Red Light District & Fremont Street Walking Tour, Las Vegas

At a glance

Red Light District & Fremont Street Walking Tour, Las Vegas is a 1h 40m – 2h small-group experience in Las Vegas, United States, operated by Las Vegas Red Light Tour. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $52 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: In person tour guide.

Quick facts

Duration

1h 40m – 2h

Group

Small group, up to 12 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10m

   We begin where it all started - the gateway to Fremont Street West, historic Vegas, old Vegas, and the origins of Sin City.

2. Stop 2 · 10m

   Stand in the canopy of the location of the famous auction of 1905. Witness the bidding and development unfold, with proprietary videos (accessible via the app) that have been recreated with original photographs from that historic day.

3. Stop 3 · 15m

   Discover a private collection of antiques from around the world as you walk into one of the most elegant casinos in downtown Las Vegas. You can visit a piece of the Berlin Wall, see some of the earliest slot machines ever made, and be transported back in time. Partake in the experience of what happened on a night in a high-end parlor home.

4. Stop 4 · 10m

   We may step inside for one of the best Vegas photo memories out there. This is home to the largest sports book in the world, the longest bar in Nevada, home to 120 beer taps, and the newest jewel of Fremont Street, the first 'Strip' of Las Vegas called Glitter Gulch.
   
   It's also the home of the last bar that opened before the end of prohibition that almost took Vegas down. Don't miss this shocking story!

5. Stop 5 · 15m

   A curated journey through the very first Vegas hotel: the original eye in the sky, one way mirrors, and many ‘firsts in Vegas’. See the first telephone, ledgers and gaming chips, discover how cheaters cheated and sample a drink from the Rat Pack Bar.

6. Stop 6 · 5m

   Don't miss another iconic photo stop, the famous moving cowboy in the Guinness Book of World Records. There are many stories, one will have you laughing, another will likely leave you shocked. He used to wave and talk, we'll tell you why he doesn't anymore, and how he lost a few inches. Plus, learn the story of his infamous marriage to Vegas Vickie.

7. Stop 7

   We point out many highlights you won’t want to miss at this iconic world famous casino. From the slide through the shark tank, to an architectural marvel that ushered in a new sign era in Las Vegas.

8. Stop 8 · 5m

   Watch history unfold in this haunted hotel and casino, one of our proprietary AI videos puts you right in the middle of the action. Learn about secret money counting rooms and hidden tunnels at the birthplace of the World Series of Poker. Plus, recommendations to return if a classic old school steakhouse in on your Vegas list.

9. Stop 9 · 10m

   Standing in one of the most famous and most recognized places in the world, we will give you no fail tips on where to stand for your own best photos.
   
   Plus, if you've ever wondered how the casinos downtown are able to stay open with no doors and walls, we tell you!

10. Stop 10

    Listen to the takedown of the Red Light District. Hear an interview about Mrs. Roosevelt's visit and the role Hoover Dam played in shutting down the brothels that were famous all across the country. This is the official location of the first courthouse and post office, and ultimately the demise of the Red Light District. Learn why.

11. Stop 11 · 15m

    If you are looking for cheap eats on Fremont, this place has it. From the steak and lobster specials to prime rib, plus the legendary shrimp cocktail. We'll point out all the ones you'll want to come back for.

12. Stop 12 · 15m

    Walk through one of the first Mob hotels, the hallway of memories, and stop by a secret speakeasy barbershop. The El Cortez witnessed the beginning of the Mob era, and the beginning of the casino girls. If you have ever wondered how to tell the difference between a working woman, and someone who isn’t, we tell you!

13. Stop 13 · 10m

    Experience the Vegas you’ve always wondered about, the Vegas you’ve always wanted to see, in this first ever Red Light District Self Guided Audio Tour. Walk through the original Sin City,. Experience early Las Vegas in original photographs and proprietary AI rendered videos, we take you back to when the city was called ‘the Meadows’ and a stopping point on the Spanish Trail. Meet the First Lady of Las Vegas and walk away with a whole new wonder and understanding of how Vegas came to be.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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