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Vegas Mob Tour: Traveler Reviews


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #115 of 575 attractions in Las Vegas
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Activities: group tours/bus tour
Attraction type: Tour
Address: The Royal Resort, 99 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tel: 866-218-4935

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The worst tour I've ever been on.

Vegas Mob Tour

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1 of 5 stars
VegasVegasNevada   5 contributions
Nevada
Mar 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We went on this tour on Wednesday night and were really excited about seeing Bugsy's Vegas and the torrid history of the city, it was billed as a light hearted mob themed tour. We were told to get to the resort for pick up at 5.15 - we did and then were told we weren't going anywhere til 6.
When we got on the bus we were informed we were in for a treat with some special guests on the bus tonight. These were an ex cop and an ex mobster to give us their recollections on events. I can see why they imagined this would add to the tour. Unfortunately it meant the tour guide was contradicted, interrupted and lost his thread constantly. He would tell the first sentence of a story - be corrected by the ex mobster and the two of them would have a discussion. The tour leader had a microphone but no one else did so we would then sit through 5 minutes of "yeah, uh huh, really? Gotcha" as he heard the mobster's story.

After an hour and a half of this the tour took a different turn and the ex mobster was asked if he knew some guy. He then recounted how he had murdered the man in question. This mobster had been in witness protection after testifying against the mob but personally, I feel it is very wrong to profit from crimes - he was selling his DVD and tape collection on the tour, and was far from the light hearted tour offered.

We left the tour at the first opportunity - this was the Flamingo, supposed to be the main part of the tour - we arrived there after 2 and a half hours, it was a 2 hour tour! Kudos to the guy at the back of the bus who was connected to the tour - he did all he could to get them to use the microphone and stay with the story but it was a lost cause. It was odd being on a tour as they researched it.

I've been on tours around the world, and had worked as a tour guide myself - this was a "How not to do it" - listening to one side of a conversation followed by the confessions of a killer.
I'll never get those two and a half hours back.

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Vegas Mob Tour is a Vegas MUST!

Vegas Mob Tour

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5 of 5 stars
kicksnare   3 contributions
Indianapolis
Feb 28, 2009

Mob stories and info are my passion, and my Wife and I were happy to hear that this tour was offered. The Entire Experience surpassed even our wildest expectations. The tour is entertaining and informative, and the night that we attended, two of our presenters were a former Mob hitman and Boss, and the Las Vegas detective who was instrumental in bringing down the Vegas Mob. We had a chance to speak in-depth with both, a real thrill!! A fantastic evening, and we'll be taking the tour on our return trip.

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Vegas Mob Tour

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5 of 5 stars
evilevie   1 contribution
Huntington Beach
Feb 18, 2009

This is the BEST tour in Vegas, regardless if you're on vacation, or a local. There are 5$ off coupons too. The guide, Bobbie, actually met with a former hit man for the mob, and shares things on the tour that you can't find in ANY book or documentary.
THANK YOU Bobbie and Tina for offering such an awesome tour, & thanks to Maria for setting us up (she's the one who answers the phone).

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A Must Do for Any Vegas First-Timers

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andy47355   2 contributions
Columbus, Ohio
Jan 26, 2009

Going to the tour I didnt really know what to expect. We had just happened to stumble upon the tickets at one of the half price ticket places--we got them for just under $30. We arrived at the Royal Resort (NOT the Casino Royale!) and got there a few minutes late, but the trip manager was very friendly and understanding after telling her that we were directed to the Casino Royale by the half price tickets booth. We loaded up in the 15 passenger van and off we went. Through out the tour it was a mixture of picture/video and the tour guide Bobby (who really knew his stuff). Our experience may have been different because it was not a huge tour group, rather it was very intimate (only three of us) and any questions were gladly answered. Bobby was incredibly knowledgeable and we really learned a great deal--the tour lasted for about 2.5 hours and he held our attention the entire time! Tina, the tour manager, even gave us 2 for 1 drinks at the bar after we finished the tour. This was one of the highlights from our weekend in Vegas and if I were to choose, I'd do it over again without a doubt. Five stars hands down!

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DrewRob62   1 contribution
Plano, TX
Nov 11, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

If you are a Mob buff you will love this tour. Very informative. A lot of bang for the buck. These folks have gone to great lengths to check their facts and it shows. The tour lasts 2.5 hours and they take you to many locations throughout Las Vegas where events actually happened. Part of the tour involves walking through the Flamingo Hotel which was a big plus. Our tour guide Adam Flowers was great. He was interesting, informative and knew the subject well. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Las Vegas.

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The Royal Resort, 99 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Tel: 866-218-4935