A Sample Walking Tour of the Central Las Vegas Strip

A sample walking tour of Las Vegas! Please note that this is just one possible route, and there are many other interesting places to see in the city. Also, be aware that walking in Las Vegas can be quite strenuous due to the heat and the large distances between some attractions, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.

Las Vegas, USA – July 18, 2008: Bellagio Hotel Casino, featured with its world famous fountain show, at night in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Here’s an sample route you could take:

  1. Start at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, located at 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd. This iconic hotel features a stunning fountain show. Shows start at 3pm during normal weekdays, noon on weekends and holidays. They place every 30 minutes until 7pm then every 15 minutes until 2am, so be sure to catch a performance if you can. Also check out the Conservatory and the World’s Largest Chocolate Fountain while there.
  2. Walk north on Las Vegas Boulevard and you’ll come across the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Casino, which has a variety of shops, restaurants, and nightlife options. Grab a drink at the Chandelier Bar!
  3. Cross the street and turn left along Las Vegas Boulevard and you’ll soon reach the Eiffel Tower Experience at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. This is a half-scale replica of the real Eiffel Tower in Paris and offers amazing views of the city from its observation deck.
  4. From there, head North towards the LINQ Promenade, an outdoor shopping and dining area that features the High Roller Observation Wheel, the tallest observation wheel in the world, as well as a zipline!
  5. Walk North on the Strip and you’ll reach the Mirage Hotel and Casino, which features a tropical-themed atrium and a volcano that erupts nightly starting at 7pm. While there, give the two mermaid statues just inside the entrance a rub for good luck! But you must rub both! Rubbing one is bad luck.
  6. Walk South and you’ll come to the iconic Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino, which has been a Las Vegas staple since it opened in 1966. Be sure to check out the Forum Shops, an upscale shopping mall located within the hotel. Inside, the Fountain of Atlantis offers hourly animatronic shows that tell the story of why the gods sank the City of Atlantis into the ocean.
Smiling female enjoys her summer Las Vegas trip with the Paris Resort’s Eiffel Tower in back

If you want a truly remarkable experience, I offer a private walking tour of the Central Strip – learn the history and the people that made the Strip what it is today , including:

  • Why a mobster punched Frank Sinatra and knocked out three of his teeth
  • Why Sammy Davis Jr lived in a trailer behind the Sands
  • The real reason Bugsy Siegel was killed – maybe?
  • The “Two Dumb Tony’s” that robbed the Flamingo

WHO AM I?

I am Richard Lloyd Evans, a travel writer, retired history teacher, and a private tour guide offering iconic experiences in the greater Las Vegas area. Recently named the Best Local Tour Guide by The Las Vegas Visitor Guide 2023!

Published by Richard Lloyd Evans

I am a tour guide in Las Vegas, Nevada and a semi-retired history teacher. Not only do I love showing visitors the ins and outs of my city, I like to travel! I enjoy sussing out the fun little corners and overlooked places that make the world such a wonderful and rich place.

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