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Fremont After Dark Walking Tour by Las Vegas Walking Tours - Las Vegas

Fremont After Dark Walking Tour by Las Vegas Walking Tours

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels; involves moderate walking at a steady pace on flat city streets.

Overview

Step into the electric heart of downtown Las Vegas with Fremont After Dark, a two-hour walking tour that uncovers the stories, sights, and neon spectacle of the famous Glitter Gulch nightlife.

Las Vegas, Nevada

Fremont After Dark - The Glitter Gulch

2 Hours • Ages 21+

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About This Adventure

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Fremont Street on the award-winning Fremont After Dark tour! Over two hours, explore the dazzling neon lights, historic sites, and thrilling attractions, from the iconic Shark Tank to the fiery praying mantis. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere and uncover the stories behind Las Vegas' colorful past.

Downtown Las Vegas is fun and fascinating to explore by day but once the sun goes down, nothing compares to Fremont After Dark!

Duration

2 Hours

About

Winner of 'Best of Las Vegas 2017, 2018' and recipient of the TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence‘ four years running, Las Vegas Walking Tours will lead you on a 2-Hour guided tour to witness the neon spectacle of the world famous 'Glitter Gulch' for yourself. An oasis of adult-minded fun, Fremont Street is known around the world for its twinkling bulbs, colorful neon tubes, casinos, gambling, outlandish attractions, party atmosphere, and other amusements befitting the birthplace of a city known as 'Sin City'.

Grab a cocktail then meet your guide at the very point where Las Vegas began where you'll be outfitted with your own personal ear monitor with separate volume control to ensure you'll hear your guides every word. Historic photos, stories, and fun facts will lead you on a journey down Fremont Street that will take you from the very first days of Las Vegas, through the pinnacle casino years, to the excitingly new and revitalized 'Greenwich Village' of Las Vegas, Fremont East.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • Union Station site – Where it all began!
  • Fremont Street – Canopy (the worlds largest video screen comes to life as colorful stories & fun facts take you down Fremont St. on a ‘walk through time’)
  • Famous attractions (Shark Tank pool, World’s Largest Golden Nugget, 40′ tall fire-breathing Mantis)
  • Fremont East (newly revitalized district of restaurants, clubs, shopping – Las Vegas’ Greenwich Village)
  • Downtown Container Park (tour the outdoor family friendly shopping/dining plaza partially made from recycled shipping containers – hub of Fremont East)
  • Off Fremont Casinos, Mob Museum locale, Neon Museum artifacts
  • Walking Distance: 1 Mile

All along the way you'll feel like a participant in the fun at hand. See the infamous Vegas Vic and all the amazing neon signs, flashing, moving, and bursting with color. Watch thrill seekers whiz by, 100-feet above on the brand new Slotzilla zipline. Hear and see the live performers on 3 different live stages and be on Fremont Street as all the casino lights turn off, only to make way for a custom music video show on the 4-block long, 15 million pixel video screen in the sky.

Visit the "most amazing hotel pool in the world" (CNN Travel) and even take a picture of the Sharks while you're there! If sharks aren't exciting enough don't worry, we'll soon have you posing for a photo beside a 40 foot tall, FIRE-BLOWING PRAYING MANTIS! We're not kidding. Wrap up by having your picture taken with the famous $1,000,000 on display after your tour.

Go from vintage neon, in all it's colorful, flashing glory to the amazingly revitalized Fremont East. Touted as the next Silicon Valley and also the 'Greenwich Village' of Las Vegas, here you'll find unique restaurants, shops, clubs and entertainment venues buzzing with a vibrant, fun local community into the wee hours of the morning. Step back in time at the El Cortez or continue your evening where the tour concludes inside Downtown Container Park, an outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment experience and hub of the new community.

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.

Come with us on an evening adventure through the 'Glitter Gulch'. Learn the history, hear the stories, but most of all, EXPERIENCE Fremont After Dark!

Not Included: Food and beverage is not included with tour purchase but is available at various establishments during the tour if required. The tour will proceed on schedule and may not be able to wait for guests in food/beverage lines.

Meeting Location: Fremont Street - Downtown Las Vegas (Las Vegas, NV) (Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)

Adventure Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes

You'll be on your feet for about an hour and a half across uneven sidewalks and urban terrain.

Bring a light jacket or layers

Evenings in Las Vegas can cool down, especially in spring and fall.

Bring cash or card for food and drinks

Food and beverages are not included but available at various stops along the tour.

ID required for 21+ tours

This adult-focused experience requires valid ID to participate.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds like the Rock Pigeon and American Crow frequent the area
  • Nocturnal mammals are rare due to the bright city environment

History

Fremont Street is where Las Vegas first began as a railroad town in the early 1900s and grew into a neon-lit gaming destination by mid-century.

Conservation

Downtown revitalization includes sustainable initiatives such as repurposing shipping containers for affordable retail in the Container Park.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Supportive shoes ensure comfort during the mile-long urban walk.

Light jacket or layers

Essential

Keep warm during cooler evening temperatures.

fall specific

Portable phone charger

Capture photos and stay connected without running out of power.

Valid photo ID

Essential

Required for age verification since this is a 21+ tour.