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 from March 16, 2022, 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 Travellers 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 from March 16, 2022)

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 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 overlookg 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)

After hotel pickups are finished we depart immediately to the Hoover Dam. Travel time between Las Vegas and the Dam is around 45 minutes each way. Your driver will provide an expert commentary along the way. All vehicles are climate controlled and equipped with, reclining seats, video monitors and over-sized windows.

Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign

Brief stop for photos as the Historic and World Famous "Welcome to Las Vegas Sign"

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
Most travellers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travellers

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 cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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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Traveller Tips

It gives you enough time to enjoy the dam and still get back to Vegas for the evening.

Be aware trip ran longer than expected which wasnt an issue for us.

If they could increase the tour time for the dam and overpass bridge, it would be great.

Reviews

4.0

1,031 reviews

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

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Disappointed

Robert_D, Mar 2023

I went for the power station tour(turbines) and when I confirm the pickup time I wasn't informed plus it wasn't a guided tour your on your own after being dropped off

Disappointing and not as promised

Carrol_H, Mar 2023

Paid for power plant tour. Upon arrival, we were told that our group could not be accommodated. We paid again to join another group. No one has contacted us for a partial refund. Be prepared to spend an hour on the bus after returning to LV as everyone needs to be dropped off at different hotels. Also be prepared for a headache from the music selection on board the bus. Driver was good. Yon general., the tour is just okay. Better views from a helicopter .

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Carrol_H, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are very sorry for the elevator issue you experienced during your recent Hoover Dam excursion. We also want to apologize for the other inconveniences you experienced. Since your tour we have subjected your driver to additional training to address the issues you raised, most notably leaving our guests in the coach with door closed and the A/C off. Gray Line was not advised prior to your tour, that the were having an issue on that day, however the staff at the Hoover Dam does offer to provide a "virtual tour" as a way of everyone learning about the inner workings this magnificent structure. We are sorry that the elevator tour affected your day, however as this is a government run industrial facility, we are unable to refund you the cost of your tour due to the elevator situation at the Hoover Dam. We will be refunding our wholesale cost for the power plant tour. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Highly recommended!

Maille_D, Mar 2023

This was an amazing tour! The tour guide was energetic, fun and very informative! We had plenty of time to tour the Hoover Dam after the guided tour. Highly recommend using Gray Lines! Great customer service!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Maille_D, 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

Refund

Alysia_A, Mar 2023

Due to miscommunications, our bus group was unable to participate in any of the available tours. Between being told that the power plant tour was not available, when it was available, and also being told we were being given tickets to a government guided tour when the tickets we were given didn’t actually allow us to get into it, all we could do was walk around the exterior of the dam. Please refund our tickets as we could have had the same experience for what we did for far less money. Thank you

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Alysia_A, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are very sorry for the elevator issue you experienced during your recent Hoover Dam excursion. The Visitor Center and the power plant tour are provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior and while they maintain the site to the highest levels, however on rare occasions they can have trouble with elevators that the power plant tour depends upon. Gray Line was advised prior to your tour, that they were having an issue on that day. This is why our driver/guide gave you the information that they provided. We are sorry that the elevator tour affected your day In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Disappointed

Mark_M, Mar 2023

When we were picked up by our tour guide, he informed us that the power plant tour was no longer in operation. Henceforth, we would be given passes for a government guided tour of the rest of facility. However, when we arrived on site at the Hoover dam the passes that we received only allowed us a self-guided tour of the visitor center and not of the rest of the dam area which also come to find out the power plant was running tours and when we try to go to the door given told to us by the tour guide that door was locked and had to be rerouted to the other side of the dam.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Mark_M, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are very sorry for the elevator issue you experienced during your recent Hoover Dam excursion. The Visitor Center and the power plant tour are provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior and while they maintain the site to the highest levels, however on rare occasions they can have trouble with elevators that the power plant tour depends upon. Gray Line was advised prior to your tour, that they were having an issue on that day. This is why our driver/guide gave you the information that they provided. We are sorry that the elevator tour affected your day In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Not what you pay for. Do not recommend.

