Get beyond Las Vegas to explore Nevada’s history and landscape on a 5-hour tour to the Hoover Dam, and Lake Mead. This 5-hour Hoover Dam excursion includes pickup and drop-off at most Las Vegas hotels, and transport by air-conditioned coach. Morning departures only are available. A light breakfast snack is provided on this tour.

5-hour trip from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam
Pass by Lake Mead

What's Included

Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tour includes light breakfast snack

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Those that do not desire pickup at designated hotels should proceed to the Luxor Casino and Resort, no later than 7:00 am to board their designated coach for the Hoover Dam tour. Luxor address is 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

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Start time

08:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Sweetours will forward to all guests on day of departure images of pickup locations and vehicle type doing pickup

What To Expect

Leave the city for a scenic, 33-mile (53-km) drive through the desert on your way to the Hoover Dam. Learn about the dam workers who lived in Boulder City in the early 1930s, and get views across Lake Mead, the second-largest manmade lake in the Western Hemisphere.

You’ll cross over the top of the dam, then pause for 15 to 20 minutes at the Arizona Lookout, which offers a great perspective on the entire dam area, including the Bypass Bridge.

You’ll have some free time to shop or visit the Hoover Dam restaurant, then begin the return trip to Las Vegas, where this tour concludes with drop-off at your original departure point.

The Las Vegas Strip (Pass By)

Hoover Dam

This exciting tour commences with complimentary hotel pickup. As you make your way to the Hoover Dam, you will travel past Lake Mead, the second largest man-made lake in the Western Hemisphere. The tour will provide you with the opportunity to walk on the top of the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge. Following this stop, you will cross over the top of the Dam with closeup views of the architecture, penstocks and Arizona Spillway. When the Hoover Dam was completed early in 1935, it was both the world's largest electric power producing facility and the world's largest concrete structure, weighing a total of 6.6 million tons. You will discover a multitude of facts on your tour about this impressive structure.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Wheelchair accessible
Rest room facilities are available at the Bypass Bridge Lookout and at the Visitor Center
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The Visitor Center and Generator Room are now available as part of the tour. The Hard Hat tour is no longer available
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.

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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:How can I arrange pickup for the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:Pickup is available from many Las Vegas Strip hotels. When booking your tour, please select your hotel from the list. Be sure to call the phone number on your ticket at least 24 hours prior to departure to confirm the exact pickup details.

Aug 2021

Q:What if my hotel is not listed for pickup?

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.

Aug 2021

Q:How do I know when and where to meet for my Hoover Dam Experience 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.

Aug 2021

Q:How far from Las Vegas is the Hoover Dam?

A:From the Strip, it is just under 40 miles. The drive takes approximately 1 hour in each direction.

Aug 2021

Q:How long do we stay at the Hoover Dam during the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:You will have approximately 2 hours to explore the Hoover Dam, 20 minutes on the Hoover Dam Bypass for pictures.

Feb 2022

Q:Do we go inside the Hoover Dam during the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:The Visitor Center and the Generator Room are now available as part of the tour. The Hard Hat Tour is no longer available.

Apr 2022

Q:What should I wear for the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:It is best to wear comfortable outdoor clothing with closed-toe shoes. You may want to bring a hat and layered clothing.

Aug 2021

Q:What should I bring with me on the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:Bring sunscreen and a hat. Don't forget to bring a camera!

Aug 2021

Q:Are car seats available during the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:Yes - If you require a car seat, please notate the request in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout. The local operator provides car seats for children under 5 years old and under 60 lbs.

Aug 2021

Q:Can I bring a stroller for my child on the Hoover Dam Experience?

A:Yes, please notate the request in the "Special Requirements" box at checkout.

Aug 2021

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Reviews

4.5

262 reviews

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

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Bill our driver was...

Joan_D, Aug 2022

Bill our driver was amazing . He was very friendly and nolagible . He explained everything . The experience was beautiful

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Wow, so glad you enjoyed your Hoover Dam trip with us. Yes, Bill is nothing short of fantastic and he really enjoys sharing his knowledge ad experiences with his customers. Please come see us again and have a great day. Best always, Earl

One off my bucket list

Martha_L, Jan 2022

This experience was amazing, was a last min decision and we left with no regrets. I highly recommend it.. but, wear comfortable shoes there’s lots to see.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks Margaret for your gracious comments. Yes, the Hoover Dam, despite its age of nearly 90 years is truly an architectual achievement that is still visited by nearly 1 million people annually. So glad you enjoyed your tour of this civil engineering landmark. Please come see us again and perhaps consider one of our other fabulous tours. Happy New Year to all and please stay safe!

had a great time

Daniel_H, Aug 2022

very pleased with the driver the tour company. thank you for the wonderful memories. would like to do additional tours in the future.

Expected better

TAMARA_W, Jul 2022

When booking I sent that we had a power scooter, but at pickup we were informed that they could not accommodate it. Also, the bus was very late and super hot. My 7 year old got sick on the bus from lack of air conditioning and my mother-in-law sweated profusely and almost got sick as well. The tour itself at the Hoover Dam was beautiful!

