Red Light District & Fremont Street Walking Tour, Las Vegas
4.9 / 5 · 34 traveler reviews
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 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.
Your experience
Stop 1
We begin where it all started - the gateway to Fremont Street West, historic Vegas, old Vegas, and the origins of Sin City.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
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!
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
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.
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
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!
Stop 10
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.
Stop 11
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.
Stop 12
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!
What’s included
- In person tour guide
Not included
- Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Our Red Light Tour & Highlights of Fremont Street begins in downtown Las Vegas at the West gateway to the Fremont Street experience.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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