Small-Group City Tour, High Roller

Las Vegas: Bright Lights City Tour with High Roller Ticket runs through Pink Jeep Tours - Las Vegas. Rated 4.5 across 65 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $127.

Overview

This three-hour outing pairs a guided drive along the Las Vegas Strip with a ticket for the High Roller observation wheel. The route runs in an open-air Jeep Wrangler with a certified guide at the wheel, and the big finish is a 30-minute ride on the wheel itself, with panoramic views over the Strip, the valley and the mountains.

The tour starts at the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, the one that has appeared in movies for decades. From there the guide cruises the Strip past the major hotels and casinos, several of them genuine architectural oddities. Along the way the group passes the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop of television fame, stops for the volcano show at The Mirage, watches the Bellagio Fountains, and rolls down Wedding Chapel Row, where couples are often celebrating on the spot. The guide fills the ride with Vegas history, from its days as a whistle-stop town to its current status as an entertainment capital.

It suits travellers who want a broad first look at the city without walking it all, and who like the idea of seeing the Strip from street level and then from above. Reviewers frequently single out the guides for their local knowledge and for small comforts such as cold water on hot days.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Welcome sign startThe tour begins at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, which has featured in films for decades.
2. Cruise the StripThe guide drives the Las Vegas Strip past its major hotels and casinos, many of which stand out as architectural wonders.
3. Gold & Silver Pawn ShopThe route passes the pawn shop whose celebrity owners appear on the History Channel show Pawn Stars.
4. Mirage volcano and Bellagio FountainsThe group experiences the volcano show at The Mirage and stops to see the Bellagio Fountains.
5. Wedding Chapel RowThe drive continues along Wedding Chapel Row, where couples celebrating their weddings are often spotted, and the guide explains why Vegas is called the Marriage Capital of the World.
6. High Roller rideThe tour ends with a 30-minute ride on the High Roller observation wheel at the Linq Promenade, taking in views of the Strip, the valley and the mountains.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this tour before you book.

• Getting around. Transport is in an open-air vehicle, so you feel the weather as you ride. One reviewer noted the drive along the Strip and Downtown took roughly an hour and a half before the High Roller portion.
• Heat and hydration. Bottled water is included, and several reviewers mentioned guides handing out plenty of cold water, and in one case refreshing towels, during hot conditions. Take more of your own if you run through fluids quickly.
• Cool evenings. At least one reviewer was given blankets when the weather turned chilly. Bring a layer if you are touring outside the hottest hours, since the vehicle is open to the air.
• Guides rotate. Reviewers often describe the guides as knowledgeable, friendly and informative. The guides named in reviews change from departure to departure.
• Photo stops. The route takes in the Welcome sign, the Bellagio Fountains and the Mirage volcano, and one reviewer highlighted the best photo locations along the way. Keep your camera reachable rather than buried in a bag.
• Kids and seats. Nevada law requires children to be secured in a car seat until they are at least 6 years old or 60 pounds, and you need to call ahead to arrange one. Children under 2 are not permitted on the tour.

Common issues. Wheelchairs cannot be accommodated because of the vehicle type, so this tour does not work for travellers who need one. Gratuities for the guide are not included in the price. Foreign language tours run only when available and are not guaranteed.

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