Binion’s Gambling Hall Tours & Attractions

On our Secret Food Tour of Downtown Las Vegas, you’ll discover that there’s far more to Sin City than the glitz and glamour of the Las Vegas “Strip.”

See where it all began. Learn why millions of dollars have been spent to keep the Downtown area alive and kicking. Join us as we travel back in time and walk in the footsteps of the opportunistic businessmen, fabled mobsters, and show business legends that helped transform a sleepy railroad town into one of the hottest tourist destinations on the planet. You’ll bask in the glow of the world’s largest 4K video screen as you hear the tales of “Bugsy” Siegel, Frank Sinatra, and Steve Wynn while you sample bites in tribute of local legends like Tony Hsieh, Evel Knievel, Elvis Presley, and more!

Every casino has a story, their glittering neon signs serve as ghostlights into the past. Your guide will share these stories with you, and perhaps a few secrets along the way, on this not-to-be missed journey into the heart of the "Sin City".
Duration: 180 to 210 minutes.

Las Vegas was molded into a neon entertainment capital through Mobsters. Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, Meyer Lansky, "Irish" Kelly Green, Tony "The Hat" Cornero, Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal, Lester "Benny" Binion and others. These men were driving forces as casino gambling became an institution in the Mojave Desert.

HEAR THE STORIES OTHERS NEVER HEAR
Las Vegas was not made by casinos, but by men and women, ranchers and mobsters, headliners and lounge lizards, sharps and squares. Their stories will dazzle you.

Your guide is a retired history teacher, travel writer and expert tour guide who loves Las Vegas and all of the wonders surrounding this beautiful city - Named the Best Local Tour Guide in the Las Vegas Guide 2023!

This tour begins with a guided tour of gangster-tied casinos in the Las Vegas Downtown area, including the El Cortez, Binion's and Golden Nugget. It then ends with entrance into the Mob Museum.
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

See, explore and discover Las Vegas like never before on a 2-Hour guided walking tour of Downtown Las Vegas' famous Fremont Street.
Fun for the single adventurous traveler, couples, and the whole family. Stories, facts & photos expose rich history & take guests on a 'Walk through time' from humble outpost to infamous 'Glitter Gulch', to Fremont East, the gem of urban renewal and revitalization. Our small group size and wireless audio headsets ensure a personal experience with your guide while hearing every fascinating story along the way. Tips, tricks and recommendations throughout will have
you feeling like a 'Vegas Insider'. Area restaurant list and business coupons will provide plenty of options following your tour.

Highlights include: Fremont Street - also known as the “Glitter Gulch”,
stroll through Fremont Street Experience & canopy past legendary casinos and Mob Museum. Fascinating discovery of revitalized Fremont East and visit Downtown Container Park.

Duration: 2 hours.

This unique guided bar crawl will take you on a tour of the most fun, unique bars on Fremont Street, including the highly acclaimed Carson and 7th and the award-winning Therapy Restaurant, reknown for its cocktails. We will be having a cocktail at one, a shot at the other (both hand-crafted libations poured from top-notch mixologists) and then we will stop at the former mob owned casino - El Cortez for a tequila shot, (not forgetting we start the tour with photos and champagne in Container Park). You will get photos by the Big Rig Jig - a feat of engineering created by world famous artists, Banksy, the world's largest golden nugget, the D Casino's famous Irish Blarney Stone, Fremont Street Light Show, vintage Vegas signs and the Welcome to Downtown Las Vegas sign! We will be finishing with wine or beer at the Revolving Bar at Binions. You will also have get up to 100 photos on this tour so there is no need to worry about taking photos - you'll get them included in the tour price!
Duration: 3 hours.

Come along on an eating extravaganza of Downtown Las Vegas. All the delicious research has been done for you! You will be taken to the most delicious "foodie" spots that locals frequent. Enjoy 5 different food stops in 3 hours, where you can savor the flavors of various cuisines. In addition to all the amazing eats, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of Downtown Las Vegas. So, lace up your sneakers and come eat!
Duration: 3 hours.

Whether you call them Ghost Tours or Haunted Tours - they're what Ghost City Tours is famous for. We take a lot of pride in showing our guests the most haunted places in the most haunted cities. Professional storytellers, our Tour Guides ensure everyone has an entertaining time!
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Venture beyond the glitz of the Strip—and discover a whole new side of Las Vegas—on this small-group walking tour of Downtown Las Vegas.

Meet your guide and set off on foot: you’ll discover sights most visitors miss, from the hipster-frequented Downtown Container Park and neon-lit Fremont Street Experience to a casino once run by the gangster Meyer Lansky. As you go, your guide will share eyebrow-raising pieces of Las Vegas history.

This small-group tour, capped at twelve people, offers a personal experience.

Learn all about Las Vegas history, from gangsters and casinos to beyond Explore after dark to see the city at its glittering best


Duration: 2 hours.

Experience the vibrant and enchanting Fremont Street, where bright neon lights, live music, and captivating performances create a mesmerizing atmosphere. This isn't your typical budget walking tour. As a retired history teacher, travel writer, and acclaimed tour guide, I offer an unforgettable journey into the heart of Las Vegas, delving into its intriguing past and uncovering hidden gems that most tourists never get to see. Plus get your free picture with $1,000,000 cash!

Join me as we explore the fun and sometimes dark stories of the ghosts of its Mob history. Learn how an insignificant railroad stop in the middle of the desert turned into the gambling capital of the worlrd, and then the "City of Entertainment."

