Podcast Tour Las Vegas: Neon Noir - The Soul of Old Vegas

Las Vegas, USA
Duration1h 33m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Forget the polished veneer of the Strip. This is the raw, unadulterated story of how Las Vegas invented itself, destroyed itself, and rose again. On this walking tour, we peel back the layers of 'Glitter Gulch' to reveal a history written in neon, gunpowder, and handshake deals. From the boneyard where iconic signs go to die, to the courtroom where the Feds tried to break the Mob, and the gambling hall where a cowboy murderer invented the World Series of Poker. We will walk the line between the law and the lawless, exploring the tension between the city's gritty past and its tech-fueled future. Join us to discover the real Las Vegas—the one that locals know, the one that Bugsy Siegel touched, and the one that refuses to burn out.

A 2.1 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 93 min
Ideal for travelers interested in History and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation
Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. The Neon Museum
    10m
    A sanctuary for the city's retired neon signs, serving as a metaphor for Las Vegas's cycle of destruction and reinvention.
  2. The Mob Museum
    10m
    A sanctuary for the city's retired neon signs, serving as a metaphor for Las Vegas's cycle of destruction and reinvention.
  3. Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel
    10m
    The birthplace of the World Series of Poker and the symbol of the 'Glitter Gulch' era of cowboy gambling.
  4. Fremont Street Experience
    10m
    A massive LED canopy that represents the city's 1990s attempt to modernize and sanitize downtown.
  5. 10m
    The longest continuously running hotel-casino in Vegas, retaining its classic 1950s facade and mob connections.
  6. Downtown Container Park
    10m
    An open-air shopping center built from shipping containers, symbolizing the tech-led revitalization of downtown.
  7. Atomic Liquors
    10m
    The oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas, famous for its 'atomic cocktails' and rooftop bomb-watching parties.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Las Vegas's main station, take local public transport toward The Neon Museum. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to The Neon Museum, Las Vegas, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Atomic Liquors, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Las Vegas's main station. The departure point is Atomic Liquors, Las Vegas, United States. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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