Original Las Vegas: The Fremont Street Experience Walking Tour
Description
Discover the heart of Las Vegas on our Fremont Street walking tour—where it all began in 1905. Journey through over a century of history, from a dusty desert railroad town to the dazzling Mob-era glamour. Experience the vibrant fusion of past and present as your guide leads you from the iconic Fremont Street Experience, featuring the world’s largest video screen, Viva Vision, to the cutting-edge public art and revitalization of the East Fremont District. Witness how Las Vegas’s rich heritage blends seamlessly with its bold, modern spirit.
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Itinerary
Meet at The Plaza Hotel & Casino - Your journey begins at the very spot where Las Vegas was founded in 1905—the iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino. Here, your guide will introduce you to the city's humble beginnings as a dusty railroad town and trace its evolution into the world-famous capital of entertainment and gaming.
The True Fremont Street Experience - Step into the dazzling Fremont Street Experience, a five-block pedestrian promenade covered by Viva Vision—the world’s largest video screen. Spanning 1,500 feet and suspended high above, this LED canopy delivers jaw-dropping light shows visible both day and night. It’s a sensory overload that perfectly captures modern Vegas energy.
Historic Casino Properties - As you make your way down Fremont, your guide will lead you through several of the area’s most iconic casinos. Along the way, you’ll discover a shark aquarium built into a swimming pool, the world’s largest golden nugget, famous Mob and Rat Pack hangouts, Vegas’s first telephone, a $1 million cash display, the world’s largest sports-book, vintage coin operated gaming machines, and of course, the neon-lit charm of classic Las Vegas. Each stop reveals fascinating stories from the city’s past—Mob ties, celebrity lore, and the evolution of the Vegas Strip.
Fremont East District - Leaving the canopy behind, you’ll explore the culturally rich Fremont East District, starting with a visit to El Cortez Hotel & Casino—the oldest continuously operating casino in Las Vegas. Once owned by Mobster Bugsy Siegel, this landmark is steeped in vintage Vegas history. Your guide will share tales of Mob rule, old-school glamour, and the legacy that earned El Cortez a place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Downtown Container Park - Your tour concludes at Downtown Container Park, a 20,000-square-foot open-air complex made entirely of repurposed shipping containers. This innovative hub of shops, dining, and art installations is the crown jewel of East Fremont’s revitalization—and a perfect place to continue your exploration of local Vegas life. From past to present, this immersive walking tour offers a deeper look at the city that built an empire of lights, legends, and luck.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(58)
Very interesting tour. Ron our guide was great.
Ron was very knowledgeable about Las Vegas history. He brought Fremont Street to life for me. I highly recommend this tour if you want to know about the past and revival of this iconic area.
This is an absolute must-do experience while visiting Las Vegas. To truly understand the essence of this city and the mega-extravagance synonymous with Vegas, start here. Jordon is personable, informative, and an incredible wealth of knowledge. His insight and storytelling bring the history and spectacle of Las Vegas to life.
Jordan was awesome so full of knowledge learned many things about Las Vegas history
This tour was awesome! With this tour you get to see so many details and secrets and history that you'd never have found otherwise. I loved seeing the mechanical horse racing machine, the chihuly glass, the massive neon signs, and all the cool history in the area. I got a lot of context for how the area changed over time which makes the present even more interesting. Thanks Jordan for making this a great tour!
It was wonderful. Jordan was so informative Funny friendly. Kept a group of seniors engaged and went at an appropriate pace
A fun way to learn about the origins of Las Vegas. Jordan provided great information and several interesting visual examples of original buildings.
Had a wonderful, small group tour of Fremont Street with a knowledgeable and personable guide. The 90 minutes flew by too quickly. Loved dipping into the various casinos to learn the history of Vegas and Fremont. So glad we took this tour!
tour guide Jordan was great. The courtesy message beforehand was VERY helpful. He wove us through a well-planned maze of casinos🎰, escalators, and even a discreet bar that had been used by the Rat Pack🥂! He also led us to a display of a MILLION dollar$! 🤩 Five stars for Jordan! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jordan was great. Good communication, very informative, and provided tips to see things on Fremont Street that we would have missed on our own.
