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Hoover Dam Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Guide

4.2 (6 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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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.

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At a glance

Duration
2–3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–4
Audio guide
English
Operated by
Adventures with Action

What is included

Included

  • Included: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
  • Included: Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
  • Included: Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
  • Included: Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
  • Included: Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
  • Included: Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
  • Included: One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
  • Included: Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
  • Included: Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
  • Included: Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.

Not included

  • Not included: No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

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

    Passing 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

    Passing 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 and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting 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.

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.

Using your ticket

IGNORE THE QR CODE ABOVE

The QR code CANNOT be presented for a ticket onsite.

The QR simply contains your tour access instructions. Please follow these instructions BEFORE you’re onsite because they require WiFi/signal.

1. Download my Action Tour Guide app:

actiontourguide.com/app

2. Sign in/ register with your email (this is will automatically generate a one-time verification sent to your email. That code is NOT your tour password).

3. Go to “My Tours” and select “Enter Password”. Find your password in the instructions email sent by “Action Tour Guide” to you by email and text.

4. Download your tour NOW. Do not wait until you are onsite.

BEFORE YOU START

This is a self-guided audio tour. No guide will meet you.

Entrance tickets, attraction tickets, parking, and transportation are not included.

Your tour has lifetime access with no expiry. Use it on any date—no need to change your booking date.

For walking tours, we recommend headphones.

See how it works: actiontourguide.com/tutorial

NEED HELP?

Setup: actiontourguide.com/redeem

FAQs: actiontourguide.com/faq

Call: 1-508-506-1844

Email: [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

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.

Traveller ratings

4.2 out of 5 · 6 reviews
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