Ruth_D, Mar 2023

I request a refund. We did not get the power plant tour as advertised and I paid for. Bus driver was hard to understand and would cough and sneeze into the microphone.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Ruth_D, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry we missed your expectations. The Hoover Dam's visitor center is having some work done on the elevators they use for the power plant tour, currently when the tour departs Las Vegas in the morning, we do not know the status of the visitor elevators and that was the cause of your missed power plant tour. We have been providing refunds for guests who did not get to go on the power plant tour. In closing, I want to again apologize for missing your sightseeing expectations and I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Disappointment

Lee_B, Mar 2023

Instructions were confusing. I was asked to confirm our pick up location which i did at the Mirage. The result was a 10 am time. We were at the pick up location at 10. When no pick up I called and was told time was 8:45 and our tickets had that on them, which it did not. Totally unclear instructions and rude person when I called. We were going to use Viator in Paris in April, but now we will not unless a refund is offered.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Lee_B, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry that you experienced some confusion as to the hotel's sightseeing tour bus entrance. . Due to the size of Las Vegas hotels we do not get to choose the pickup/drop-off locations as the hotels designate these areas for all sightseeing companies. We are sorry that you experienced some confusion regarding the tour entrance, and while we are unable to refund the ticket cost we do suggest you contact our office about rebooking options. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Horrible experience

Tyler_T, Mar 2023

The tour was horrible. We were supposed to get to tour the power plant and the inside of the dam. We werent allowed to because our guide said the elevator was broke but when I talked to an employee of the dam they said they still were doing that tour just the line is so long we couldn’t go. It was a complete waste of time and scam by viator. I plan to report them to the BBB.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Tyler_T, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry we missed your expectations. The Hoover Dam's visitor center is having some work done on the elevators they use for the power plant tour, currently when the tour departs Las Vegas in the morning, we do not know the status of the visitor elevators and that was the cause of your missed power plant tour. We have been providing refunds for guests who did not get to go on the power plant tour. In closing, I want to again apologize for missing your sightseeing expectations and I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Worst experience ever

Lindsay_T, Mar 2023

This was one of the worst experiences on a vacation I have ever dealt with. First our bus driver was 30 min late. Then we get to the Hoover Dam. The driver gets out of the bus, leaves all of us locked in the bus without any air for 30-40 min. When he comes back, he tells us the power plant tour is closed. Which is the only reason we picked this tour. One good thing is we did at least get to see the Hoover Dam, but as we were walking around it I see people going into a door. I asked the worker what part of the tour it was, it was the power plant tour!! That we were told was closed. We told one of the security people what happened, he tells us that if we show up late our time slot is gone and we don’t get to do the tour. I wish we would have been told that and not told it was closed and lied to. No offer given to make up for this. Nothing. I will never use this company again.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Lindsay, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are sorry we missed your expectations. The Hoover Dam's visitor center is having some work done on the elevators they use for the power plant tour, currently when the tour departs Las Vegas in the morning, we do not know the status of the visitor elevators and that was the cause of your missed power plant tour. We have been providing refunds for guests who did not get to go on the power plant tour. In closing, I want to again apologize for missing your sightseeing expectations and I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Customer Service

Damn

Sandy_H, Mar 2023

Was not able to go inside otherwise it was good we where told we would get a credit still waiting for that

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Sandy_H, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are very sorry for the elevator issue you experienced during your recent Hoover Dam excursion. The Visitor Center and the power plant tour are provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior and while they maintain the site to the highest levels, however on rare occasions they can have trouble with elevators that the power plant tour depends upon. Gray Line was not advised of any issue prior to the start of your tour. We are sorry that the elevator tour affected your day, however as this is a government run industrial facility, we are unable to refund you the cost of your tour due to the elevator situation at the Hoover Dam, yet we will be refunding our wholesale cost for the power plant tour. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Horrible

Brandy_E, Mar 2023

We payed for a tour with a tour of the power plant. We couldn’t go on the power plant tour due to construction. That was the only reason we booked the tour. I’d like a full refund.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Brandy, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and we are very sorry for the elevator issue you experienced during your recent Hoover Dam excursion. The Visitor Center and the power plant tour are provided by the Bureau of Reclamation, US Department of the Interior and while they maintain the site to the highest levels, however on rare occasions they can have trouble with elevators that the power plant tour depends upon. Gray Line was not advised of any issue prior to the start of your tour. We are sorry that the elevator tour affected your day, however as this is a government run industrial facility, we are unable to refund you the cost of your tour due to the elevator situation at the Hoover Dam, yet we will be refunding our wholesale cost for the power plant tour. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Serv

