Hoover Dam Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

4.2
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2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit the mighty Hoover Dam not as a tourist, but as an expert! This self-guided driving tour leads you from either Las Vegas or Arizona to the Hoover Dam and reveals the dramatic story behind its construction along the way. Discover a tale of desperation, high-flying acrobatics, and sheer human ambition as you drive. Then, walk along the dam itself and admire this amazing feat of engineering up close!

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

    Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Sin City is famous for entertainment and excess, but it wouldn’t be the hotspot it is today without the Hoover Dam. The tour is over 31+ miles long, with more than 30+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Las Vegas

    Surrounded as we are by all this glitz and glam, it might be hard to imagine the Las Vegas Valley before it became a major city. It was hot, dry, and mostly a blank spot on American maps. Note: This 30+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Hoover Dam in 3-5 hours.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Lake Mead Visitor Center (Pass by)

    This lake, designed to hold up to nine trillion gallons of water, owes its existence to the Hoover Dam.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Boulder City

    Once the Boulder Dam got the greenlight, unemployed laborers from all over the country flocked here for the promise of work

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Historic Railroad Trail

    This one-of-a-kind hiking trail follows the route of old, out-of-commission train tracks.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Clark County Wetlands Park

    Although the Las Vegas Valley has historically had naturally-occurring marshland, this park is almost completely human made.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Lake Mead - Lakeview Overlook

    An overlook with incredible views of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Marina.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City (Pass by)

    This fascinating museum explores the rich history of Union Pacific Railroad’s Boulder Branch Line.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Hoover Dam

    From here, you’ll be able to hike up a quick trail to reach the bridge, which affords visitors the best views of the front of the Hoover Dam.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs

    Hikers looking for a bit of a challenge will find it at the Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
  • How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
  • Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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