Hoover Dam Power Plant Historic Era Railroad Museum Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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One of seven Industrial World Wonders, Hoover Dam is a concrete gravity-arch dam in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River, on the border between Arizona and Nevada. You’ll take the elevator with a guide to the bottom as he/she describes this modern marvel. At the bottom, you’ll tour the powerplant, seventeen main turbine-generator combinations that generate a maximum of 2,074 megawatts of hydroelectric power.

Next, Historic Era Railroad Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about our country's history or how railroads shaped our nation and Hoover Dam. Boulder City was the federal town established to house workers on the Hoover Dam project. The U.S. Government and Six Companies both operated railroads between the Boulder City Yard and Hoover Dam. These essential railways made the construction of the dam possible and continued to play a vital role in the process well into the 1960s.

Lunch is optional, we'll choose from Cornish Pasty to local favorite restaurants

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Total duration is 6-7 hours includes the transportation from one place to another

Persons with pacemakers or other implanted devices-Be advised that generators produce an electromagnetic field which may interfere with the operation of certain devices. Persons with claustrophobia-Be advised the Powerplant Tour includes an elevator ride and walking tour through a tunnel.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bottled water

All Fees and Taxes

Air-conditioned vehicle

Snacks

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Hoover Dam

Tour the world-famous Hoover Dam. Learn about the engineering and history of Hoover Dam as well as highlight the unique features around the dam. Exhibits, reclamation presentations, films, and other media materials are used to create an interesting educational tour.

2 hours • Admission Included

Nevada State Railroad Museum

Welcome to the Historic Era Railroad Museum in Boulder City, Nevada. This interesting museum tells the story of how railroads made the Hoover Dam possible and continued to facilitate the construction process into the 1960s. The museum is housed in a replica of one of the original Six Companies locomotives that operated between the Boulder City Yard and Hoover Dam. This locomotive, along with other exhibits, provides a fascinating glimpse into how railroads played a vital role in the construction of the dam. In addition to the locomotive, the museum also features a number of other exhibits that tell the story of the dam project. These include a replica of one of the dam's generators, an exhibit on the history of Boulder City, and a look at how railroads continue to play an important role in our country's infrastructure. The Railroad Museum is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about our country's history or how railroads have shaped our nation. Check it out today!

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

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Hoover Dam Power Plant Historic Era Railroad Museum Tour

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great Trip!
375elainek,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We took the Hoover Dam tour and Edward was our guide. The tour was perfect with beautiful scenery and interesting facts. Our tour guide Edward, was exceptional, kind and very helpful. Highly recommend!
Hoover dam trip
Andrew K,
Nov 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brandon was a phenomenal guide! He went above and beyond for a great experience. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
Desert Wonder Tour-Bob
Lexie1221,
Sep 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Desert Wonder tour guide Bob, was amazing. As we drove to the Hoover Dam he was no stop telling us about the history of towns and surround. After our tour of the Hoover dam he drove us around to see all the different views. Afterwards he ask where would like to go for lunch. We had no clue and asked for recommendations and he gave 3 different places along with the history of them. I don’t remember the name of the place but the food was great. On the way to the restaurant he made a pit stop at a park so we could see the rams. Railroad museum was closed by time we got there but we still wonder round anyways. We told him about how expensive snacks were at the hotel so he made another pit stop for us to get snacks. We had a great time.
The best day ever ! Thanks Tourguide Mike
N2451FVjf,
May 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely by far the best company to book with... Our tour guide Mike was impressive ! He was on time , welcoming , made us feel like family, shared so many interesting facts about the areas we drove thru , wanted us to have the best time and by far did he show it.... we had a great day exploring the hoover dam , Boulder city for lunch stop, train museum and a fabulous personal tour guide. In the middle of all the events , my husband mentioned he always wanted to see a big horned mountain sheep and Mike made that happen on the way to lunch. The smile on my husband's face was priceless... I recommend this company and especially Mike , he will make your trip phenomenal!!! We were so exhausted from all the sightseeing , my husband and I took a nap on the way home ... We will see ya'll again. THANKS MIKE... John and Tonya Farrell from Savannah Ga