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Las Vegas Pop Culture: Fremont Street Walking Tour
5.0
225 Ratings
Las Vegas
Immerse yourself in the vibrant pop culture of Las Vegas on a small group walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and enjoy a complimentary drink at a famous hotel.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Mob Museum - Our daily tour starts on the steps of the Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas. The Mob has dramatically shaped the city’s history and in the pop culture lore of Las Vegas the Mob has had a starring role in movies, books and television. We step briefly into the lobby of the museum built as a 1930s courthouse and you’ll learn from your guide about the history of the building, the museum and how the Mob uniquely shaped the city’s history. Your tour guide was once the cultural planner for the city and worked on the early phases of the museum project and will share a number of personal stories about the project. Continuing on our walk through Downtown, you’ll hear more stories related to the Mob and to specific casinos, and it is highly recommend that visitors go to the Mob Museum after our tour ends as it is one of the most unique museum experiences in Las Vegas.
What's Included
- Complimentary cocktail or beverage
- Access to off-the-beaten-path sites
- Expert and original narration
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a fascinating journey through Las Vegas’s pop culture with a two-hour walk that kicks off at the Mob Museum and concludes with a complimentary beverage at the infamous El Cortez Hotel, known for its ties with Bugsy Siegel. The premier small group, limited to six participants, will explore Freemont - recognized as America’s ultimate performance pathway, boasting the world’s largest video screen, an unsurpassed neon collection, two zip lines, fancy flair bartenders, and feathered showgirls. Spend a moment at the place where Las Vegas originated; discover the Mob’s influence on history; see the birthplace of the World Series of Poker, and visit the hotel featured in ‘Back to the Future’ and the dive bar that triggered the making of the film ‘Coyote Ugly’. The tour culminates in a thriving entrepreneur neighborhood, filled with trendy cafes, bars, remarkable murals, and a notable Burning Man Festival fire sculpture. Guided by a Las Vegas expert, the tour recounts a highly unlikely tale of a desert oasis morphing into an extraordinary gambling, entertainment, and sports city, all narrated through a unique Vegas-themed storyline filled with local folklore.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Small group tour
Location
The Mob Museum
Stewart Avenue
The Mob Museum
300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Meet guide on the steps of the museum. Guide will be wearing Las Vegas Pop Culture t-shirt.
Dates: Daily
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Krmlkandy
Jun 5, 2024
Amazing walking tour - The tour was amazing Rick our guide was so knowledgeable and friendly, he knew all the history. itys a great tour if you want to know how Vegas really started
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Claudia
Jun 5, 2024
There is more to Vegas than the strip! - This tour is a must if you have any curiosity about the history of Las Vegas and how it all started. Our guide Richard is a very knowledgable person but it’s his passion and love for the city that will make you want to learn more! We are part of the hospitality industry and with this knowledge, he tailored the tour so we see more about the hotels that were built initially and even took us to the first ever room! Downtown is fascinating, but only once you learn about ownership and what each did to make the experience always more unique then you realise how innovative the city really is. The leadership of the city is also one that always adapts and innovates and Richard has so many stories that will make you understand so well the city and what it means for the area.
After carefully listening, I now have a list of people and events that I will further research and I am grateful to Richard for opening this door! A great tour and an even greater guide! All the best!
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Xmitchx88
Jun 5, 2024
Must do if you wanna see Las Vegas beyond the Strip… - Awesome tour around the historic part of Las Vegas, super knowledgable guide, he takes you to places you most probably would have never gone alone and he got some awesome stories to tell. They only take a very limited number of persons per tour, so the tour feels very personalised. Rick, the tour guide, doesn’t do these tours just to make a living but loves what he does.
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Lnz
May 6, 2024
Fascinating wander around downtown Las Vegas with a really knowledgeable local. - Fascinating wander around downtown Las Vegas with a really knowledgeable local. We met on the steps of the Mob Museum and Rick told us some of the history of the building, the museum and mob (alleged or otherwise!) connections to Las Vegas. We then walked to and inside many downtown icons with Rick providing lots of interesting history and background info. There were three of us on this tour. I think the maximum Rick takes is 6 so you are guaranteed a personalized tour and to get your questions answered.
Rick's restaurant recommendations were spot on too - the Thai place he suggested was marvelous.
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Happyhhouse
May 1, 2024
A Las Vegas must!! - What an interesting tour! Had I of walked Fremont street on my own I would have never fully noticed or appreciated the history, effort, and beauty of this unique part of Las Vegas. Our guide was incredible. Rick is so knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about Las Vegas past present and future. Through him I learned that Las Vegas has and is reinventing itself all the time. This city is home to people who care about its future and its citizens; as a tourist it’s easy to forget that. I strongly recommend this fun and fascinating tour; when I come back to Vegas, I will definitely do it again!
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Carol_w
Apr 21, 2024
See and learn about hidden gems - I live in Vegas and as a lo al there's still so much here more to see and learn about - Rick was fabulous as our guide.
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Josh_m
Apr 1, 2024
Excellent way to spend an afternoon in Vegas - The tour guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and seemed genuinely passionate about vegas and its history. He showed us some of the hidden gems of downtown vegas and we had a great time. Thank you!
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Natashamclaurin
Mar 31, 2024
Great tour - Great tour. Learned that the first downtown hotel was built in 1906. Don’t hesitate to book! Nice tour that isn’t too overwhelming.
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Mary_j
Mar 12, 2024
Awesome tour guide! - The whole tour was great. Learned a lot about Fremont street and the tour guide Richard Hooker was awesome!
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A4077ereduardor
May 11, 2024
Excellent Las Vegas ride - Fremont is a little far from the strip but it is a street where the old casinos are and it is ideal for going out at night partying, full of bars and restaurants as well as casinos and entertainment, it is full of street performers, some of them very good, showgirls, singers, choristers, etc. an entertaining walk and cheaper than the strip.
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