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The best things to do in Las Vegas

The Sphere, a Cirque du Soleil show, the High Roller, a night helicopter ride over the Strip and a Grand Canyon day trip. Here is what to book and what is free. We also give honest advice on what is worth the price, getting your money back if plans change and the fees that only show up at checkout.

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The Las Vegas Strip from the air at dusk, the STRAT tower lit white and the city lights running to the mountains
Short answer

The top things to do in Las Vegas are the Sphere, a Cirque du Soleil show and a Grand Canyon day trip. The Bellagio fountains and Fremont Street’s concerts are free.

For a view of the Strip, take the night helicopter flight, from €88 with free cancellation. The High Roller wheel costs less, from €19.

The 5 things we would book in Las Vegas

A day trip, a flight, a film show, a big wheel and a Cirque show. The first two have free cancellation. The last three are non-refundable, and their cards say so. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

  • The Grand Canyon from the West Rim, layered cliffs dropping to the Colorado River from €88 per person Our top pick

    10 h 30 min 4.6 (6,449) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Grand Canyon West day trip with a Hoover Dam view

    A 10.5-hour bus trip to Grand Canyon West, with entry, a stop at Guano Point and a photo stop for Hoover Dam. Hotel pickup is included. The Skywalk and lunch are options.

    Best for Seeing the Grand Canyon in one day

    Check availability: Grand Canyon West day trip with a Hoover Dam view on GetYourGuide
  • Gold-lit resort towers on the Las Vegas Strip at night, seen from the air, city lights to the horizon from €88 per person

    12 min–4.5 h by option 4.5 (2,237) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Night helicopter flight over the Strip

    A flight over the lit Strip at night, past the Sphere, the Bellagio fountains and the Luxor pyramid. Hotel pickup comes with some options. Passengers over 300 lbs pay for an extra seat on the day.

    Best for Couples, birthdays and big views

    Check availability: Night helicopter flight over the Strip on GetYourGuide
  • from €111 per person

    75 minutes 4.5 (3,103) reviews on GetYourGuide

    The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

    Non-refundable. A 75-minute film show inside the Sphere, with haptic seats and a 360° screen. Doors open 30 minutes before, and there is no late entry. Taxes and fees are included.

    Best for A first visit

    Check availability: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere on GetYourGuide
  • The High Roller observation wheel in full, its cabins ringing the rim, against a hazy sunny sky from €19 per person

    3-day ticket 4.6 (5,428) reviews on GetYourGuide

    High Roller observation wheel ticket

    Non-refundable. A ride on the High Roller at The LINQ, 550 feet above the Strip, the listing says. The ticket is valid for 3 days from the date you pick.

    Best for Views on a budget

    Check availability: High Roller observation wheel ticket on GetYourGuide
  • from €67 per person

    1 h 30 min 4.8 (1,587) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil

    Non-refundable. A Cirque du Soleil show set to Michael Jackson’s music, at Mandalay Bay. It runs 1.5 hours. The listing says it is not for children under 5.

    Best for A Cirque show with music you know

    Check availability: Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil on GetYourGuide

Our Las Vegas picks compared

Our Las Vegas picks compared
TicketFromDurationPickupFree cancellationWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Grand Canyon West day trip with a Hoover Dam view 4.6 (6,449)€88
per person		10 h 30 minPickup includedYes, 24 hSeeing the Grand Canyon in one dayThe most-reviewed of our picks: 4.6 from 6,449 reviews, with free cancellation.
Night helicopter flight over the Strip 4.5 (2,237)€88
per person		12 min–4.5 h by optionPickup optionalYes, 24 hCouples, birthdays and big viewsA big night out with free cancellation, from €88, with 2,237 reviews.
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere 4.5 (3,103)€111
per person		75 minutesMeeting pointNon-refundableA first visitThe most-booked of our picks: 46 people booked it the day before we checked, and it rates 4.5 from 3,103 reviews.
High Roller observation wheel ticket 4.6 (5,428)€19
per person		3-day ticketMeeting pointNon-refundableViews on a budgetThe cheapest of our picks, from €19, rated 4.6 from 5,428 reviews.
Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil 4.8 (1,587)€67
per person		1 h 30 minMeeting pointNon-refundableA Cirque show with music you knowThe highest rating of our picks: 4.8 from 1,587 reviews.

  • Grand Canyon West day trip with a Hoover Dam view

    €88 per person10 h 30 min 4.6 (6,449)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Free cancellation
    Yes, 24 h
    Who it suits
    Seeing the Grand Canyon in one day
    Why we picked it
    The most-reviewed of our picks: 4.6 from 6,449 reviews, with free cancellation.

  • Night helicopter flight over the Strip

    €88 per person12 min–4.5 h by option 4.5 (2,237)

    Details
    Pickup
    Pickup optional
    Free cancellation
    Yes, 24 h
    Who it suits
    Couples, birthdays and big views
    Why we picked it
    A big night out with free cancellation, from €88, with 2,237 reviews.

  • The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

    €111 per person75 minutes 4.5 (3,103)

    Details
    Pickup
    Meeting point
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    A first visit
    Why we picked it
    The most-booked of our picks: 46 people booked it the day before we checked, and it rates 4.5 from 3,103 reviews.

