Top Las Vegas Half-day Tours

You can’t visit Las Vegas without taking in the spectacular sight of the majestic Hoover Dam! A true marvel, the dam was constructed in less than five years during the Great Depression by thousands of men who ventured into Black Canyon to harness the power of the mighty Colorado.

Hop onboard a helicopter for a luxury sightseeing tour to the Grand Canyon. Listen to informative commentary from your pilot as you get an aerial perspective on the majestic grandeur of the Grand Canyon and Colorado River. On the way, you'll also see landmarks such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Black Canyon, and the Las Vegas strip.

Leave behind the hectic crowds of Las Vegas and spend the day exploring desert landscapes on this scenic van tour. Cruising through picture-perfect scenery ensures you don’t miss any of the sights along the way. As you stop at highlights such as Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, your guide explains the geological and cultural significance that you might overlook on your own.

Skip the crowds and hassle of bus tours with this half-guided, half-self-drive Colorado River tour. Make your own way to the launch point at Willow Beach; board a kayak, and then paddle into the Black Canyon. Along the way, take in the desert scenery and look out for wildlife including big horn sheep, coyotes and bald eagles.

As dusk falls, the city comes to life illuminated by the dazzling neon lights Las Vegas is famous for. Take in dancing fountains and erupting volcanoes as you travel the Infamous Las Vegas Strip. The tour leads you past casinos, wedding chapels and historic landmarks as you enter the heart of downtown. Choose to go on an adventure with a self-guided tour of Fremont Steet. You will be dropped off at the Golden Nugget Hotel where you will have an hour you will be able to immerse yourself in the best that downtown has to offer: live entertainment, street artists, costumed entertainers and of course the word famous Fremont Street Light and Sound show. You will then need to Return to your bus and make your way back to your original departure location.

Trade the Strip for the Las Vegas Dunes—and enjoy a fun-filled and fast-paced excursion—on this all-terrain vehicle tour. Following pickup directly from your hotel, head to the departure facility where you’ll watch a safety video, get fitted with gear, and go for a few practice laps. Then, hit the dunes: choose between a 30- or 60-minute ride, and speed along in your ATV while your guide captures photos.

On this enjoyable exclusive tour, you will get a comprehensive VIP tour of the Hoover Dam. This tour gets you to the dam before the crowds arrive, giving you more time to enjoy your destination! Included is a ticket for the powerplant tour INSIDE the dam, the Hoover Dam memorial bridge for beautiful photos of the dam from afar, admission to Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck, and this tour also includes the exclusive, signature tour, "Walk on the Top". This is a 45 min fully guided tour over the Hoover Dam, with your guide touching on a wide variety of subjects relating to the dam including stories of its construction, unbelievable facts and figures related to the dam, and information regarding the fascinating operations of the dam. ** This tour ALSO includes a bonus photo stop at the "Las Vegas Welcome Sign" A seated hot freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant is also included in this VIP tour, as well as complimentary tickets for the LA Comedy Club at the Strat (a $45 value)

Las Vegas is known for its celebrity dining and ritzy casinos. On this small-group walking tour, visit some of the most sought-after restaurants run by chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Giada De Laurentiis and try some of their signature dishes. Your guide is there to help you understand more about Vegas' history, culture, and gastronomy as you stroll along The Strip and sample delicious cuisines.

Escape from the hustle of the Las Vegas strip and enjoy a half-day scooter tour of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Choose from a morning or afternoon trek, then explore the canyon, passing through desert landscapes, red- and buff-colored rock formations, and sandstone and limestone cliffs that reach elevations up to 7,000 feet. All entrance fees plus the use of a helmet, bottled water and a pickup and drop-off from select Las Vegas hotels are included.

Visit two iconic places in the Las Vegas area - the Seven Magic Mountains and The Hoover Dam. First, you'll see the public art installation made of colorful stacked boulders by mixed-media artist, Ugo Rondinone. Your guide shares insights with special appeal for first-time visitors. You'll then head out to the magnificent Hoover Dam. This tour includes bottled water, snacks and hotel pickup and drop-off, making it a stress-free excursion in Las Vegas.

Hoover Dam is renowned as one of the world’s most impressive manmade wonders, towering 700 feet (213 meters) over the Colorado River. On this tour, enjoy magnificent views of the dam from both sides of the Mike O'Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, learn more about the remarkable feat of engineering, and make a stop in Boulder City.

