Las Vegas is the seat of Clark County and the largest city in the US state of Nevada, according to Wikidata. On XTOUR it covers museums, observation decks, shows and city passes in the city and on the Las Vegas Strip, plus day trips that start here.
Country
United States
Type
City
Understand the place
Not only where to go, but what to eat, what things cost, what visitors get wrong, how accessible Las Vegas is, which scams to recognize and what is genuinely worth your time.
The complete guide
Start with the parts of Las Vegas that matter most to your trip, then move into the practical details.
Experiences & attractions
Attractions, experiences and places actually worth your time.
Eat like you understand the place
Signature dishes, local drinks, markets and eating well.
Where to stay & explore
Where to stay, wander and choose the right area for your trip.
Beyond the destination
Nearby places worth a day out from here.
Bring home the right things
What is genuinely worth buying and where to look.
After dark
What the evenings are like, and where to spend them.
Family travel
Family logistics, strollers, transport and practical planning.
When to go
When to visit and what the seasons really feel like.
Know before it happens
Common tourist traps and how to avoid them.
Money & budgeting
Budgets, payments and everyday prices.
Transport
Public transport, taxis, walking and common pitfalls.
Travel for more people
Mobility, transport and sensory accessibility.
Understand before you arrive
Local expectations, religion and visitor etiquette.
The details that matter
Connectivity, health, photography and useful local details.
Find your fit
Solo, women alone, older visitors, LGBTQ+, pets, remote work, budget and luxury.
Travel that holds up
Tourism pressure, supporting local people and animal welfare.
Traveler experiences
Traveler reviews will appear here after moderation.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips related to this destination, for when you are ready to move from research to planning.
An open-top hop-on hop-off bus ticket for Las Vegas with a multilingual audio guide, plus a separate non-stop evening panoramic tour; ticket length, routes and the night tour vary by option. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the Erotic Heritage Museum on Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, west of the Las Vegas Strip, for adults aged 18 and over.
A single ride on FlyOver Las Vegas, a flying-theatre attraction in Las Vegas; each option is a different film (the American West, the Canadian Rockies or Iceland). Every option requires riders to be at least 102 cm tall. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A Go City All-Inclusive digital pass covering its list of Las Vegas attractions for a set number of consecutive days; the longer options add one premium attraction. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A Go City digital pass for three attractions chosen from its Las Vegas Essentials list, valid for 30 days from first use.
A Go City digital pass for Las Vegas that lets you choose a set number of attractions and tours from its list, valid for 30 days from first use. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A set two- or three-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas in the Showcase Mall on the Strip, across from Park MGM. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A ride on the High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ; options differ by time of day and weekday or weekend, and two options add an open bar for guests 21 and over. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum on Las Vegas Boulevard North, with a timed entry slot.
A night helicopter flight over the Las Vegas Strip with live commentary in English.
Admission to Madame Tussauds Las Vegas at The Venetian; one option adds a gondola ride voucher at The Venetian Resort and another adds an extra game and a VIP photo pass. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Seats for Gregory Popovich's comedy show with rescued pets at the V Theater, which the theatre's own site places in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas. Options are seating sections. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Tickets for The STRAT Tower: SkyPod observation deck admission or a SkyJump, with some options adding Big Shot or X-Scream rides; weekday and weekend options are separate. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Seats for Gerry McCambridge's mind-reading show The Mentalist at the V Theater, which the theatre's own site places in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas. Options are seating sections, each for ages 13 and over. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Admission to The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, in Downtown Las Vegas, including entry to its Underground speakeasy and distillery.
Admission to The Neon Museum's Neon Boneyard in Downtown Las Vegas, as a daytime or an evening ticket. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
A seat at VEGAS! The Show, the resident production at Saxe Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, with VIP, general reserved or limited-view seating. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Ways to visit
Bookable trips that start in Las Vegas and travel out to destinations beyond it.
A full-day join-in tour from Las Vegas to Horseshoe Bend and Antelope Canyon X in Arizona, meeting at Treasure Island on the Strip, with a packed lunch included.
A full-day join-in tour from Las Vegas to Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, with scenic stops on the way, an English-speaking guide and a boxed lunch, meeting on Siren's Cove Boulevard on the Strip.
A full-day coach tour from Las Vegas Strip hotels to Grand Canyon West in Arizona, with a photo stop at the Hoover Dam Memorial Bridge and time at Eagle Point and Guano Point; one option adds Grand Canyon Skywalk admission. Options differ; check what your chosen option includes on SkyGate.
Explore deeper
4 guides
Three Go City passes for Las Vegas sold on SkyGate: the Essentials Pass for three attractions, the Explorer Pass for two to seven choices, and the All-Inclusive Pass for two to five consecutive days. This guide explains how each counts your visits and what none of them promises.
Fourteen SkyGate products in Las Vegas, grouped by what you want from the evening or the afternoon: a view or a ride, a museum, a show, a set meal, or a bus ticket to see the Strip and Downtown. This guide compares the options inside each product and marks the age limits that decide many of these choices.
Five SkyGate products for desert landscapes reached from Las Vegas: a tour to Grand Canyon National Park, a tour and a self-drive ticket for Grand Canyon West, a tour to Antelope Canyon X and Horseshoe Bend near Page, Arizona, and guided hikes in Nevada's Valley of Fire. This guide starts with the difference between the two Grand Canyon destinations, which are not the same place.
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