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Red Light District & Fremont Street Walking Tour, Las Vegas

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Las Vegas, USA

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100 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the best of Fremont Street and the history behind Sin City - Visit iconic Favorites to Hidden Secret Spots - See why our guests consistently give us 5 stars.

• Explore downtown with a passionate local guide
• Watch the beginning of Sin City come alive 1905-1945
• Voted Best History Tour of Las Vegas 2025 by Evergreen Awards

FEATURES
✔︎ Red Light District
✔︎ Original Las Vegas Strip
✔︎ Fremont Street Experience & Hidden Spots
✔︎ Small group max 10 people
✔︎ Keepsake memento for each guest
✔︎ Collectable Map and local coupons

Not available when you are? Try our SELF-GUIDED TOUR

Walk with us through lesser-traveled alleys once lined with saloons, gambling halls, and brothels, hear rare interviews, see original images, and learn Sin City's deepest secrets.

Curated and founded by historian and author of The Las Vegas Madam.

What's Included

  • In person tour guide
  • Free Bonus Download for the Las Vegas Tours - Travel Guide App
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

South Main Street
Las Vegas, NV 8910, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

East Fremont Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101, USA

This tour concludes at the Downtown Container Park, in downtown Las Vegas on Fremont Street.From here, we provide multiple recommendations where to go next, directions to public transportation, a map to museums and points of interest in the tour.

What To Expect

Fremont Street Experience

We begin where it all started - the gateway to Fremont Street West, historic Vegas, old Vegas, and the origins of Sin City.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casino at the Plaza Hotel

Stand in the canopy of the location of the famous auction of 1905. Witness the bidding and development unfold, with proprietary videos (accessible via the app) that have been recreated with original photographs from that historic day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casino at Main Street Station

Discover a private collection of antiques from around the world as you walk into one of the most elegant casinos in downtown Las Vegas. You can visit a piece of the Berlin Wall, see some of the earliest slot machines ever made, and be transported back in time. Partake in the experience of what happened on a night in a high-end parlor home.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Circa Resort & Casino

We may step inside for one of the best Vegas photo memories out there. This is home to the largest sports book in the world, the longest bar in Nevada, home to 120 beer taps, and the newest jewel of Fremont Street, the first 'Strip' of Las Vegas called Glitter Gulch.It's also the home of the last bar that opened before the end of prohibition that almost took Vegas down. Don't miss this shocking story!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Casino at the Golden Gate Hotel

A curated journey through the very first Vegas hotel: the original eye in the sky, one way mirrors, and many ‘firsts in Vegas’. See the first telephone, ledgers and gaming chips, discover how cheaters cheated and sample a drink from the Rat Pack Bar.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Vegas Vic

Don't miss another iconic photo stop, the famous moving cowboy in the Guinness Book of World Records. There are many stories, one will have you laughing, another will likely leave you shocked. He used to wave and talk, we'll tell you why he doesn't anymore, and how he lost a few inches. Plus, learn the story of his infamous marriage to Vegas Vickie.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Golden Nugget Casino (Pass By)

We point out many highlights you won’t want to miss at this iconic world famous casino. From the slide through the shark tank, to an architectural marvel that ushered in a new sign era in Las Vegas.
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Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel

Watch history unfold in this haunted hotel and casino, one of our proprietary AI videos puts you right in the middle of the action. Learn about secret money counting rooms and hidden tunnels at the birthplace of the World Series of Poker. Plus, recommendations to return if a classic old school steakhouse in on your Vegas list.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Four Queens Casino

Standing in one of the most famous and most recognized places in the world, we will give you no fail tips on where to stand for your own best photos.Plus, if you've ever wondered how the casinos downtown are able to stay open with no doors and walls, we tell you!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mob Museum (Pass By)

Listen to the takedown of the Red Light District. Hear an interview about Mrs. Roosevelt's visit and the role Hoover Dam played in shutting down the brothels that were famous all across the country. This is the official location of the first courthouse and post office, and ultimately the demise of the Red Light District. Learn why.
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Casino at the Fremont Hotel

If you are looking for cheap eats on Fremont, this place has it. From the steak and lobster specials to prime rib, plus the legendary shrimp cocktail. We'll point out all the ones you'll want to come back for.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casino at the El Cortez Hotel

Walk through one of the first Mob hotels, the hallway of memories, and stop by a secret speakeasy barbershop. The El Cortez witnessed the beginning of the Mob era, and the beginning of the casino girls. If you have ever wondered how to tell the difference between a working woman, and someone who isn’t, we tell you!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Las Vegas

Experience the Vegas you’ve always wondered about, the Vegas you’ve always wanted to see, in this first ever Red Light District Self Guided Audio Tour. Walk through the original Sin City,. Experience early Las Vegas in original photographs and proprietary AI rendered videos, we take you back to when the city was called ‘the Meadows’ and a stopping point on the Spanish Trail. Meet the First Lady of Las Vegas and walk away with a whole new wonder and understanding of how Vegas came to be.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Red Light District & Fremont Street Walking Tour, Las Vegas?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • In person tour guide
  • Free Bonus Download for the Las Vegas Tours - Travel Guide App
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).

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