Visit Hoover Dam on a Las Vegas "mini" tour that doesn't take up a whole day so you don't waste your precious vacation time. Or, perhaps you have a late flight and want to do something fun after hotel check-out. After departing the Strip, head to the dam, where you visit lookout points for views and photo ops. Upgrade to include a spot at the very instagrammable Seven Magic Mountains in the Mojave Desert

Visit Hoover Dam on a tour designed for those short on time
Round-trip transport provided from the Las Vegas Strip
Travel by small-group vehicle
See the dam, Colorado River, and Lake Mead from different angles
Upgrade to include a visit to one of the top Instagram spots - Seven Magic Mountains

What's Included

Hoover Dam Tour
Stop at Seven Magic Mountains (if option selected)
Professional Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas Strip hotels
Air-conditioned vehicle
Fuel surcharge

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and dropoff from Fremont Street or Off-Strip locations

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Please Note: EVEN IF YOUR HOTEL IS LISTED, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO GO TO A CLOSE BY HOTEL. THIS ENSURES PICK-UP TIMES ARE KEPT TO MINIMUM AND TO AVOID STRIP TRAFFIC. WE ONLY USE YOUR HOTEL SELECTION SO WE KNOW WHERE TO DIRECT YOU....IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOU WILL BE PICKED UP THERE. Hotel pick-ups commence between 30-45 minutes PRIOR to the listed departure times. Please refer to email and text from the supplier sent to you with your specific pickup time and pickup location. If you are staying in the Downtown (Fremont Street) area, please select a hotel on the Strip to be picked up from, Treasure Island is the closest and also has free parking if you have a rental car. The supplier will contact you the day prior between 5-7pm PST with your scheduled tour date with pick-up time and location. If you have a walker or wheelchair, you must contact the supplier prior to the tour pick-up date, as they will have to make accommodations. Luggage and coolers are not allowed on the tour due to security at the Hoover Dam, and you BE DENIED BOARDING IF YOU SHOW UP WITH LUGGAGE however backpacks are allowed.

What To Expect

Boulder City (Pass By)

Hemenway Park

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam Bypass

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seven Magic Mountains

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
14 passenger vans
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, alcohol and drugs are not permitted to be consumed during the tour
COOLERS ARE NOT ALLOWED.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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.

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:Do you offer hotel pickup for the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:Yes, Pickups are offered from select hotels on the Strip. Just let us know where you're staying in the "Traveler Details" section at checkout and we will do our best to coordinate a pickup location with you.

Apr 2021

Q:How can I arrange pickup if I'm not staying on the Strip or Downtown?

A:If you are staying downtown (or anywhere other than the Strip), you will have to make your own way to one of the pickup hotels on the Strip.

Apr 2021

Q:How do I know when and where to meet for my Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour pickup?

A:Hotel pick-ups commence 30-45 minutes prior to the listed departure times. The supplier will contact you the day prior to your scheduled tour date with the exact pick-up time and location.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring a stroller on the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:Yes. Please be sure to notate that you will be bringing a stroller in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Apr 2021

Q:How long is the drive to Hoover Dam from Las Vegas?

A:The drive is approximately 30-45 minutes, one-way, depending on traffic conditions.

Apr 2021

Q:What should I bring with me on the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:We recommend that you bring comfortable shoes, sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunblock), and a camera or camera phone.

Apr 2021

Q:How should I dress for the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:Wear comfortable shoes and dress according to the day's weather.

Apr 2021

Q:What makes the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup different from others?

A:This 3-hour Mini-tour is for people who don’t want to waste precious vacation hours on tour buses picking up & dropping off hordes of people or waiting in long lines at the Dam, and just want to visit & experience the Dam without wasting a whole day.

Apr 2021

Q:Does the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup include admission inside the Dam?

A:This tour is designed to be a quick visit for photos and to experience the Hoover Dam. Therefore, it does not include entrance to the Dam. The group does make several stops to admire the view and take some great photos.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I be dropped off at a different hotel at the end of the Small-Group 3 Hour Hoover Dam Mini Tour With Strip Pickup?

A:Yes - Please let your driver know and they will do their best to accommodate your request for most hotels on the Strip.

Apr 2021

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

Keep in mind that this is the short tour, you do NOT go down into the Hoover Dam to see the turbines and all.

Be sure to bring a camera to help take in those memorable moments!

The Hoover Dam Mini Tour is a great option if you don't have much time.

Reviews

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3,133 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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A dam good tour of the Hoover dam

Brad_M, Sep 2023

The tour guide Skip was very knowledgeable about the dam and the surrounding area. His driving felt safe

Great experience...ask for Tour Guide Bob

Charles_U, Sep 2023

Bob our guide was very informative and gave us a very memorable trip. Recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see Hoover Dam and learn about the building of the dam and history.

