Hoover Dam Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 5 min

   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.

2. Stop 2 · 5 min

   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.

3. 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.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   Once the Boulder Dam got the greenlight, unemployed laborers from all over the country flocked here for the promise of work

5. Historic Railroad Trail · 5 min

   This one-of-a-kind hiking trail follows the route of old, out-of-commission train tracks.

6. Clark County Wetlands Park · 5 min

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

7. Stop 7 · 5 min

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

8. Stop 8 · pass by

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

9. Stop 9 · 20 min

   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.

10. Gold Strike Canyon Hot Springs · 20 min

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

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Good to know

• 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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