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Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Las Vegas, USA
Viator Experience Award
Very popular!
5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Amanda_F ·
May 2026
Pick up easy to find .. Tony welcoming, provided plenty of water. Drive lovely, explanation of areas around LV. Plenty of stops .. hoover dam experience was amazing. Time for wandering and souvenir shopping. Stop at lake mead beautiful. Safely dropped off on time back to Treasure island hotel
· Cindy_G ·
Jun 2026
If you’re trying to decide on a tour to Hoover Dam do this! Easy to book, pick up on time, and comfortable ride. Keith, our driver was so knowledgeable, considerate, and we learned so much! Great historical information and a few anecdotal stories! We loved the small group!

Overview

Explore the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas, even if you have limited time, on this half-day "mini" tour that fits perfectly into your schedule. After leaving the Strip in a comfortable Mercedes Sprinter van, you'll head to the dam, with stops at scenic lookout points for stunning views and great photo opportunities. You can also upgrade your tour to include a stop at the Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert.
  • Visit Hoover Dam on a tour made for those short on time
  • Round-trip transport provided from select Las Vegas Strip hotels
  • Choice or morning or afternoon tour times to suit your schedule
  • Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group

What's Included

  • 14 Passenger Mercedes Benz Vans for your comfort and safety
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off from SELECT Las Vegas Strip hotels. *Even if listed not guaranteed*
  • Pickup information will be emailed and text the night before between 5-7pm from the supplier.
  • Pickups start approximately 30mins before the tour time.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and dropoff from Fremont Street or Off-Strip locations
  • We do not pickup at all strip hotels. You will be notified of your pickup location the night before.
  • We do not go inside of the Dam (add-on option not available)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

While you may have selected your hotel during booking, this does not guarantee pickup directly from that location. You may be asked to go to a nearby hotel instead. This helps reduce delays and avoid traffic congestion along the Strip. The hotel you select is used only to help us determine the closest pickup point. Pickup begins about 30 minutes prior to the listed tour departure time. You will receive a confirmation via email and text message from the tour operator with your exact pickup time and location. These final details are sent the evening before your tour, between 6 PM and 8 PM PST. If you require a walker or wheelchair, you must contact the supplier ahead of your pickup date to ensure the necessary accommodations are made please mention it in "notes" when booking . Sorry but NO mobility scooters or any other motorized apparatus. Only Folding wheel chairs or walkers, due to space … For security reasons at the Hoover Dam, luggage and large coolers are not allowed on the tour. Guests who arrive with prohibited items may be denied boarding. However, regular-size backpacks are permitted. Most hotels will allow you to check your luggage with the bell desk or front desk at no charge if you are a guest.

Itinerary

This tour leaves from a convenient meeting point on the Las Vegas Strip, with pickup from select hotels. From there, be transported to the Hoover Dam along with your small group.

Stop at the Lake Mead Lookout and Hoover Dam Bypass Bridgeto enjoy the views and take photos before walking across the top of the dam. View the dam, the Colorado River and Lake Mead as you make your way around the area.

If you like, choose to upgrade your experience with a visit to the Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert.

After your efficient adventure, return to Las Vegas after just a few hours.

Boulder City (Pass By)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area (Pass By)

1

Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Hoover Dam

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Colorado River (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Vans are high top custom 14 passenger Mercedes Benz vehicles
  • For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, alcohol and drugs are not permitted to be consumed during the tour
  • COOLERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
  • Supplier is unable to accommodate motorized mobility scooters, Arriving to your tour with any of these will result in a denial of boarding
  • ONLY FOLDING wheelchairs or walkers are allowed, please mention in NOTES when booking.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (10)

Q:Do you offer hotel pickup for the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:Yes, Pickups are offered from select hotels on the Strip. Just let us know where you're staying in the "Traveler Details" section at checkout and we will do our best to coordinate a pickup location with you.

Apr 2021

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.9
based on 5,393 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Hot, sweaty in July But worth it!!

Elizabeth_T, Aug 2026
Our guide, Gary, a geologist, was informative and full of “dam” jokes! It was hotter than hades, but Gary had cold water for everyone and kept the ac going when we were in the van instead of standing outside in the heat. It was an amazing experience.

Guide Gary went the extra mile to give information.

Ross_P, Aug 2026
Very interesting abd Gary is a good guide. He brought plenty of water so we could bear the 114 heat.

Keith, our tour guide was...

Victoria_W, Jul 2026
Keith, our tour guide was the best. Took the best care of everyone on the tour. Can’t wait to do it again. 👍

Too Hot

Caroline_H, Jul 2026
The pick up was great - but harder to get to the Horseshoe Hotel. The van was fun but not cold enough. He was slow going there and fast in the way back going over bumps in the road way too fast. We did not get a tour of Hoover Dam - so if you want an actual tour you have to purchase them for extra $25 - but you wouldn’t have enough time to go anyway. You get a view from the bridge and if you want to walk down to it in the 100+ degree weather that’s up to you - we did not.

Perfect if you want to...

Amanda_H, Jul 2026
Perfect if you want to see the dam but short on time! We got picked up right across the street from our hotel!

