2 Hour History Walking Tour of the Strip with Local Historian

Explore the hidden stories of Las Vegas on a 2 hour guided walking tour led by local historian and author Jim Rossi. Walk right through the beating heart of Vegas history as we uncover the hidden secrets behind the glitz: Stand right where it all started at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, catch a glimpse of some actual live pink flamingos along the way, and dive into the wild story of Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel, his lavish vision, his suspected skimming, and his ultimate demise! Explore the Wynn and stroll the grounds of the historic Sands (now the Venetian, the ultimate Rat Pack hangout heavily financed by the New Jersey underworld). Hop across the street to Caesars Palace to uncover how this iconic resort was built using a multi-million dollar loan from Jimmy Hoffa’s Teamsters pension fund. Wrap up your journey at the site of the old Dunes hotel (now the Bellagio, once a massive cash cow for the Chicago Outfit's legendary skimming operations) and so much more! Tour is customizable also.

1. 1

   Casino at fontainbleau

   20 min

   Peruse one of the newest hotels and casinos on the strip to kick-start your tour and head over to Circus Circus for some mob history.

2. 2

   Casinos at Wynn and Encore Las Vegas

   20 min

   Waltz through the Wynn and Palazzo and learn about one Las Vegas's top magnates, Steve Wynn.

3. 3

   Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

   20 min

   Walk through the Linq Promenade and the Flamingo gardens and view the pink flamingoes as Jim Rossi does a deep dive into the history of one of the older casinos on the strip with a rich mob history.

4. 4

   Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden

   30 min

   Spend some time perusing the Bellagio conservatory and the largest chocolate fountain on the West coast. Learn about the many rich and famous that helped build up Vegas and this spectacular casino, before watching the famous Bellagio water fountain show.

5. 5

   Paris Las Vegas

   30 min

   Stop at Paris, the former Bally's casino and Caesars Palace to learn some surprising history and amazing mob tales. End at the Cosmopolitan or the Aria.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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