The Original Las Vegas – Full

The Original Las Vegas

The Fremont Street Experience Walking Tour

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Gold Rush to Glamour, Mob to Modern

See the best sights in Downtown Las Vegas on our walking tour of where Las Vegas all began in 1905 - Fremont Street! You will witness the history of Las Vegas collide with the technological and artistic present of modern day Fremont. Your guide will take you on a 100+ year journey of Las Vegas from its beginnings as a small desert railroad town during the Wild West years through the glitz and glamor of the Mobbed up mid-century heyday, the transformation to the Fremont Street Experience with the construction of the world’s largest big screen Viva Vision, all the way to the contemporary public art commissions and revitalization of the East Fremont District. Duration: 2:30pm-4:00pm Meeting Point (at 2:20pm): The Plaza Hotel & Casino - inside the main lobby, directly next to the Coffee Shop, between hotel registration and the food court (1 N Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89101)

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Historic Landmarks

Sightsee through the original casino properties of Las Vegas and experience the living history of where it all began in 1905.

Professional Guide

Get the insiders perspective on where the locals go in Las Vegas.

Fully Narrated Tour

Learn how Las Vegas evolved from a small oasis in the Mojave desert to a global entertainment mecca.

Easy Access Walking Tour

Stretch your legs at a leisurely pace as we visit attractions easily accessible on foot.

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We also offer private tours with our experienced, local guides!

1.5 Hour Tour
2 People +
$44/adult
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical Content
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Complimentary bottle of water
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1.5 Hour Tour
2 People +
$39/child (12 & under)
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical Content
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Complimentary bottle of water
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Trip Itinerary

Duration: 2:30pm-4:00pm Meeting Point (at 2:20pm): The Plaza Hotel & Casino - inside the main lobby, directly next to the Coffee Shop, between hotel registration and the food court (1 N Main Street Las Vegas, NV 89101)

2:30 PM - Meet at The Plaza Hotel & Casino
Your Original Las Vegas adventure begins at the sight where the city was founded in 1905 – The Plaza Hotel & Casino. You will learn about Las Vegas’s humble origins as a dusty railroad town and discover how it transformed into the entertainment and gambling mecca of today.
2:50 PM - The True Fremont St. Experience
The next five blocks will overwhelm your senses as you enter The Fremont Street Experience. This is a pedestrian mall and attraction that will put you underneath the world’s largest big screen – Viva Vision! This modern, 1,500 foot canopied screen will amaze you, as the wild visual displays can be seen crystal clear day or night.
3:10 PM - Are you Experienced?
While touring through these blocks, your guide will take you in and out of the fascinating casinos on Fremont Street. You’ll learn the history of Las Vegas through these properties and get to see attractions such as a shark aquarium swimming pool, the world’s largest golden nugget, former Rat Pack hangouts, the Mob Museum, the world’s largest sportsbook, and all the classic neon lights of Fremont!
3:30 PM - El Cortez Hotel & Casino
After exiting the Fremont Street Experience, your guide will take you into the lesser explored East Fremont District. Here you will tour Las Vegas’s most historic casino – El Cortez Hotel and Casino. This casino has a history of being owned by one of the Mob’s most notorious figures – Bugsy Siegel. Your guide will show you vintage Vegas in this casino, share stories of Mob rule, and you’ll see why El Cortez is on the National Register of Historic Places.
3:45 - Downtown Container Park
Your tour will conclude at the centerpiece of the revitalized East Fremont District – Downtown Container Park. You will be guided through the 20,000 square foot outdoor entertainment complex built completely out of repurposed shipping containers and learn about the local side of Fremont Street.
“Jordan is a super friendly and knowledgeable tour guide! The photos he had were a great addition to his stories. I highly recommend this downtown tour if you want to get away from the Strip, learn more about the origins of Las Vegas/Fremont St, and step into some historic casinos.”
Stephanie
Adventurer
“Jordan was very knowledgeable and would go into great depth. He also understood the group and customized the experience to fit the group. I would highly recommend him, and look forward to additional tours with him.”
Evangelos
Adventurer

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