Top Nevada Historical Tours - page 2

Explore Hoover Dam on this half-day group tour from Las Vegas. Go inside with a ranger-led Power Plant tour of the generator room and Visitor Center and view the dam from the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, 900 feet above the Colorado River. The tour includes a stop in charming Boulder City and convenient hotel pickup with Wi-Fi onboard.

Guarantee your spot at “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” when you book your ticket in advance. See more than 250 recovered items from the sunken ocean liner on display, including luggage and an unopened bottle of Champagne found among the wreckage. Learn the stories of passengers on the doomed 1912 maiden voyage and see replicas of the ship’s opulent Grand Staircase and cabins, plus a large piece of its original hull.

See VEGAS! The Show, the biggest stage production on the Las Vegas Strip in almost 20 years, at Planet Hollywood's Saxe Theater. Immerse yourself in the gossip, glitter, glitz, and glamor as you take a trip through the greatest moments in Vegas. See vintage Vegas icons including The Rat Pack, Elvis, today’s most popular performers, and classic show girls.

Travel back to the era of gunslingers and saloon rumbles on a full-day ghost town and wild west tour of Arizona from Las Vegas. Follow Route 66 past the Hoover Dam and through historic ghost towns to visit places steeped in lore, including the Oatman Hotel, allegedly home to a poltergeist. En route, see a cowboy shootout show and soak up stunning desert landscapes. Lunch is included and you can choose to book a small-group or a private tour.

Nobody wants to get up at the crack of dawn when they’ve been enjoying the good times in Las Vegas. Enjoy a later departure for the Grand Canyon on this small-group tour, with unlimited drinks and snacks on the trip. Stop for photos of the Hoover Dam and visit the Grand Canyon's West Rim, with option to add the Grand Canyon Skywalk.

Independent travelers will enjoy this hassle-free round-trip transfer to the Boulder City Historic District from Las Vegas. Skip the hassle of renting a car and enjoy the scenery along the drive. Once there, explore the historic district at your own pace, getting to know the antique shops, eateries, and the historic Boulder Dam Hotel and Hoover Dam Museum over two hours of free time.

Escape from Las Vegas to experience the Black Canyon on a gentle raft tour along the Colorado River. Relax as your guide steers the boat through canyon landscapes, including Hoover Dam, cliffs, caves, and riverside beaches, while sharing commentary about the wildlife and history.

Glide down the Colorado River to admire the soaring Hoover Dam and scenic Black Canyon without the hassle of arranging transport with this guided raft tour that includes round-trip transportation from Las Vegas. Listen to live on-board narration about the history and construction of the dam, snap photos of the landscape and local wildlife, and stop for a snack and dip in the river to cool off.

Enjoy a thrilling off-road adventure in the Mojave Desert on this small-group guided RZR tour. Suit up in safety gear and a radio-equipped helmet and get behind the wheel of a powerful 4-wheel-drive Polaris RZR. Roar over desert trails, past otherworldly Joshua trees, and follow parched river beds across the rugged terrain, learning about the local flora and fauna from your guide.

Madame Tussauds Las Vegas is one of Sin City's top attractions—meaning that tickets can sell out in a flash. Save yourself the stress of securing tickets on arrival, and prebook your visit to guarantee your entry. Better still, this two-in-one package also includes an outdoor gondola ride at The Venetian Resort for a fun—and hassle-free—combination experience.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Nevada’s first and largest state park with a tour of the Valley of Fire. Explore stunning red sandstone formations, ancient petroglyphs, and the rugged landscapes of the Mojave Desert. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this unforgettable experience showcases the park’s vibrant history and geology. Book your Valley of Fire tour today and witness one of Nevada’s most spectacular natural wonders!

Go beyond the flashing lights and casinos of Las Vegas and enjoy a relaxing horseback ride in Henderson, Nevada. Sit atop your steed and follow your guide along the red rock trails, similar to those find in the Grand Canyon. Located just a short drive from the Las Vegas Strip, this family-friendly adventure is a great way to spend time in the great outdoors.

