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 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.
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
2pm Private Tour
Private Tour: Only your group will participate (2-6 people)
Length: 3 hours
Pickup included
8am Private Tour
Private Tour: Only your group will participate (2-6 people)
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
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 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
126 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to tour the dam!
BucketListExploring,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Darren was very informative and entertaining!! The only downside was his small car, but it was because his was in the shop and not his fault. Overall a fun, informative trip!
Awesome private tour!
Jessie C,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were looking for a private escape from Vegas for a few hours and this was perfect. Darren was on time and extremely knowledgeable about the tour stops and food and local plants. It was fun and interesting and we didn’t feel rushed at all.
Great Personal Tour
Mary F,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Darren was our driver. He was punctual in his arrival at our hotel for pick-up. He also reached out the day before and day of the trip to keep us informed of his arrival. Darren was very knowledgeable about the Hoover Dam, Boulder City and Lake Mead. We stopped at a local park to try to witness big horn sheep and then were off to the Dam. Darren provided info about the Dam and then gave us space to do our own exploring before meeting up and continuing the tour. I highly recommend this experience!
The Best Dam Tour!
QMCruiser,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Darren was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the Hoover Dam sites and gave us a really thorough tour. Picked us up right in front of our hotel and returned us there, communication about meeting was great. My fiancé and I really enjoyed our morning, highly recommend a private tour with D-Tours!
Enjoyed this experience
DENSIL S,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide/driver Darren was very knowledgeable about the dam, area and wildlife. We traveled in his personal vehicle which was clean. Darren had snacks and water available for free and had ponchos as it was raining, which rarely happens in LV.
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.
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