There’s nowhere on earth quite like Las Vegas. Located in the middle of the Nevada desert, this extravagant oasis offers 24/7 activities: outrageous resorts, plentiful casinos, world-class entertainment, bustling nightlife, renowned dining, luxury shopping, golf courses, lavish swimming pools, famous art and outdoor adventures. Whether you want to see attractions on the Las Vegas Strip, buy tickets for a top-rated show or escape the hustle and bustle with a day trip to breathtaking national parks, you’ll find great deals on a variety of Las Vegas tours. Here are some of our favorite things to do in this fantastically fun city!

Las Vegas Helicopter Tours

Experience the magic of flying over the Las Vegas Strip on a variety of helicopter tours. Start your journey with a champagne toast at sunset before embarking on an unforgettable flight over the megaresorts of the Strip. From above, it’s like traveling around the world in just one hour: See the New York skyline at New York-New York Hotel, the Eiffel Tower at the Paris, the Luxor’s beaming pyramid, the canals at the Venetian and the vast Roman Empire of Caesar’s Palace. Add more extravagance with a limo ride to and from your hotel with this helicopter tour. Or, head out on the ultimate helicopter tour from Las Vegas over the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Colorado River and the scenic beauty of the Mojave Desert before touching down at the Grand Canyon. You’ll have time to explore the Grand Canyon along with a picnic and champagne on this Sunset Grand Celebration Tour.

Other Ways to See the Las Vegas Strip

With its bright lights, outrageous hotels and bustling nightlife, there’s no street in the world quite like Las Vegas Boulevard. Cruise up and down the Strip in a limousine on a one-hour tour of the area’s most famous landmarks. Along the way, enjoy professional photos of you and your crew taken by your very own private photographer (Perfect for making you the envy of your friends on Instagram!) If you’re looking for a tour that stops at many of the Strip’s famous photo spots, try a tour in a luxury mini coach, which includes a champagne toast.

Or, enjoy an evening stroll at your own pace up and down the main section. Many of the resorts offer free hourly shows you won’t want to miss: Stop and watch the elegant water fountains at the Bellagio and the exciting volcano with real fire at the Mirage. For unprecedented views of the Strip, take a ride on the 550-foot High Roller observation wheel at the LINQ hotel.

Delicious Las Vegas Food Tours

One of the best ways to enjoy Las Vegas’s world-renowned dining scene is on a culinary tour. Discover local favorites on this tour through the newly revitalized Downtown Fremont section. If you’re looking to fill up in the afternoon before a night out on the town, try a food tour which stops at four of Vegas’ most highly-acclaimed restaurants on the Strip. Enjoy being whisked to VIP tables at each place where you’ll enjoy tasting the most buzzed about signature dishes. Or, try an evening tour where you can skip the lines at five hot restaurants and be taken straight to your table for amazing menu items, followed by a desert stop at the end.

Day Trips from Las Vegas

While Las Vegas offers glitz and glamour, there’s also plenty of natural spectacle not too far from the city. Within about a three-to-five hour drive, discover some of the world’s most beautiful national parks such as the majestic Grand Canyon and the magical Antelope Canyon. Spend your daylight hours in tranquil nature before returning to the bustle of Las Vegas for a night on the town. Or, enjoy a memorable Wild West-style evening with a horseback ride and sunset dinner.

Grand Canyon from Las Vegas

Located about a three-to-five hour drive from Las Vegas in the northwest corner of Arizona, Grand Canyon National Park is a must-see for ever traveler. Divided into the West, South and North Rims, there are many areas in which to enjoy the Grand Canyon on tours departing from Las Vegas. Experience its immense beauty from its numerous lookout points, fly over it in a helicopter, hike to the bottom on a scenic trail, or float through it on the Colorado River. For more information about visiting the Grand Canyon, check out our guide here.

Antelope Canyon from Las Vegas

A scenic five-hour drive from Las Vegas, Antelope Canyon is one of the most unique and awe-inspiring landscapes in the world. Made up of Lower and Upper sections, these breathtaking slot canyons are the result of flash floods eroding red rocks over thousands of years to create phenomenal landscapes. Considered a Navajo sacred site, you’ll need a guide in order to be permitted to see this natural wonder. It’s also very popular, so you’ll want to reserve your tour at least five days in advance. To read more tips about visiting Antelope Canyon, click here.

Horseshoe Bend from Las Vegas

Located a few minutes from Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend is another amazing natural attraction not to miss. Named for its unusual U-shape, this scenic bend of the Colorado River features a stunning vista. Snap some postcard-worthy pictures from its 1,000-foot overlook. If you want to skip the hassle of driving, there are a variety of tours that include Upper Antelope Canyon or Lower Antelope Canyon in one unforgettable day trip.

Death Valley from Las Vegas

A national park that is often overlooked, Death Valley is a fascinating and unique destination. From Dante’s View, experience looking down on dramatic salt rivers descending from the Panamint Range and the salt pans within the Furnace Creek area below. See multicolored rocks and water-fluted canyons on a luxury jeep tour. Then dip 282 feet below sea level at Badwater Basin, the lowest point in the Western Hemisphere. While summers in Death Valley are blisteringly hot (often topping 120°F/ 49°C), temperatures are pleasant from October through mid-May. If you visit in spring, you may even get to experience the desert blanketed with wildflowers.

With so much to see and do in Las Vegas, this is just a taste of the many tours to enjoy. For more ideas and to see long duration, multicity tours that include a stop in Las Vegas, click here.