Overview
Discover the hidden true crime stories and scandals of the Las Vegas Strip. Learn about Bugsy Siegel and the infamous mobsters who built the city, plus the scandalous entertainers who worked there. There are rival rappers, brazen bank robbers, an arrogant arsonist, and a mass shooting massacre that left the city reeling. It’s a look at “Sin City” like you’ve never experienced before!
CRIMEWALKS is a self guided, TRUE CRIME walking tour like no other. As you approach the scene of a true crime, immersive audio will begin to play automatically and you can access images and other media related to that story. Then your GPS will guide you to the next location on your CRIMEWALKS tour.
This entire tour can be completed in around 3 hours, but because it is guided by the CRIMEWALKS App, you can pause and resume your tour at any time, or even spread it out over multiple days. Choose your companions, and tour at your own pace! You set the schedule.
Learn the whole story, only with CRIMEWALKS!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Live GPS map that leads you from crime scene to crime scene
The Las Vegas Strip true crime tour
Rich audio experience with images related to that story
The CRIMEWALKS App
Mobile Device
Headphones
Mobile Data
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
This tour starts near the front entrance to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort. This is just steps away from the Westgate Monorail Station. That is a great way to get to the location.
End point
This tour ends near the corner of East Flamingo Road and Koval Lane
Good to know
This tour requires you to submit a digital waiver, and an unlock code to download the tour.
1) As soon as we confirm your purchase, we will message you with a digital waiver. Every member of your group must submit their own waiver.
2) Once the waivers are signed, we will message you with your tour unlock codes for your group.
3) Install the CRIMEWALKS APP and select LAS VEGAS, NV. Select LAS VEGAS STRIP
4) Enter your UNLOCK CODE to download your tour.
5) Navigate to the starting point near the front entrance to the Westgate Resort and Casino. Just steps from the Westgate Monorail Station.
6) Your tour will begin when you reach the trigger point. Experience the story, then navigate to the next location.
Enjoy your CRIMEWALK!
What to expect
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
15 min
Learn about the birth of Las Vegas and the early days of gambling. Then hear about the arrival of the mob!
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Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
15 min
The Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino has a rich history of providing luxury accommodations and A-list entertainment, going back to when it opened in 1969 as the International Hotel. But on the evening of February 10th, 1981, it became the scene of a horrifying blaze, as fire erupted and rapidly worked its way through the hotel, resulting in extensive property damage, hundreds of injuries, and the deaths of eight patrons.
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Casino at Circus Circus
20 min
Circus Circus has been a Las Vegas fixture since its opening in 1968. But one of the most remarkable feats of daring took place just out back, on October 1st, 1993, when it became the scene of a three million dollar vanishing act so daring and well executed, the culprits would elude prosecution for 12 years.
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Resorts World Las Vegas
15 min
Liberace was an iconic Vegas entertainer who was closely associated with glitz and glamor of the city from the 50s through the 80s. But his life was rocked by controversy and scandal and his lover entered the witness protection program and was ultimately murdered.
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Wynn Las Vegas Casino
20 min
The fabulous Wynn Las Vegas casino and resort is one of the most spectacular facilities in the city, but for many years, it was one of the favorite haunts of a gambler who would one day become infamous as the most deadly single-shooter mass-murderer in American history.
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The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort
15 min
Anyone born after 1970 may have never heard of a man named Howard Hughes, but he was one of the wealthiest and most influential men of the 21st Century and his name is synonymous with 1970s Las Vegas when he attempted to purchase as much of the city as he could get his hands on.
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Forum Shops At Caesars Palace
20 min
By the late 1960’s, Caesars Palace became closely associated with an incredibly famous entertainer who also was rumored to be closely associated with the mob. It was none other than The Chairman of the Board, Ol Blue Eyes himself, the leader of the Rat Pack, Mr. Frank Sinatra.
Was he tied to the mob, or was it a simple misunderstanding? -
Flamingo Wildlife Habitat
20 min
Perhaps no other figure is more closely associated with early Las Vegas than infamous mobster Benjamin (Bugsy) Siegel. From around 1936 until his death in 1947, he was both feared and revered as the man who controlled Vegas. Hear the entire story, only with CRIMEWALKS!
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The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa
15 min
The world of hip-hop and rap music is rife with notorious rivalries, but none is more mythologized and legendary for its fatal outcome than the one which ended in the assassination of rap legend, Tupac Amaru Shakur, on the streets of Las Vegas, on September 7, 1996. Hear the whole shocking story.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about True Crimes and Scandals Walking Tour of The Las Vegas Strip
Can I cancel True Crimes and Scandals Walking Tour of The Las Vegas Strip for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
This tour starts near the front entrance to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort. This is just steps away from the Westgate Monorail Station.
What's included?
- Live GPS map that leads you from crime scene to crime scene
- The Las Vegas Strip true crime tour
- Rich audio experience with images related to that story
- The CRIMEWALKS App
What's not included?
- Mobile Device
- Headphones
- Mobile Data
Which places does it visit?
It visits Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Casino at Circus Circus, Resorts World Las Vegas, Wynn Las Vegas Casino, The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort, Forum Shops At Caesars Palace, Flamingo Wildlife Habitat, The Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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