Las Vegas Trip Overview
Come explore Las Vegas — old-school and new — with us on this downtown walking tour along the famous Fremont Street. You’ll slip inside some of Sin City’s original casinos and hear stories of notorious mobsters, learn about the legacy they left behind, and perhaps even see the historic building where the most infamous of organized crime were brought to trial. Our local guide will show you downtown’s hottest spots that are part of its revitalization, from trendy speakeasies, refurbished neon signs, a park made out of shipping containers, and more. Of course, you can’t explore downtown Vegas without a walk under the incredible light canopy! And, if possible, we’ll grab a drink along the way. Come with us and enjoy experiences you can only have in Las Vegas!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Las Vegas, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Come explore Las Vegas — old-school and new — with us on this downtown walking tour along the famous Fremont Street. You’ll slip inside some of Sin City’s original casinos and hear stories of notorious mobsters, learn about the legacy they left behind, and perhaps even see the historic building where the most infamous of organized crime were brought to trial. Our local guide will show you downtown’s hottest spots that are part of its revitalization, from trendy speakeasies, refurbished neon signs, a park made out of shipping containers, and more. Of course, you can’t explore downtown Vegas without a walk under the incredible light canopy! And, if possible, we’ll grab a drink along the way. Come with us and enjoy experiences you can only have in Las Vegas!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Downtown Container Park, 707 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5615
We’ll start our tour outside Downtown Container Park, a square of stacked shipping containers housing a variety of small businesses (plus a jaw-dropping 3-story playground) and where you’ll start to appreciate the changing downtown scene. Your guide will point out their favorite spots to eat, drink, and shop, before heading out onto Fremont Street towards the bustling downtown area.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: East Fremont Street, E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV, USA
We’ll be on and off Fremont Street throughout the tour. Along the way, you’ll see numerous restored vintage signs symbolizing the city’s past — we definitely recommend revisiting these once the sun goes down to see them lit up in all their grandeur! As we continue to explore the thoroughfares and back alleys of downtown, your guide will give you recommendations on the best bars and eateries to check out during the rest of your stay.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Casino at the El Cortez Hotel, 600 Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5614
Here, your guide will introduce you to one of the oldest casino-hotels in Las Vegas. This staple of old Vegas is home to fascinating tales of one of the most notorious Mob members of his time: Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel. Not just a famous (and infamous) mobster from the early 1900’s, Bugsy and his contemporaries were central in the development of Las Vegas altogether! You may already be familiar with fictionalized versions of these real men from the film, The Godfather. Don’t worry, if you’re interested in stories about organized crime here and throughout the United States, we’ve got plenty more where that came from!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Fremont Street Experience, 425 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101-5620
You’ll marvel at the largest LED video screen in the world, showing colorful displays and trance-inducing scenes both day and night. Underneath this kaleidoscopic canopy, performers of all kinds dance, sing, and entertain in ways you might not ever have imagined.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Las Vegas Downtown, Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV
We’ll continue to make our way along the main drag through downtown Vegas. We’ll pass by (and, if possible, pop inside) a few other significant casino-hotels. Some of these locales have been mob-connected, others famed for their food, and still others that hold a key to Las Vegas’s past. Whatever interests you about Las Vegas today and yesterday, downtown has tales for you!
Duration: 45 minutes
