Boulder City Ghost Walk: UFO & Hoover Dam Paranormal Tour
🎯 Why People Book This
🗺️ The Experience
🤔 Is It Worth It?
- you want a short, low-commitment hour off the Strip and like your local history told through ghost stories rather than dates and plaques
- you're already heading toward Hoover Dam and want a reason to stop in Boulder City instead of driving straight past
- a guide's delivery matters to you - the 4.9 from 69 people is mostly about how the stories land, and that's what you're buying
- you wanted the actual Hoover Dam, not the town beside it - this is a walking tour about the area, not a dam visit, and you'll feel shortchanged if you expected the structure itself
- the paranormal framing is a turn-off rather than a draw - if you'd roll your eyes at UFO lore, the hour won't convert you, and a plain history tour fits you better
- you'd rather walk a real town and hear it talked about than stand inside a projection room - this is about place and storytelling, not a built indoor attraction at $55
Tour at a Glance
| Duration | 1 hour |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | $19.95 per person |
| Departure | Meet at the start point |
| Ages | Ages 13+ |
| Group size | Up to 15 per booking |
| Physical level | Easy (all fitness levels) |
| Languages | English |
| Operator | Haunted Boulder City Ghost & UFO Tour |
| Cancellation | Non-refundable |
| Rating | 4.9/5 (69 reviews) |
✅ What's Included
- Guided paranormal walking tour
- ESP gambling tip
❌ Not Included
- Transportation to Boulder City
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
🛡️ Practical Info
- Departure / Pickup: Meet at the start point; no hotel pickup. Meet inside Beer Zombies, 567 Nevada Way, Boulder City (outside if they close early).
- Best Time to Visit: Evening departure suits the walking format and paranormal theme; confirm your specific tour time at booking.
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, and water.
- Free Cancellation: No. All sales are final; no refund is available for cancellations.
- Booking Tip: The tour sells out quickly; book in advance to secure your spot, especially on weekends.
- Drive Time: Approximately 30 minutes from Las Vegas, each way.
- Physical Level: Suitable for all fitness levels; not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
- Minimum Age / Ages: All ages welcome; youth 0–12, adult 13–120. Strollers accepted.
- Accessibility: All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; strollers permitted; service animals allowed.
💡 Insider Tip
LasVegasTour Editorial Review
“What you're buying here is local folklore for the price of a cocktail, not a serious history walk. The 19.95 fare and five 20-minute stops cover ghost dogs, gangsters and Area 51 in an hour of easy downtown strolling, so treat it as entertainment, not a Hoover Dam lesson. Worth it if you want a fun detour 30 minutes from the Strip; skip it if you came for facts. Note the all-sales-final policy before booking.”
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly does the tour meet in Boulder City?▾
The current meeting point is inside Beer Zombies at 567 Nevada Way. If they close early, the group meets outside instead. The tour notes two historical meeting points tied to dates in 2022, but for current bookings, confirm the meeting location with the operator when you book.
Is transportation from Las Vegas included?▾
No. There is no pickup, and you meet at the start point in Boulder City. The description notes Boulder City is about 30 minutes from Las Vegas, but getting there is on you. Public transportation options are available nearby, and those options are wheelchair accessible.
What paranormal stories are covered on the tour?▾
The tour covers the men who died building the Hoover Dam, a ghost dog seen on the streets at night, the area's first murderer, Area 51 and recent UFO sightings, where gangsters buried bodies, and celebrities including Boris Karloff and Bette Davis. It also addresses why the "Nevada Triangle" is described as paranormally active, and includes a demonstration of turning your body into a "Ghost Meter" plus an ESP gambling tip.
Is this tour suitable for skeptics?▾
The tour details don't address suitability for skeptics specifically. The content is built around ghost and UFO stories tied to local history and locations, so expect a paranormal focus regardless of whether you believe it. Decide based on your interest in the subject matter.
How much walking is involved?▾
It's a 60-minute walk through downtown Boulder City with five stops of about 20 minutes each. The route is wheelchair accessible, including all areas and surfaces, and it's listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels. It is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.
What makes this tour different from Vegas ghost tours?▾
The description states it is the only paranormal tour in Boulder City, Nevada, and it was created by Joshua P. Warren, whose work has appeared on the Discovery, History, and Travel channels. Beyond that, the facts here don't compare it to tours in Las Vegas, so confirm any specifics with the operator.
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