Sweet Side of Vegas: Chocolate and Candy Tour with Free Samples

The most fun part of this Las Vegas tour is the sheer amount of candy. You begin with gifts and an insulated bag, then collect chocolate bars, sweets, and themed treats as you ride the Strip Tram and visit Hershey’s Chocolate World, M&M’S, Coca-Cola, and other candy-linked stops. More than 3 pounds of goodies turns a sightseeing trip into a snack mission.

I like the mix of candy history and Las Vegas landmarks, especially the stories tied to the Luxor Sphinx, the Strip’s Statue of Liberty, and MGM’s lion. I also like the small group limit of 15, the cold glass Coca-Cola, and the fact that Tram use is included. The main drawback is simple: two hours is not long enough for extended shopping or a full look inside every store.

Key points to know before booking

• You take home a serious candy haul: More than 3 pounds of chocolate, candy, and other sweets are included.
• The Tram helps link the stops: Public Tram use during the tour is included, which cuts down on some Strip walking.
• Kevin may be your guide: The experience information identifies Kevin as a particularly entertaining guide, though the guide can vary by departure.
• The stories are part of the attraction: Hear about the Baby Ruth bar, Tootsie Roll, Hershey’s, Coca-Cola, and candy in popular culture.
• It suits families and sweet-toothed adults: The format is light, visual, and easy to follow, but food allergies require care.
• The route ends at M&M’S Las Vegas: You finish near one of the Strip’s biggest candy stores, with time built in to see its displays.

Why this two-hour candy tour works in Las Vegas

Las Vegas is built around spectacle, and this experience understands that. It does not ask you to sit through a long lecture about confectionery. Instead, you move between famous Strip sights, collect treats, pose for photos, and hear short stories that give familiar candy brands a bit more personality.

The route begins at the Excalibur North Tram Station and ends at M&M’S Las Vegas. That start and finish matter. You are not dropped far from the action, and the final stop leaves you in an area packed with shopping, restaurants, and other Strip attractions.

The tour costs $89 per person. That is not a cheap candy purchase, so you need to judge the price as a guided experience rather than as a bag of sweets alone. The cost includes the guide, Tram use during the tour, an insulated thermal bag, a cold glass bottle of Coca-Cola Classic, photo opportunities, stories, and more than 3 pounds of candy and chocolate.

If you already plan to visit these stores on your own, the price may feel high. If you want someone to organize the route, explain the stories, hand out treats, and keep the experience moving, the value makes more sense. The generous candy supply is the biggest part of the appeal.

The group maximum is 15 people. That is small enough for a more personal experience than a large bus tour, though the energy will depend on the guide and the mix of people in your group.

Starting at Excalibur with an insulated bag

Meet your guide outside the Excalibur North Tram Station at 3806 South Las Vegas Boulevard. You receive initial gifts and the insulated bag at the start, so you have somewhere to put the candy as the collection grows.

The thermal bag is a practical touch, especially in Las Vegas heat. Chocolate can soften quickly outdoors, and a regular shopping bag would not do much to protect it. You should still treat the bag as short-term protection rather than a refrigerator, but it makes the growing stash easier to manage.

The tour is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Confirmation arrives at booking, so keep the ticket available on your phone when you meet the guide.

Mandalay Bay and the first themed treats

The Tram passes Mandalay Bay, home to the House of Blues and the Shark Reef Aquarium. This is not a long attraction visit. The point is to connect the resort and its landmarks with a sweet, thematic treat from the guide.

That format continues throughout the experience. You are not paying for admission to Shark Reef or the House of Blues. You are seeing the resort from the route and receiving candy linked to the story or setting.

This is useful if you want a quick orientation to the southern Strip without committing to another ticketed attraction. It also keeps the pace brisk, which matters when the entire tour lasts about two hours.

The Luxor Sphinx and Hershey’s connection

The Luxor stop gives the guide a chance to point out the resort’s giant Sphinx. The unusual detail here is its connection to old Milky Way advertising. The Sphinx appeared in advertisements for Milky Way chocolate bars in the 1950s, giving the landmark a candy connection that is easy to miss when you are simply passing by.

