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. ** Please note: Effective for bookings made between March 16, 2022 to March 29, 2023 the price displayed does not include a USD5 per person fuel fee. This fee is payable direct to the supplier on the day of your tour **

Hoover Dam Discovery Tour from Las Vegas
Includes Government-guided power plant tour
Entertaining and informative commentary from your professional driver-guide
Pickup and drop-off from most Las Vegas hotels

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

A great in-depth tour of the Hoover Dam including all the bells and whistles!

What's Included

Hoover Dam Power Plant Tour
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Gratuities
USD5 per person fuel surcharge (for bookings made between May 17, 2022 and March 29, 2023 )

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You must confirm the exact pickup time and location for your tour by contacting the supplier directly after purchase. Failure to confirm the exact pickup time and location can cause you to miss your tour and refunds will not be granted for missed pickups.

What To Expect

This tour offers ample exploration time at the Hoover Dam. Take part in the Government-guided Discovery Tour where you'll walk through original tunnels, see the huge generators and have amazing scenery from the penstock viewing platform. After the interior tour, visit the exhibit gallery and visitor center.

Also included are stops at the Lake Mead Lookout and capture incredible photos from the Pat Tillman Bridge overlooking the Hoover Dam.

You'll also make a brief stop for photographs at the iconic Welcome to Las Vegas sign.

Las Vegas Strip (Pass By)

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Mead Scenic View

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam Bypass

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hoover Dam

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants 23 months and under are considered a lap child
Children ages 2 years and up require a seat .
This tour is not recommended for anyone who suffers from claustrophobia, has a pacemaker or defibrillator. Tours are conducted in confined spaces and in a power plant with generators emitting electromagnetic frequencies.
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark the bus.
Hotel pickup is available for this tour/activity. Please note: depending on the hotel, buses may not be able to access or enter every property. In this case, pickup may be redirected to a central bus stop or nearby hotel. Exact pickup details will be provided to the guest upon reconfirmation with the local tour operator.
Not wheelchair accessible

Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Please note that if the interior portion of the attraction is not available during your visit, additional stops may be added to the tour to ensure that you have a complete and enjoyable experience. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding however this is outside the control of the tour operator.
USD5 per person fuel surcharge (for bookings made between May 17, 2022 and March 29, 2023 )
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 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:Do you offer hotel pickup for the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes! Pickup is available from most Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Las Vegas hotels in a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach. When booking your tour, please advise where you are staying in order to schedule a pick-up and drop-off at your hotel.

Apr 2021

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

A:Hotel pickup is only available from the hotels listed in the "Tour Details" section at checkout. Please select the closest hotel to your location. Once confirmed, call the phone number on your ticket to confirm your pickup details.

Apr 2021

Q:How do I know when and where to meet for my Hoover Dam Tour pickup?

A:Be sure to call the phone number on your voucher 24-72 hours prior to your departure date to confirm your exact pickup time and location.

Feb 2022

Q:Can I bring my small child on the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes, children under 2 years old can join for free as a lap child.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring a stroller on the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes, baby strollers are allowed on the bus. However, storage is limited, so please notate your request in the "Special Requirements" field at checkout. Also, be sure to re-confirm your request when calling to confirm your pickup details.

Apr 2021

Q:Is the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas handicap accessible?

A:Yes, there are wheelchair-accessible vehicles with lifts, however, not all vehicles are equipped. If you require an accessible vehicle, please let us know in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Apr 2021

Q:Can I bring my dog with me on the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Service dogs are allowed to travel with the correct and current paperwork. Pets are not allowed on board.

Apr 2021

Q:Is there a restroom on the bus during the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:Yes - there is a restroom on the tour bus for your convenience.

Apr 2021

Q:How long do we stay at the Hoover Dam during the Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas?

A:You will have approximately one hour of free time at the Hoover Dam for photos and exploration of the Dam's exterior.

Apr 2021

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Featured review

Anittra_P

Tony, our toy guide/driver made the experience awesome. He provided some history as we headed to our destination. Will definitely recommend Gray line to family and friends!

Reviews

4.0

1,118 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Good value

Andrew_P, Jun 2023

Guide was excellent. We were last pickup and he was very concerned we couldn’t be seated next to each other and explained our options very clearly, which was greatly appreciated. Pick up was later than expected because of construction

Response from Host, Jun 2023

Hello Andrew, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Good visit, poor bus provider

Anne_G, May 2023

the tour itself at the Dam was very good, but the pick up at motels along the strip takes 2hours, so in fact you have to be ready up to 2hours before the actual tour which is NOT clearly explained when you book the tour. Furthermore, expansive prescription sunglasses were lost in the bus driving back, and our email to greyhound was not even acknowledged. So satisfaction with the bus company is very low.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Anne_G, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry that we missed your sightseeing expectations. We are sorry that the complimentary hotel pickup took longer than usual, however there is currently a lot of road works in the tourist corridor as Las Vegas makes the Strip ready for this falls Formula 1 race. We are also sorry that you lost your sunglasses, however we did not find any on the coach and no one turned them in to our office. In closing we want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, Michael

My experience to the...

annmarie_m, May 2023

My experience to the Hoover Dam was incredible. The tour guide was knowledgeable and gave us interesting facts along the way.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello annmar, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are sorry that you experienced some issues regarding the scheduled pickup times, yet we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Do not use this company

Angela_M, May 2023

I would never use this company again. I re-confirmed our trip to the hoover dam with them via WhatsApp and they confirmed a pick up time of 10am at our hotel. The driver never showed and it turns out the pick up time was 8.30am! Put us on a tour the following day and had the cheek to charge us another $30 for the privilege of their mistake. Never shaib

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Angela, While we do appreciate that you picked Gray Line for your Hoover Dam tour, we do not agree that any confirmation that you may have received from Gray Line Las Vegas did not show the correct pickup time. Possibly, you relied on information from another source, however pickup information provided by us would have shown the correct 8:30 am time. We do wish you well in your future travel endeavors. Sincerely, Michael

Family loves saying "Dam" at every opportunity

Robb_T, May 2023

We got to the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas a little later than anticipated as our tour bus was a little late due to bad traffic problems that day, but Kim was an absolute pro at making up lost time. We truly enjoyed the guided tours on site and the little museum. The sad part of the tour was learning how low the water level is and how much this part of the country relies on Lake Mead for water supply. It was a hot day, and I would recommend to other visitors to maybe visit earlier than May or later than September. My kids have waited decades for this tour so they could say things like, "Where are the Dam restrooms?" and "I bought some Dam souvenirs!"

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Robb_T, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Kim. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Very disappointed

Cindy_B, May 2023

They cancelled trip last minute. Not many options. All our time was booked so we couldn’t change the date. Very disappointing. They said it was a maintenance issue. Not sure what that meant. I’m sure they have more then one van. We booked months in advance to make sure we made this trip. So mad. Would not recommend this company. Still waiting on refund.😡

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello Cindy_B, Thank you for having chosen Gray Line and we are very sorry for having disappointed you. At Gray Line we do realize the issues our valued guests experience if we have to cancel a tour, which is why less than 1 percent of our scheduled tours are ever canceled. As this is our heavy season, the availability of a replacement coach can be very limited if a vehicle goes down. We are very sorry for the impact his had on your trip. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, Michael

Double check pick up times; it's a great tour.

Mary_A, May 2023

Viator and the bus driver had different pick up times and we missed our scheduled tour. Thankfully we were available the following morning and there were spots on the tour for us, so we were able to take the Hoover Dam tour the next day. Once we got on tour we enjoyed it.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Mary_A, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are sorry that you experienced some issues regarding the scheduled pickup times, yet we are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Liked the Hoover Dam tour.

Uldis_B, May 2023

I mostly enjoyed the tour of Hoover Dam by the Bureau of Reclamation. It gave an overview of the dam construction and took us inside to view the generator area, All in all, the aviator tour was a great experience.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Uldis_B, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Dam Good Tour

Kathy_S, May 2023

The knowledge of the bus driver and the history of the Dam was fascinating ….the video at the beginning of the tour was informative

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Kathy_S, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Great experience

Carolyn_S, May 2023

This tour covered all the bases for exploring and visiting the Hoover Dan , plenty of stops and great views. Kim our bus driver was excellent very informative and gave us regular updates along the way - only note is that the tour says 10am but our pick up was 8.35am lucky we confirmed timing .. would recommend

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi Carolyn, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Boring driver, extra stops, long boring day.

