Las Vegas: Hoover Dam Tour with American-Style Hot Breakfast

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Take a tour from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam, one of the engineering marvels of the modern world. On this half-day tour you’ll spend 2 hours at the Dam learning about its construction and operation, and get an up-close look at the new bypass bridge.

About this activity

  • Free cancellation

    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

  • Duration

    5.5 hour

Experience

  • Highlights
    • Visit the mighty Hoover Dam and the amazing Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge World
    • Preview the construction movie and take a tour of the giant Turbine complex
    • Experience close-up views by visiting the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge lookout
    • Take in views of Lake Mead, the largest manmade lake in the Western Hemisphere
    • Pass the Winged Figures of the Republic, the penstocks, and the outflow valves
    • Soak in all of the area's glory as you make a stop at a panoramic lookout point
  • Full description
    Take an excursion from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam, which has long been known as one of the engineering wonders of the world.
    When the Hoover Dam was completed in 1935 it was both the world's largest electric power-producing facility and the world's largest concrete structure. Currently, it ranks as the world's 34th-largest hydroelectric generating station.
    During the half-day tour, you’ll be able to view the 17 main turbines that generate a maximum of 2,074 megawatts of hydroelectric power. You’ll also take in views of the Dam and Lake Mead from the Arizona Lookout Point, the best viewing spot in the area.
    You also get an up-close look at the newly opened Hoover Dam bypass bridge, which is a modern feat of engineering, soaring 900 feet above the Colorado River. This bridge is the longest and tallest arch bridge in the western...  more
  • Includes
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
      Professional driver/guide
      Bottled water
      Hoover Dam tour
      Breakfast snack: Banana, Belvita crackers and small muffin
  • Exclude
    • Tips
      Additional purchases (photos, souvenirs, etc.)
From US$ 85 per person
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