Las Vegas Tours & Excursions
Day trips and in-town excursions leaving from the Strip and downtown. Each listing shows duration, price range and where it departs from, so you can fit one around the rest of your trip.
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Helicopter Tours
- Grand Canyon Sunset Helicopter Tour with Las Vegas Strip Returnabout 2.5 hours from the terminal (Maverick) to 3.5-4 hours hotel to hotel (Papillon) 路 from $629 per person (Maverick Wind Dancer Sunset; Maverick says prices vary by season and demand) 路 departs Terminals just south of the Strip: Maverick at 6075 S. Las Vegas Blvd.; Papillon's Las Vegas terminal (hotel transfers included on Papillon)A late-day helicopter tour that lands in Grand Canyon West, then flies back over the Las Vegas Strip around sunset as the lights come on.
- Grand Canyon West Rim Helicopter Landing Tour from Las Vegasabout 2.3 hours terminal to terminal (Maverick Wind Dancer) to 4-4.5 hours hotel to hotel (Papillon Grand Celebration) 路 from $529 per person (Papillon Grand Celebration, taxes and fees included per Papillon; a fuel surcharge may apply at check-in) 路 departs Operator terminals: Papillon's Boulder City air terminal or its Las Vegas terminal at 5060 Koval Lane; Maverick's Las Vegas Strip terminal at 6075 S. Las Vegas Blvd.A helicopter flight from the Las Vegas area over Hoover Dam and Lake Mead to Grand Canyon West, with a landing below the rim on Hualapai land and champagne before the flight back.
- Las Vegas Strip Helicopter Flight10-15 minutes in the air; about 1.5 hours hotel to hotel when transfers are included (Papillon VIP After Dark) 路 from $99 per person, flight only, no hotel transfers (Papillon Strip Highlights); a fuel surcharge may apply at check-in 路 departs Terminals just off the south Strip: Papillon at 5060 Koval Lane; Maverick at 6075 S. Las Vegas Blvd.A 10 to 15 minute helicopter flight from a terminal south of the Strip, up the Strip to Downtown Las Vegas and back, offered at night and, at Maverick, during the day.
Bus Day Trips
- Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend Day Trip from Las Vegasabout 14 hours by road (Canyon Tours) or about 9 hours by plane with hotel transfers (Papillon) 路 from $213 per person by road with Antelope Canyon X, plus taxes and a $10 fuel fee collected at booking (Canyon Tours) 路 departs Las Vegas hotel pickup (Canyon Tours, 5:30 a.m. tour time); Papillon flies from Boulder City, NV to Page, AZA full day from Las Vegas to Page, Arizona, for a Navajo-guided tour of an Antelope Canyon section and a stop at the Horseshoe Bend overlook.
- Area 51 and Extraterrestrial Highway Day TourAbout 10 hours: departs around 7:00 a.m., returns around 5:00 p.m. (Adventure Photo Tours) 路 $235 per person including lunch, water and snacks; gratuity not included (Adventure Photo Tours) 路 departs Free pickup at Las Vegas hotelsDay trip by 4x4 from Las Vegas up the Extraterrestrial Highway to Rachel, Nevada, the Black Mailbox and the fenced edge of the Area 51 military range.
- Death Valley National Park Day Trip from Las Vegasabout 10 to 10.5 hours including hotel pickup 路 from $290 per person, gratuity not included (Adventure Photo Tours) 路 departs Hotel pickup in Las VegasFull-day guided trip from Las Vegas to Death Valley National Park in California, with stops such as Dante's View, Badwater Basin at 282 feet below sea level, and Artist's Palette.
- Grand Canyon South Rim Day Trip by Motor Coach from Las Vegasabout 13-14 hours hotel to hotel, with about 3 hours inside the park 路 from $100 per person plus taxes and a fuel fee (Canyon Tours lists $100 to $108 by option); non-US residents also owe the park's $100 fee 路 departs Las Vegas Strip hotel pickups (Canyon Tours: pickup about an hour before a 5:30 a.m. tour time)A full-day coach trip from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim, crossing the Hoover Dam bypass bridge, with about three hours at Mather Point and Grand Canyon Village.
- Grand Canyon West and Skywalk Day Trip by Bus from Las Vegasabout 11-12 hours hotel to hotel, with about 4 hours at Grand Canyon West (Gray Line, Canyon Tours) 路 from $156 per person with Skywalk entry, plus taxes and a $20 fuel fee collected at booking (Canyon Tours 'Prime Pass' option) 路 departs Las Vegas Strip and Downtown hotel pickupsA full-day coach trip from Las Vegas to the Hualapai Tribe's Grand Canyon West, with Skywalk entry at Eagle Point and time at Guano Point.
- Valley of Fire State Park Tour from Las Vegasabout 5.5 to 8 hours including hotel pickup, depending on the operator 路 from $130 per person, gratuity not included (Gray Line small-group tour) 路 departs Hotel pickup on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown (operator-dependent)Guided day trip from Las Vegas to Valley of Fire, Nevada's first state park, with road stops at Rainbow Vista, Atlatl Rock petroglyphs, the 1930s Cabins and the visitor center.
Vegas City Tours
- Las Vegas Night Sightseeing TourAbout 2 to 3 hours depending on operator 路 from $59 per adult (Big Bus Night Tour); $123 per adult with hotel pickup (Pink Jeep Bright Lights) 路 departs Big Bus: Stop #3, High Roller / LINQ Promenade. Pink Jeep: hotel pickup.Evening sightseeing loops of the Strip and Downtown by open-top bus or guided Jeep, with stops or drive-bys at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and Fremont Street.