Awesome Hoover Dam Tour

AnnaV_H, Jul 2026
Gary, our tour guide, was amazing. He gave us a history lesson about the Hoover Dam. He has very knowledgeable. Any question I asked he had an answer. He wisdom was awesome!

Combative Driver

Yolanda_F, Jul 2026
The driver Mr. Gary provides a lot of information on the tour, however if you have a different opinion, he becomes condescending and somewhat aggressive.

Hoover Dam experience

Andrea_C, Jul 2026
Wonderful tour and our guide Tony was exceptional. Vehicle was comfortable and driver was timely and extremely helpful with my physical challenges.

A three hour tour is just enough time

Irene_F, Jul 2026
It was great - 3 hours is just enough and our guide Chris was very knowledgeable. Be prepared to walk stop one up stairs or a ramp then on the bridge - next along the dam. It is hot for sure so lots of water. It was a great experience- we recommend.

Great trip to Hoover Dam! Amazing views!

Karen_L, Jul 2026
For older people a lot of walking. I did fine and bring a lot of water, it's hot! Our tour guide was Victor, and he told us many things about the dam and lakes and was very knowledgeable.

This is the perfect quick...

Mary_J, Jul 2026
This is the perfect quick excursion to see the Dam. An easy 30 minute trip from the Vegas Strip, and you’re there. Tony was amazing and knowledgeable, and made the excursion enjoyable. 3 hours well spent!

AKA 72nd Hoover Dam Tour

Malinda_M, Jul 2026
The guide Keith is very informative. And it's an excellent tour. The gift shop has nice things at great prices.

Keith the travel guide...

Karen_L, Jul 2026
Keith the travel guide was outstanding… interesting.. engaging and very knowledgeable More walking than imagined

Damn tour

Sandra_S, Jul 2026
Pam's Damn tour was very educational. I had been there 30 years ago and lake Mead had water Would recommend this tour.

Great way to see the Hoover Dam.

Dawn_P, Jul 2026
They do a great job communicating during the pick up process and Keith was a great guide. We brought snacks and they provided water. We had plenty of time to get pictures and appreciate the views.

Great Hoover dam tour

Joseph_S, Jul 2026
It was a great tour to take to the Hoover Dam if you don’t have a ton of time. Our driver was informative and even wrote a song about the journey

Everything was great,...

LOGAN_C, Jul 2026
Everything was great, Keith our guide was on time, very knowledgeable about Vegas and Nevada, and great communicator. The van was clean, cool and he had plenty of cold water for everyone, free of charge.

Chris was very...

Tanisha_T, Jul 2026
Chris was very knowledgeable, very entertaining and one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had, PRICELESS!!

Not happy

Donna_P, Jul 2026
It said pickup was at our hotel, it wasn’t. It said not a lot of walking there was. Deceiving. 5-6 flight of stops to climb to see the hover dam.

Great choice!

Janet_P, Jul 2026
This was a perfect tour. Pam was very communicative and extremely knowledgeable! Plenty of cold water and the timing was just right. Really enjoyed the morning when it was a bit cooler.

Pam was a very...

Erica_B, Jul 2026
Pam was a very knowledgeable and patient tour guide. We got to see more than we expected! Hoover Dam is a must see if you’re in the area. This tour let us see it and still have time for more fun in Vegas after.

Be ready for a walk. Also...

Cody_J, Jul 2026
Be ready for a walk. Also drink plenty of water because of the heat. Victor (the driver) was awesome and very friendly. Great tour and the dam was amazing!

Fun tour

Angela_S, Jul 2026
Great, short tour driving through the area between Las Vegas and the Hoover Dam, with stops at the Memorial Bridge and the Dam itself. Tour guide was knowledgeable and the views were spectacular.

Unforgettable

Sharon_M, Jul 2026
It is unforgettable. You will gain a lot of knowledge throughout the ride in a comfortable friendly yet professional atmosphere. Our driver/guide was the best.

Awesome

elizabeth_M, Jul 2026
The temperature is hot so dress appropriately and stay hydrated. Amazing sites to see and interesting facts keeps you interested.

Dolan Family

Michele_D, Jul 2026
We loved everything about the tour. Not just because of the history talked about Hoover Dam. But the little extras of information that Chris our tour guide did, of Las Vegas. He went above and beyond for us. Including snacks and waters. He was very kind. I highly recommend.

Mini Hoover Dam tour

Amanda_S, Jul 2026
Pam our Tour guide was amazing she gives a great tour, she has lots of information about the different cities, Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. She was wonderful, my husband and I had a great time.

Great 3 hour tour! Highly recommend.

Anna_k, Jul 2026
Pam was GREAT! Gave so much history and information, and kept the tour fun yet quick! She was super knowledgeable and very feiendly!

It’s a Damn big Dam

Walter_B, Jul 2026
Awesome trip, Keith was great, entertaining, knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend. 3 hours was perfect

Awesome n worth the price

Izzy_R, Jul 2026
Out driver was so knowledgeable and helpful and super sweet. She has good communication also. Love it and would highly recommend this tour to anyone

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