---
title: "Private Tour: Hoover Dam w/ Optional Generator Tour from Vegas"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Las Vegas
country: United States
price: 750
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.68
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 300
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 25 of 34 (Hoover Dam Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-11-07
data_updated: 2026-11-08
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/las-vegas/tours/private-tour-hoover-dam-w-optional-generator-tour-from-vegas/
---

# Private Tour: Hoover Dam w/ Optional Generator Tour from Vegas

**Guidekin's take:** A private tour for your party pairs a walk across Hoover Dam with a visit to the Hoover Dam Museum in Boulder City Historic District. Transport, lunch and bottled water are included; suitcases are not allowed. Rated 4.68 from 40 reviews at €750 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #25 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Experience this 'Man Made Wonder of the World ' Guests will enjoy a spectacular view of the Hoover Dam, 900 feet above the Colorado River, as they walk the Mike O'Callaghan/Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge. Tour includes time to walk around and across the dam. Visit Boulder City Historic District, "The town that built Hoover Dam."​ This charming town includes a free visit to the Hoover Dam Museum, cafes, antique shops and a unique art walk featuring beautiful, bronze statues.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €750 per person for the Hoover Dam Highlights option; other options up to €780
- Duration: 5h
- Rating: 4.68/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: National Park Express
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07

## Reviews

4.68 from 40 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 40.

- 5 stars: 33 (83%)
- 4 stars: 4 (10%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 1 (3%)

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Dam Highlights | €750 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included |
| with Generator Room | €780 / person (for 2+ people) | English | with Generator Room Tour : Visit inside the dam to view the Generator Room, also known as the Power Plant Tour. Pickup included |

## What's included

- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Walk on top of the Hoover Dam
- Walk on the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Any personal expense
- Guided Power Plant Tour (if option selected)

## Itinerary

1. **Walk up the steps to the pedestrian walkway, overlooking Hoover Dam and the C...** (20m) - Walk up the steps to the pedestrian walkway, overlooking Hoover Dam and the Colorado River
2. **Hoover Dam Bypass** (15m) - Enjoy a 15-minute photo stop with views of the dam, the spillways and the intake towers from the Arizona side.
3. **Hoover Dam** (admission included) - Guests will take in spectacular views of this "Man Made Wonder of the World" while exploring the Hoover Dam up close. The includes dedicated time to walk directly around and across the dam to fully experience the iconic engineering feat. The power plant tour is included If...
4. **Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum** (30m) - Enjoy a visit to the Hoover Dam Museum and The Boulder Dam Hotel. This 30-minute stop also allows you to visit the antique shops and the famous bronze sculptures of the Historic District.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The following items are prohibited: MARIJUANA, Firearms, Explosives and Fireworks, Flying drones, Comfort animals and pets are not allowed on top of the dam or in any buildings, Weapons or knives of any size (including pocketknives) are NOT ALLOWED in any Hoover Dam building. Food and drinks in sealed packaging allowed but may not be consumed in any building
- Please be aware that no luggage is allowed, due to Bureau of Reclamation restrictions. Smaller personal bags or backpacks are allowed with you on the bus, but suitcases or larger luggage are not allowed.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €1500 | €750 |
| 4 | €1572 | €393 |
| 6 | €1614 | €269 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Hoover Dam Tours start at €91 per person.

## Compared with other Hoover Dam Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #25 of 34** | €750 | 5h | 4.68 (40) | private |
| [Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour](/usa/las-vegas/tours/small-group-grand-canyon-hoover-dam-7-magic-mountains-vip-tour/?format=md) | €155 | 12h | 4.97 (3329) | shared |
| [Emerald Cave and Black Canyon Kayak Tour with Vegas Pickup](/usa/las-vegas/tours/emerald-cave-and-black-canyon-kayak-tour-with-vegas-pickup/?format=md) | €136 | 3h | 4.97 (1432) | shared |
| [Small Group Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam w/Breakfast & Wi-Fi](/usa/las-vegas/tours/small-group-grand-canyon-west-hoover-dam-w-breakfast-wi-fi/?format=md) | €189 | 11h | 4.96 (661) | shared |

Ranked #25 of 34 in Hoover Dam Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €1152, median €181; typical length 6h 45m. 6 of 34 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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