About this experience
Your trip to Las Vegas won’t be complete without a tour of the mighty Hoover Dam, where thousands of Depression-era workers tamed the Colorado River in under five years. This tour takes you inside the dam itself on the guided Power Plant Tour, standing among the massive generators that still send electricity across the Southwest, then up top to walk the dam with Lake Mead and the river far below. An unforgettable half-day with an icon of American engineering, backed by Gray Line’s decades of Hoover Dam experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What is included
- Views from the Bypass Bridge
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
- Walk on Top of the Hoover Dam
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Itinerary and highlights
After hotel pickups are finished you will depart immediately to the Hoover Dam. Travel time between Las Vegas and the Dam is around 45 minutes each way. Your driver will provide an expert commentary along the way. All vehicles are climate controlled and equipped with, reclining seats, video monitors and over-sized windows.
Enjoy a brief stop for photos at the historic and world-famous "Welcome to Las Vegas" Sign.
Enjoy phenomenal views of Hoover Dam, admire the beauty of Lake Mead and see the colorful Arizona Paint Pots in stark contrast against the volcanic rocks of Black Mountain.
Photo opportunity from the Pat Tillman bypass bridge
Hoover Dam Tour: Includes the Government-Guided Interior Tour of Hoover Dam during your approximate 2 hours of free time at the Dam where you can walk across the top of dam, with one foot in Nevada and one foot in Arizona!
Meeting and pickup information
- You must confirm the exact pickup time and location for your tour by contacting the supplier directly after purchase. Failure to confirm the exact pickup time and location can cause you to miss your tour and refunds will not be granted for missed pickups.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gray Line Las Vegas
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child
- Children ages 2 years and up require a seat .
- This tour is not recommended for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia, has a pacemaker or defibrillator. Tours are conducted in confined spaces and in a power plant with generators emitting electromagnetic frequencies.
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark the bus.
- Hotel pickup is available for this tour/activity. Please note: depending on the hotel, buses may not be able to access or enter every property. In this case, pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. Exact pickup details will be provided to the guest upon reconfirmation with the local tour operator.
- Please note that if the interior portion of the attraction is not available during your visit, additional stops may be added to the tour to ensure that you have a complete and enjoyable experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding however this is outside the control of the tour operator.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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