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About this Experience

What you'll do:

You'll leave the Las Vegas Strip behind and head straight to one of America's most iconic landmarks, Hoover Dam, on a private, fully guided tour with round-trip transportation included.

  • Ride in comfort from Las Vegas — Your guide picks you up and handles all the logistics, so you're relaxed and ready before you even arrive.

  • Walk the top of Hoover Dam — Stand on the dam itself and take in the scale of what was built here during the Great Depression, with your guide narrating the story behind it.

  • Cross the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge — Get some of the best panoramic photos of the dam, the Black Canyon, and the Colorado River from the bridge overlook.

  • Take in sweeping views of Lake Mead — The largest reservoir in the U.S. stretches out below you, and your guide points out exactly where to stand for the best shots.

  • Upgrade to go inside the dam — Add the Power Plant Tour and walk through the tunnels and generators that have been powering the Southwest since 1936.

This is a three-hour private Hoover Dam tour from Las Vegas that covers the history, the views, and the engineering all in one go. You'll come back knowing something most visitors miss entirely.

Why we love it for your adventure:

  • Private and personal — This isn't a bus tour. Your guide shapes the experience around your group, your pace, and your questions.

  • Expert narration — Your guide knows this dam the way locals know their neighborhood, and the history lands differently when someone tells it in person.

  • Photo stops built in — The bridge overlook, the dam crest, Lake Mead. The tour is paced so you're never rushing past the best views.

  • Everything handled for you — Snacks, bottled water, and round-trip Las Vegas transportation are all included, so the only thing you need to think about is showing up.

  • Flexible add-on available — The Power Plant Tour upgrade ($99/person) adds 90 minutes and takes you inside the dam itself, through the tunnels and turbine rooms most visitors never see.

About this experience partner:

Another Side of Las Vegas Tours is one of the most-reviewed tour companies in Las Vegas, with over a million guests and a track record of five-star experiences across the city and beyond. They specialize in private, guided tours that go deeper than what a standard group excursion covers, from iconic landmarks to spots most visitors never find on their own. Guests consistently highlight the quality of the guides and the personal feel of every tour, which is why the company has built a loyal following among both first-time visitors and returning Las Vegas regulars.

Additional information:

  • Price: $249 USD per person | Optional Power Plant Tour add-on: $99 USD per person (adds approximately 90 minutes).

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours | Departs from Las Vegas, Nevada, to Boulder City, Nevada.

  • Private tour with a 2-guest minimum, larger groups welcome.

  • Includes snacks, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas.

  • Operates daily, in all weather conditions.

  • Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

  • Valid photo ID required for dam entry.

  • Cancellation policy: No refunds or cancellations within 7 days of the tour date.

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Location

Las Vegas, NV

Boulder City, NV, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of Las Vegas tours do you offer?

We offer private VIP sightseeing tours, Hoover Dam tours, Red Rock Canyon tours, Valley of Fire tours, Grand Canyon experiences, brewery tours, food tours, casino-themed experiences, and custom corporate events.

2. Are your Las Vegas tours private?

Yes. Most of our Las Vegas experiences are completely private and customized to the needs of each guest or group.

3. Do your tours include hotel pickup?

Yes. Many of our private experiences include complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off directly from Las Vegas Strip properties.

4. What are your most popular Las Vegas experiences?

Guest favorites include our Private Hoover Dam Tour, Red Rock Canyon Tour, Valley of Fire Tour, Las Vegas Highlights Tour, and custom VIP nightlife and sightseeing experiences.

5. How far is the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas?

The Hoover Dam is located approximately 45 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, depending on traffic and pickup location.