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VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour from Las Vegas

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Ghost Town Gold Mine Hoover Dam and Red Rock Sunset Tour

From $189.00

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

5 to 10 hours
Pickup offered
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Combine several must-see sights outside of Las Vegas—Spring Mountain State Park, Techatticup Mine, the Hoover Dam, and Nelson's Ghost Town—on a single tour. All transportation is provided, which makes this multi-stop tour easy, and you'll travel with a small group which means you get personalized attention. Along the way, listen to insightful narrative from your guide, allowing you to get the most out of your explorations.

Entrance fees: Techatticup Mine, Nelson's Ghost Town, Hoover Dam
Convenient pickup and drop-off on the Las Vegas strip
Small group of just 12 people or fewer
Unlimited drinking water provided

What's Included

Entry into Techatticup Mine Tour
Entry into Hoover Dam if it's open. If not, we will stop at big-horn sheep park.
Entry into Red Rock Canyon (if you upgrade your tour package)
Unlimited Water

Gratuities
Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We provide complimentary pick-ups and drop-offs at any hotel along the Las Vegas Strip. Please call us one day before your trip to re-confirm your pick-up time and location.

What To Expect

Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nelson Ghost Town

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Eldorado Canyon Mine Tours

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Spring Mountain Ranch State Park

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:How can I arrange pickup for the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:When confirming your reservation, select your hotel in the 'Tour Details' section on the checkout page. Please contact the local operator at the phone number on your voucher for exact pickup details at least 24 hours prior to departure.

Nov 2021

Q:What time is the departure for the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:The tour departs between 8 and 9 AM. Hotel pickups commence prior to departure time. Please call the local operator at the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

Nov 2021

Q:How long is the actual mine tour during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:The mine tour is approximately one hour and 10 minutes and is very educational and fun. At the conclusion of the tour, you will have time to walk around the Ghost Town to take photos and look around.

Nov 2021

Q:How strenuous is the mine tour during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:The walking tour of the Techatticup Mine is about ¼ mile long. You'll follow a guide down a gravel path that remains on one level. You won't have to climb or navigate obstacles. As a bonus, the mine offers cool temperatures and relief from the heat.

Nov 2021

Q:Is the Ghost Town haunted that we visit during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:While it can't be said for sure if Nelson's Ghost Town is haunted, the town had a huge murder rate during its heyday in the 1800s. It was the epitome of the lawlessness of the Wild West and wouldn't be surprising if some of that energy still remains.

Nov 2021

Q:What should I wear during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:The mine is located underground and can be a tad bit chilly, especially in the fall and winter months. Wear sturdy shoes with excellent sole support (no sandals or flip-flops.) If you come during the winter months, be sure to bring a jacket.

Nov 2021

Q:Should I bring my camera on the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:Absolutely! You can take as many pictures and videos during the tour as you'd like. Note: Cameras are prohibited on the Skywalk and must be stored in the provided lockers temporarily.)

Nov 2021

Q:Are car seats available during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:Carseats are available complimentary for small children but MUST be requested in advance. Notate your request along with the child's age/weight in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout if you need a car seat.

Nov 2021

Q:Are restrooms available at the Ghost Town during the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:Yes, there are modern restrooms in the main building at the Ghost Town.

Nov 2021

Q:What should I NOT bring with me on the VIP Ghost Town Gold Mine Tour, Hoover Dam Small Group Tour?

A:Luggage, suitcases, briefcases, coolers, and alcohol are prohibited.

Nov 2021

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Featured review

Samira_G

Our tour guide Alex was THE BEST! He gave us a Vegas history lesson that was very insightful. He took us to the best places to take memorable photos. Also, our guide at the Gold Mine, Bruce, was very funny. In sum this was an excellent tour & I would recommend it to anyone.

Reviews

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51 reviews

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Great tour guide

Alicia_L, Jan 2024

Our tour guide Lunkin Weidner (mama) was the very best tour guide I’ve ever had on any tour anywhere across the world that I’ve been in …. she was superb. She was knowledgeable, very helpful, she went above and beyond taking pictures of us, etc..

A Trip Not to miss

Julia_F, Dec 2023

We really enjoyed this trip and Lankun was a first class guide who made sure you got the most from your one day trip. We loved the Ghost Town and Gold Mine so unique and a blast from the past. Hoover Dam was a good stop and we really enjoyed the Red Canyon for sunset. Lankun took lots of photographs so we would remember this day. Thank you for the memories.

The 5% Group!

Kathy_B, Feb 2023

Our tour Guide was absolutely GREAT, AMAZING, ONE OF A KIND, VERY KNOWLEGABLE! We learned so much on our tour. So many beautiful sites! The next time we go to Vegas we are definitely going to book this tour again and not at the end of our trip when we are already wore out!!! hahaha

Best tour ever!!

Christine_S, Feb 2023

We had "Momma" for a tour guide. She was fantastic!! So accommidating of our needs or wants and so friendly. She was so knowledgeable about the history and geography of the Las Vegas/Lake Mead area. If you are thinking of taking one of these tours ask for "Momma', she was awesome and a great driver!! 🙂The Gold Mine tour guide Bruce was hilarious, he was also very knowledgeable about the history of that area and the people who lived there in the old days. Lots of very interesting things to look at inside the store and outside . We enjoyed the upclose and personal walking tour of the Hoover Dam. Such a massive project and so wonerous,, a must see!! The color of the water in Lake Mead was a beautiful blue!! Great tour, we would highly recommend it!!