Great Hoover Dam experience

Linda_H, May 2022

Mr. G was so informative. The van was very comfortable. All four of us enjoyed every minute. Would recommend for everyone

Hoover Dam Trip

Maggie_H, Apr 2022

Great day on this tour. Mr. G our tour guide was great, very informative. Drinks and food were provided, a great selection box. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Touring inside the power...

Marilyn_S, Jun 2022

Touring inside the power plant. Bill was a great tour guide. The stopping points were excellent 👍 Thank you 🙂

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Thanks for your comments....so glad you enjoyed the tour. What a great civil engineering landmark to visit and so glad you chose Sweetours to experience the tour. Please come see us again and I will pass on the comments to Bill. Have a great day

Great adventure!

Tracy_S, Sep 2022

Mr. G was our guide and he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the area. He was courteous and kind and surpassed my expectations. It was HOT and he had a surplus of water for the guests. Great tour!

The views are amazing....

David_E, Aug 2022

The views are amazing. The tour was a good experience. Highly recommend. Plan have a good time and have a history lesson about Hoover Dam. I had a dam good time.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

Ha ha....love your dam humor! Many thanks for your feedback, and yes, the views are amazing and unforgettable. Please come back and see us again, perhaps for a Grand Canyon tour.

Great tour company. Very...

Steven_B, Oct 2022

Great tour company. Very helpful. Tour guide was very informative and a very safe driver. He made sure we had plenty of time to do everything

Just drive yourself

Seth_G, Apr 2022

Poor communication and the bus was 30 min late. Bus driver/guide was not very knowledgeable and was very annoying.

Great Tour

Robert_L, May 2022

I had an excellent tour of the Hover Dam. Our driver and tour guide was very informative, will recommend this tour.

Response from Host, May 2022

So glad you enjoyed your tour today with Sweetours. Despite its age of nearly 90 years, Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge are amazing places to visit and experience. Hope you come back and see us again soon. Thanks again for your comments.

The knowledge of our tour...

Bradley_D, Jan 2022

The knowledge of our tour guide G. Was an enjoyable time. Would do a tour again when we are back in Vegas

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thanks for your feedback Bradley. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Hoover Dam and the Bypass Bridge are amazing civil engineering wonders of the world. Remarkable as the Dam is nearly 90 years old and still attracts nearly a million visitors a year.

Well worth your time and money!

Carey_P, May 2022

We recommend this tour o anyone visiting the Las Vegas area. It was Informative with awe inspiring views. The staff was great!

Hoover Dam

Stuart_N, Jun 2022

Picked up on time from Aria by Angela who is a great driver and gave a great tour Left at 0755 returned 1430

Response from Host, Jun 2022

Glad you enjoyed your tour with Angela at one of the civil engineering wonders of the world. Please come back and see us again.

Wrong pick up time

Lucille_T, Jun 2022

The trip was good and the tour guide great. The only thing that went wrong was that the supplier sent us wrong pick up time information that reseulted in us waking up 2 hours earlier. That was awful since that pick up time was at 8 am and they sent a message that it was 6:30 am.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

You certainly have our apologies for the incorrect pick up time and we will investigate the cause of this unfortunate error. On the other hand, so glad you enjoyed you tour to the Hoover Dam as it is a magnificent place to visit. Cpome see us again, please.

Excellent

karen_a, Mar 2022

Driver was excellent, got to walk over the Pat Tillman bridge and the Hoover Dam. Excellent views. Plenty of free time at the dam. We elected to go to the visitor museum. Can go inside the dam now.

1 traveler found this review helpful

Pleasant

Abdulracak_A, Sep 2022

The bus instructor was a great guy, he’s knowledgeable about everything very historian and made us feel very comfortable

Amazing Experience, we...

Roddy_L, Jul 2022

Amazing Experience, we were pleased with the whole outing. We would recommend to friends and family.

Response from Host, Aug 2022

So glad you enjoyed your Hoover Dam tour with Sweetours. The Hoover Dam is a remarkable civil engineering landmark, nearly 100 years old, and a "must see" for visitors to southern Nevada. Thanks for your gracious comments and we hope to see you on another tour real soon. Be safe and please stay healthy.

Not Deaf friendly

Brent_B, Aug 2022

What makes the tour undesirable is the fact that it is NOT Deaf friendly. They will not provide an interpreter which is against ada laws I called 2 weeks before to set up interpreter to find this out. And then I found my own interpreter and they made the working interpreter pay for their tour

Response from Host, Aug 2022

I am so sorry about your recent experience during your tour to Hoover Dam. Regretably we are not able to provide interpretation resources on scheduled tours. I am happy you were able to secure an interpreter such that you could enjoy the tour. Unfortunately we have to charge customers that occupy a seat during the tour, which basically includes everyone above two years old. When we give away a free seat, it significantly cuts into our profit margin. Thanks again for your comments and please stay safe, healthy and close to family and friends.

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