To help you decide which tour is perfect for you, I’ve put together this guide to organize the best Hoover Dam tours from Las Vegas by type and price.
We’ll start with my top 3 picks, followed by tours that combine the Hoover Dam with the Grand Canyon, outdoor activities (like kayaking or cycling), or even wild adventures (like machine gun shooting or a motorcycle trike ride).
My Top 3 Hoover Dam Tours
Some tours go inside the Hoover Dam, while other tours only stay outside.
From my top 3 picks, you can choose a shorter or longer trip with a small or large group.
Each one has a higher rating and a better price compared to other tours with similar offers.
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| Activity | Price | Group Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour | $73 | Small group | 3 hours |
| 2 - Complete Hoover Dam Tour with Lunch & Laughs | $99 | Large group | 5.5 hours |
| 3 - Complete Hoover Dam Visit | $109 | Small group | 4 hours |
Prices are subject to change due to availability and seasonality.
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1 – Small-Group Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Tour
Operator: Mr Las Vegas Tours
Price: $73
Group size: 14 max
Duration: 3 hours
Highlights: Bypass bridge photo stop and brief walk on top of the Hoover Dam
If you don’t feel the need to go inside the Hoover Dam, this tour is perfect for you.
It’s very affordable for a small group tour and also includes a visit to Lake Mead in only three hours.
Moneysaver tip! This tour is only $65 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
2 – Complete Hoover Dam Tour with Lunch & Laughs
Operator: Comedy on Deck
Price: $99
Group size: 45 max
Duration: 5.5 hours
Highlights: Bypass bridge photo stop and tours inside and on top of the Hoover Dam
Experience the Hoover Dam from every angle — from a distance, on top, and deep inside.
This tour also includes lunch at a restaurant and free tickets to the LA Comedy Club.
Moneysaver tip! This tour is only $59 on Sundays from mid-September to mid-April.
3 – Small Group Complete Hoover Dam Visit
Operator: MaxTour LLC
Price: $109
Group size: 14 max
Duration: 4 hours
Highlights: Bypass bridge photo stop and tours inside and on top of the Hoover Dam
For only a few bucks more, you can see all sides of the Hoover Dam with the intimacy and attention of a small group.
Moneysaver tip! This tour includes unlimited drinks and snacks.
Hoover Dam & the Grand Canyon
The Hoover Dam and Grand Canyon tours don’t go inside the dam, but they do stop on the bypass bridge for a panoramic view.
These tours take you to the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. The key difference is the group size, which affects the price and duration of the tour.
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| Activity | Price | Group Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 - Hoover Dam & West Rim Tour | $165 | Large group | 10.5 hours |
| 5 - Hoover Dam, West Rim & Seven Magic Mountains | $199 | Small group | 11 hours |
| 6 - Private Hoover Dam & West Rim Tour | $225 | Private tour | 9.5 hours |
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4 – Hoover Dam & West Rim Tour
Operator: Comedy on Deck
Price: $165
Group size: 54 max
Duration: 10.5 hours
With Comedy on Deck’s combo tour, you get more than double the tour for less than double the price compared to tours that only visit the Hoover Dam.
Moneysaver tip! This tour is only $155 during the low season.
5 – Hoover Dam, West Rim & Seven Magic Mountains
Operator: Coexist West Coast
Price: $199
Group size: 14 max
Duration: 11 hours
On a small group tour, you can visit more photo stops in a shorter time frame, such as the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and the Seven Magic Mountains.
Moneysaver tip! This tour stops at Seven Magic Mountains for no extra fee.
6 – Private Hoover Dam & West Rim Tour
Operator: Comedy on Deck
Price: From $225 per person for 15 people to $1265 per person for 2 people
Group size: Private tour for up to 15 people
Duration: 9.5 hours
On this private tour, stop whenever and wherever you want.
Already have a photo of the Welcome to Las Vegas sign? Skip it.
Want more time to enjoy your meal or the views of the Grand Canyon? Your guide will accommodate you.
Moneysaver tip! The more, the merrier! This private tour charges less per person the larger your group.
Hoover Dam & Outdoor Activities
If you would prefer to see the Hoover Dam from a raft or kayak on the Colorado River or you want to cycle right up to it on an e-bike or mountain bike, I highly recommend the following tours.
All tours except one are small group tours, so you can avoid the crowds while enjoying the fresh air and exercise near one of the country’s most visited attractions.
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| Activity | Price | Group Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 - Colorado River Raft Tour | $119 | Large group | 4 hours |
| 8 - Electric Bike Tunnel Trail | $139 | Small group | 2-3 hours |
| 9 - Mountain Bike Tunnel Trail | $192 | Small group | 7 hours |
| 10 - Black Canyon Kayaking | $260 | Small group | 12 hours |
Prices are subject to change due to availability and seasonality.
