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

4.9(5,350)Las Vegas1 hour
VIATOR4.9(3,561)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,789)

Description

The Hoover Dam Mini Tour - a three-time winner of Viator's "Experience Award," showcasing the world's best tours, is perfect if you're short on time. You'll visit historic Boulder City, see Lake Mead and drive over and walk on top of the Hoover Dam. This small group tour is in a custom Mercedes Sprinter van is designed to give you a more personal experience. . This is the ideal way to see the Hoover Dam without spending the entire day there!

Tour Options

3-Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

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Start your tour with pick-up from select hotels on Las Vegas Blvd. Heading east, you'll arrive at historic Boulder City, a town built originally to house the workers of the Hoover Dam. This is where it all started! Discover the history of this quaint little town on the outskirts of Las Vegas!

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We will stop by Lake Mead Lookout for an amazing panoramic view of Lake Mead and learn about the history of the lake and its present troubles and other interesting facts.

30 min

Next you will pass through the Hoover Dam security checkpoint and you will be officially at the Hoover Dam. We will stop at the Hoover Dam bypass Bridge (Mike O’Callagham - Pat Tillmam Bridge) where you have the opportunity to walk up to the bridge, almost a 1000ft above the Dam. Here, you will also be able to cross state lines from Nevada to Arizona, you'll enjoy an incredible view of the Dam and Colorado River. Your tour guide will tell you interesting facts and how the the Hoover Dam was constructed. This is a view not to be missed!

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This tour provides stunning perspectives of the Colorado River, first from the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, nearly 1000 feet above, offering panoramic views.

Admission not included25 min

Take a scenic drive across the Hoover Dam to the Arizona side, where you'll have 25-30 minutes to stroll along the top of this monumental structure. As you walk, you'll truly appreciate the dam's immense scale and capture some fantastic photo opportunities.

Highlights

Hotel pick-up and drop off from SELECT Las Vegas Strip hotels. *Even if listed not guaranteed*
Pickups start approximately 30mins before the tour time.
Pickup information will be emailed and text the night before between 5-7pm from the supplier.
14 Passenger Mercedes Benz Vans for your comfort and safety

What's included

Included
Hotel pick-up and drop off from SELECT Las Vegas Strip hotels. *Even if listed not guaranteed*
Pickups start approximately 30mins before the tour time.
Pickup information will be emailed and text the night before between 5-7pm from the supplier.
14 Passenger Mercedes Benz Vans for your comfort and safety
Not included
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)

Pickup Locations & Times

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.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.

Reviews(5,350)

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janetg44
July 4, 2026
Gerlach

The guide Chris was outstanding !!!!

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Walter_B
July 1, 2026
It’s a Damn big Dam

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

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heatherbY7898IQ
July 1, 2026
Great experience

Very knowledgeable guide & fun to listen to

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Izzy_R
July 1, 2026
Awesome n worth the price

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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Wendy_C
June 30, 2026
Great shorter experience...

Great shorter experience if you don’t want an all day excursion. Our tour operator was very informative on the way there and back. We learnt a lot of interesting facts.

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melissalintz
June 30, 2026
Highly recommend - short tour/trip from Vegas!

Tony was a great guide! Super friendly and informative. The sprinter van was comfortable and plenty of cold water was available. We did 3 stops and we had plenty of time for picture taking and walking at every stop. This short trip to the Hoover Dam was perfect and we loved going to see it!

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Melinda_W
June 29, 2026
A must see in Vegas! Our...

A must see in Vegas! Our host, Pam was both knowledgeable, personable and fun! Learned quite a bit about Hoover Dam! Its past history as well as present day impact!

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SUSAN_Y
June 29, 2026
Excellent

This was a great experience. Our guide Chris was super friendly and knowledgeable about the Hoover Dam, as well as giving us all kinds of interesting info about Las Vegas during our drive out!!! He had PLENTY of ice cold water for us throughout the trip!!!

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Amy M
June 29, 2026
Hoover Dam Tour

Keith was an amazing tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. He gave us the full experience! Highly recommended!

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Jet17059158282
June 28, 2026
Very relaxing and nice commute

The Tour Guide was very knowlegeable and funny

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