
Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 7,121 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch worth booking?
Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch is a 5.5-hour experience in Las Vegas, United States, from $59 per person. It scores 92 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 7,121 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 92 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (7,121)
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Experience an exclusive VIP tour of the Hoover Dam with early access to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the site. This tour includes a powerplant tour inside the dam, stunning views from the Hoover Dam memorial bridge, admission to the Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck, and the unique "Walk on the Top" guided tour, offering insights into the dam's construction and operations. As a bonus, enjoy a photo stop at the "Las Vegas Welcome Sign" and a hot, freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant. Additionally, receive complimentary tickets to a top comedy club on the strip, which can be used seven days a week! (Not just the day of the tour) - a $45 bonus value.
What you get
About this experience
Experience an exclusive VIP tour of the Hoover Dam with early access to avoid crowds and fully enjoy the site. This tour includes a powerplant tour inside the dam, stunning views from the Hoover Dam memorial bridge, admission to the Visitor Center exhibits and observation deck, and the unique "Walk on the Top" guided tour, offering insights into the dam's construction and operations. As a bonus, enjoy a photo stop at the "Las Vegas Welcome Sign" and a hot, freshly cooked lunch at a restaurant. Additionally, receive complimentary tickets to a top comedy club on the strip, which can be used seven days a week! (Not just the day of the tour) - a $45 bonus value.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
- Air-conditioned luxury VIP modern vehicle with Restrooms on-board
- Government's Visitor Center and Exhibit Tour
- Bottled water
- Complimentary tickets for a Top Comedy Club on the Strip (a $45 per person value!)
- Professional Step-On Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Photo Stop at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
- Exclusive 45 minute Walk On The Top Tour of the Dam
- Government's Power Plant Tour Inside the Dam
Not included
- Gratuities
- Wheelchairs (available for rent for approx. USD $5 at the Dam)
What you'll see and do
Las Vegas
We proudly offer a designated bus driver (for safety) and step-on tour guide (for entertainment and information). Our drivers do not double as tour guides. All of our fully air-conditioned buses have panoramic windows for optimal viewing opportunities, and bathrooms on board. Start your tour with pickup from select Las Vegas hotels and we don't take you to a central location to reload onto a different bus. You will go out on the bus you were picked up in. Limiting pick-ups and traveling on one bus allows us to save time and get back early. It can take hours to pull in and out of every hotel. By limiting pick-ups to 7 we are usually the first bus company to Hoover Dam. En route, your guide entertains and answers questions Hoover Dam, its history and/or the Las Vegas area.
10 minutes here
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign
We include a photo stop at the famous Welcome to Las Vegas Sign - Our guides will show you the best place to stand to get your photos to create a happy memory of your time in Vegas.
15 minutes here
Boulder City
Travel through historic Boulder City, viewing the quaint Dingbat houses which were built for the Dam Workers, and the historic Hoover Dam Hotel. We also make a stop here so you can visit the Hoover Dam Museum.
25 minutes here
Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge
Our buses have an added treat, a panoramic photo stop at the new Hoover Dam bypass bridge for the single best view available of Hoover Dam. Get those cameras ready for the best selfie ever!
30 minutes here · Admission included
Hoover Dam
On arrival, you’ll begin with a generator viewing. Travel 524 feet (160 meters) into the walls of Black Canyon to view the Nevada power-plant, generators and a 30-foot-diameter (9-meter) pipe inside one of the four giant diversion tunnels. Next, head into the Hoover Dam Visitor Center where you can see the history of Hoover Dam and view numerous exhibits that explain how the dam was built, how it operates and who benefits from the water and electricity. Walk on the Top Tour - This is an exclusive, fully guided comprehensive 45-minute walk over the top of the dam. Your knowledgeable guide will touch all aspects of the dam including electricity, outlet works, intake towers, concrete, diversion tunnels, water/drought, deaths, wages, earthquakes, artwork, WWII and more.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Relax and enjoy pleasant conversation with fellow travelers over a hot made-to-order sit down Lunch on the way back to Las Vegas. As you drive back to town, you might hear Vegas trivia about topics such like the mafia, casino moguls, activities, restaurant deals and more before being dropped off. Each guide has a unique style and information.
45 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Comedy On Deck
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Transportation is not wheelchair accessible however wheelchairs are available for rent for the Dam for approx. $5 USD. If you require a wheelchair at the Dam please let your tour guide know.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7,108 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
7,108 verified traveler reviews for Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This tour was educational as well as fun with Trever and Michael! So interesting. Highly recommend!!
Great tour for the money! It was a comfortable ride while being educated and entertained along the way. Lunch was quick and delicious. Highly recommend!!
via Tripadvisor
Dam Great Experience
Trevor is a great host. The Dam was awesome and lunch was perfect.
via Tripadvisor
Hoover Dam
Good tour in luxury coach bus with driver and a separate guide. Stops at Las Vegas sign, the Bridge, Hoover Dam with inside power plant tour were great. Stopped at Omelette House on return to Vegas for included lunch. “Comedy” by guide was lame and sometimes a bit vulgar so unnecessary.
via Viator
Very informative
Great experience! Cold water available and the lunch was delicious. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny
via Viator
Great Value for Money but Two Minor Peeves
Great value for money. The guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. Only two minor peeves: one, the wait staff at the lunch place was totally indifferent and borderline rude. They absolutely didn’t care and had zero concept of customer service. Their attitude was as if we were getting free lunches and we shouldn’t expect basic human courtesy or politeness. Please find a different lunch place. Second, while I don’t mind tipping, I don’t want to be told how much to tip. The whole tipping thing is out of control. Very crass when you tell people how much to tip. Almost like you are trying to shame them if they don’t tip the amount you are recommending. Otherwise, everything was great.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $59 to $110
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2,492
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Comedy On Deck, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 86.9 and 2 in the 90+ Club.
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Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Las Vegas.
How much does Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Las Vegas usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch take?
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Plan for about 5.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Las Vegas is not rushed.
Is Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 7,121 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Las Vegas, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?
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Around 2,492 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Las Vegas can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Las Vegas and add a light layer if any part of the 5.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Las Vegas within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Las Vegas?
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Las Vegas sells two trips at once: the Strip after dark, and the red-rock desert that starts twenty minutes past the last casino. Helicopter runs to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam half-days and Red Rock Canyon drives all leave early, while show tickets, speakeasy crawls and high-roller dining fill the evening. Outty Ranking weighs operator reliability heavily here, because the gap between a well-run desert tour and a coach-and-queue version is enormous. On Outty we rank every Las Vegas experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Small Group: Valley of Fire Half Day Tour from Las Vegas, Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour, Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam Stop, Breakfast, Lunch & Skywalk. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
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October to April. Summer highs above 105F make midday outdoor tours punishing. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Las Vegas?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only); Air-conditioned luxury VIP modern vehicle with Restrooms on-board; Government's Visitor Center and Exhibit Tour; Bottled water; and Complimentary tickets for a Top Comedy Club on the Strip (a $45 per person value!). Not included: Gratuities; and Wheelchairs (available for rent for approx. USD $5 at the Dam). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 8 listed pickup locations in and around Las Vegas. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Las Vegas. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch?
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Across 7,121 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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