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Cream Caesars Palace towers and columned frontage rise behind turquoise fountain pools, statues and landscaped gardens.
Ochre and teal illustration of The Vanderpump Hotel’s corner tower, roof signs and pedestrian bridge beside the Flamingo.
Illustration of the Flamingo sign above a coral, orange and cream feather plume, with palms at left and the hotel tower at right.
Illustration of the LINQ’s hexagonal facade and sign, based on an April 2020 photograph.
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Caesars Palace → Vanderpump → Flamingo → LINQ → Harrah’s

Explore Caesars Palace, the former Cromwell building now named Vanderpump, Flamingo, LINQ and Harrah’s through stories of reinvention and the personalities behind these resorts. Attraction admission is not included.

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43narrated
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About this tour

Explore Caesars Palace, the former Cromwell building now named Vanderpump, Flamingo, LINQ and Harrah’s through stories of reinvention and the personalities behind these resorts. Attraction admission is not included.

  • 43 stops with audioDiscover the stories behind the places you see.
  • Go at your own paceTake a self-guided tour, with time to pause and look around.
Learn more about this tour

Jay Sarno opened a Roman fantasy here in 1966. Its rooms have changed. Look for the details that still connect one era to another.

Three stories, starting at the Strip entrance.

Eight stops from the Flamingo’s Strip frontage to its garden.

Use the Vegas Retold app to explore the stops as you go. The list below lets you see what’s included before choosing your tour.

The tour includes 38 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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Tour stops

A few highlights from the 43-stop tour. Explore the full list and see where you’ll go below.

Earlier Caesars Palace Augustus replica, photographed before the 2022 entrance replacement.

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The emperor’s lucky hand

Stop 05 · Forum Food Hall vicinity / earlier Augustus

Caesars Palace casino dome after the 2022 entrance remodel.

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The room the palace grew around

Stop 11 · Main casino / gaming-room view

Bill’s brown hotel facade and casino signs behind palms, with the Drai’s sign on the corner.

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Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall

Stop 16 · Las Vegas Boulevard entrance

The London Taxi

Stop 17 · Just inside the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance

Red telephone box beside a black-and-white London mural featuring Lisa Vanderpump, with casino machines along the corridor.

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The Red Telephone Box

Stop 18 · Reception / Gigolo area

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  1. Oceanus and the replica Trevi Fountain at the Forum Shops, Caesars Palace.

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    Meet Oceanus

    Caesars Palace · Forum Shops / exterior fountain plaza

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  2. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace at night.

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    Celine’s room

    Caesars Palace · Forum exterior fountain / Colosseum view

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

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  3. Curving escalators carry shoppers between floors beneath a domed ceiling in the Forum Shops, beside classical statues.

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    How the stairs take the corner

    Caesars Palace · Forum Shops / spiral escalator hall

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  4. The Atlantis Show at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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    Keeping Atlantis on its feet

    Caesars Palace · Forum Shops / Atlantis Aquarium

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  5. Earlier Caesars Palace Augustus replica, photographed before the 2022 entrance replacement.

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    The emperor’s lucky hand

    Caesars Palace · Forum Food Hall vicinity / earlier Augustus

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  6. Steinway concert grand displayed at Caesars Palace as Frank Sinatra's performance piano in 2026.

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    Sinatra’s piano, out of storage

    Caesars Palace · Piano display near Pronto / Peter Luger

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  7. Cleopatra figure from the former Barge lounge in the Caesars Palace 60th anniversary exhibit.

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    Cleopatra leaves the Barge

    Caesars Palace · Appian Way / anniversary exhibit

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

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  8. Older Augustus statue with a raised hand, one of the Caesars luck-touch figures.

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    Four ways to ask for luck

    Caesars Palace · Appian Way / David; thematic recap

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  9. Replica of Michelangelo's David at Caesars Palace.

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    David and the detachable fig leaf

    Caesars Palace · Appian Way / David

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

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  10. Joe Louis statue at Caesars Palace, in a Caesars Entertainment courtesy photograph.

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    The champion who welcomed the guests

    Caesars Palace · Omnia vicinity / Joe Louis statue

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

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  11. Caesars Palace casino dome after the 2022 entrance remodel.

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    The room the palace grew around

    Caesars Palace · Main casino / gaming-room view

    Visiting information

    Casino gaming areas are 21+. Use designated public through-routes; keep clear of games and customer queues. Follow staff directions; photographs require permission where restricted.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  12. Three Graces fountain in the Caesars Palace lobby.

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    Three hosts at reception

    Caesars Palace · Hotel reception / Three Graces fountain

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  13. Replica Winged Victory of Samothrace at the Caesars Palace front fountains.

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    Victory without a smile

    Caesars Palace · Front fountains / Winged Victory

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  14. Aphrodite statue at Caesars Palace, photographed at night.

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    The statues and their worn-out introductions

    Caesars Palace · Exterior statue gardens

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

  15. Spanish Steps Bar beside the outdoor steps at Caesars Palace.

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    A little Las Beygas

    Caesars Palace · Roman Plaza / Spanish Steps

    Visiting information

    Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

    Access alternative: Follow signs for a step-free public approach or lift. If you cannot reach the viewing area, enjoy the story from a nearby public seating area.

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  16. Bill’s brown hotel facade and casino signs behind palms, with the Drai’s sign on the corner.

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    Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall

    Vanderpump · Las Vegas Boulevard entrance

    Visiting information

    Start at the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance. Bill’s is a former name of this hotel, not a separate operating casino.

    Keep entrances, queues and casino walkways clear. Follow posted age and access rules, and ask staff about any route restrictions. Gambling is for guests aged 21 or older. Do not climb into the taxi; enter the phone box only with staff permission.

    Access alternative: Ask reception for an accessible approach. Enjoy the full story from another comfortable location if needed.

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  17. The London Taxi

    Vanderpump · Just inside the Las Vegas Boulevard entrance

    Visiting information

    The taxi is a display. Hotel guests should ask reception about current House Car availability and service limits.

    Keep entrances, queues and casino walkways clear. Follow posted age and access rules, and ask staff about any route restrictions. Gambling is for guests aged 21 or older. Do not climb into the taxi; enter the phone box only with staff permission.

    Access alternative: Ask reception for an accessible approach. Enjoy the full story from another comfortable location if needed.

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  18. Red telephone box beside a black-and-white London mural featuring Lisa Vanderpump, with casino machines along the corridor.

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    The Red Telephone Box

    Vanderpump · Reception / Gigolo area

    Visiting information

    Gigolo is beside hotel check-in. Ask staff before entering the phone box or taking a posed photograph. Published May 2026 lounge hours: noon–2am Monday–Thursday, 10am–2am Friday–Sunday; confirm before visiting.

    Keep entrances, queues and casino walkways clear. Follow posted age and access rules, and ask staff about any route restrictions. Gambling is for guests aged 21 or older. Do not climb into the taxi; enter the phone box only with staff permission.

    Access alternative: Ask reception for an accessible approach. Enjoy the full story from another comfortable location if needed.

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  19. Pink, orange and white feather-shaped signage curls beneath the Flamingo name, with palms and the hotel behind.

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    The Neon Plume

    Flamingo · Strip frontage, entrance plume

    Visiting information

    View from the public sidewalk; keep entrances and pedestrian flow clear.

    Access alternative: Choose a comfortable viewpoint on the public sidewalk. Ask staff for help with step-free access.

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  20. A large Donny and Marie portrait banner covers the hotel facade above the plume and landscaped frontage.

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    The Walk of Stars, Donny and Marie Osmond

    Flamingo · Southern Strip frontage, Walk of Stars

    Visiting information

    Use the public frontage and keep paths and doors clear. The selected image shows the 2008 facade, not the pavement star.

    Access alternative: Read from a nearby public viewpoint if the star is obstructed.

  21. Lisa Vanderpump faces the camera in a black strapless outfit against an event backdrop.

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    Pinky's by Vanderpump, and Virginia Hill

    Flamingo · Pinky’s by Vanderpump, Strip frontage

    Visiting information

    21+. Listed hours: Sun–Thu 3–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat 3 p.m.–2 a.m.; Fri–Sun brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Reservations available. Recheck hours and cocktail presentation before visiting.

    Access alternative: The booking page lists wheelchair access. Ask the venue about the approach and seating, or enjoy the story from the public frontage.

  22. Wayne Newton wears a dark tuxedo with a red pocket square against a dark background.

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    Bugsy's Cabaret, Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas

    Flamingo · Wayne Newton Theater inside Bugsy’s Cabaret

    Visiting information

    Ticketed show. The official listing welcomes all ages; check the live calendar for performance dates and availability. Ask the box office about accessible seating.

    Ticketed show; the current official listing welcomes all ages. Use the current ticket calendar for dates and availability.

    Access alternative: Ask the box office about accessible seating and the step-free route. Read outside the showroom when admission is unavailable.

  23. Men in coats and hats lean over wooden barrels while liquid spills across a cellar floor.

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    The Count Room, Bugsy's Speakeasy

    Flamingo · The Count Room, behind Bugsy & Meyer’s

    Visiting information

    Listed hours Thu–Sat 4:30–11 p.m.; live music Fri–Sat 8–11 p.m. Confirm venue age/admission rules and current hours with staff.

    Access alternative: Ask staff about the entrance threshold and step-free route. Read outside the venue when entry is unavailable.

  24. Pink flamingos stand beside a shallow pond among palm trunks; one bends its neck toward the water beside a duck.

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    The Flamingo Wildlife Habitat

    Flamingo · Flamingo Wildlife Habitat gardens

    Visiting information

    Free, all ages, no ticket or reservation. Listed daily hours 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; keeper talk 10 a.m. Confirm schedules before visiting.

    Access alternative: Use signed paths and ask staff for an accessible route and a suitable viewing area.

  25. A bronze memorial plaque on a stone pillar stands in a circular garden seating area surrounded by shrubs.

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    The Bugsy Siegel Memorial

    Flamingo · Garden near the wedding chapel

    Visiting information

    Respect wedding activity and reserved areas; confirm garden access locally.

    Access alternative: Read from a comfortable place on a nearby garden path.

  26. A low modern hotel frontage and freestanding Flamingo marquee face the road, with palm trees and parked cars.

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    The Pool, Where Bugsy's Flamingo Stood

    Flamingo · Garden paths beside the pool area

    Visiting information

    GO Pool is 21+; the Family Pool is separate. Pool admission, seasonal closures and operating rules require a current check; the tour does not grant pool entry.

    Access alternative: Enjoy the story from the garden without entering a pool. Ask staff for help with step-free access.

  27. LINQ hotel facade, April 2020; historical exterior.

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    From Imperial Palace to the LINQ

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and staff directions. This account does not establish permission to enter ticketed, residential, guest-only or staff areas.

  28. The red telephone-box-style entrance and outdoor seating at Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips on the LINQ Promenade.

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    Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Check current menu and opening hours before visiting; no reservation required according to the operator.

  29. In-N-Out hamburger, fries and soda, November 2007; generic product photograph, not the BLVD or LINQ locations.

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    In-N-Out on the Promenade

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and staff directions. This account does not establish permission to enter ticketed, residential, guest-only or staff areas.

  30. High Roller observation wheel, November 2024.

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    The High Roller

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Check official ride tickets and current hours. Happy Half Hour is a separate alcohol experience.

  31. O’Sheas sign in a photograph catalogued June 2016; historical property context, current entrance not established.

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    O'Sheas

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and staff directions. This account does not establish permission to enter ticketed, residential, guest-only or staff areas.

  32. Gaming tables on the LINQ casino floor, with O’Sheas and Chayo signs behind them.

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    The Dealertainers

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and staff directions. This account does not establish permission to enter ticketed, residential, guest-only or staff areas.

  33. Auto Collections showroom at the LINQ, December 28, 2017, before closure.

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    The Auto Collection

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    The Auto Collection closed in 2017. The gym described in this story was for staff; do not enter staff-only areas.

  34. A stage performer with a wine glass, bottles and cylindrical props.

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    Mat Franco

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    Check the official booking page for performance dates, admission terms and accessibility. This walk does not include admission to the ticketed show.

    • Mat Franco at The LINQ

      Operator show and booking information checked 1 October 2026 Pacific; date-specific ticket terms control.

  35. The DiscoShow entrance and illuminated Diner Ross sign at the LINQ.

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    DiscoShow and Diner Ross

    LINQ

    Visiting information

    This stop recalls former venues. DiscoShow ended on 3 January 2026, and Diner Ross is also closed. Do not plan a meal here; follow signs for public access.

    • Diner Ross closure notice

      Current restaurant-specific operator notice supersedes older show-page wording that the restaurant remained open.

  36. Holiday Casino and Holiday Inn signs in September 1989, before the Harrah's renaming.

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    The Ship on the Strip

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  37. Holiday Casino and Holiday Inn signs in September 1989, before the Harrah's renaming.

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    How Bill Harrah’s Name Got Here

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  38. Bobbie Gentry holding an acoustic guitar in a black-and-white publicity portrait.

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    Seven Marriages, Seven Stars

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  39. A casino cashier counter and customer queue.

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    The 1994 Cage Robbery

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  40. The colourful Carnaval Court canopy and outdoor bar area at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

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    Carnaval Court

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  41. A seated singer performing beneath The Piano Bar sign.

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    Big Elvis

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  42. Large Donny and Marie billboard above the Flamingo entrance and palm trees.

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    Donny Osmond

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

  43. A promotional portrait of a performer with goldfish.

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    Mac King

    Harrah’s

    Visiting information

    Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.

    • Mac King at Excalibur

      Historical Harrah’s stop. Current show is at Excalibur; ticketed, ages five and older with accompanying-adult rules.

Where you’ll go

The numbers match the stop list above. Choose “Show on map” in the list, or select a marker to explore a stop. Use “Back to stop list” to return to its highlighted row.

40 of 43 stops shown. Indoor locations may be approximate. This is an area preview, not a walking route.

Q & A

Do I need the app?

You’ll need the Vegas Retold app to follow this tour. You can explore the stops here.

The iPhone app is not available to download here yet.

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How long does it take?

A walking distance and total visit time aren’t published for this tour.

There are 38 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Use public paths, keep doorways and queues clear, and respect posted restrictions. View objects without touching.

Casino gaming areas are 21+. Use designated public through-routes; keep clear of games and customer queues. Follow staff directions; photographs require permission where restricted.

Keep entrances, queues and casino walkways clear. Follow posted age and access rules, and ask staff about any route restrictions. Gambling is for guests aged 21 or older. Do not climb into the taxi; enter the phone box only with staff permission.

View from the public sidewalk; keep entrances and pedestrian flow clear.

Use the public frontage and keep paths and doors clear. The selected image shows the 2008 facade, not the pavement star.

21+. Listed hours: Sun–Thu 3–11 p.m.; Fri–Sat 3 p.m.–2 a.m.; Fri–Sun brunch 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Reservations available. Recheck hours and cocktail presentation before visiting.

Ticketed show; the current official listing welcomes all ages. Use the current ticket calendar for dates and availability.

Listed hours Thu–Sat 4:30–11 p.m.; live music Fri–Sat 8–11 p.m. Confirm venue age/admission rules and current hours with staff.

Free, all ages, no ticket or reservation. Listed daily hours 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; keeper talk 10 a.m. Confirm schedules before visiting.

Respect wedding activity and reserved areas; confirm garden access locally.

GO Pool is 21+; the Family Pool is separate. Pool admission, seasonal closures and operating rules require a current check; the tour does not grant pool entry.

Indoor locations and access can change. This preview does not establish step-free access to every stop.

Can I listen or read?

This tour includes 43 narrated stops. You can listen or read when you have access.

A free audio sample has not been published for this tour.

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Cream Caesars Palace towers and columned frontage rise behind turquoise fountain pools, statues and landscaped gardens.
Ochre and teal illustration of The Vanderpump Hotel’s corner tower, roof signs and pedestrian bridge beside the Flamingo.
Illustration of the Flamingo sign above a coral, orange and cream feather plume, with palms at left and the hotel tower at right.
Illustration of the LINQ’s hexagonal facade and sign, based on an April 2020 photograph.
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Caesars Palace → Vanderpump → Flamingo → LINQ → Harrah’s

Walking tour bundle

Stops
43
Places
5

Places included

  • Caesars Palace
  • Vanderpump
  • Flamingo
  • LINQ
  • Harrah’s

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Days of access
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People
1

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