the visitors on a chronological journey from being a simple outpost to the famed ‘Glitter Gulch’, and then to Fremont East, a wonder of modern revitalization. Small groups and wireless audio devices ensure an intimate and immersive experience, where every intriguing tale is heard clearly. Our insightful tips, shortcuts, and suggestions will make you feel like a ‘Vegas Insider’. You’ll also receive a list of local restaurants and business coupons offering myriad options post-tour.

Tour highlights comprise: the “Glitter Gulch” aka Fremont Street, a promenade under the Fremont Street Experience & canopy past iconic casinos and Mob Museum, the enlightening exploration of the rejuvenated Fremont East, and a visit to the Downtown Container Park.

  • Comfortable walking shoes, bottled water and sun protection are strongly advised
  • Tours are in English language only. Fluency in conversational English is recommended
  • Our guests health is always a priority and we have put extra measures in place to help ensure your safety. Stringent Cleaning – Audio headsets will continue to be cleaned & sanitized before each tour with disinfectant aerosol and wipes. Each headset now also receives a ‘deep-clean’ via HoMEDICS® UV-CLEAN Portable Sanitizer which has been clinically proven to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria & viruses at the DNA level with UV-C light. Our wireless audio headsets will also allow you to navigate around other pedestrians during your tour to help you maintain your comfortable social distance while still hearing your guides every word.
  • Masks are no longer required in public places nor on our tours however we do visit inside two properties so please feel free to continue mask use at your discretion.
  • Our guides have been fully vaccinated.
Location
Carousel Bar
South Main Street
1 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 - Downtown Las Vegas Tour meets on city sidewalk in front of Plaza Hotel Casino - Main St at Fremont St • Tour guide wears a Yellow Las Vegas Walking Tours T-Shirt (light brown/tan jacket in colder months). Drop Off Point: Plaza Hotel beside 'Pinkbox Doughnuts'
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_m
Aug 28, 2024
Great guide - Didn't really know what to expect but my wife and I really enjoyed this tour. The guide was excellent and always aware of the heat so tried to get everyone in the shade. He knew a lot of fun facts about Downtown
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J2456dldavidk
Aug 27, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour! - This event was informative and interesting. Our guide Kelly did a great job presenting many historical facts about the early years of Las Vegas and its growth throughout the decades. This was an excellent event and well worth the cost and time.
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Janice_b
Aug 27, 2024
Must Do - Highlight of our trip - Kelly was excellent guide with so many fun stories and tips and secrets. Highly recommended!!!!!
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David_k
Aug 23, 2024
Excellent Walking Tour! - This event was informative and interesting. Our guide Kelly did a great job presenting many historical facts about the early years of Las Vegas and its growth throughout the decades. This was an excellent event and well worth the cost and time.
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David_h
Jul 16, 2024
If you haven't toured Downtown Las Vegas, you haven't visited Las Vegas - Great tour guide, fascinating history and I had no idea how vibrant (and safe) downtown Las Vegas is now. Based on what I learned from our tour guide, I would stay downtown next time - cheaper and very cool (and better odds).
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Amritacanada
Jul 11, 2024
History of the REAL Vegas by a passionate & knowledgeable guide! - If you have an interest in history and really want to know about the roots of Las Vegas, this tour is for you. This tour convinced me that I’ll stay OFF strip next trip. So many incredible stories, suggestions, and tips delivered with passion! If you can START your trip with this tour :) It was very easy to hear the guide because he used headsets. I was amazed at his wealth of knowledge of the area. It was 47 degrees Celsius (108 F or so) & the guide ensured he gave us plenty of opportunities to get shade and AC. At the end he will provide you with special coupons and list of notable places to check out. Don’t miss this!!! Tip: if staying on the strip you can take the DEUCE bus for approx $8 per person to get to the start location or pay about $18 for a Uber.
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Diana_b
Jul 4, 2024
Totally worth the time! - Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly! Told the history of Las Vegas through the use of visuals and historical timeline. Very informative and entertaining.
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K
Jun 16, 2024
Best Walking Tour in Las Vegas. - We were extremely glad we booked this tour. We learned so much about the history of Vegas and Kelly our tour guide was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable and gave us great tips on where to eat etc... Headsets were very helpful to hear clearly over the background sounds. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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Dave_c
Jun 14, 2024
Great tour guide. Many... - Great tour guide. Many stories and full of life. The story of Vegas is very interesting. We covered a little distance. The ear phones were great also.
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Stephanie_b
Jun 11, 2024
Amazing tour - This tour was brilliant. Having tried downtown before I was nervous and left so booked this trip. Wow learnt so much about the area that wouldn’t have known from walking my self. Also went outside of the canaopy and had some great food at the container park. One of the best things we did
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