Small-Group Downtown and Fremont Street History Walking Tour

Discover the bright lights of old Las Vegas on this walking tour. Stroll into the modern era while listening to tales of how Sin City began. Explore Fremont Street’s most fascinating attractions, like the Union Station site where it all began and the newly revitalized Fremont East to name just a few. Upgrade to visit the store from the television series ‘Pawn Stars’ and much more.

Discover old Las Vegas on a walking tour of Fremont Street
Learn about the history and culture that make this part of Vegas unique
Explore the renowned Container Park and revitalized Fremont East Entertainment District
Upgrade for a visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop, as seen on the History Channel show ‘Pawn Stars’

What To Expect

Las Vegas Downtown

See Las Vegas like you’ve never seen before or didn’t know existed. Walk from past to present as stories, fun facts, and a photographic ‘walk through time’ peel back the layers of neon and expose the rich history underneath. Learn how this magical city went from humble outpost, to the eye-popping ‘Glitter Gulch’, one of the most pictured and storied thoroughfares in the world, to a sparkling gem of urban renewal and revitalization.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casino at the Plaza Hotel

Your tour begins at this historic location for good reason. Here you will begin to learn about the very beginnings of Las Vegas as they literally began beneath the foundation. You will also learn how this ‘vintage’ 1970’s casino has not only survived but is thriving into one of our proudly restored properties with many exciting refurbishments, renovations, and classic Las Vegas flair!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fremont Street Experience

Your tour will walk through the entire 4-block long Fremont Street Experience as you hear all the fascinating stories and learning about the properties along the way. You will also learn how, and why the world’s largest video screen canopy above came to be, has been refurbished 3 times and is still a major draw for people to see for themselves. Seeing is one thing, but you will become immersed.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Mob Museum

You will see the museum building location and hear commentary about it’s creation, attractions and popularity.
• Admission Ticket Included

Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel

During your tour your will learn about the colorful Benny Binion and how he came to Las Vegas and opened up the first ‘carpet joint’ in downtown Las Vegas which is today a popular stop for locals and visitors alike for it’s vintage steakhouse, live entertainment, new rotating bar above Fremont Street and full-restored, vintage boutique hotel.
• Admission Ticket Included

Casino at the Golden Gate Hotel

You will learn about the deep history of this landmark address of 1 Fremont St., how it has miraculously survived the times through many transitions and is today a top ‘must see’ for many that visit downtown Las Vegas.
• Admission Ticket Included

Golden Nugget Casino

A very popular hotel/casino and still a major feature of downtown Las Vegas. Here you will not only learn it’s connection to Steve Wynn of “Las Vegas Strip” fame, but also of it’s internationally top-rated features but also how it’s original bones dating back to 1946 mobsters still exist. You will not just learn about it, you will walk through it!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casino at the El Cortez Hotel

Classic 40’s Vegas at it’s finest. The oldest hotel – casino in Las Vegas, and boy it’s got stories. You will hear about the early days and ties to famous mobsters but also how it has not only remained a classic, locals casino but how it has refurbished, remodeled and expanded with the times, all while keeping every ounce of it’s Las Vegas charm.
• Admission Ticket Free

The Toy Shack

See the famous Toy Shack, home of Pawn Stars expert toy appraiser Johnny Jimenez. Here you will learn about Johnny’s ‘pride and joy’ vintage toy and possibly even see Johnny for a quick hello and photo op.
• Admission Ticket Free

SlotZilla Zipline Las Vegas

See thrill-seekers fly down Fremont Street like a super hero beginning at the top of an 11-story tall slot machine!
• Admission Ticket Free

Fremont East District

Learn about the revitalization of downtown Las Vegas and hear how 1 man’s vision turned a once forgotten neighborhood into the jewel of urban renewal and revival and helped downtown Las Vegas return to a top attraction in the United States.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Downtown Container Park

As you tour through the newly revitalized Fremont East to learn how one man’s vision and commitment to community has sparked perhaps the greatest downtown revitalization project in the United States, the tour wraps up inside the innovative Downtown Container Park, a shopping, dining, entertainment attraction partially made out of recycled shipping containers. A perfect way to conclude the story ‘from humble outpost’ to ‘gem of urban renewal’ and where you’ll be left with all the knowledge to go explore downtown Las Vegas like a ‘Vegas Insider’!
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Comfortable walking shoes, bottled water and sun protection are strongly advised
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Tours are in English language only. Fluency in conversational English is recommended
Our guests health is always a priority and we have put extra measures in place to help ensure your safety. Stringent Cleaning – Audio headsets will continue to be cleaned & sanitized before each tour with disinfectant aerosol and wipes. Each headset now also receives a ‘deep-clean’ via HoMEDICS® UV-CLEAN Portable Sanitizer which has been clinically proven to kill up to 99.9% of bacteria & viruses at the DNA level with UV-C light. Our wireless audio headsets will also allow you to navigate around other pedestrians during your tour to help you maintain your comfortable social distance while still hearing your guides every word.
Masks are no longer required in public places nor on our tours however we do visit inside two properties so please feel free to continue mask use at your discretion.
Our guides have been fully vaccinated.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Include

Walking tour of Fremont Street, Fremont Street Experience, Fremont East and Downtown Container Park
Local guide
Wireless headset
Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (if option selected)
Area restaurant ‘Tip Sheet’ and business coupons

Exclude

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit to the Gold and Silver Pawn shop (unless option selected)

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