Las Vegas: Hoover Dam & Eldorado Canyon Tour
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Discover the Hoover Dam and Eldorado Canyon on a half-day tour from Las Vegas with an Italian-speaking guide. Explore the historic ghost town of Nelson and the Techatticup Mine.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of walking over the Memorial Bridge for panoramic views
- Discover the secrets of the Hoover Dam and its impact on the region
- Immerse yourself in the charm of the Old West at Eldorado Canyon
- Explore the historic ghost town of Nelson and its mining past
- Enjoy a guided tour of the Techatticup Mine and learn about gold mining
Description
Start your adventure with a convenient pickup from your Las Vegas hotel. Head to the Hoover Dam, a 20th-century engineering marvel. Admire its colossal size and learn about its construction and impact on the growth of Las Vegas and the American Southwest. Take a walk over Memorial Bridge for spectacular views of the dam from above. Capture memorable photographs of this impressive structure, the Memorial Bridge, and Lake Mead, which provides power and water for the entire region. Next, immerse yourself in the charm of the Old West at Eldorado Canyon. Take a 70-minute tour inside a mine to see firsthand how gold miners lived and worked. Explore old mining structures and vintage vehicles, while listening to stories of the gold miners who made this place famous. Stop at Nelson Ghost Town, where you can explore this fascinating place and learn the stories of the pioneers of the Old West. Finally, return to Las Vegas, leaving you at your hotel with the memory of a day filled with historical discoveries and fascinating landscapes.Includes
Hotel pick-up and drop-off Guide in Italian Entrance to the mineImportant Information
- Tour duration is 4.5 hours Hotel pickup is approximately 9:00 AM