You receive more sweets and hear about Hershey’s history. This is the kind of fact that makes the tour feel more specific than a simple store crawl. You already know the Luxor is shaped like an Egyptian pyramid. You may not know that its Sphinx can be tied to chocolate advertising decades before the current Strip scene.

The stop is best for people who enjoy the odd link between pop culture, advertising, and places. If you want long historical explanations, this tour will probably feel too quick. The stories are designed to entertain while the route keeps moving.

Las Vegas’s Statue of Liberty and the Baby Ruth story

The Strip’s Statue of Liberty provides one of the tour’s strongest photo moments. Your guide explains how the US Postal Service accidentally used the Las Vegas statue on postage stamps instead of the real New York statue, leading to a lawsuit that cost millions.

The experience also covers the unusual and creepy history of the Baby Ruth bar. The supplied information does not give every detail of that story, but it promises a piece of candy history that is stranger than the name might suggest. You receive more treats at this point.

This stop shows the tour’s basic method well: pair a large Las Vegas landmark with a candy fact, then let you leave with something to eat. It is light and entertaining, not a formal history tour. You will get the most from it if you enjoy small stories that make familiar sights more memorable.

Brooklyn Bridge, Tootsie Rolls, and a simple candy link

As the route passes the Strip’s Brooklyn Bridge replica, the guide connects it to Brooklyn, where the Tootsie Roll was invented. You receive a package of Tootsie Rolls.

This is a short stop, but it gives the route a clear thread. Las Vegas copies famous places from around the world, and the tour keeps asking how those places connect to American candy. The link is not grand, but it is exactly the sort of small detail that works well in a casual sightseeing experience.

Do not expect time to study the bridge replica in depth. The attraction is the story, the treat, and the photo opportunity as you move along.

Hershey’s Chocolate World in 15 minutes

Hershey’s Chocolate World is the first major store stop. The two-story space is filled with giant candy sculptures, merchandise, displays, and places to take photos. One especially eye-catching feature is a Statue of Liberty made entirely from chocolate.

You have about 15 minutes here. That is enough to look around, take a few pictures, and see the main displays. It is not enough for a relaxed shopping session or a long browse through every product.

Your guide points out candy-themed art and shares more about Hershey’s connection to Las Vegas. The guided approach helps you notice details you could miss if you wandered in alone. It also means you need to keep an eye on the clock. If you find a souvenir you want, you may need to make a quick decision.

Hello Kitty, Elvis, and a quick look at Hard Rock

The guide shows you the Hello Kitty Cafe, which serves as a colorful photo stop. You receive Hello Kitty candy, adding another small themed item to your bag.

The Hard Rock Cafe follows, with about five minutes focused on Elvis memorabilia. Your guide, known as the Candy King of Las Vegas, adds more candy while pointing out items connected with the King of Rock & Roll.

Five minutes is a very short visit, so set your expectations accordingly. You will see selected memorabilia rather than explore the cafe at length. The stop works because it adds music and celebrity culture to a route otherwise focused on candy brands.

If Kevin is leading your tour, the experience information specifically identifies him as a funny and accommodating host. The guide’s personality matters here because several stops are brief. A lively storyteller can make a five-minute look at memorabilia feel worthwhile.

Coca-Cola Store and the cold glass bottle

The Coca-Cola Store is marked by a giant glass Coke bottle over the entrance. Inside, you see Coca-Cola merchandise, memorabilia, and photo spots. Your guide shares facts about the brand’s reach and its place in popular culture.

The included cold glass bottle of Coca-Cola Classic is one of the tour’s clearest practical perks. It gives you a drink during a route that includes walking and outdoor exposure, and it feels more special than receiving a standard plastic bottle.

You have about 15 minutes at the store. That is enough to look around and take photos, but you will not have time to examine every item. The colorful displays make this one of the better stops for families and anyone who enjoys brand history.

