Hoover Dam Tours from Las Vegas — Day Trips, Combos & Kayak Options
The Hoover Dam sits 45 minutes from the Strip, so it pairs easily with the Grand Canyon, a comedian-guided coach, or a kayak trip down the Colorado below it.
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Hoover Dam Tours: what to know before booking
The Hoover Dam sits 45 minutes from the Strip, so it pairs easily with the Grand Canyon, a comedian-guided coach, or a kayak trip down the Colorado below it.
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- 8 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $61 USD before checkout fees.
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- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 7,426 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Hoover Dam, on the Nevada–Arizona border, ~35 mi southeast of Las Vegas
- Best time
- Morning departure to beat midday desert heat on the open dam crest
- Ticket note
- Date-specific; arrive 15 minutes before pickup
Hoover Dam Tours in Las Vegas
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Everything you should know before you book
The Hoover Dam is one of America's great engineering feats, and at just 45 minutes from the Strip it's the easiest big sight to reach from Vegas. Tours range from a quick photo stop folded into a Grand Canyon trip to a half-day with lunch, the Mike O'Callaghan–Pat Tillman bridge walk, and time at the visitor center.
For something different, kayak the Black Canyon below the dam. Guided paddle trips launch just downstream and drift past hot springs and sheer canyon walls on the Colorado River. Comedian-guided coach tours are a Vegas twist for travelers who want the history with a laugh.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Hoover Dam from Las Vegas?
About 35 miles, or a 45-minute drive via US-93. It's the closest of the big day-trip sights, which is why so many Grand Canyon tours include a stop there.
Can I kayak below the Hoover Dam?
Yes — guided Black Canyon kayak trips launch just downstream on the Colorado River, passing hot springs and towering canyon walls. They're a popular alternative to a coach tour.
Do tours go inside the dam?
Coach day trips typically include a photo stop, the bridge walk, and visitor-center time rather than the interior power-plant tour, which is booked separately on site.