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Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch

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Las Vegas, USA
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On average, this is booked 33 (14.95) days in advance.

5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience an exclusive VIP tour of the Hoover Dam with early access to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the site.
This tour includes a powerplant tour inside the dam, stunning views from the Hoover Dam memorial bridge, admission to the Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck, and the unique "Walk on the Top" guided tour, offering insights into the dam's construction and operations. As a bonus, enjoy a photo stop at the "Las Vegas Welcome Sign" and a hot, freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant. Additionally, receive complimentary tickets to a top comedy club on the strip, which can be used seven days a week! (Not just the day of the tour) - a $45 bonus value.

What's Included

  • Lunch Hot made-to-order Sit-Down Restaurant Lunch. This ensures you arrive back to your hotel after the tour refreshed, refueled and ready for the rest of the day ahead
  • Bottled water
  • Views from the Bypass Bridge
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchairs (available for rent for approx. USD $5 at the Dam)
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Meeting and Pickup

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To maximize your time and minimize time spent on the bus, we limit the number of hotel stops for pickup. Our designated pickup locations are strategically placed along the Las Vegas Strip and in downtown, ensuring that your assigned pickup point will be either next to your hotel or just a short walk away. After booking, please contact us to confirm your exact pickup location.Your pick up location will be one of the following : GOLDEN NUGGET - 7:25am - At the bus pickup area next to Chick-Fil-A STRATOSPHERE - 7:35am - At the uber/lyft pickup area CIRCUS CIRCUS - 7:40am - Out the front underneath the giant clown sign TREASURE ISLAND - 7:50am - Outside the main doors to the right of the taxi/valet pickup area BALLYS/HORSESHOE - 8am - At the Uber/Rideshare pickup area PARK MGM - 8:15am - At the UBER/Rideshare pickup area EXCALIBUR - 8:20am - At the Rotunda Bus Pickup Area (which is located behind Starbucks)Please note: It's important to be at the pick-up location at the correct time, but there is a possibility that the bus could arrive at your hotel a few minutes after that time, as it has to visit other hotels first and traffic can sometimes cause the bus to be delayed.

What To Expect

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Las Vegas

We proudly offer a designated bus driver (for safety) and step-on tour guide (for entertainment and information). Our drivers do not double as tour guides. All of our fully air-conditioned buses have panoramic windows for optimal viewing opportunities, and bathrooms on board.Start your tour with pickup from select Las Vegas hotels and we don't take you to a central location to reload onto a different bus. You will go out on the bus you were picked up in. Limiting pick-ups and traveling on one bus allows us to save time and get back early. It can take hours to pull in and out of every hotel. By limiting pick-ups to 7 we are usually the first bus company to Hoover Dam. En route, your guide entertains and answers questions Hoover Dam, its history and/or the Las Vegas area.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

We include a photo stop at the famous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Our guides will show you the best place to stand to get your photos to create a happy memory of your time in Vegas.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boulder City

Travel through historic Boulder City, viewing the quaint Dingbat houses which were built for the Dam Workers, and the historic Hoover Dam Hotel. We also make a stop here so you can visit the Hoover Dam Museum.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Our buses have an added treat, a panoramic photo stop at the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge for the single best view available of Hoover Dam. Get those cameras ready for the best selfie ever!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Hoover Dam

On arrival, you’ll begin with a generator viewing. Travel 524 feet (160 meters) into the walls of Black Canyon to view the Nevada power-plant, generators and a 30-foot-diameter (9-meter) pipe inside one of the four giant diversion tunnels.Next, head into the Hoover Dam Visitor Center where you can see the history of Hoover Dam and view numerous exhibits that explain how the dam was built, how it operates and who benefits from the water and electricity.Walk on the Top Tour - This is an exclusive, fully guided comprehensive 45-minute walk over the top of the dam. Your knowledgeable guide will touch all aspects of the dam including electricity, outlet works, intake towers, concrete, diversion tunnels, water/drought, deaths, wages, earthquakes, artwork, WWII and more.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Omelet House

Relax and enjoy pleasant conversation with fellow travelers over a hot made-to-order sit down Lunch on the way back to Las Vegas.As you drive back to town, you might hear Vegas trivia about topics such like the mafia, casino moguls, activities, restaurant deals and more before being dropped off. Each guide has a unique style and information.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.80 out of 5 stars based on 7,056 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 33 (14.95) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • LunchHot made-to-order Sit-Down Restaurant Lunch. This ensures you arrive back to your hotel after the tour refreshed, refueled and ready for the rest of the day ahead
  • Bottled water
  • Views from the Bypass Bridge
  • Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
  • Air-conditioned luxury VIP modern vehicle with Restrooms on-board
  • Government's Visitor Center and Exhibit Tour
  • Complimentary tickets for a Top Comedy Club on the Strip (a $45 per person value!)
  • Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
  • Walk on Top of the Hoover Dam
  • Photo Stop at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
  • Professional Step-On Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchairs (available for rent for approx. USD $5 at the Dam)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation is not wheelchair accessible however wheelchairs are available for rent for the Dam for approx. $5 USD. If you require a wheelchair at the Dam please let your tour guide know.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

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