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Circus Circus Las Vegas Mob and Ghost History Walking Tour

  • 1h 15m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Circus Circus is one of the most haunted casinos in Vegas where ghosts are said to still wander the halls and even the staff refuse to visit certain rooms alone. Tour the Las Vegas strip’s first family-friendly big top where the mob pulled strings behind the scenes. On this guided walking tour, you'll uncover how Tony "The Ant" Spilotro operated a real mob front out of a gift shop, walk the haunted hotel wing and hidden hallways where ghosts are said still wander, and visit the family-friendly midway where circus acts are performed. Every guest takes home an authentic collectible memento. This is your chance to see it before this historic casino before it changes for good. Highlights • Uncover the real mob history behind Circus Circus's family-friendly facade • Learn how Tony "The Ant" Spilotro ran operations from an on-site gift shop • Hear ghost stories still reported inside the historic property • Walk hidden hallways • Slots A Fun • Take home an authentic collectible memento

Inclusions

What's included

  • Collectible Memento for each guest

What's not

  • Gratituties

Itinerary

  1. Walk through the casino — hearing how it opened in 1968 as Vegas' first "family casino," and how mob money and mob business ran directly behind that image the whole time. The Haunted Hotel wing - You'll walk the historic hotel hallways where guests and staff have reported paranormal activity, and hear the specific stories tied to this part of the property. The former Anthony's Gift Shop - You'll see the actual former location where Tony "The Ant" Spilotro ran his mob operation behind the front of a working gift shop.

    35 min

  2. An introduction to Circus Circus's split identity before heading inside the casino to see the evidence for yourself.

    15 min

  3. We walk under and through the circus tent and may may catch a live circus game and performance.

    15 min

  4. You'll visit the property's historic steakhouse and hear its own connection to the casino's mob-era past.

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
Circus Circus Las Vegas — meet at the entrance closest to Las Vegas Boulevard, by Slots o' Fun. This is not the main hotel check-in lobby, and not the entrance connected to the parking garage. Look for your guide wearing a Las Vegas Guided Tours t-shirt.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 15 travellers
Operated by
Las Vegas Red Light Tour
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Las Vegas

  • Its from-price is 80% below the median of the 1314 experiences we list in Las Vegas.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Las Vegas

A neon oasis in the Nevada desert, Las Vegas is famous for themed resorts, shows and nightlife, with canyons and national parks within reach.

The Strip, a long boulevard of resorts, is the heart of the action, with replicas of Paris, Venice and ancient Egypt, dancing fountains, and observation decks and thrill rides high above the street. Shows range from acrobatic circus spectaculars and magic to concert residencies, and restaurants run by star chefs sit beside lavish buffets.

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