VERY INFORMATIVE

Samira_G, Jun 2022

We were vacationing,...

Paula_Z, May 2022

We were vacationing, looking for something to do off the strip, searching on line found the ghost town tour with the mines to explore, with a Hoover dam stop. Was a great day not to long (6hrs) Best part is having Jay for our guide he is enthusiastic, knowledgeable, he connected with everyone in our group of 6 ! When our day ended , we knew we were lucky to have Jay ! He was fantastic making our day perfect !! Ask for Jay!

Brilliant day out

Anne_M, Feb 2022

This was an excellent day out, made even better by our guide, Jay he was great fun and very knowledgeable, I would definitely recommend this trip and you should definitely ask for Jay!!

No ghost on this tour, my...

Jessica_J, Oct 2021

No ghost on this tour, my fault for reading too quick but we throughly enjoyed the tour. Takes you to hoover dam, ghost town with a mine, and then red rock. It was very customizable. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about everything. She took great photos and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Our tour guide was Lankun. I felt like she went above and beyond.

Gold Mine tour/Hoover Dam

Jonathan_R, Oct 2021

Overall great tour! Funny tour guide, and full of interesting history. It was neat to see into the old gold mine. I would have liked to go a little further in but not sure if that was possible. Our shuttle driver Reuben was great! Very nice guy and knowledgeable about the Hoover Dam history. He even took us to see the Colorado river!

Dam great tour

Hope_G, Aug 2021

Amazing tour guide made the trip so much fun and interesting facts My family found the guide to make the experience so much better

Hoover dam

Laura_L, Aug 2021

Amazing day. Lorenzo was fantastic. Beautiful scenery. Red rock was incredible Would highly recommend

Would take this Tour Again 10/10

Heidy_O, Jul 2021

I had an amazing experience on this tour. Our tour guide Lankun aka Mama was amazing, informative, and funny. She says that she isn’t a professional photographer but I would pay for the awesome pictures she took of us. She is great with teens as well. She was kind an attentive. SHE WILL MAKE YOU DRINK PLENTY OF WATER! She took us to see the most beautiful views. It was breath taking. She was also very patient with an older couple that went on the tour with us younger and more able bodied tourist. 13 year old Godson: “Mama was cool.”

A great escape from the Vegas heat!! With some beautiful sites to see!!

Alexandra_T, Jun 2021

The mine tour is the perfect get away from the strip because it’s nice and cool inside the mine and away from all that dry heat!!Bruce the mine guide called himself the rarest gem and I agree!! He needs a raise because he is absolutely awesome!! He was hilarious and knowledgeable. Rueben our driver and Hoover dam guide was amazing as well. Very knowledgeable and sweet. He helped us get the best photos at the dam and of lake Meade!!! The bus was clean and at the perfect temperature!! We had the bus to ourselves which made our tour feel more personable! My only tip for this tour is make sure you wear walking shoes and make sure you have plenty of space on your phones for pictures because you will take a million of them!! It’s so much to take pictures of and take in!! Make sure you read the signs around the property’s the mine, they are funny!! My best friend and I are still talking about this adventure because it was legit fun!!

Ghost town, hoover dam

Pamela_S, Feb 2021

Lorenzo was amazing. He is very knowledgeable. He even took pictures for us. We would love to have him on another tour

Response from Host, Feb 2021

Thank you, Pamela. Hope to see you again in the future.

A great, complete excursion

Tye_W, Dec 2020

The mine was super interesting and unique. The location was a quirky mix of education and fun. My son and I loved it. Seeing the Hoover dam was cool, but the views at Red Rock were stunning. There were so many different, beautiful settings that my son tackled for the perfect picture. Our guide Lorenzo knew more than I could even think to ask. We chatted all day long and I learned so much. It was truly a great experience.

Great Vegas side trip

John_P, Dec 2020

This was a great side trip from Vegas. We got to go inside the goldmine and see just how hard extracting the gold was. The tour guide was extremely friendly and informative. He modified our tour to fit the groups desires. Awesome.

Let down

Jennings_M, Oct 2020

The van driver was very professional and polite. However, even after I confirmed that my planned tour was sill ok, a few days in advance. Once on the van, then I found out the Hoover Dam was closed. So, thst part of the trip was missing. Why they would confirm the trip was ok, even advertising it, if the Hoover Dam was closed, and they knew that, when I checked if the tour was operating and ok , in advance of going?

Response from Host, Oct 2020

Jenning, I am so sorry that you don't have a 5-star experience with us. We informed the Viator customer service representative about the close of Hoover Dam before we confirming your booking. There must be some miscommunication among us. Since Hoover Dam is closed, we made extra stops for the Lake Mead Overlook and big-horn sheep park. I am glad to hear that you are satisfied with our driver and guide service.

Escaping the strip for the day

Don_L, Feb 2020

Adam was a great guide for the day! He brought a lot of knowledge and enthusiasm. The trip itself was a perfect blend of a tour (looking) and a chance to do a little light hiking.