Experience Las Vegas of the 1950s

Our self‑guided digital tour takes you through the surviving relics of the Route 66 era – from the El Cortez to the Moulin Rouge site. Perfect for history buffs and nostalgia seekers.

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What the Retro Tour Covers

Over 209 points of interest, including vintage motels, neon signs, classic diners, and historic casinos. Each stop features archival photos, narrated stories, and trivia about the golden age of Las Vegas (1940s‑1970s).

209

Retro Points of Interest

Surviving Neon Signs

4.8

Star Rating on Trustpilot

100+

Historical Audio Clips

Our Passion for Las Vegas History

We work with the Neon Museum, UNLV's Special Collections, and retired casino workers to ensure every story is authentic.

Old photographs of Fremont Street in the 1950s

Archival Research

All facts are cross‑referenced with museum archives and oral histories.

Original Photography

We photograph each location in its current state and pair it with historical images.

Local Historian Narration

Voices include former casino pit bosses and neon sign artisans.

Preservation Advocacy

A portion of proceeds goes to the Neon Museum and the Las Vegas Historical Society.

Retro Tour Pricing

Memory Lane

$14 AUD

50 retro points of interest
Basic map + PDF booklet
10 audio stories
1‑year access
Email support

Buy Memory Lane

Most Chosen

Neon Lover

$34 AUD

All 209 retro POIs
Interactive app with GPS route
50+ audio clips
Lifetime access
Priority support

Buy Neon Lover

Historian's Archive

$89 AUD

All Neon Lover plus book of archival maps
Digital download of 200+ vintage poster reproductions
One‑hour video call with a local historian
Invitation to exclusive history walks (virtual)
Dedicated research assistant for custom queries

Buy Historian's Archive

Your Retro Journey

Pick Your Era

Choose between 1940s, 1950s, or 1960s focus. All eras included in the full tour.

Load the Digital Map

The GPS‑enabled map highlights all vintage stops along the old Route 91 alignment.

Read & Listen

At each stop, read or listen to a 2‑minute story about the location's history.

Take Then/Now Photos

Use our AR feature to overlay historical photos onto the current view.

Collect Virtual Badges

Earn retro‑themed badges as you complete routes.

Share Your Vintage Album

Create a digital scrapbook and share on social media.

Retro Tour Gallery

The El Cortez – the longest continuously operating hotel in Vegas.

The 'Starlite Lounge' sign, now restored at the Neon Museum.

The Peppermill Diner – a 1970s time capsule still serving breakfast.

The remains of the Tumbleweed Motel on old Route 91.

The Moulin Rouge – first racially integrated casino in Las Vegas (1955).

Fremont Street's vintage canopy from the 1960s

Fremont Street before the modern overhead light show.

Retro Tour FAQ

Absolutely. The tour is family‑friendly and includes kid‑friendly trivia quizzes.

We indicate accessibility for each stop. Most sidewalk routes are wheelchair‑friendly.

Many stops are walkable along the downtown area, but a car is recommended for the full historic route.

Driving the full loop with stops takes about 5–6 hours. Walking the downtown segment takes 2 hours.

We document the site with its final photographs and stories, and add a memorial marker on the map.

Contact the History Team

Have a vintage photo or memory to share? We'd love to add it to the tour.