Best Scavenger Hunts in Las Vegas

A treasure hunt is one of the most fun alternatives to discover the secrets and corners of Las Vegas. With this activity you will spend some of the funniest moments of your trip.

Matías Rodríguez

Matías Rodríguez

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Best Scavenger Hunts in Las Vegas

personas caminando en la calle | ©Candid Characters

One of the activities you can see and do in Las Vegas is a scavenger hunt that takes you through the best casinos on The Strip and other main spots to get to know all the nooks and crannies of the city in a fun way.

In these experiences, which can be done in a group, you will access a self-guided tour with clues to unravel and mysteries to solve. A scavenger hunt can be an ideal option if you are visiting Las Vegas with children and also an economical entertainment alternative.

1. Experience an exciting scavenger hunt adventure on The Strip

people walking in store in Las Vegas| ©Candid Characters
people walking in store in Las Vegas| ©Candid Characters

In this activity, the most classic treasure hunt in Las Vegas, you will have to follow the clues together with your team members and solve the riddles to unravel the mystery and unravel the objective.

The search takes place on The Strip, the heart of Las Vegas, and the tour will lead you to discover the best places in the city.

With these scavenger hunt experiences you can learn about the history of the city in groups of two to five people, through a tour of just over two miles with stops in between at Las Vegas' best museums, casinos on The Strip and a variety of interesting sites.

These tours are self-guided for a total of three hours, but with breaks so that you and your group can enjoy the sites you visit and the information provided by the audio guide.

Details of interest

  • Price of the excursion... Approximately 20 euros per person including the audio guide service.
  • Duration of the tour... Approximately 3 hours, with stops in between.
  • Advantages of this tour... This is the classic treasure hunt option and offers a tour of The Strip, which is one of the main areas of Las Vegas.

Book a walking tour on the Strip in Las Vegas

2. Enter the world of the Mafia to investigate a disappearance in Las Vegas

Photos with guns from the Museum| ©Phil Guest
Photos with guns from the Museum| ©Phil Guest

In these fun experiences you can play the role of a journalist who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of a person in Las Vegas and whose suspicions point to a Mafia crime.

The adventure starts at the Mafia Museum and from there you will visit the Oasis Hotel and a long list of casinos.

As the story unfolds and you progress in the discovery, you will learn about the stories and legends of the city, which has been linked to the Mafia since its foundation.

On these outdoor escape and scavenger hunt experiences you will stop to visit the buildings along the way until the end on Fremont Street.

During this experience you will have the constant assistance of an audio guide. Please note that the price of the scavenger hunt tour does not include entrance fees to the museums and other points on the tour.

Details of interest

  • Price of the excursion... Approximately 7 euros per person including the audio guide service.
  • Duration of the excursion... Approximately 1 hour.
  • Advantages of this tour... It is one of the most economical options.

Book your ticket for the Mafia Museum in Las Vegas

3. Help the Pink Panther to solve the case of the missing diamond

men with cell phone in hand| © Zoe Holling
men with cell phone in hand| © Zoe Holling

The Pink Panther's diamond has been stolen! Thus begins this adventure in which you will have to start a race against the clock to recover the treasure of France.

Unlike the other experiences, in this one you will have to go through several points of the city. Some of them are far away, so you will have to use public transport or other means of transportation.

During this interactive adventure, a navigator will be enabled in the treasure hunt application that will release the clues once you are close to the site, so it is advisable to do the tour in a group of four people to speed up the discovery.

Although the tour is scheduled to be completed in two and a half hours, you can stop the circuit at any time to enjoy the sites you visit and resume later.

In this experience you will be constantly accompanied by the voice of Inspector Jacques Clouseau and if you manage to solve the mystery you will be rewarded for your detective skills. Along with the Shark Reef aquarium, this is one of the Las Vegas activities that can be most interesting for children. Are you up for the challenge?

Interesting details

  • Price of the tour... Approximately 20 euros per group of up to four people, including audio guide service.
  • Duration of the excursion... Approximately 2 hours and a half.
  • Advantages of this excursion... It is an experience with an interesting story that can attract the attention of children.
  • Disadvantages of this excursion... Although it will take you to different corners of the city, due to the distance you will have to use means of transportation, which can be a bit uncomfortable.

Book your ticket to Shark Reef Aquarium

4. Discover the subway histories of Las Vegas in an exciting game of exploration

girls talking in the street at night| ©Candid Characters
girls talking in the street at night| ©Candid Characters

In these experiences you will have to solve not one mystery but several, one for each stop, in order to unlock the story of each site. You will pass through the main hotels and casinos on The Strip and learn about their legends: Is it true that the MGM Hotel houses lions? Were the Bellagio fountains a gift from the Mafia? Does Caesar's Palace have the largest vault in Las Vegas?

These experiences offer a perfect combination of an outdoor escape game and a sightseeing tour where you can discover the city's best neon signs and architectural masterpieces.

These tours can be done alone or in a group and are planned to be finished in an hour and a half, but you can stop the search to enjoy each stop.

Please note that on these experiences you will have the assistance of an audio guide, but that entrance fees to the various attractions you visit are not included in the price.

Details of interest

  • Price of the excursion... Approximately 7 euros per person including the audio guide service.
  • Duration of the tour... Approximately 1 hour and a half.
  • Advantages of this excursion... It is an ideal experience for a self-guided tour of the city.