Named Best Local Tour Guide by the Las Vegas Visitor Guide: 2023,

Group sizes are limited to 12 people. My schedule fills up quickly, so schedule your tour today.

Good ideas to bring: hat, sunscreen and a water bottle.
Duration: 2 hours.

Eager to learn all you can about Las Vegas' haunted history? Well you're in luck! We take a lot of pride in showing our guests the most haunted places in the most haunted cities, and Las Vegas is no exception to this rule. Professional storytellers, our Tour Guides ensure everyone has an entertaining and spooky time on the strip!


Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Explore the pop culture of Las Vegas on a two-hour walking tour that begins on the steps of the Mob Museum ending with a complimentary drink at the El Cortez Hotel of Bugsy Siegel fame. The premium small group, maximum of six, will tour Fremont as America’s great performance street with the world’s biggest video screen, the largest collection of neon, two zip lines, fancy flare bartenders and feathered showgirls. Stand in the spot where Las Vegas began; hear how the Mob shaped history; see where the World Series of Poker started, check out the hotel from "Back to the Future" and the dive bar that inspired the movie "Coyote Ugly". The tour ends in an entrepreneur district of cool cafes, bars, fantastic murals and a famed fire sculpture from Burning Man Festival. Led by a Vegas-savvy guide, the tour tells an improbable tale of a desert oasis becoming a spectacular one-of-a-kind city of gambling, entertainment and now sports all told in an original story of Vegas themes and local lore.
Duration: 2 hours.

Enjoy the best downtown Las Vegas has to offer on this 2-hour walking tour. Visit everything from the historic El Cortez to the Container Park. On your tour will be a professional photographer taking lots of photos for you which you will receive within one week of your visit.
Duration: 2 hours.

During the golden era of the mafia and mob wars in the 1920s, Las Vegas was just a dusty go-nowhere town that people passed through on their way to the star-studded lands of Southern California Hollywood. Thomas Hull opened the very first casino in Nevada, El Rancho, but it was crook and mafia strong man Bugsy Siegel that brought the glitz, glamour, and stardom to Las Vegas and built a city on dirty cash.

Book this fun walking tour to learn about Las Vegas past and present and to experience the history and glamour of this unique and legendary city. Your tour covers approximately 2 miles (3 kilometers) total.

There are a variety of departure times available throughout the day and evening to fit into almost any schedule.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Do you know what 'the Las Vegas Total' is?
Have you been to the earliest casinos and bars of the original Sin City?
Curious why escorting is thriving although prostitution is illegal?
Wonder what its like in a brothel?

Join us on the only Red Light District Tour in Las Vegas & discover the highlights of downtown. This walking tour is personally curated by the Las Vegas Madam and is an Immersive journey that takes you back to where it all started.

HISTORIC Red Light District & HIGHLIGHTS of Downtown

► Downtown Las Vegas
► Mind-blowing videos take you back to 1905-1945
► Included LAS VEGAS TOURS - TRAVEL GUIDE App for iOS• Android
► Get the Secret Vegas Hot Spots List - free piano lounges, affordable eats, speakeasies, cheapest gambling, adult pools

FEATURES
✔︎ Red Light District
✔︎ Origins of Sin City
✔︎ Iconic Fremont Spots
✔︎ Subliminal casino design
✔︎ Gambling History
✔︎ Small group

Not available when you are? Try our SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of downtown Las Vegas on our Fremont Street Walking Tour. Led by an expert local guide, this 2-hour adventure starts at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Explore the Fremont Street District, passing iconic landmarks like the Plaza Hotel & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, and Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Discover the legendary Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel and explore the Fremont Street Experience with its dazzling light shows. Pass by the Mob Museum and the Toy Shack, a store filled with vintage toys. Explore Fremont Street East with its mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and pass by the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino. The tour concludes at Container Park, a unique shopping and dining destination. Join us for an unforgettable journey through downtown Las Vegas.
Duration: 2 hours.

Discover a unique side of Vegas in this unforgettable walking tour revealing secrets and untold stories of Sin City. For the first time ever listen to unheard interviews, untold stories, and see original images, and videos of a side of Vegas that has not been seen before.

This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Las Vegas from your smartphone at your own pace.

Highlights include:

• 20 stops along the full length of the Fremont Street Experience, starting West and finishing East
• Visit five of the oldest hotels and casinos in the city
• Learn the history of Las Vegas starting with the famous 1905 auction through the arrival of the Mob in the mid-1940s
• Explore lesser-known historic gems and well known landmarks in
downtown

• A self-guided experience allows you to move at your own pace
• Perfect for travelers on a budget — get lifetime access to this tour
• Access recommendations, tips, and local faves

Looking for an IN-PERSON TOUR? Try our live guided tour!
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of downtown Las Vegas on our Fremont Street Walking Tour. Led by an expert local guide, this 2-hour adventure starts at the Plaza Hotel & Casino. Explore the Fremont Street District, passing iconic landmarks like the Plaza Hotel & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, and Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino. Discover the legendary Binion's Gambling Hall & Hotel and explore the Fremont Street Experience with its dazzling light shows. Visit the Mob Museum and the Toy Shack, a store filled with vintage toys. Explore Fremont Street East with its mix of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and pass by the historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino. The tour concludes at Container Park, a unique shopping and dining destination. Join us for an unforgettable journey through downtown Las Vegas.
Duration: 2 hours.