Hoover Dam Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

The awe-inspiring Hoover Dam, as seen from the Boulder Dam Bridge.

Boulder City, a government-planned community with a very unusual history.

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Visit the mighty Hoover Dam not as a tourist, but as an expert! This self-guided driving tour leads you from either Las Vegas or Arizona to the Hoover Dam and reveals the dramatic story behind its construction along the way. Discover a tale of desperation, high-flying acrobatics, and sheer human ambition as you drive. Then, walk along the dam itself and admire this amazing feat of engineering up close!

After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.

This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

What's included

Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

What to expect

5m

Welcome to fabulous Las Vegas! Sin City is famous for entertainment and excess, but it wouldn’t be the hotspot it is today without the Hoover Dam.

The tour is over 31+ miles long, with more than 30+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.

New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
5m

Surrounded as we are by all this glitz and glam, it might be hard to imagine the Las Vegas Valley before it became a major city. It was hot, dry, and mostly a blank spot on American maps.

Note: This 30+ mile-long tour covers the essentials of Hoover Dam in 3-5 hours.
Lake Mead Visitor Center
Pass by

This lake, designed to hold up to nine trillion gallons of water, owes its existence to the Hoover Dam.
5m

Once the Boulder Dam got the greenlight, unemployed laborers from all over the country flocked here for the promise of work
Historic Railroad Trail
5m

This one-of-a-kind hiking trail follows the route of old, out-of-commission train tracks.
Clark County Wetlands Park
5m

Although the Las Vegas Valley has historically had naturally-occurring marshland, this park is almost completely human made.
5m

An overlook with incredible views of Lake Mead and the Lake Mead Marina.
Pass by

This fascinating museum explores the rich history of Union Pacific Railroad’s Boulder Branch Line.
20m

From here, you’ll be able to hike up a quick trail to reach the bridge, which affords visitors the best views of the front of the Hoover Dam.
Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs
20m

Hikers looking for a bit of a challenge will find it at the Gold Strike Hot Springs Trail.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can also begin the tour from 4R2H+7M, Paradise, NV, USA.

Meeting point

Begin from 20606 US-93, White Hills, AZ 86445, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

End point

You can also begin the tour from 4R2H+7M, Paradise, NV, USA.

End point

Begin from 20606 US-93, White Hills, AZ 86445, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Cancellation policy

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

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