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

Recommended by 98% of travelers
Las Vegas, USA
Viator Experience Award
Trending
Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· 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!
· LaShawnda_F ·
Jun 2026
It was very informative and a great way to experience the Hoover Dam. Everything was timely and the guide Chris was great and helpful. He had water and umbrellas available for the sun, and offered to take our picture. I would definitely recommend and feel it is worth the money.

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
  • Skip the transportation worries with round-trip transfers from select hotels
  • Choose from 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.
  • Experienced tour guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up and dropoff from Fremont Street or Off-Strip locations
  • Pick-up only available at some strip hotels. Pick-up location will be sent the night before.

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 5,406 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Gary was Awesome

Stephen_B, Aug 2026
I purchased this tour for my 21 and 25yo sons while they were in Las Vegas. They loved the tour. Gary , their tour guide knew his stuff, and gave them the low down on where to go in Vegas.

Perfect timeline at each...

Eric_W, Aug 2026
Perfect timeline at each stop. good information and direction by the driver very informative with some comedy mixed in. good tour for all ages.

Amazing experience

Janet_W, Aug 2026
Wonderful experience. The tour guide was amazing. Very knowledgeable. he really knew Las Vegas history very well.

Gary was great he had a lot of knowledge different but something I’m glad I got to experience, it was hot for me but wa

Alicia_R, Aug 2026
Yes I would let everyone know I like everything in general I would definitely go when it’s less hot outside

The driver, Tony, was...

Dominique_C, Aug 2026
The driver, Tony, was very lively and you could tell he enjoys what he does and he gave some great information that we had no idea about. The views were great and would definitely recommend

Good amount of time spent

Jamie_M, Aug 2026
Perfect amount of time at the hoover dam. Excellent tour guide. My son won the hat! He was on time. Van was comfy.

Great tour

Mary_B, Aug 2026
Tony was an excellent tour guide. Seeing the bypass bridge, Hoover Dam and Lake Meade was amazing. It is way too hot to travel in August.

Great tour guide with...

Apreece_B, Aug 2026
Great tour guide with great fun facts! Safely arrived to each site with an additional stop to see the Rams at a park. My son loved it

Fascinating Hoover Dam and surrounds

Michael_O, Aug 2026
Absolutely fantastic trip out to the Hoover dam and surrounding areas. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the trip really interesting. Would highly recommend!

Hoover Dam Tour

nicole_h, Aug 2026
It was informative and fun. You learn about the dam, the town created for the dam and other off strip historical sites.

4.4 Celebration 😆✨🙌🏻

barreguin93, Aug 2026
Keith was amazing explained everything to perfection thank you for the experience we had such a great time.

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.

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