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AI-generated architectural illustration of Casino Royale's frontage, adapted from Supercarwaar's July 2015 photograph.
Generated architectural view of Venetian tower facade with arched windows and palm silhouettes.
Generated historical architectural view of Madame Tussauds tower behind Casino Royale.
Architectural illustration of Treasure Island’s angled peach tower, white window trim and palm landscaping.
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Casino Royale → Venetian → Madame Tussauds → Treasure Island → Wynn

Explore Casino Royale, the Venetian and Madame Tussauds area, Treasure Island and Wynn through stories of spectacle, famous faces and changing ambitions. Attraction admission is not included.

Stops
35
Places
5

About this tour

Explore Casino Royale, the Venetian and Madame Tussauds area, Treasure Island and Wynn through stories of spectacle, famous faces and changing ambitions. Attraction admission is not included.

  • 33 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

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 32 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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James Hogg

James Hogg

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James selects and shapes our stories, bringing an editor’s eye to what matters and how it is told.

Piers Rollinson

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  1. Casino Royale's low Strip frontage, with The Venetian towers behind it, photographed in July 2015.

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    Bond Meets the Bargain Bin

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

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

  2. Historical Strip view showing Musso’s restaurant and its signs in the lower-right foreground; photograph date unknown.

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    Before the Royale: Musso’s

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

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

  3. Casino Royale’s illuminated sign advertises a $1.99 foot-long hot dog at dusk, with the Venetian towers behind it.

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    The Foot-Long Hot Dog

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

    Ask staff where the foot-long hot-dog stand is and check the current menu board, price and opening hours before visiting. The dated photograph shows a historical price.

  4. Low Casino Royale frontage, with White Castle signs visible on the left, in 2018.

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    White Castle

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

    Historical White Castle location; restaurant closed March 30, 2026. This stop does not offer current dining.

  5. Casino Royale sign in January 2008; its advertised rules and prices are historical.

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    Low-Roller Heaven

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

    Operator currently says the live-table pit is temporarily closed. Check current signs; historical minimums and odds are not current offers.

  6. Casino Royale's low Strip frontage, with The Venetian towers behind it, photographed in July 2015.

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    No Resort Fee

    Casino Royale

    Visiting information

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

  7. Sands entrance, sign and tower in April 1987.

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    The Sands That Came First

    Venetian · Venetian exterior, former Sands site

    Visiting information

    Walking-tour story; current appearance and access should be checked on arrival.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  8. The Venetian’s patterned palace façade, with arched balconies and windows.

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    The Doge’s Palace and the Rialto Bridge

    Venetian · Doge’s Palace/Rialto Bridge exterior

    Visiting information

    Walking-tour story; current appearance and access should be checked on arrival.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  9. Six men at microphones at the Sands in May 1960: Rat Pack members with Jack Entratter.

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    The Rat Pack and Sammy

    Venetian · Former Sands site, before lobby

    Visiting information

    Walking-tour story; current appearance and access should be checked on arrival.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  10. A domed lobby interior with columns, a central fountain and hanging decorations.

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    The Lobby

    Venetian · Lobby and Grand Colonnade

    Visiting information

    Walking-tour story; current appearance and access should be checked on arrival.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  11. A gondola displayed indoors among plants, flowers and decorative lanterns.

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    The Historic Gondola

    Venetian · Historic gondola display, ask staff about displays near LOVE sign at shops entrance

    Visiting information

    The historic gondola has been shown in seasonal displays. Ask staff whether it is on display today and where to find it.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  12. Gondoliers on the indoor canal beneath a painted sky and an arched bridge.

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    The Grand Canal and the Singing Gondoliers

    Venetian · Grand Canal Shoppes, canal viewing route

    Visiting information

    Viewing the canal does not require buying a ride. Gondola rides are separately ticketed; current operator gives ten to thirteen minutes. Outdoor operation depends on weather. Ask about any march today.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  13. The indoor square with café tables, decorative street lamps and a painted sky.

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    St Mark’s Square

    Venetian · St Mark’s Square in Grand Canal Shoppes

    Visiting information

    Walking-tour story; current appearance and access should be checked on arrival.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  14. The minus5 ice bar interior, with illuminated ice walls and fur-covered seating.