- The Mob Museum admission with The Underground speakeasy and distillery1 to 3 hours for the museum, per the museum; Distillery Tasting and Crime Lab are 25 minutes each 路 General Admission $37.95; Deluxe Pass $49.95 (one interactive experience); Premier Pass $54.95 (two); online non-Nevada-resident tickets for entry before 11 a.m. or after 5 p.m. are $7 off 路 departs The Mob Museum, 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (self-arrive; paid onsite parking)Self-guided entry to the Mob Museum in Downtown's 1933 former courthouse, with The Underground speakeasy included and a moonshine Distillery Tasting on Deluxe and Premier passes.
- The Neon Museum Evening Admission with History. Brought to Light. TourAbout 45 minutes for evening admission; the add-on guided tour and Brilliant! Jackpot show each run 45 minutes 路 Evening admission from $35 per adult plus a processing fee; guided tours are add-ons chosen at checkout (add-on price not published outside checkout) 路 departs The Neon Museum, 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (self-arrive; onsite parking)Timed evening entry to the outdoor Neon Boneyard in Downtown Las Vegas, with an optional 45-minute guided history tour and the Brilliant! Jackpot light show as add-ons.
Food & Tasting Tours
- Downtown Las Vegas Walking Food Tour3 to 3.5 hours (Secret Food Tours) 路 $129.99 per person (Secret Food Tours: Historic Downtown Las Vegas); drink upgrade extra 路 departs Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (Secret Food Tours meeting point)Guided walking tasting tour of Downtown Las Vegas, starting at the Plaza and ending near Fremont East and Container Park, with about 8 food stops and local history.
- Ethel M Chocolates Factory, Cactus Garden and Chocolate Tasting ExperienceTasting 30-45 minutes; the factory viewing aisle and garden are self-paced 路 Factory viewing and Cactus Garden free; Chocolate Tasting $25 per adult; Chocolate & Wine $35 (21+) 路 departs Ethel M Chocolates Flagship, 2 Cactus Garden Dr, Henderson, NV 89014 (self-arrive)Free self-guided viewing aisle at Ethel M's Henderson chocolate factory and a free 3-acre botanical cactus garden, plus a ticketed 30-45 minute chocolate tasting.
Adventure Experiences
- Exotics Racing Supercar Driving ExperiencePlan at least 2 hours on site (about 2 to 2.5 hours for 1-2 cars at 5-7 laps each); at least 3 hours during major Las Vegas events 路 from $299 for 5 laps in one supercar, with briefing, discovery laps, coaching and helmet included 路 departs SPEEDVEGAS Motorsports Park, 14200 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89054, about 15 minutes south of the Strip (I-15 exit 25, Sloan Rd)Drive a supercar such as a Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche or McLaren on a 1.3-mile racetrack south of the Strip, with a pro instructor in the passenger seat.
- Horseback Riding in Red Rock Canyon1 to 2 hours in the saddle depending on the ride; the Sunset ride adds a barbecue dinner 路 from $89 per rider for the 1-hour Coyote Canyon Ride, no transport included (Cowboy Trail Rides) 路 departs Cowboy Trail Rides' camp in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, about 20 minutes from the Strip; round-trip shuttle included on the Canyon Rim and Sunset ridesGuided trail rides on gentle horses through the desert of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, from a 1-hour loop to a sunset ride with a barbecue.
- Machine Guns VegasIndoor packages average 30+ minutes of shooting; outdoor desert packages list 2 to 2.5 hours of range time plus door-to-door transport 路 from $109 per shooter for the Urban Assault indoor package (25 rounds each from a Colt Commando and an MP5) 路 departs Indoor range at 3501 Aldebaran Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102, open daily 10 AM-6 PM; outdoor packages go to a desert range with door-to-door transportIndoor and outdoor shooting range west of the Strip selling themed packages of machine guns, rifles and pistols, each with a one-on-one instructor.
- Stripper 10175-minute class; allow extra time before it for ticket pickup and the waiver 路 $59.98 per ticket, covering the 75-minute class and a souvenir Stripper 101 License 路 departs Stripper 101 studio at the V Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd S, Ste 360 (check in at the V Theater box office)A 75-minute beginner pole, chair and floor-dance class at the V Theater in Planet Hollywood's Miracle Mile Shops. Everyone stays clothed.
Outdoor Adventure Tours
Scenic Drive Tours
Landmark-Specific Tours
- Hoover Dam Guided Power Plant Tour$25 adults, $15 ages 4-16, free for 3 and under (Bureau of Reclamation); $10 garage parking extra 路 departs Hoover Dam Visitor Center ticketing lobby, Nevada side, after security screeningBureau of Reclamation guided tour at Hoover Dam through original construction tunnels to a penstock viewing platform and 8 generators in the Nevada Powerhouse.
- Hoover Dam Half-Day Tour from Las Vegasabout 4 to 6 hours including hotel pickup, depending on the operator 路 from $96 per person, gratuity not included (Gray Line Hoover Dam Express) 路 departs Hotel pickup on the Las Vegas Strip and Downtown (operator-dependent)Half-day van or coach trip from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam, about 30 miles southeast, with time on top of the dam and, on some tours, the Bureau of Reclamation's Power Plant Tour.