Downtown Las Vegas - Fremont St. (Past to Present)

Join Las Vegas Walking Tours and let us take you on a 2-Hour guided tour to see Downtown Las Vegas’ historic Fremont Street that you can only get by foot.

Walk from past to present, hear the stories and see for yourself how this magical city got its start, how Fremont Street became one of the most pictured and storied thoroughfares in the world, and Fremont East a jewel of urban renewal.

Recipient of TripAdvisor ‘Certificate of Excellence and Travelers' Choice awards', * Viator Top Rated and USA Today '10 Best "Tours and Excursions in Las Vegas" .

Your wireless ear-monitor and volume control will ensure you hear every word and fascinating story throughout your tour while enjoying a more personal experience with your guide. So feel free to jump in and join the conversation, or just sit back and take in the sites, sounds and stories.

Did you know that Las Vegas began at the corner of Fremont Street and Main Street in 1905?

Let Las Vegas Walking Tours take you to this very point and stand where the original settlers gathered when they got off the train, and with historic photos, see Las Vegas how they saw it back in their day.

Learn where to find a piece of the Berlin Wall in a men’s room and 1850’s chandeliers from the San Francisco Opera House! Walk historic Fremont Street, made famous by books, movies and television and hear of a known hangout of Dean Martin of the Rat Pack. Learn about the Fremont Street Experience light canopy and how it changed the face of downtown in the mid-1990s and sparked an unprecedented urban renewal that continues today.

Walk past living legends as The Plaza, Golden Gate & Golden Nugget. Photograph the infamous Vegas Vic as thrill seekers whiz by, 100-feet above on the Slotzilla zip line. See restored vintage neon signs and Las Vegas’ wackiest wedding chapel in Neonopolis and even say hello to Pawn Stars expert appraiser Johnny at the Toy Shack.

A tour into the newly revitalized Fremont East will impress with it’s evolution into one of the worlds finest examples of community & urban renewal. The 'Greenwich Village' of Las Vegas, here you'll find unique restaurants, shops, clubs & entertainment venues and even learn why it's being touted as the next Silicon Valley.

Step back in time at the El Cortez and walk through the innovative Container Park, a shopping, dining, entertainment attraction partially made of recycled shipping containers.

With fun facts, photographs and literally a walk through time, Las Vegas Walking Tours will have you experiencing the evolution of this historic street and neighborhood first hand, why it became known as the "Glitter Gulch", and is still one of the top attractions in the United States.