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    From the Guggenheim to the Ice Bar

    Venetian · Minus5, Grand Canal Shoppes Level 2

    Visiting information

    Optional Minus5 interior visit requires admission. Operator lists Level 2 at the end of the canal, daily11am–11pm. Ages7–12welcome before9pm; minors accompanied by adults. Check current terms before visiting.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  15. An Eagles display featuring Sphere artwork and a wall of concert posters.

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    Bonus, the Sphere pop-up

    Venetian · Bonus — investigate current Sphere-related pop-up at Venetian

    Visiting information

    Bonus aside: past residency pop-ups are examples. No current shop, free entry or open hours are guaranteed. NoDoubt’s May/June2026 activation has ended. Ask staff what is running today; Sphere events are separate.

    Follow current signs and staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  16. Historical December 2008 view of the Madame Tussauds Las Vegas ticket entrance and illuminated sign.

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    The First Madame Tussauds in America

    Madame Tussauds · Venetian approach after Casino Royale; James specifies the bridge.

    Visiting information

    Enjoy this story on the Venetian approach. Visiting the attraction requires a separate admission ticket; no purchase is required for the walking-tour story. Figures rotate, so check the current lineup before visiting. Follow no-touch signs and venue rules.

    Enjoy the stories on the approach. Viewing figures inside requires attraction admission. Follow no-touch signs and check the current exhibit lineup before visiting.

    Access alternative: The attraction lists a guest elevator to the Level 2 box office, left and behind Sephora. Ask staff for assistance from there.

  17. A red double-breasted jacket with gold buttons, black hat and aviator sunglasses.

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    Michael Jackson’s Outfit

    Madame Tussauds · Venetian approach after Casino Royale; James specifies the bridge.

    Visiting information

    Enjoy this story on the Venetian approach. Visiting the attraction requires a separate admission ticket; no purchase is required for the walking-tour story. Figures rotate, so check the current lineup before visiting. Follow no-touch signs and venue rules.

    Enjoy the stories on the approach. Viewing figures inside requires attraction admission. Follow no-touch signs and check the current exhibit lineup before visiting.

    Access alternative: The attraction lists a guest elevator to the Level 2 box office, left and behind Sephora. Ask staff for assistance from there.

  18. Treasure Island’s peach tower behind palms and a footbridge; the adjacent sign advertises the Mirage and Shin Lim in 2022.

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    Steve Wynn’s Treasure Island

    Treasure Island · TI exterior and entrance

    Visiting information

    Use signed public visitor routes and ask staff for help with accessible access.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  19. Illuminated ship masts, rigging and a figurehead at Treasure Island at night.

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    The Cannon That Blew Up the Dunes

    Treasure Island · TI exterior, former cannon-show viewpoint

    Visiting information

    Use signed public visitor routes and ask staff for help with accessible access.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  20. Illuminated ship masts, rigging and a figurehead at Treasure Island at night.

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    The Pirate Battles

    Treasure Island · Former Buccaneer Bay lagoon exterior

    Visiting information

    Historical show story. No return performance or present ship display is guaranteed; ask resort staff. Stay outside barriers.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  21. Oversized pirate skull signage with striped bandanas, photographed on an outdoor display.

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    From Family Fun to TI

    Treasure Island · TI interior, story about former pirate decor and off-route museum sign

    Visiting information

    The skull is a separate Neon Museum visit away from TI, not an object to find in this hotel. Confirm current display and museum admission before visiting.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  22. Phil Ruffin seated at a desk, with his nameplate in the foreground.

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    Phil Ruffin

    Treasure Island · TI interior, owner-history stop

    Visiting information

    Use signed public visitor routes and ask staff for help with accessible access.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  23. Treasure Island’s peach tower and Mystère mural beyond a terraced waterfall and palms; a Mirage billboard is at the right edge.

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    Mystère

    Treasure Island · Mystère Theatre approach at TI

    Visiting information

    The optional show requires a separate ticket. The operator lists performances Friday–Tuesday at 6:30 and 9 p.m., lasting 90 minutes, with schedule changes and dark dates. Check your date before booking. The producer describes the show as suitable for all ages, with children under one admitted free on a guardian’s lap and children over one requiring a ticket. The show includes loud sound, darkness, strobe lighting and fog. You do not need to buy a ticket to read this story.

    Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Exact accessible route and sightline require an on-site check; ask resort staff.

  24. Terraced rock waterfall beneath mature pine trees outside Wynn Las Vegas, with the Wynn name on the lower basin.

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    The Mountain at the Entrance

    Wynn · Mountain and waterfall by Wynn shops entrance, the start of the walk

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  25. Frank Sinatra in a suit stands beside a studio microphone, holding a sheet of music.

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    Sinatra at the Desert Inn

    Wynn · Shops entrance, former Desert Inn site

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  26. The Guest Who Bought the Hotel

    Wynn · Shops route, former Desert Inn site

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  27. The curved Wynn tower dominates a night view, with Encore behind it and Resorts World at far left.

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    Steve Wynn’s Masterpiece

    Wynn · Wynn tower view and indoor approach

    Visiting information

    Follow current resort signs and staff directions. Exact stopping place and accessible route have not been checked on site.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  28. Bar Parasol

    Wynn · Bar Parasol, overlooking Lake of Dreams

    Visiting information

    Bar is21+with valid government ID. Operator lists Sun–Thu noon–2am; Fri/Sat noon–3am, resort casual. Lake shows nightly every half-hour from dusk until11:30pm. A complimentary North Show Terrace is listed; drinks and dining are optional paid activities.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  29. Wynn atrium with hanging flower balls, planted urns and a floral mosaic floor; no bear sculpture is visible.

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    The Atrium, the Bear and the Floor

    Wynn · Wynn Atrium beside reception

    Visiting information

    Operator places Smiling King Bear in Wynn Atrium. Floral displays change. Keep public walkways clear and follow photography rules.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  30. The Sportsbook and Bettor X

    Wynn · Wynn Race & Sports Book

    Visiting information

    Follow casino signs and age restrictions. No betting or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Keep walkways clear.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  31. Tulips by Jeff Koons

    Wynn · Tulips, Wynn Plaza

    Visiting information

    Find Tulips in Wynn Plaza. Observe display barriers and follow photography rules.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  32. Caffè Al Teatro

    Wynn · Caffè Al Teatro, adjacent Encore Theater

    Visiting information

    Operator lists daily24/7, beside Encore Theater, resort casual and express pickup. Current menu differs from historical examples; check today’s selection and prices. Ordering is optional.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  33. The Gaming Floor

    Wynn · Wynn gaming-floor viewing route

    Visiting information

    Follow casino signs and age restrictions. No betting or purchase is required to enjoy this story. Keep walkways clear.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  34. The Frontier’s neon sign at left and the Stardust sign farther along the Strip at night.

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    The Frontier and the Stardust

    Wynn · Strip sidewalk overlooking former Frontier site

    Visiting information

    View the former Frontier site from a public sidewalk. Do not enter private land.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

  35. The curved Wynn tower dominates a night view, with Encore behind it and Resorts World at far left.

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    Resorts World

    Wynn · Strip sidewalk toward Resorts World, continue

    Visiting information

    Continue towards Resorts World using signed pedestrian routes and crossings.

    Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

    Access alternative: Ask staff for an accessible public route and a suitable viewing area.

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.

33 of 35 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 32 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Follow current signs and staff directions.

Enjoy the stories on the approach. Viewing figures inside requires attraction admission. Follow no-touch signs and check the current exhibit lineup before visiting.

Follow signed visitor routes and staff directions; do not cross barriers.

Use signed public routes and follow staff directions.

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 33 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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AI-generated architectural illustration of Casino Royale's frontage, adapted from Supercarwaar's July 2015 photograph.
Generated architectural view of Venetian tower facade with arched windows and palm silhouettes.
Generated historical architectural view of Madame Tussauds tower behind Casino Royale.
Architectural illustration of Treasure Island’s angled peach tower, white window trim and palm landscaping.
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Casino Royale → Venetian → Madame Tussauds → Treasure Island → Wynn

Walking tour bundle

Stops
35
Places
5

Places included

  • Casino Royale
  • Venetian
  • Madame Tussauds
  • Treasure Island
  • Wynn

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Days of access
14
People
1

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