  • High Roller observation wheel ticket

    €19 per person3-day ticket 4.6 (5,428)

    Details
    Pickup
    Meeting point
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    Views on a budget
    Why we picked it
    The cheapest of our picks, from €19, rated 4.6 from 5,428 reviews.

  • Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil

    €67 per person1 h 30 min 4.8 (1,587)

    Details
    Pickup
    Meeting point
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Who it suits
    A Cirque show with music you know
    Why we picked it
    The highest rating of our picks: 4.8 from 1,587 reviews.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas

The top things to do in Las Vegas mix big shows, free sights and day trips. Here is our list, in order.

  • 1. The Sphere: The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, a film show on a giant screen.
  • 2. A Cirque du Soleil show: four shows run in town, from $49 plus taxes on Cirque’s own site.
  • 3. The High Roller: the big observation wheel at The LINQ.
  • 4. A night helicopter flight: the lit Strip from the air.
  • 5. A Grand Canyon West day trip: about 2 h 15 min each way by car, the National Park Service says.
  • 6. The Bellagio fountains: a free water show on the Strip.
  • 7. The Fremont Street Experience: free concerts every night, downtown.
  • 8. Hoover Dam: about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas.
  • 9. Red Rock Canyon: a scenic drive about 17 miles west of the Strip.
  • 10. The STRAT’s SkyPod: a viewing deck on levels 108 and 109 of a 1,149-foot tower.

Fun things to do in Las Vegas

The most fun things to do in Las Vegas are the big, only-in-Vegas sights. Here are four cool things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada.

  • The Sphere: the film show now has a 4D version, with scents and indoor fireworks, the Sphere’s site says.
  • The High Roller: a wheel ride 550 feet above the Strip, from €19.
  • The STRAT’s SkyPod: the deck sits on levels 108 and 109, high above the north Strip.
  • AREA15: an art and entertainment complex with a 200-foot thrill ride called the Eye Dropper.

Things to do in Las Vegas besides gambling

There is lots to do in Las Vegas besides gambling, and some of the best is free. Start with these:

  • The Bellagio fountains: free to watch from the sidewalk on the Strip.
  • Fremont Street concerts: free live music on three stages every night.
  • The Viva Vision light show: free on the Fremont Street canopy. The Fremont Street Experience’s schedule said hourly from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
  • AREA15’s Art & Quests: free, with no ticket needed, its own site says.

Then a show or a day out

After the free sights, book one show and one day trip. Cirque du Soleil, magic and comedy run every week. Grand Canyon West, Hoover Dam and Red Rock Canyon are all day trips from the Strip.

Things to do in Las Vegas during the day

The best things to do in Las Vegas during the day are the trips out of town. Grand Canyon West is about 122 miles away, about 2 h 15 min by car, the National Park Service says.

Hoover Dam is closer, about 30 miles southeast. Red Rock Canyon is about 17 miles west of the Strip. From 1 October to 31 May, you need a timed-entry booking to drive its Scenic Drive between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Plan for the heat. The normal high in Las Vegas is 105°F (41°C) in July and 103°F (39°C) in August. In October it is 81°F (27°C).

Before you book in Las Vegas

  1. If your plans change

    The day trip and the helicopter flight have free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The Sphere, High Roller and Cirque tickets are non-refundable.

  2. Fees that only show up at checkout

    Read what the price includes. The Grand Canyon trip leaves out tips, and the Skywalk and lunch cost extra. Helicopter guests over 300 lbs pay for an extra seat.

  3. Fees on a self-drive day

    Driving yourself? Hoover Dam’s Nevada-side garage costs $10 per car. Red Rock Canyon charges $20 per car for a day.

  4. Book timed entries early

    Red Rock’s Scenic Drive needs a timed-entry booking from October to May. Book it on Recreation.gov.

  5. Arrive early for shows

    The Sphere opens its doors 30 minutes before the film, with no late entry.

Questions people ask about Las Vegas

What are the best things to do in Las Vegas?
See the Sphere, a Cirque du Soleil show and a Grand Canyon day trip. Add the free Bellagio fountains and Fremont Street. For a view, ride the High Roller or take a night helicopter flight.

What are some fun things to do in Las Vegas?
The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, the High Roller wheel, the STRAT’s SkyPod and AREA15 are all fun. A night helicopter flight over the Strip is a big treat.

What can I do in Las Vegas for free?
Watch the Bellagio fountains, hear the free concerts on Fremont Street and walk through AREA15’s Art & Quests. Seven Magic Mountains, south of the city, lists no entry fee and invites donations.

How long is a Hoover Dam tour?
Day tours from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam on GetYourGuide take 3 to 5.5 hours. A midday boat trip near the dam takes 1.5 hours. The dam’s own Guided Dam Tour is sold on site only.

Do I need to book shows and tours in advance?
For a fixed date, yes. News reports say Cirque du Soleil tickets are on sale into 2027. Red Rock Canyon needs a timed entry from October to May. The Guided Dam Tour at Hoover Dam is sold on site only. For tonight, use the date picker in the live list.

Where should I stay in Las Vegas on a first visit?
Stay on the Center Strip, near the Bellagio fountains. Our guide to Where to stay in Las Vegas compares six areas, with hotels rated 8+ on Booking.com.

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