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Las Vegas Day Tours: Downtown History & Fremont Street Secrets
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What This Is
Who said history’s for nerds? Maybe I’m proud to be a nerd, and you may be too! Learn about a downtown hotel/casino with 500 gold bars and 6 pools, how "vintage" 1970s casinos get makeovers, and how two brothers are changing Fremont Street's look! Stroll through wild tales of how Sin City began. Walk right where Las Vegas literally started at the old Union Station site.
The Fremont Street Experience is a four-block party zone. From the world's largest video screen overhead, this tour will dive into the deep history of landmark addresses. Like a famous hotel/casino from 1946 with ties to famous figures with its original "mobster" bones still intact! You'll literally see 1956 Las Vegas still alive!
Watch crazy people (just kidding, we love them) fly right over your head on a zip line, launching from the top of an 11-story slot machine! Your tour wraps up inside the Downtown Container Park, a spot built from recycled shipping containers, full of shops, food, and fun. You can upgrade your tour to visit the Toy Shack, home to the "Pawn Stars" expert toy appraiser.
Best Parts
Discover Fremont Street: See the bright lights and energy of the famous 'Glitter Gulch'.
Hear Fascinating Stories: Learn about the history of Las Vegas from a knowledgeable local guide.
Explore Fremont East: Visit the revitalized area with unique shops and restaurants.
Small Group Experience: Enjoy a more personal tour with wireless headsets.
Visit Downtown Container Park: See the unique shops and restaurants made from shipping containers.
Get Local Tips: Receive recommendations for restaurants and businesses in the area.
Customer Reviews
Customers generally enjoyed the tour's historical insights and the guide's storytelling, with some mentioning the length of the walk as a minor issue.
Customers loved hearing the guide's stories about the history of Las Vegas.
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Many visitors enjoyed seeing the changes in Fremont Street and the revitalized areas.
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People appreciated the small group size, which made the tour feel more personal.
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The wireless headsets helped everyone hear the guide clearly.
Some found the walking a bit long.
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A few people wished there was more to do other than walking and learning.
Itinerary
The tour starts in Downtown Las Vegas and takes you on a walk through the history of Fremont Street. You'll see the evolution of the area, from its early days to the modern Fremont East. It's a fun way to learn about the city's past and present!
Las Vegas Downtown
Walk though Sin City while learning about how the heck it turned into the iconic town it is today.
Casino at the Plaza Hotel
Go to the very veeery beginning. This 1970's casino is not worn and torn, but doing better than ever, and you get to find out how!
Fremont Street Experience
Walk under the canopy and see the light show and casinos that make Fremont Street famous. Hear stories about the street's history and importance to Las Vegas.
Golden Nugget Casino
This is a very popular spot. Find out it's connection to Steve Wynn (from Las Vegas Strip of Fame), see it's world-class design, as well as it's old base from 1946.
Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel
Learn about the colorful Benny Binion, who opened downtown Las Vegas's first fancy casino. Today, it's a popular spot with a vintage steakhouse, a new spinning bar high above Fremont Street, and a historic hotel where you can still feel like it's 1956 Vegas!
Fremont East District
1 man, 1 vision. That's all it took to change Fremont East District into a raggedy neighborhood to what it is today in all it's glory.
Downtown Container Park
Visit the Downtown Container Park, a unique outdoor shopping and entertainment venue built from shipping containers. See the creative use of space and the variety of businesses it houses.
The Toy Shack
Visit the famous Toy Shack, where "Pawn Stars" expert Johnny Jimenez keeps his amazing vintage toys. You might even get to meet Johnny and snap a quick photo!
Insider Tip
Eat something before, the tour can be over 2 hours. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and be ready to walk.
Important Info
- The tour is about 2 hours long. - Before your tour, every guest must sign a safety waiver online at the provided link. - For your Downtown Las Vegas walking tour, please meet your guide at 1 South Main Street, in front of the Plaza Hotel Casino's Carousel Bar, where Main Street meets Fremont Street. Your guide will be easy to spot in a yellow Las Vegas Walking Tours T-shirt, or a light brown/tan jacket in colder months. You will also be dropped off at this same Plaza Hotel Carousel Bar location at the end of your tour. - We strongly recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, bringing bottled water, and using sun protection. Please note that all tours are conducted in English only, and it's best if you can comfortably understand conversational English. - Your health is top priority, and there's added extra safety measures. The audio headsets are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before each tour using disinfectant and also receive a deep clean with a UV-C light sanitizer, proven to kill most bacteria and viruses. These wireless headsets also help you maintain a comfortable distance from other people while still hearing your guide clearly. Masks are no longer required in public spaces or on our tours, but since they do visit inside two buildings, feel free to wear one if you prefer. Their guides have all been fully vaccinated.
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