Hoover Dam Tour Tickets

The guided Dam Tour at Hoover Dam is suspended until further notice for elevator repairs, according to a Bureau of Reclamation notice from August 19, 2026. The Powerplant Tour ($25 adults, $15 ages 4–16) and the Visitor Center ($15) are open, parking costs $10, and the dam is about 30 miles from Las Vegas. Tours and tickets from resellers start at $58.00 on Viator (8 compared, checked October 19, 2026).

Dam Tour
Suspended until further notice (elevator repairs)
Powerplant Tour
$25 adult · $15 ages 4–16
Parking
$10
From Las Vegas
About 30 miles

Hoover Dam tours compared

The 8 most-reviewed Hoover Dam tours and tickets on Viator, with starting prices for one adult. Some of these tours are fully sold out on up to 4 of the next 14 days, so book ahead.

TourFromvs officialRatingPowerplant tourHotel pickupBook
Ultimate VIP Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Lunch$59.002.4×4.8 (7,121 reviews)yesyesSee on Viator
Award Winning 3-Hour Hoover Dam Small Group Mini Tour from Vegas$68.002.7×4.9 (5,540 reviews)nonoSee on Viator
Small Group Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountains VIP Tour$169.996.8×5.0 (3,300 reviews)nonot statedSee on Viator
Ultimate Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas$59.002.4×4.2 (2,383 reviews)yesyesSee on Viator
Hoover Dam Comedy Tour with Lunch and Comedy Club Tickets$109.994.4×4.9 (1,187 reviews)yesyesSee on Viator
Small Group Hoover Dam, 7 Magic Mountain Half Day Express Tour$58.002.3×5.0 (562 reviews)noyesSee on Viator
Small Group Hoover Dam: From Above, On Top and Below Tour$99.994.0×4.9 (517 reviews)yesyesSee on Viator
Hoover Dam Tour from Las Vegas with Hot Breakfast$85.003.4×4.8 (521 reviews)not statedyesSee on Viator

Prices from Viator, checked October 19, 2026. "Not stated" means the tour listing doesn't say; read it before you book. Prices change by date.

Getting there

Around Hoover Dam:

  • No train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile — most people drive, take a rideshare or a bus.
  • 14 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles
  • Closest airports: Harry Reid International (LAS) 23.5 mi

Directions in Google Maps · View on OpenStreetMap

Straight-line distances from the venue. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Official ticket types and prices

Prices as published by the official seller. “See official site” means the seller only shows that price when you book.

Ticket Adult Child What you get
Guided Dam Tour $40 per person $40 (no youth rate listed); 3 and under free Historic tour tunnels, original elevator to the top of the dam, inspection tunnels inside the dam, view of the river through a ventilation shaft (extended package incl. Powerplant)
Guided Powerplant Tour $25 $15 Original construction tunnels, viewing platform over a 30-ft-diameter penstock, 8 generators in the Nevada Powerhouse; includes Visitor Center
Self-Guided Visitor Center Tour $15 per person $15; 3 and under free Narrated exhibits, Observation Deck with 360-degree view of dam, river, Lake Mead and bypass bridge, Original Exhibit Building with narrated 3D model

Reservations and timed entry

No timed-entry system described; Visitor Center/Powerplant tickets can be bought online in advance; Dam Tour first come, first served on-site. Tours may be cancelled without notice (refunds given).

When tickets sell out

Official (usbr.gov): Guided Dam Tours ‘routinely sell out, arriving early is recommended’ (currently suspended). Least busy Powerplant tour times: 9-11 AM and 2:30-3:45 PM.

Discounts and free entry

Walking/driving across the dam has no admission fee (dam open 5 AM-9 PM); parking is $10 in the Nevada garage, free in Arizona upper lots #13 and #14. America the Beautiful / interagency passes are NOT accepted for the Visitor Center or tours. Free garage parking with a disabled placard. No senior/military discount listed.

Opening hours

Dam open to the public daily 5:00 AM-9:00 PM (PST). Visitor Center and tours daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM except Thanksgiving and Christmas; doors close 4:15 PM; last tour 4:10 PM. Parking garage 8:00 AM-5:15 PM.

Travel tips

  • From Las Vegas: I-11 S/US-93 S/US-95 S through Boulder City, Exit 2, traffic circle 3rd exit onto NV-172 (Hoover Dam Access Rd).
  • All vehicles pass the Nevada Security Checkpoint and may be inspected; expect delays in holiday/summer periods.
  • Park in the Nevada-side garage ($10); RVs/trailers use Arizona-side Lot 9 ($10) or Lots 13/14 (free).
  • Follow ‘Tours’ signs to the Visitor Center; escalator, stairs or elevator down to the ticket lobby.

Accessibility

Powerplant Tour accessible to wheelchairs, motorized scooters and strollers; Visitor Center accessible. Dam Tour: no strollers or motorized wheelchairs; ventilation shaft not accessible to manual wheelchairs. Wheelchair rental $5 in parking garage. Sign language interpretation with 14 days’ notice (702-494-2518). Service animals only.

Before you go

  • Security screening before buying tickets: remove all metal, hand-wand or pat-down, bags physically inspected.
  • No weapons or knives of any size (incl. pocketknives) in any building; firearms, explosives, fireworks, drones and marijuana prohibited on the property.
  • Bottled water OK; sealed food allowed but not eaten in buildings.
  • Pets and comfort animals not allowed on the dam or in buildings; don’t leave animals in cars.
  • Tours include elevators and tunnels (claustrophobia warning); dress code: shirt and shoes required.
  • Dam Tour suspended since 8/19/26 notice – beware sellers still advertising it; Dam Tour was never sold online.

Best time to visit

Powerplant tours are least busy 9-11 AM and 2:30-3:45 PM (usbr.gov). Arrive early; much of the visit is outdoors – plan for weather.

Good to know

How much does a Hoover Dam tour cost?
Per usbr.gov: Powerplant Tour $25 adults / $15 ages 4-16; self-guided Visitor Center $15; Guided Dam Tour $40. Children 3 and under are free; parking is $10.
Is the Hoover Dam Tour running?
No – a usbr.gov notice dated 8/19/26 says Dam Tours are unavailable until further notice due to elevator repairs. Powerplant and Visitor Center tours run normally.
Can I buy Hoover Dam tickets online?
Visitor Center and Powerplant tickets, yes, via the ticket site linked from usbr.gov. The Dam Tour is sold only on-site, first come, first served.
What are Hoover Dam's hours?
The dam is open daily 5 AM-9 PM; the Visitor Center and tours run 9 AM-5 PM (last tour 4:10 PM), closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Does the National Parks pass work at Hoover Dam?
No. America the Beautiful and interagency passes are not accepted for the Visitor Center or tours because Hoover Dam is self-funded.
How far is Hoover Dam from Las Vegas?
About 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas. There is no street address – enter 'Hoover Dam' in your GPS.
How do I get to Hoover Dam by public transit?
There is no train, subway or light-rail station within 1 mile of Hoover Dam and no bus stop close by, so most people drive or take a rideshare.
What is the closest airport to Hoover Dam?
The closest airport with scheduled flights is Harry Reid International (LAS), 23.5 mi away in a straight line.
Is there parking near Hoover Dam?
Yes. OpenStreetMap shows 14 public parking lots and garages within 0.6 miles. Event-day prices are usually higher, and many lots can be booked ahead.

Sources: usbr.gov, hooverdam.ticketure.co. Official facts checked October 17, 2026.