Mob Walking Tour: Exploring Downtown Las Vegas History

Uncover the hidden history of Downtown Las Vegas on a thrilling Mob Walking Tour. Explore gangster-tied casinos and delve into the stories of notorious mobsters. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Mob Museum!

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Downtown Container Park - We will meet and discuss the first entry of mobsters and gangsters into the Las Vegas scene.
  • Casino at the El Cortez Hotel - Old Time Casino once owned by mobster Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegal. Stories of Mobbed-up Sin City.
  • Fremont East District - Historical neon signs and a trendy mix of clubs, brew pubs and…
What's Included
  • All applicable fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Tips and gratuities.
Additional Information

Las Vegas was transformed into a glamorous city of lights due to the influence of Mobsters. Figures like Benjamin ‘Bugsy’ Siegel, Meyer Lansky, ‘Irish’ Kelly Green, Tony ‘The Hat’ Cornero, Frank ‘Lefty’ Rosenthal, Lester ‘Benny’ Binion, and more. Casino gambling evolved into an established institution in the Mojave Desert, driven by these men.
DISCOVER…

Location
Downtown Container Park
East Fremont Street
We meet by the main entrance of the Container Park, corner of 7th Street and Fremont Street, by the Mantis.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Walter_c
Feb 28, 2025
Fantastic. Do it. - So informative , learnt a lot about Old Vegas and how crime started there. Also general history of Vegas
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Michael_e
Feb 16, 2025
Richard is a wonderful... - Richard is a wonderful tour guide. A walking encyclopedia of knowledge. Can't beat a history professor when you're looking for history
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Annegq6804qy
Feb 14, 2025
We had an excellent experience - Richard was an excellent guide. The tour was very interesting. I would highly recommend anyone to take this tour. It is a perfect way to see downtown Vegas.
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Passenger373146
Feb 12, 2025
Worth a visit, - Fun tour with a guide that was informative and fun to listen to, he knew his Las Vegas. Well worth a visit. The tour does not apply to the museum where you go yourself
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Jayne
Feb 8, 2025
Interesting & Entertaining - Richard was a fountain of knowledge & went through the full history of Las Vegas from the very beginning. Very interesting - Highly Recommend
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John_w
Feb 3, 2025
Mob Tour - The tour guide Richard is a retired History Professor and really knows Vegas history. The tour was so enjoyable that the time flyer. I highly recommend
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Rodney_l
Jan 25, 2025
Another side of Las Vegas - Fun tour culminating with a great visit to the Mob Museum! We really liked that admission was included in the price.
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Lorraine_c
Jan 23, 2025
Unexpected Tour Option- Vegas - We had a private tour with retired history professor Richard who gave us all the history of downtown Las Vegas from the 1800”s to today. It was so different seeing all the casinos through his eyes and incredible story telling. It was particularly interesting to hear about prohibition times, the workers at the Dam, the secret tunnels during prohibition and finding all the old artifacts that you would miss just visiting the casino. Vegas certainly has a colorful history and even if you’re not a history buff it’s a very cool way to visit the casinos. We finished off at the Mob Museum and enjoyed a chat in the Underground Speakeasy. Recommend this as an option when visiting Downtown!
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Patrick_c
Jan 21, 2025
Interesting tour. We were... - Interesting tour. We were a small tour and had the opportunity to hear a few extra things. Guide was fun and kept us on our toes.
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Marieth2022
Feb 17, 2025
too little for to much - There is a combo deal with the ventian gondola ride but both events forget to tell you about. Their are too few figures for the price. The 3 d movie is cute but still does not make this site worth it. A real rip off
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