Book a guided tour of Las Vegas

5. Find the real gems of Las Vegas on Fremont Street

people around the park| ©Tomás Del Coro
people around the park| ©Tomás Del Coro

If you want to escape the crowds of tourists and visit an alternative circuit, perhaps these experiences can provide the solution.

Although Fremont Street is one of the most visited sites in Las Vegas, this scavenger hunt will take you off the beaten path so you can unravel the secrets posed while learning about the history of the city.

In these experiences you can participate with your group or compete against them, distributing the roles of the game. In addition to Fremont Street, the tour takes you through Downtown Container Park and Symphony Park for an afternoon of adventures filled with clues and mysteries.

Keep in mind that although it is a tour that was designed for walking, it can be tiring, so you can rent bikes or use other means of transportation such as tour buses to energize the game, especially if you are visiting Las Vegas in winter, when temperatures drop.

Details of interest

  • Price of the tour... Approximately 13 euros per person including audio guide service.
  • Duration of the tour... Approximately 2 hours and a half.
  • Advantages of this tour... You can choose to do the experience as a group or split the roles and play individually.

Book a tour bus through Las Vegas

6. Survive a Zombie Apocalypse in Las Vegas

people in zombie costumes| ©Chris S
people in zombie costumes| ©Chris S

In Las Vegas you can live the most eclectic situations, so besides touring the city by helicopter or participate in a shooting experience, you can also try to survive a zombie apocalypse.

To do this, you will have to create your own strategy and find the necessary elements for survival, but you must be very careful , the ratio of zombies to humans is ten to one!

In these fun experiences you can participate in a group and in addition to an audio guide you can chat with a remote host that will help you in your survival. At the end of the game, once you have completed the necessary points and completed the challenges, you will enter the ranking of survivors of the city.

In these experiences you will be able to walk the route and communicate with your group through a chat in the application.

Interesting details

  • Price of the tour... Approximately 20 euros per group up to ten people including audio guide service.
  • Duration of the tour... Approximately 1 hour and a half.
  • Advantages of this excursion... You can devise strategies with your group to achieve objectives and survival.

Book a helicopter tour in Las Vegas

How to book a scavenger hunt experience in Las Vegas?

person using their cell phone| ©Rohit Tandon
person using their cell phone| ©Rohit Tandon

You can book a scavenger hunt experience in Las Vegas in advance or you can book it during your stay in the city. In both cases you must make the purchase online and then you will receive an email with instructions to download the application.

These experiences do not have a specific quota, so they do not run out and their price does not change.

However, you should keep in mind that those that take place in crowded places such as The Strip could have a greater influx of tourists during the high season or if you visit Las Vegas at Christmas or other holidays.

How long does a scavenger hunt experience in Las Vegas last?

man and woman taking pictures| ©Bob Dass
man and woman taking pictures| ©Bob Dass

The answer depends on the tour booked, although on average they last between one and four hours from start to finish.

Keep in mind that some experiences accept that you stop the tour during the itinerary to enjoy the sites you visit.

Excursions that do not accept stopping the tour must be completed considering the total duration from the moment they start with the first clue or indication to solve the mystery or find the treasure.

What will I see on a treasure hunt experience in Las Vegas?

view of empty storefronts| ©Kevin Dunlap
view of empty storefronts| ©Kevin Dunlap

In these experiences you will get to know some of the main points of the city, especially on The Strip or Fremont Street. Along the way you'll pass by the city' s most famous hotels and casinos, and at each stop you'll learn stories about these venues.

The Strip is the setting for the best shows in town and also for some of the most striking attractions such as the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas or Planet Hollywood, so you can even combine these experiences with a visit to other attractions in the city.

Book your ticket to the Eiffel Tower Las Vegas

Tips for a scavenger hunt experience in Las Vegas

surprised child| ©Joe Shlabotnik
surprised child| ©Joe Shlabotnik

These experiences are an alternative to the museums, casinos and attractions outside of Las Vegas and are an ideal option if you are traveling with children. It is also a fun proposal to do in a group or as a couple.

In these experiences you can also learn about the city and its history, as treasure hunts often serve as an excuse to learn about the main buildings of Las Vegas, about the architecture of the city and about the myths of the most famous casinos and hotels.

How much does a scavenger hunt experience in Las Vegas cost?

blue card holder| ©Pixabay
blue card holder| ©Pixabay

The answer depends on the experience you choose, but generally speaking these are inexpensive excursions, which is good news in Las Vegas, where most activities are not too cheap.

On average, these experiences cost between €7 and €12, with some costing as much as €20 per person.

Some experiences, such as the Zombie Apocalypse, have a single price that is divided among all participants in the group, making it a very economical alternative.

Keep in mind that the prices of these experiences do not include, in any case, the entrance fees to the sites you visit on the tour, so if you want to visit them you will have to buy the tickets on your own.

Why is it advisable to do a treasure hunt experience in Las Vegas?

avenue with nearby buildings| ©kinchloe
avenue with nearby buildings| ©kinchloe

Whether you are looking for an economical and fun option or you want to get to know the city in a different way, participating in a treasure hunt in Las Vegas is one of the best options in terms of quality/price ratio, especially if you are visiting the city with children.

On these tours, you can also escape the crowded main circuits and organize your own itinerary, even at night, as some experiences are available all day, so it could become one of the best things to do in Las Vegas at night.

Las Vegas scavenger hunt experiences could also provide you with souvenirs that you can't buy in the city's eclectic gift stores, such as a certificate of survival from a zombie apocalypse or a decoration from Inspector Jacques Clouseau because you managed to find the lost Pink Panther diamond.