ZalinaS_C, May 2023

This trip took 6 hours from pick up to drop off. Not what we had planned. The driver never stopped talking, and not about the dam. Rattled on about all his accomplishments and his wife and life history. The dam was amazing. I should have just driven there myself.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello ZalinaS, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry that we missed your sightseeing expectations. We will be discussing with your driver/guide the importance of staying on point and we will be subjecting them to increased supervision during a retraining period. In closing, I want to thank you for providing us with useful feedback and we wish you well in all of your future travel endeavors. Sincerely, Michael

Good day tour

Daniel_H, May 2023

The Bus was late by about 40 mins, but other than that it was a great tour. The bus driver was nice and informative about the tour up there. Would recommend.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello Daniel_H, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

The Hoover Dam was a...

Christy_K, May 2023

The Hoover Dam was a sight to see. Our tour guide Chris was really good and entertaining. The bus could use an upgrade but overall a very memorable experience!

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello Christy, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide Chris. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Take a ride to

John_M, May 2023

It was a good time. Knowledgeable driver kept us informed throughout. The visit to the welcome to Vegas sign could've been skipped

Response from Host, May 2023

Hi John_M, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 5-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Wish for a little more time at the dam

Shelly_E, May 2023

We were a group of 9 family members gathering from all corners of the country. The bus was convenient, and the driver was terrific! I only wish we would have had a bit more time at the various stops & definitely at the dam.....everything seemed quite rushed.

Response from Host, May 2023

Hello Shelly_E, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your day with us and our driver/guide. Since 1910 the Gray Line family of nearly 200 worldwide sightseeing companies have been seeking out the best guides in every destination we serve, so it's nice to know our guide did such a great job and had great suggestions. On behalf of everyone at Gray Line around the globe, I want you to know that we all hope to see you on another adventure sometime very soon. Regards, Michael

Bus no show

deirdregrantham, May 2023

Gray Lines changed the pick up time without notification so missed bus and never made it to Hoover Dam.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear deirdre, At Gray Line we appreciate that you booked with Gray Line, however we did not change the tour start time. The complimentary hotel pickup time obviously has to occur prior to the tour start time and this information is made clear when bookings are made with us. We are sorry for any misunderstandings and we wish you all the best in your future travels. Sincerely, Michael

Toilets were out of order...

Nathan_M, May 2023

Toilets were out of order early on. We appreciated having toll included in price That’s it that’s all.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Nathan, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry that we missed your expectations and that the on-board lavatory had a mechanical issue. All of the coaches we use are maintained to the highest industry standards, however on occasion mechanical things can cause issues. We are sorry if this affected your enjoyment of your tour to the mighty Hoover Dam. Regards, Michael

Ride to Hoover Dam

Carol_H, May 2023

Was instructed to be at the designated pick up point at 8:30. Driver arrived at 9 am. View and points of interest were spectacular as promised. Power plant was closed, understandable, but there was no attempt to have a plan B. The movie in the Visitors Center might have compensated, but our ticket did not give us admittance. What we paid for was not much more than a bus ride to the dam, where we were left on our own. Was not worth the money.

Response from Host, May 2023

Dear Carol_H, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry for missing your sightseeing expectations. The power plant tour at the dam has been an issue the US Department of Reclamation has been trying to get resolved for a while. Much like you, we look forward to this situation being resolved. Sincerely, Michael

"DO NOT" book with GRAY LINE tours.

Stacey_b, Apr 2023

The tour bus was two hours late. And the company still wanted to charge a fuel fee. Do yourself a favor and use a more reputable company.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Stacey, Thank you for booking with Gray Line and we are sorry if we missed your sightseeing expectations and that we were late. However, while we are sorry for the late pickup, it most certainly wasn't 2 hours. We would also like to point out that the fuel surcharge was disclosed during the booking process and also appeared on your confirmation. In closing, we want to wish you all the best in your future travel endeavors. Regards, Michael

Our trip was canceled...

Teresa_S, Apr 2023

Our trip was canceled last minute by your company leaving us with no time to reschedule.... very disappointing

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Dear Teresa, Thank you for having chosen Gray Line tours and on behalf of everyone at Gray Line Las Vegas I want to apologize for the abrupt cancellation of your sightseeing tour. At Gray Line we realize the impact that a tour cancellation can have on our valued guests vacations plans, much less a last minute cancellation, which is why we rarely cancel any of our scheduled tours. On the morning of your tour, due to an unexpected mechanical issue with the coach that was scheduled on your excursion, and due to the busy nature of this time of the year we did not have another coach available. In closing, I do want to again apologize for this issue, and I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, Michael

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