Small Group Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Hoover Dam, a modern marvel and one of the most visited dams in the world, located in the Black Canyon of the Colorado River. This impressive concrete arch-gravity dam created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States by capacity, supplying water to millions across Nevada, Arizona, California, and Mexico. This is an external tour where you can admire the dam’s massive structure and history. Just six miles away, explore Boulder City, a historic town built to support the dam’s construction and workers.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Private Tour (if option is selected)
Snacks
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop off
Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Boulder City Tour
Parking Fees
Visitor Center Tour
Power Plant Tour
Meals
Gratuities
Private Tour (if option is not selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Boulder City
Drive through historic Boulder City, a charming town originally built to house the workers who constructed Hoover Dam. With its quaint streets and unique history, Boulder City offers a glimpse into the community that helped shape one of America’s greatest engineering feats.
Visit Hemenway Park in Boulder City, a peaceful spot known for its natural desert landscape and stunning views. Keep an eye out for native Bighorn sheep, which are often spotted roaming the area. It’s a great place to experience local wildlife and enjoy the beauty of the Southwest desert.
Options
8am Private Tour
Private Tour: Only your group will participate (2-6 people)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
8am Semi-Private Tour
Semi-Private Tour: Your group and other groups will participate (up to 6 people total)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
9am Semi-Private Tour
Semi-Private Tour: Your group and other groups will participate (up to 6 people total)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
9am Private Tour
Private Tour: Only your group will participate (2-6 people)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
2pm Private Tour
Private Tour: Only your group will participate (2-6 people)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
2pm Semi-Private Tour
Semi-Private Tour: Your group and other groups will participate (up to 6 people total)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
121 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING tour
C7821DQmariec,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There were so many tours to pick from!! So glad we chose this one!!! Darrin is amazing!! So informative and friendly! We would take ANY tour he does!! I would highly recommend him to ANYONE!!
Great tour !
Kimberly S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip and our guide was awesome ! Punctual, very informative and went out of his way to give us a wonderful experience!
Wonderful!
Tonya M,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful. _ hot but so worth it. Nice to have Darren who knows so much about the area! Darren made it comfortable and engaging. So appreciate his knowledge and he cares about what he does!
Good tour Great driver
Kenneth F,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very good. Our driver, Darren, was knowledgeable and sociable. He was especially helpful with timing when we had a Snafu with another event that ran long. We were able to drive across the dam and walk on the bridge above it that had great views. We saw big horn sheep up close at a public park.
Private tour is great.
Charlene F,
May 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Darren did a great job. It was such a treat to have a private tour and he was great at tailoring the itinerary to meet our needs.
I thought we had booked a...
Phyllis G,
Apr 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00I thought we had booked a tour to the Hoover Dam. Instead we basically had an uber driver in a car with an unpleasant odor. We had just completed a Gate One tour with an outstanding guide, so to go from that experience to this was at best a disappointment. I am not planning to use Viator again. This is my second bad experience. Shame on me.
Hoover Dam and surrounding area.
Kathleen H,
Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The itinerary and the commentary were perfect. Lake Mead and memorial bridge worth seeing. Beautiful dam tour!
Great Tour, Great Tourguide!
G1261APbradb,
Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darren was an absolutely fantastic tour guide - friendly, knowledgeable and courteous! He took the time to show us all the sights we wanted to see with great commentary all throughout. It was fun and educational and it is an experience we will never forget. We couldn't have been happier and we highly recommend Darren and this tour!
Great Tour, Great Guide!
Brad B,
Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Darren was an absolutely fantastic tour guide - friendly, knowledgeable and courteous! He took the time to show us all the sights we wanted to see with great commentary all throughout. We couldn't have been happier and we highly recommend this tour!
It's great, amazing...
Mark A,
Dec 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00It's great, amazing views, Darren was the best driver/tour guide! We'll definitely use y'all again! Thanks
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