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7 – Colorado River Raft Tour
Operator: National Park Express
Price: $119
Group size: Large group on the bus, small group on the raft
Duration: 4 hours
Enjoy a 90-minute raft ride down the Colorado River through the Black Canyon to appreciate the immensity of the Hoover Dam from a different perspective.
Raft launch site: Hoover Dam Lodge (includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas)
8 – Electric Bike Tunnel Trail
Operator: Cityscape Cycling
Price: $139
Group size: 5 max
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Ride along Lake Mead on the Historic Railroad Trail with the ease and comfort of an e-bike.
On this 7-mile roundtrip, you’ll traverse five tunnels before reaching the Hoover Dam.
Starting point: Lake Mead Visitor Center (includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas)
9 – Mountain Bike Tunnel Trail
Operator: Desert Adventures
Price: $192
Group size: 10 max
Duration: 7 hours
Get ready for a full day of cycling, and maybe even a dip in Lake Mead if it’s warm enough.
This is the only outdoor activities tour where you have the option to take a guided tour inside the Hoover Dam.
Starting point: River Mountain Trailhead in Boulder City (includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas)
10 – Black Canyon Kayaking Tour
Operator: Desert Adventures
Price: $260
Group size: 10 max
Duration: 12 hours
This tour is a nature lover’s delight.
In addition to the Hoover Dam, you’ll see riverside beaches, caves, canyons and plenty of wildlife as you paddle along the Colorado River.
Kayak launch site: Base of the Hoover Dam (includes hotel pickup from Las Vegas)
Wild Adventures to the Dam
For the fearless travelers, I recommend upgrading your Hoover Dam visit with a wild adventure.
You can stop at a haunted gold mine, ride around like a boss on a trike motorcycle or zoom on a speed boat after booming in the open desert with machine gun shooting.
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| Activity | Price | Group Size | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 - Ghost Town Gold Mine | $189 | Small group | 5 to 10 hours |
| 12 - Automatic Trike Motorcycle Tour | $225 | Small group | 3 hours |
| 13 - Speed Boat & Machine Guns | $599 | Private tour | 7.5 hours |
Prices are subject to change due to availability and seasonality.
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11 – Ghost Town Gold Mine
Operator: iTravel USA
Price: $189
Group size: 12 max
Duration: 5 to 10 hours
Take a step back in time to the Gold Rush on a one-hour tour in the Techatticup Mine and Nelson Ghost Town after your visit to the Hoover Dam.
This is the only Wild Adventures tour where you have the option to take a guided tour inside the Hoover Dam.
Insider Tip! I recommend the Red Rock Canyon upgrade to enjoy Spring Mountain State Park at sunset.
12 – Automatic Trike Motorcycle Tour
Operator: Vegas Trike Adventures
Price: $225 per group (2 people)
Group size: 4 max
Duration: 3 hours
Rev your engine and ride from Boulder City to the Hoover Dam in style on your very own motorized trike vehicle.
Insider tip! No motorcycle license is required and the trikes have an automatic transmission.
13 – Speed Boat & Machine Guns
Operator: 2Vegas.com
Price: $599
Group size: Private tour from 4 to 15 people
Duration: 7.5 hours
This all-inclusive tour provides everything you need for an adventure in the desert and on the water.
First, you’ll hit the outdoor shooting range in the desert to test out four powerful weapons.
Then, after breakfast at the pier, you’ll traverse the Colorado River on a private speed boat with stops for swimming or cliff diving.
Later, take in the views of the Hoover Dam from the water.
Tipsy tip! Alcoholic beverages (beer, champagne, and cocktails) will be fully stocked and loaded.
Travel Tips
Is it worth going inside the Hoover Dam?
Yes! If you want to have a complete experience at the Hoover Dam, a guided tour into its deep underbelly is worth it.
You’ll learn how this impressive structure provides so much electricity to Las Vegas and the surrounding area.
I really enjoyed the official government-run tour, which is the only way to go inside the Hoover Dam.
However, if you only want to walk on top or see the Hoover Dam from a distance, I suggest booking a combo tour to the Grand Canyon or a tour with outdoor activities.
How long is the drive from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam?
The drive from Las Vegas to the Hoover Dam is about 37 miles (60 km) and should take 45 minutes, but it could take longer during peak tourist season in the mid-summer months.
Which Hoover Dam tours from Las Vegas are the most popular?
Hoover Dam tours are one of the most popular day trips from Las Vegas. I’ve listed above some of the most popular tours in each category, but there are more options from other tour operators.
Check out the TourScanner catalog for a complete list of tours to the Hoover Dam from Las Vegas.