10 Historical Tours in Las Vegas Worth Booking

1.Emerald Cave Express Kayak Tour with Scenic & Historic Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,522 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Paddle a four-mile round trip from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave with guides such as Ryan, Jeff, Calvin, and Maggie. Expect calm river water, canyon views, 1920s history, snacks, swimming time, and a small glowing cave made for photos. Las Vegas pickup, lunch, and a Hoover Dam stop are optional.

“Very beginner friendly, took my a friend and I a bit to get going but once we got used to it, it was a really good time. Our guide, Jeff, was knowledgeable, very friendly and had a story for just about everything we saw. He even offered a pit stop so we could see the ram lazing around at a nearby park which was an awesome bonus. Would recommend again and again!”

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2.Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $14Best value

Spend up to a day exploring the Las Vegas Natural History Museum downtown. See Egyptian artifacts, a roaring 35-foot Tyrannosaurus rex, live sharks and stingrays, African wildlife, Ice Age mammals, and Mojave Desert displays. Flexible mobile admission lets you arrive any time from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“I came here yesterday because I needed pictures to use for a class project that I was working on, and I was able to get them.”

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3.Mountain Bike Historical Tunnel Trail to Hoover Dam from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $207

Start with hotel pickup, then ride a mostly downhill route from Boulder City toward Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Guides such as Neil, Scott, and Gary share local history, point out desert plants and bighorn sheep, and lead you through five old railroad tunnels. Lunch, bikes, helmets, water, and drop-off are included.

“great way to see the dam and the area aroun the dam guide was excelent”

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4.Boulder City Historic District Self-guided Tour from Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $25

Ride from Las Vegas to Boulder City, the 1930s town built for Hoover Dam workers. You’ll have about two hours to explore its historic district, museum, antique shops, eateries, and bronze statues on your own. Coaches are air-conditioned, bottled water is included, and drivers such as Dan, Angela, and Michael have added useful local context.

“Fantastic day out .We did the tour last year it was really great and we wanted to go back to do it again and see the parts we missed .After today we will definately be going back to boulder city again .Highly recommend .Dan Armstrong was our tour driver and guide he was brilliant really friendly very knowledgeable and easy to listen to . He relaxed the group and got us all excited with his high energy .Brilliant day .”

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5.Admission to the Erotic Heritage Museum Las Vegas

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 29 reviews · from $29

Spend about an hour at Las Vegas's Erotic Heritage Museum, a 24,000-square-foot collection of erotic art, posters, magazines, sculptures, and historical objects. Your timed ticket includes the Catherine exhibit, with Eddie Van Halen memorabilia and material from Sacred Sin. The museum is for adults 18 and older.

“No I personally has not enjoyed this museum Not much remarkable & updates are poor Really speaking No one is taking care of it”

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6.Fremont Street Secrets & Red Light History Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Meet your English-speaking guide outside the Plaza Casino for a two-hour walk through old Las Vegas. Expect red light district stories, vintage photos and videos, Prohibition secrets, classic casinos, Fremont Street stops, and guides such as Sylvia, Laurinda, Charmaine, and Shar.

“Laurinda was a great guide, with great stories! This tour is a find for History lovers! We had lots of fun getting to know more about Vegas' birth and Downtown iconic years!”

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7.Hoover Dam Power Plant Historic Era Railroad Museum Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $159

Ride from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam and Boulder City in a small group of no more than 13. Explore the dam, power plant exhibits, and a replica Six Companies locomotive, then add a traditional Cornish pasty lunch. Guide Brandon has earned special praise for going the extra mile.

“Brandon was a phenomenal guide! He went above and beyond for a great experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone.”

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8.Elvis Presley History Walking Tour of Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your Elvis tribute artist at the Westgate for a private, 1.5-mile walk through Presley’s Las Vegas story. Expect songs, funny tales, landmark photos, a view of Viva Las Vegas filming sites, and a drink or milkshake at the Peppermill.

“We had a great time with “Elvis” touring around Vegas and hitting the special Elvis places and highlights - couldn’t recommend highly enough - “Elvis” was extremely flexible and accommodating on the tour and went out of his way to take us to a few places not on the itinerary-fantastic few hours!”

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9.GoCar Mob History Audio Tour & Mob Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $126

Take the wheel of a two-person electric GoCar for a GPS-guided tour through downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street, the Strip, and the Arts District. Audio commentary is available in six languages, followed by a 45-minute Mob Museum visit. Drivers must be 21 or older.

“The cars are a lot of fun and easy to maneuver. The navigation isn’t the best and I was expecting more history/mob info on the actual drive.”

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10.Redrock Hikes Come See Our South West Historic Beauty

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $77

Join Hikes for Vegas for a four-hour Red Rock Canyon outing from the Venetian. Expect a small group of up to seven, coffee and water, guided trails, petroglyphs, wildlife, plant life, waterfalls, and emailed photos. Pickup is offered, with drop-off details worth confirming before departure.

“Great hike and guide. Got lots of pictures. Definitely a must do activity when visiting Las Vegas. Had a great time.”

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