Enjoy a unique sightseeing experience at the Hoover Dam with this full-day tour from Las Vegas with a professional comedian as your guide. Stop at the Welcome to Las Vegas Sign for photos. Visit the interior of the Hoover Dam, explore the Hoover Dam Museum, then enjoy an exclusive “Walk on Top” guided tour of the Hoover Dam with comedic entertainment. Also includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the vibrant red rock formations of Valley of Fire State Park and Lake Mead and discover the history of the area’s ancient tribes on this self-guided driving audio tour. Travel the region in the comfort of your own vehicle, taking in sights such as the thundering waters of the Colorado River, and stopping for hikes or nature-watching trails at your leisure.

Cruise the Las Vegas Strip in an open-sided military Hummer—ticking off a long list of key Las Vegas sights in a single booking. Some tours by vehicle leave you looking at the city from behind the glass, but exploring in a Hummer lets you see and be seen. Instead of just observing the city’s high-energy street life, you’ll be participating in it.

Get a fresh perspective on Sin City on this private Las Vegas tour in vintage sidecar motorcycles with space for two. Pose for snaps at the Fabulous Las Vegas Sign, cruise the Strip, glide by the Golden Nugget and the Fremont Street Experience, and get a close-up view of the arts district. Your guide tells fascinating tales as you travel.

Experience Death Valley National Park and the abandoned gold-rush town of Rhyolite with ease on this small-group, full-day adventure from Las Vegas. Avoid the headaches of self-drive, and explore the park’s extreme landscapes by air-conditioned vehicle: taking in its vast mountains, canyons, volcanic cones, and dunes; and the spectacular vistas from Zabriskie Point and Artists Drive. Learn about the park’s natural phenomena and history from your guide; and top it all with an eerie stroll around long-empty Rhyolite.

Explore areas of Las Vegas that tourists rarely see in this true crime tour of the city. Learn about the criminals behind the stories, as well as how law enforcement caught some of them. You’ll pass by areas where homicides, hotel bombings, and arson have taken place, in addition to sites like the casino where O.J. Simpson was arrested in 2007.

Beat the heat of Las Vegas by paddling down the Colorado River on this half-day small-group tour. Spend ample time on the water taking in the stunning sights of the Black Canyon and maybe even spot wildlife like bighorn sheep, coyotes, or bald eagles as you paddle along and take a dip in the clear waters of Emerald Cave.

For a different kind of thrill on the Las Vegas Strip, take to the air with a ride on the Fly LINQ zipline. Choose to ride in a seated or fly in a superman position, and take in the glittering Vegas views from 12 stories above ground as you soar 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour above The LINQ Promenade. The ride launches from a 114-foot (35-foot) tower and lands near the High Roller observation wheel, placing you in the heart of Las Vegas' entertainment district with dining and shopping options nearby.

Discover Area 51, without the self-drive stress, on a full-day guided tour from Las Vegas. Travel along the Extraterrestrial Highway through desolate desert landscapes to the infamous location. See top-secret Janet Airlines, the Black Mailbox, the absolute perimeter, and stop for lunch at the quirky, alien-themed, Little A'Le'Inn.

Visit the Hoover Dam on a small-group tour that goes inside the dam to explore the massive, working power plant (occasionally, a bridge photo stop and museum tour may be substituted). Learn about the dam's construction and and see the eight massive generators inside. Traveling in a custom vehicle equipped with viewing windows ensures a comfortable trip through the Nevada desert, and twice-daily departures from most Las Vegas Strip hotels mean the tour can accommodate your own sightseeing schedule.

Discover beautiful nature spots outside of Las Vegas without the hassle of organizing a rental car. Set off in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi, and tick off the Grand Canyon National Park, Lower Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, and Route 66 in a day—without having to do any itinerary or transport planning. Convenient hotel pick-up and dropoff are included for added ease.

Level up your casino skills in Las Vegas with this small-group gaming lesson at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Led by an expert with exclusive permission to teach lessons on real roulette, craps, and blackjack tables, you'll learn the basics of the games, insider tips and tricks, do’s and don’ts, and money management skills to make your time in the casinos more enjoyable.