Interesting site soso bus ride

Jennifer_C, Mar 2023

We enjoyed the tour, however by the end of the day, the tour guide/driver had become an annoyance. We realize safety is important, but if we heard “hold onto the damn rail” once, we heard it 300 or 400 hundred times! I’m glad I didn’t have a child with me. She was knowledgeable and friendly but seemed more interested in getting off the clock early. We were driven on some back roads around the strip thru some very seedy areas. Not a good look! Finally, the $5 per person fee for gas is crazy. There were 49 passengers on the bus. There is no way it cost an add’l $245 to go less than 100 miles round trip. Seems as though someone’s padding their pocketbook. Almost didn’t tip the driver, figure she could be sharing in that fee. The tour at the dam itself was quite interesting so we were glad we went

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Dear Jennifer, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and leaving us useful feedback. I would like to apologize for the repetitive comments from our driver, I can assure you that we will be going over proper customer service with him immediately. In closing, I want to wish you all the best in your future travel endeavors. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

One for the Books

Isa_G, Mar 2023

This tour was unbelievable! I was already so excited to see the Hoover Dam but our bus driver (Kim) made the whole experience that much more memorable 😁 Each stop of the tour was amazing! The 4th stop included the power plant tour and it was incredible to see and understand just how everything works!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Isa_G, 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

Hoover Awesome!

David_C, Mar 2023

Being able to walk on top of the dam and take beautiful pictures. The tour guide at the dam was very courteous and informative.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello David_C, 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

JB was a good guide....

Donna_H, Mar 2023

JB was a good guide. Enjoyed the humor! Spectacular feat to see and learn about. Bonus that we got to stop for pics at Las Vegas sign too!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Donna, 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 JB. 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

The bus was very hot and...

Leslie_H, Mar 2023

The bus was very hot and when we asked the driver to turn on AC he said why you all are going to get off anyway ( meanwhile we were on the bus for fourty five minutes after that). The bus also smelled and the driver was very hard to understand

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Leslie_H, Thank you for choosing Gray Line and please accept our apologies for the inconsiderate behavior of our driver. We will be taking up the matter with him shortly and having to participate in additional customer service training. In closing, I want to once again apologize and I want to wish you all the best in your future travel adventures. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Amazing Feat of Engineering

Karen_C, Mar 2023

Kim was a safe driver. She provided education and entertainment. I loved her out going personality. She is a gem.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Karen_C, 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

Very interesting, lots of history

Anna_T, Mar 2023

Power plant tour was informative, views were spectacular Rainy and cold. Wind made the top of the dam unpleasant

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hello Anna_T, Thank you for leaving Gray Line such a nice 4-star review. (sorry about the weather) 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, GL Vegas Customer S

DO NOT TAKE THIS TOUR

Dana_B, Feb 2023

Our driver picked us up 30 minutes late with no explanation. While he shared a few facts along the way, he also reminded the guests to “google it If I don’t know the answer.” This is NOT the reason we booked the grey line tour…. The Bathroom was out of order, and we were sitting in the back row. The area smelled of human waste, which made us nauseous. Charging blocks were ripped out of side walls, so couldn’t plug in our phones. Some sort of alarm Bell was ringing the entire time. Driver said he didn’t know why it was going off, but not to be concerned. The driver generally had a stern tone, though masked with religious overtones…. The bus was clearly in disrepair. Our family probably would have had a more comfortable ride using a rideshare to and from the Hoover Dam.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Dana_B, Thank you for being a Gray Line customer and on behalf of everyone here at Gray Line Las Vegas I would like to apologize for the behavior of our driver during your recent sightseeing tour. For over 100 years great customer service has been a Gray Line hallmark and we are very sorry that our staff did not live up to our heritage. We are taking immediate action to assure that future guests receive the friendly, informative, and courteous service that they have a right to expect. The driver will be subjected to review and retraining to ascertain if we can bring him up to Gray Line standards, or if we may have to pursue a more permanent solution. In closing, I want to once again apologize for our driver's behavior and wish you all the best in your future travel experiences. Sincerely, GL Vegas Customer Service

Could be worse

Joel_K, Feb 2023

Be careful. VIATOR says the trip begins at 10am. The bus picks up between 8am and 830am. Bus 5013 intercom didn't work so the enroute trip was boring. The tour itself was awesome.

Response from Host, Feb 2023

Dear Joel_K, 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, GL Vegas Customer Service

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