M&M’S Las Vegas, the final stop

The tour ends at M&M’S Las Vegas, located at 3785 South Las Vegas Boulevard. The store is known for its large selection of colors, merchandise, photo spots, and a replica NASCAR race car.

You receive another sweet package as you approach. The guide points out design details and explains how M&M’S became one of America’s best-known candies.

The final location is convenient. You can continue browsing after the tour ends, though the scheduled experience itself does not promise unlimited shopping time. If you are buying gifts, this is the place where you may want to stay after the guide says goodbye.

Ending here also means your candy collection is complete near one of the biggest candy-focused stores on the route. Keep your insulated bag handy, especially if you plan to continue around the Strip afterward.

The MGM lion and the tour’s movie connection

Before the finish, the route stops at MGM’s iconic Leon the Lion. The bronze statue is described as the largest bronze statue in the Western Hemisphere. It gives you another large photo opportunity and connects the tour to MGM’s cinema history.

You receive sweets inspired by MGM’s film legacy and hear more about the statue. This adds a movie angle to the experience, so the route is not only about candy shops. It also includes advertising, landmarks, music, television, and film.

The lion is a good final landmark because it gives the tour a sense of place. The candy is fun, but the best moments come when the treat is tied to something you can see.

Who will get the most from the $89 price?

I would consider this tour a good fit for families, candy fans, first-time Las Vegas visitors, and anyone who likes short stories with a visual payoff. The bag of sweets is generous, and the guide keeps giving you small surprises. The group size also makes it easier to stay connected than on a large coach outing.

The tour may also work well for adults who want a lighter activity between casino visits and shows. You do not need to be deeply interested in candy history. The stories are short, the settings are familiar, and the experience gives you a reason to visit stores you might otherwise skip.

I would hesitate if you dislike sugary food, have serious allergies, or prefer to spend a long time inside each attraction. Gifts may contain peanuts and other allergens. Read every ingredient label and tell the guide about any food allergy before accepting treats.

The tour requires good weather. If poor weather cancels it, you are offered another date or a full refund. For a full refund after booking, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that window are not accepted.

Practical details that affect your day

The tour lasts about two hours and is conducted in English. Public Tram use is included during the experience, but the supplied information does not promise that every movement is by Tram. You should be ready for the normal amount of standing and movement that comes with visiting Strip stops.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The activity operates near public transportation, which is useful if you are reaching Excalibur from elsewhere on the Strip.

Book ahead if your schedule is fixed. The experience averages booking about 28 days in advance, suggesting that popular dates may fill before your Las Vegas trip. The maximum group size is 15, so availability may be tighter than with a large sightseeing tour.

Should you book the Sweet Side of Vegas tour?

Book it if you want an easy, cheerful Strip activity with a large take-home candy haul, a few unusual stories, and several colorful photo stops. The strongest reasons are the generous sweets, the insulated bag, the included Tram use, and the guide’s entertaining approach. Kevin, when assigned to the tour, appears especially suited to the role.

Skip it if you are looking for full attraction admissions, long shopping sessions, or a detailed cultural tour of Las Vegas. At $89, the value depends on wanting the organized route and the steady stream of treats, not just the candy itself.

For families and people with a sweet tooth, this is an easy call. For everyone else, ask yourself one question: would you enjoy carrying home more than 3 pounds of candy while hearing the strange stories behind it? If yes, the tour has a clear place in your Las Vegas plans.

FAQ

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $89 per person.

How long does the Sweet Side of Vegas tour last?

The experience lasts approximately two hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins at the Excalibur North Tram Station, 3806 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends at M&M’S Las Vegas, 3785 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.

How much candy is included?

The tour includes more than 3 pounds of chocolate, candy, and other sweets.

Is a drink included?

Yes. You receive a cold glass bottle of Coca-Cola Classic.

Is Tram transportation included?

Yes. Public transportation, including Tram use during the tour, is included at no extra charge.

Are food allergies a concern?

Yes. Gifts may contain peanuts and other allergens. Read the ingredients and tell the guide about any food allergies.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience begins. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted. If poor weather causes the tour to be canceled, you are offered another date or a full refund.