Las Vegas is surrounded by spectacular landscapes but, without your own transportation, it can be tricky to get out of the city. This tour from Vegas to the Valley of Fire lets you skip the hassle of renting a car. You'll get picked up from your Strip or Fremont Street hotel and head for the biggest state park in Nevada to admire its unique rock formations and colors.

There's nothing better than getting a little dirty when you come to Las Vegas and the most fun way to do it is on an adrenaline-fueled ride through the Primm and Hidden Valleys on a RZR tour. During this adventure departing from Las Vegas, follow your experienced adventure guide over mountain and desert terrain while driving your own juiced-up RZR 1000s which are under a year old. This tour is the longest available and includes all safety equipment and round-trip transportation from Las Vegas hotels.

Fly from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon in a sightseeing helicopter, touch down deep in the canyon for a Champagne toast, and explore the scenic desert landscape in luxurious style. This Grand Canyon helicopter tour includes plenty of flying time, hotel pickup and drop-off in Las Vegas, and drinks and snacks on a private bluff inside the Grand Canyon.

Fly like a VIP to the Grand Canyon on a round-trip helicopter ride of a lifetime. Toast to your aerial adventure from Las Vegas or Boulder City with a Champagne picnic on the canyon floor—4,000 feet (1,219 meters) below the West Rim. You’re transferred between your hotel and the executive terminal with fast-track check-in for an early morning, late morning, afternoon, or sunset flight. Cast your gaze over Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, Grapevine Mesa, Joshua Tree, and the Grand Wash Cliffs Wilderness while listening to your pilot’s commentary. ** Please note: Effective for bookings made from March 21, 2022, the price displayed does not include a USD25 per person fuel fee. This fee is payable direct to the supplier on the day of your tour **

Fly over the Pahrump valley in a colorful hot air balloon on this exciting tour. Get a bird's-eye view of the stunning desert and mountain scenery, located about an hour away from the Las Vegas Strip. Soar as high as 10,000 feet—one of the highest flights available in the area—for unparalleled views. Upon landing, enjoy a Champagne toast to commemorate your scenic flight.

Fly to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon, and soar over the canyon walls into its mysterious depths on this scenic flight from Las Vegas. Marvel at sights such as the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and Fortification Hill from above, then feel the exhilaration of flying along the rim of the Grand Canyon. Choose from several departure times for this tour, which includes round-trip hotel transport.

Ride an electric bike along a wide bike lane through the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. You'll cycle easily on a Specialized Turbo bike that boasts sophisticated technology and doubles your power with an electric-assist motor. You have the option of a self-guided experience or you can include a professional guide (both include round-trip hotel transport from selected Las Vegas hotels).

Explore Red Rock Canyon, a favorite destination of Las Vegas locals, on a fun-filled scooter car tour with an experienced guide. Travel through the Mojave Desert and the stunning conservation area with your guide, following a scenic loop around the park, plus enjoy some free time to hike on your own. Get great photo ops of the rugged scenery and stop at the visitor center to learn about regional plants and wildlife. Hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, and entrance fees are included. ** Please note: price displayed is based per scooter. **

Set off on an adventure that uncovers boulders, volcanic canyon walls, and spectacular scenery with this kayaking trip. No need to worry about getting lost as a guide leads the way and takes care of the navigating. Highlights you’ll see along the way include Emerald Cave, a Fish Hatchery, and Gauger’s Homesite.

Venture beyond Las Vegas city limits—and get up close and personal with the Hoover Dam, plus other area highlights—on this half-day, small-group tour. Following morning departure, pause for a photo break at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, then hit the road. After viewing the Seven Magic Mountains, stop at the Hoover Dam, where you’ll walk across the top of the dam, take in views from the Memorial Bridge, and much more.

At more than 550 feet (167 meters) tall, the High Roller in Vegas isn't your county fair Ferris wheel. See for yourself during a 30-minute revolution in one of the High Roller's 28 air-conditioned compartments. Choose from day or night rides to watch the landscape glimmer with hot sun or neon lights as you soar high above. Whether Sin City is your favorite vacation spot or you've traveled half the world to see the Strip for the first time, this ride above the Las Vegas skyline won't leave you disappointed. Upgrade to include open bar in the High Roller cabin with the Happy Half Hour option.

If you grow weary of partying on the Strip, the natural beauty of Red Rock Canyon lies less than 30 minutes away from Vegas. With this small-group tour, explore much of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in half a day—visit a vintage homestead in Spring Mountain Ranch State Park and Blue Diamond, a true old-west mining town lying along the Old Spanish Pioneer Trail.