The Original Las Vegas

The Fremont Street Experience Walking Tour

  • Photo Friendly
  • 1.5 Hours
  • 2+ People
  • All weather

Explore the Birthplace of Vegas on Historic Fremont Street

Discover the heart of Las Vegas on our Fremont Street walking tour—where it all began in 1905. Journey through over a century of history, from a dusty desert railroad town to the dazzling Mob-era glamour. Experience the vibrant fusion of past and present as your guide leads you from the iconic Fremont Street Experience, featuring the world’s largest video screen, Viva Vision, to the cutting-edge public art and revitalization of the East Fremont District. Witness how Las Vegas’s rich heritage blends seamlessly with its bold, modern spirit.

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)

A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide shares stories with a small group of guests under the Fremont Street Experience canopy in downtown Las Vegas.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide gestures upward while explaining local landmarks to a small group outside Circa Resort & Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
A tour guide holds up a tablet showing vintage documents while standing with three women on a street in downtown Las Vegas, in front of the lit-up Golden Gate Casino and Oscar's Steakhouse.
A daytime view of the entrance to Downtown Container Park in Las Vegas, with a lock-covered heart sculpture in the foreground and stacked shipping containers forming the signage.
A tour guide gestures while talking to three women on Fremont Street, in front of the bright lights and retro facade of the 4 Queens Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
A group of people poses excitedly in front of the towering, flame-throwing praying mantis sculpture at the entrance to Downtown Container Park at dusk.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide gestures while speaking with three women near the Fremont Street Experience concert stage in downtown Las Vegas.
A wide view of the Fremont Street Experience shows the vibrant LED canopy overhead, with colorful lights, crowds, and vintage neon signs along the pedestrian mall.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide chats with guests on an escalator outside The D Las Vegas, beneath bold signage that reads "UP FOR FUN."
Three individuals ride the SlotZilla zipline above Fremont Street, with the LED-lit Viva Vision canopy glowing beneath them.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide speaks with guests on an upper-level overlook above Fremont Street, with neon-lit buildings and signage in the background.
The iconic Fremont East District sign arches over a downtown Las Vegas street, flanked by retro neon stars and cocktail-themed decor.
A guide from Best Bet Vegas Tours shows vintage mobster images on a tablet to two women in downtown Las Vegas.
The historic Golden Nugget casino in downtown Las Vegas beneath the vibrant Fremont Street light canopy.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide talks to three guests in front of the Cheapshot venue on Fremont East, sharing local insights beneath its retro marquee.
A group of people poses beside the one-million-dollar display at Binion's Casino in downtown Las Vegas.
A hand places a bet on the vintage Sigma Derby horse racing game at the D Las Vegas casino.
A Best Bet Vegas Tours guide shares a story under the vibrant Fremont Street canopy as a guest listens with interest.
Close-up of the Four Queens casino sign lit with classic Vegas marquee bulbs under the Fremont Street canopy.
A lively group walks through a vintage Vegas casino, laughing and chatting under golden chandeliers and surrounded by colorful slot machines.
A towering mechanical praying mantis shoots fire from its antennae at Downtown Container Park while two people cheer beneath it, lit by colorful evening lights.
The historic El Cortez Hotel and its neon signs stand beneath a clear blue sky in downtown Las Vegas.
A smiling group of people stands in front of the neon Vegas Vickie sign inside Circa Las Vegas.
A tall vintage neon sign for the historic Fremont Hotel and Casino rises against a clear blue sky in Downtown Las Vegas.
Historic Landmarks

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

Fully Narrated Tour

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

Professional Guide

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

Easy Access Walking Tour

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

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)

Meet at The Plaza Hotel & Casino
Your journey begins at the very spot where Las Vegas was founded in 1905—the iconic Plaza Hotel & Casino. Here, your guide will introduce you to the city’s humble beginnings as a dusty railroad town and trace its evolution into the world-famous capital of entertainment and gaming. (15 mins)
The True Fremont St. Experience
Step into the dazzling Fremont Street Experience, a five-block pedestrian promenade covered by Viva Vision—the world’s largest video screen. Spanning 1,500 feet and suspended high above, this LED canopy delivers jaw-dropping light shows visible both day and night. It’s a sensory overload that perfectly captures modern Vegas energy. (20 mins)
Historic Casino Properties
As you make your way down Fremont, your guide will lead you through several of the area’s most iconic casinos. Along the way, you’ll discover a shark aquarium built into a swimming pool, the world’s largest golden nugget, famous Mob and Rat Pack hangouts, Vegas’s first telephone, a $1 million cash display, the world’s largest sports-book, vintage coin operated gaming machines, and of course, the neon-lit charm of classic Las Vegas. Each stop reveals fascinating stories from the city’s past—Mob ties, celebrity lore, and the evolution of the Vegas Strip. (25 mins)
Fremont East District
Leaving the canopy behind, you’ll explore the culturally rich Fremont East District, starting with a visit to El Cortez Hotel & Casino—the oldest continuously operating casino in Las Vegas. Once owned by Mobster Bugsy Siegel, this landmark is steeped in vintage Vegas history. Your guide will share tales of Mob rule, old-school glamour, and the legacy that earned El Cortez a place on the National Register of Historic Places. (15 mins)
Downtown Container Park
Your tour concludes at Downtown Container Park, a 20,000-square-foot open-air complex made entirely of repurposed shipping containers. This innovative hub of shops, dining, and art installations is the crown jewel of East Fremont’s revitalization—and a perfect place to continue your exploration of local Vegas life. From past to present, this immersive walking tour offers a deeper look at the city that built an empire of lights, legends, and luck. (15 mins)

Tour Pricing

1.5 Hour Tour
2 People +
$44/adult (21+)
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical Content
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Complimentary bottle of water

Reviews

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
October 2020
“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
September 2021
“We are locals and have been to Fremont St plenty of times. Playing tourist is always fun, you get to see things from another perspective. Our tour guide, Jordan was great! He pointed out a few things we had previously overlooked. We enjoyed hearing the story of how Las Vegas came to be.”
Sean
October 2021

$44/adult (21+)

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