Lonely Planet Experiences: Vintage Vegas Small Group Arts Tour

Experience the best travel stories for yourself! Join a local expert and uncover hidden gems on this Lonely Planet Experience powered by Urban Adventures.

Looking to experience a little culture in Las Vegas? Get off the Strip for the afternoon and tap into the artistic and home-grown side of the city with a local guide by your side. We’ll show you the original (and now vintage) elements of Las Vegas and we’ll uncover the incredible arts district that’s often totally overlooked by travelers. Here you’ll see beautiful public murals and graffiti and discover some of the best vintage shopping in the state. Alongside your guide, you’ll meet and make real connections with local artists and discover a hidden side to Las Vegas that’s often overshadowed by its more famous neon-lit casinos. 

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
Please dress comfortably and casually for warm or hot desert weather and wear comfortable shoes for walking.
In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
The Vintage Vegas Arts Tour focuses heavily on repurposed spaces. Your guide will discuss the development of Las Vegas, in particular "First Fridays," an art festival held monthly with tons of local artists selling homemade crafts.
The Arts Factory is another stop that gives you the chance to connect with local artists, as well as a chance to either purchase their art or donate to support them.
Perhaps most touchingly, you visit the Oct 1 Healing Garden, created in the wake of the Mandalay Bay shootings. This previously empty lot has become a community hub and safe space in which both locals and tourists can gather to recall the memories and stories of those lost in the shooting.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers