Nelson Canyon Tour: Discover Ancient Gold Mines

Explore the rich history of Nelson Ghost Town on a private tour. Capture stunning photos while learning about the ancient Puebloan Indians, gold strikes, and the famous Techatticup Mine.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nelson Ghost Town - Located just 45 minutes from the Strip in Las Vegas. We provide historic mine tours, photo shoots, movie backdrops, BBQ area rental, Wedding chapel rentals and much more.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Before the arrival of the Spaniards in 1775, the region encapsulating Nelson and Eldorado Canyon was inhabited by the prehistoric Puebloan Indians, later succeeded by the Paiutes and Mojave tribes. Minute quantities of silver were discovered by the Spaniards, however, it was not until the 1850s that a significant gold mine was discovered, marking one of…

Location
Nelson Ghost Town
Nelson Cutoff Rd
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julijairuskinaite
Jun 4, 2026
Superb - Fantastic tour and a great experience from start to finish. Max was an excellent guide—friendly, funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. He brought the history of the area to life, explaining not only the story of El Dorado Canyon and Nelson Ghost Town, but also how they connect to the wider history and development of Las Vegas. I especially enjoyed learning about the geography of the region, the mining boom, and why Nelson played such an important role in southern Nevada’s early growth. Max answered questions with ease and shared plenty of interesting facts and stories along the way. The scenery was stunning, the history was fascinating, and Max’s enthusiasm made the whole experience even better. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Las Vegas and looking to discover a different side of Nevada beyond the Strip.
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Mary
May 23, 2026
Nelson Ghost Town with Tour Guide, Max, is a MUST! - Tour guide Max is the best! He is knowledgeable, personable, and made this excursion very enjoyable.
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Salvatore_d
May 14, 2026
Great Time!! - The tour was well organized, fun, and full of great photo opportunities. Our guide’s energy and attention to detail made the whole experience feel personal and memorable. If you’re looking for a unique adventure near Las Vegas, I highly recommend the Nelson Ghost Town tour with this fantastic tour provider. It was easily one of the highlights of our trip!
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Ugoc825
Oct 17, 2025
Take a break from the Vegas hype. - We had a wonderful day ot there and the tour guide Max was great. Very friendly and helpful, was a good way to get out of the Las Vegas hype and discover some of the history of Vegas
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79helenak
Jan 9, 2024
Awesome day - Loved this place and the knowledge of the family and local chap who did the tour . So much history and knowledge We did the mine tour and kids loved it ! Great price as well. Super friendly bunch of people
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From $99
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).