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

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On average, this is booked 29 (14) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

The Hoover Dam Mini Tour - a three-time winner of Cool Destinations'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!

What's 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.
  • 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.
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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.

What To Expect

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Boulder City (pass by)

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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Lake Mead National Recreation Area (pass by)

You 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.
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Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

Next you will pass through the Hoover Dam security checkpoint and you will be officially at the Hoover Dam. You 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. You'll truly appreciate the dam's immense scale and capture some fantastic photo opportunities. This is a view not to be missed!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam

Walking across Hoover Dam offers a close-up view of its immense concrete structure, with sweeping panoramas of the Colorado River, Lake Mead, and the surrounding desert landscape. Driving over the dam provides a unique perspective as you cross the top of this engineering landmark, where the towering walls and dramatic canyon scenery highlight the scale and ingenuity of one of America's most iconic construction projects. Please note: admission into the dam's interior is not included.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colorado River (pass by)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.90 out of 5 stars based on 5,333 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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  • 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
  • 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.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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