Las Vegas Downtown & Fremont Street - Guided Walking Tour

4.9
(622 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the vibrant heart of Las Vegas with a two-hour guided walking tour of Downtown’s iconic Fremont Street. Stroll beneath the dazzling Fremont Street Experience canopy, explore legendary casinos and the Mob Museum, and journey through the revitalized Fremont East District and Downtown Container Park. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and families, this small-group tour combines fascinating stories, fun facts, and historic photos with wireless audio headsets for an up-close, personal experience. Your expert guide’s tips, insider recommendations, and exclusive restaurant lists ensure you make the most of your Vegas adventure. See, explore, and experience the evolution of Las Vegas, from its humble beginnings to the dazzling “Glitter Gulch,” on this unforgettable downtown tour!

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Wireless headset
Area restaurant 'Tip Sheet' and business coupons
Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (if option selected)
Guided walking tour of Fremont St, Fremont Street Experience, Fremont East & Downtown Container Park
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (unless option selected)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 - Downtown Las Vegas Tour meets on city sidewalk in front of Plaza Hotel Casino - Carousel Bar - Main St at Fremont St • Tour guide wears a Yellow Las Vegas Walking Tours T-Shirt (light brown/tan jacket in colder months). Drop Off Point: Plaza Hotel - Carousel Bar

End point
Downtown Container Park

For 'Pawn Stop' Add-On only, tour ends at Gold & Silver Pawn, 713 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Las Vegas Downtown

    See Las Vegas like you’ve never seen before or didn't know existed. Walk from past to present as stories, fun facts, and a photographic 'walk through time' peel back the layers of neon and expose the rich history underneath. Learn how this magical city went from humble outpost, to the eye-popping ‘Glitter Gulch’, one of the most pictured and storied thoroughfares in the world, to a sparkling gem of urban renewal and revitalization.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Your tour begins at this historic location for good reason. Here you will begin to learn about the very beginnings of Las Vegas as they literally began beneath the foundation. You will also learn how this 'vintage' 1970's casino has not only survived but is thriving into one of our proudly restored properties with many exciting refurbishments, renovations, and classic Las Vegas flair!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    From 500 gold bars in a top floor lounge to 6 pools, you will see and learn about Downtown Las Vegas' fabulous new hotel/casino and how two brothers from Detroit are changing the face of Fremont Street!

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Fremont Street Experience

    Your tour will walk through the entire 4-block long Fremont Street Experience as you hear all the fascinating stories and learning about the properties along the way. You will also learn how, and why the world's largest video screen canopy above came to be, has been refurbished 3 times and is still a major draw for people to see for themselves. Seeing is one thing, but you will become immersed.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You will learn about the deep history of this landmark address of 1 Fremont St., how it has miraculously survived the times through many transitions and is today a top 'must see' for many that visit downtown Las Vegas.

    Admission ticket free
  • The Mob Museum (Pass by)

    You'll visit the museum’s prominent location and listen as your guide shares insights into its creation, key attractions, and growing popularity. Discover how this landmark became a must-see destination in Downtown Las Vegas.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

    A very popular hotel/casino and still a major feature of downtown Las Vegas. Here you will not only learn it's connection to Steve Wynn of "Las Vegas Strip" fame, but also of it's internationally top-rated features but also how it's original bones dating back to 1946 mobsters still exist. You will not just learn about it, you will walk through it!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    During your tour your will learn about the colorful Benny Binion and how he came to Las Vegas and opened up the first 'carpet joint' in downtown Las Vegas which is today a popular stop for locals and visitors alike for it's vintage steakhouse, live entertainment, new rotating bar above Fremont Street and full-restored, vintage boutique hotel. Here you will also see for yourself that 1956 Las Vegas does still exist!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The launchpad for Wayne Newton and once home of 'Lefty' Rosenthal. Discover all things fabulous about this historic property including their $50 Million renovation/expansion & infamous dining specials.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Watch as thrill-seekers soar superhero-style down Fremont Street, launching from the top of an impressive 11-story slot machine. Experience the excitement and vibrant atmosphere as riders zip above the crowds and neon lights in Downtown Las Vegas.

    Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Learn about the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas and hear how 1 man's vision turned a once forgotten neighborhood into the jewel of urban renewal and revival and helped downtown Las Vegas return to a top attraction in the United States.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Classic 40's Vegas at it's finest. The oldest hotel - casino in Las Vegas, and boy it's got stories. You will hear about the early days and ties to famous mobsters but also how it has not only remained a classic, locals casino but how it has refurbished, remodeled and expanded with the times, all while keeping every ounce of it's Las Vegas charm.

    Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Downtown Container Park

    As you tour through the newly revitalized Fremont East to learn how one man’s vision and commitment to community has sparked perhaps the greatest downtown revitalization project in the United States, the tour wraps up inside the innovative Downtown Container Park, a shopping, dining, entertainment attraction partially made out of recycled shipping containers. A perfect way to conclude the story 'from humble outpost' to 'gem of urban renewal' and where you'll be left with all the knowledge to go explore downtown Las Vegas like a 'Vegas Insider'!

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    See the famous Toy Shack, home of Pawn Stars expert toy appraiser Johnny Jimenez. Here you will learn about Johnny's 'pride and joy' vintage toy and possibly even see Johnny for a quick hello and photo op.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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