WHAT YOU WILL VISIT on our Red Light Walking Tour





Overview
đ Start Location: Plaza Casino 1 N Main Street, outside on the sidewalk under the Carousel Bar (look for us in a black t-shirt that says Red Light Tour)
đ» End Location: El Cortez Casino
1 - The Plaza Casino
We begin where it all started - the gateway to Fremont Street West, historic Vegas, old Vegas and the heart of downtown. Witness the bidding and development unfold of the first auction, see original photographs from that historic day, and hear how that infamous day kicked off the city.
2 - The Main Street Station Casino
Discover a private collection of antiques from around the world as you walk into one of the most elegant casinos in downtown Las Vegas. You can visit a piece of the Berlin Wall, see some of the earliest slot machines ever made, and be transported back in time. Partake in the experience of what happened on a night in a high-end parlor home.
3- The California
Stand in the location of the very first nightclub in Las Vegas. Discover why it was once called the âQueen of the Westâ and the âJewel of the Desertâ as it comes to life through immersive storytelling of how it became the busiest brothel in the west and the origins of Las Vegasâs first historic cocktail.
4- The Circa
Step inside for one of the best Vegas photo memories out there. This is home to the largest sports book in the world, the longest bar in Nevada, home to 120 beer taps, and the newest jewel of Fremont Street, the first 'Strip' of Las Vegas called Glitter Gulch. and the site of Las Vegasâs last Prohibition-era speakeasy.
5- The Golden Gate Casino and Hotel
A curated journey through the very first Vegas hotel: the original eye in the sky, one way mirrors, and many âfirsts in Vegasâ. See the first telephone, ledgers and gaming chips, discover how cheaters cheated and sample a drink from the Rat Pack Bar.
6- Vegas Vic, Fremont Street, Las Vegas
Don't miss another iconic photo stop, the famous moving cowboy in the Guinness Book of World Records. There are many stories, one will have you laughing, another will likely leave you shocked. He used to wave and talk, we'll tell you why he doesn't anymore, and how he lost a few inches. Plus, learn the story of his infamous marriage to Vegas Vickie.
7 - Binion's Gambling Hall
Watch history come alive inside one of Las Vegasâs most haunted hotels and casinos. See where mobsters once laundered money in secret rooms and walk over hidden tunnels beneath the gaming floor.
8- Haunted Hotel Apache
Explore Vegas' acclaimed haunted Hotel, and discover why it is another of many firsts in Las Vegas. Walk through secret walkways, discover where the mob laundered, tunnels, and more.
9 - The Mob Museum
Stand at the site of Las Vegasâs first courthouse and post officeâwhere law and order took hold, and the Red Light District met its downfall. Discover the pivotal events that changed the cityâs future forever.
10 - The El Cortez
Step inside one of Las Vegasâs original Mob hotels for a journey through time. Walk the âhallway of memories,â visit a hidden speakeasy barbershop, and explore one of the El Cortezâs iconic original 47 roomsâwhere the Mob era began.
11- Fremont Street Experience
Make your Fremont Street experience unforgettable with a curated guide to all the secret spots and historic treasures. Don't miss the locals favorites - where to eat and drink, the hidden speakeasies, and tips for gaining access. .