Excellent, informative tour

Andrea_V, Sep 2023

Our tour guide Pam shared a good amount of info in a short time, in a very consumable way. If you’d like to see the Dam and are limited on time, this is the way to go! The tour stayed on time, while hitting all of the major interest points. Overall a very good experience - and we learned a few new things along the way!

A Welcome Respite from the Strip!

William_C, Sep 2023

Several events stand out. I'm researching a novel, so stopping at the Lake Mead Overlook was special for me, looking out over the Boulder Basin. Walking out onto the Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge was exciting--the wind was blowing so hard I thought it was going to knock me down! And the views of Hoover Dam were spectacular. Most of all, I have to give kudos to our tour guide John, who was knowledgeable, entertaining, and very engaging. He really made the trip work.

Awesome Pam's Dam tour

Philip_B, Sep 2023

Pam was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history surrounding the dam, she made the trip so worthwhile. So much was packed into a 3 hour trip.

Interesting tour with an interesting guide

Carla_H, Sep 2023

This tour was like having a very knowledgeable friend show you around. Our guide (a former Cirque du Soleil performer) was personable without getting too personal. The stops were neither too long nor too short. I was able to see everything I wanted to see without feeling bored or rushed.

Nice getaway experience

David_B, Sep 2023

The views, driver was great. Ride was easy. Great little getaway for a few hours and a history lesson as well. VA. Tide was very comfortable.

WORST TOUR EVER

david_B, Sep 2023

the tour company was late picking us up from the location that was emailed to us. We had to get up early and walk 20 minutes to the pick up location. I called the company and was given excuses about the wrong information was sent out. I called the night before and never received a return call. Poor communication, stressful and angry tour guide resulted in the worst tour we have ever been on. This company should apologize to the 7 people on the tour. This company has many issues that need to be worked out before continuing to offer tours.

Hoover dam experience

Michael_M, Sep 2023

Super trip out to the hoover dam from vegas,Bob our guide was excellent very knowledgeable and courteous to us all was a great trip 👍🏻😎

Good tour

Broderick_A, Sep 2023

Just the right amount of time for us. Enjoyed trip. Guide, Victor, was friendly and knowledgeable and dropped us off at our hotel instead of back at pick up site after tour as it was raining - much appreciated! Would recommend.

Amazing tour - extremely informative!

Hollie_C, Sep 2023

We thought this tour was amazing. Our tour guide (who’s name I sadly can’t remember - it was Sunday 18th 8am) was one of the best tour guides we’ve ever experienced! It was clear he knew what he was talking about and had a great personal interest in the locations we visited. He was polite, courteous and friendly. We found everything he said really interesting! It definitely wasn’t too much info. Even though it was a “short tour” it didn’t feel rushed at all. Thank you! When we return to Vegas one day, we would definitely book with Mr Las Vegas!

Pam's Dam Tour

Sharon_W, Sep 2023

Pam, our tour guide, was AWESOME!! So knowledgeable and we really enjoyed all her stories! Definitely would recommend Pam's Dam Tour!

Amazing

Silvia_G, Sep 2023

our tour was very well informative excellent person and very patience and knows her business well. We will love to do another tour with her.

Mini Hoover Dam Tour

Mark_S, Sep 2023

Our tour guide Skip was very informative and did a fantastic job!!! He was very prompt and the views were amazing.

Great experience!! The...

MARA_N, Sep 2023

Great experience!! The guide was very knowledgeable and accomodating!! Gave a lot of additional information about the Las Vegas area and building of the Dam.

Hoover Dam was beautiful...

Kathy_F, Sep 2023

Hoover Dam was beautiful and amazing. Skip was an excellent guide. He made the tour informative and fun.

Pam's Best Dam Tour

Stephani_O, Sep 2023

We had an amazing time. Got picked up at our hotel, super easy. Pam (tour guide) was amazing, sweet and so informative. She even had cold bottles of water for us on the ride. We made 4 stops and I would say got a better tour than if you had gone on your own to the Hoover Dam directly.

PAM’S DAM TOUR 10/10

Melissa_W, Sep 2023

Pam’s dam tour was the highlight of my trip. I had very low expectations for this tour (because how exciting could a dam be), but Pam really made the tour a 10/10. She was SO knowledgeable and kept the entire group engaged throughout the tour with random facts and witty jokes. Consider yourself lucky if Pam is your tour guide.

dam tour

Dylan_W, Sep 2023

Skip was great and very informative it was a very comfortable experience. the amount of time was perfect for those who want to see the dam and still have most of the day to do other things

Excellent tour. Bob was...

MarniD, Sep 2023

Excellent tour. Bob was so knowledgeable. He was a true guide and knew everything there is to know about Lake Mead, Boulder, and the dam. It was the perfect amount of time. Highly recommend this tour.

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