High Roller Wheel, Ticket Only

Las Vegas Strip: The High Roller at The LINQ Ticket. Rated 4.6 across 5,298 reviews. Runs 30 minutes. From $21.

Overview

Thirty minutes is all one full rotation takes. The High Roller carries riders in 28 air-conditioned cabins to a height of 550 feet above the Strip, and the listing ranks it ahead of the London Eye as the biggest observation wheel in the world.

The visit runs on a simple arc. You make your own way to the LINQ promenade, since no hotel pickup comes with the ticket, then present your booking and ID at the entrance. Cabins hold a standing, wandering group rather than strapped-in rows, and reviewers describe the motion as smooth and stable. A recorded audio tour plays through the rotation, recounting the history of Las Vegas as landmarks appear in the windows.

Half an hour here suits nearly everyone. Two reviewers travelled with companions who dread heights, and both said the ride won them over. Night is the popular choice for the lit Strip and the Sphere, while one daytime rider praised the mountains and clouds visible beyond the city. When the cabin returns to the base, the promenade's bars, shops and restaurants are steps away.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrive at the LINQMake your own way to the promenade at the heart of the LINQ, where the wheel stands among bars, shops and restaurants. No hotel pickup is offered with this ticket.
2. Ticket checkPresent your ticket along with a passport or ID card at the entrance. Reviewers describe boarding as quick, with little waiting reported.
3. Board the cabinStep into one of the 28 air-conditioned compartments. There are no strapped-in seats, and there is room to move around and pick a window.
4. The rotationThe wheel turns through one full revolution above the Strip, opening 360-degree views over the Strip and the city below.
5. Listen to the audio tourA recorded commentary covers the history of Las Vegas, timed so that landmarks are pointed out as they appear during the rotation.
6. Step off at the promenadeThe ride ends where it began. Bars, shops and restaurants line the LINQ if you want to keep going, at your own expense.

What To Expect From The Tour

A handful of choices, from ticket window to arrival time, shape what you see from the cabin. These are the details worth settling before you book.

• Choosing your window. Sunset and night are the favorites among reviewers, who cite the lit Strip and the Sphere; one rider also caught the fountains from the highest point. Daytime swaps the lights for clear views of the mountains and sky. Note that daytime tickets only cover the period from 12 PM to 5 PM.
• Bring ID. The listing asks for a passport or ID card at the entrance. Your ticket is single use but stays valid for 3 days from the date you select, which absorbs a delayed flight or a late change of plans.
• Nervous riders. Two reviewers travelled with companions who hate heights, and both reported the same turnaround. The cabins are large, the wheel moves slowly, and nobody is strapped into a seat, which made the height easier for their group to take.
• Photos. The windows are big, but several reviewers mention smudged glass that softens shots, so temper expectations for crisp night photography. Souvenir photos are not part of the ticket and cost extra.
• Getting there. No hotel pickup comes with this product, so plan your own route to the LINQ promenade. On the plus side, reviewers describe access as quick and speedy, with hardly any wait time reported.
• Pacing the visit. The rotation is the whole event, and one reviewer called the length well judged, neither too long nor too short. Anytime tickets start at midday and run until closing, and the promenade around the base makes an easy finish.

Common issues. There is no hotel pickup, and rides do not start before midday: anytime tickets run from 12 PM until closing, while daytime tickets stop at 5 PM. Several reviewers flag dirty windows as the main drag on photography, and one found the souvenir photos pricey, which matters since souvenirs and photos are excluded from the ticket anyway. The listing also notes scheduled closures, including an early evening shutdown from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and no entry at all between November 19 and 21, 2026.

Choices To Make Before Booking