Las Vegas Private Historical Walking Tour

The Famous Neon Cowboy Sign, also known as the Vegas Vic Sign, is an iconic landmark of Las Vegas, Nevada. The sign is a 40-foot-tall neon cowboy named Vegas Vic, who was erected in 1951 above the Pioneer Club on Fremont Street. The sign has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, and it is considered one of the most recognizable symbols of Las Vegas. Although the Pioneer Club closed in 1995, the sign has been preserved and relocated to the Neon Museum, where it remains on display as a beloved piece of Las Vegas history.(15 min)

Fremont Street is a historic street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada. It is known for its vibrant nightlife, neon lights, and iconic casinos. The street is named after John C. Fremont, an American explorer and politician who helped map out the western United States in the mid-1800s. Fremont Street is also home to several attractions and activities, including the SlotZilla zipline, the Neon Museum, and the Mob Museum. Visitors can also enjoy street performers, live music, and a variety of dining and entertainment options. Today, Fremont Street is home to several famous casinos and hotels, including the Golden Nugget, the Four Queens, and the Fremont Hotel and Casino. The street is also known for its pedestrian mall, which features a 1,500-foot-long canopy covered in LED lights and music that plays every hour. This canopy is the largest video screen in the world and hosts a variety of light shows and concerts throughout the year.(45 min)

The Plaza Hotel & Casino is a casino–hotel located in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada owned by the Tamares Group, and PlayLV is the leaseholder and operator of the property. It currently has 1,037 rooms and suites, as well as an 80,000-square-foot casino and there is more than 25,000 square feet of event space. The Plaza also features a classic showroom, seasonal roof top swimming pool, and fitness center, as well as a race and sports book.(pass by)

This is the newest Hotel to open in Downtown Las Vegas and it features the longest bar in Nevada and the biggest sports book in the world.(15 min)

Set on buzzy Fremont Street, this ritzy casino hotel opened in 1906.(pass by)

The Mob Museum is a museum in downtown Las Vegas that is dedicated to the history and culture of organized crime in America. It offers a variety of exhibits and interactive experiences that explore the world of organized crime and law enforcement. We will talk about this and walk by. If you wish to go inside we sell admission tickets for this.(pass by)

Binion's has been making Las Vegas history since 1951 when Texas gambler, Benny Binion, bought the property at 128 Fremont Street. Benny was passionate about giving players excitement, good odds and friendly service, or as he would say - Good Food. Good Whiskey. Good Gamble. When Benny introduced the Horseshoe Club to the "Glitter Gulch" of downtown Las Vegas, a legacy was born. The Horseshoe Club became the first real gambling hall and saloon in Las Vegas and was soon recognized as the place to go for high roller action and generous comps for all players.(15 min)

Fremont Street is a street in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada that is the second most famous street in the Las Vegas Valley – and Nevada – besides the Las Vegas Strip. Named in honor of explorer and politician John C. Frémont and located in the heart of the downtown casino corridor, Fremont Street is today, or was, the address for many famous casinos such as Binion's Horseshoe, Eldorado Club, Fremont Hotel and Casino, Golden Gate Hotel and Casino, Golden Nugget, Four Queens, The Mint, and the Pioneer Club. Fremont Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Prior to the construction of the Fremont Street Experience, the western end of Fremont Street was the representative scene for Las Vegas that was included in virtually every television show and movie that wanted to depict the glittery lights of Las Vegas. The abundance of neon signs, like cowboy Vegas Vic, earned the street the nickname of "Glitter Gulch".(pass by)

Neonopolis, a 250,000 sq ft shopping mall, is a $100 million entertainment complex in Las Vegas, Nevada located on top of a $15 million city parking garage. It is located on Fremont Street, at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard. In keeping with the complex's name, it contains three miles of neon lights.(pass by)

Diners don hospital gowns before indulging in heart attack-inducing fare such as the bypass burger.(pass by)