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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.
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.
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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Explore all 35 stops on this tour.
Casino Royale
Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Casino Royale
Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Casino Royale
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.
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Casino Royale
Historical White Castle location; restaurant closed March 30, 2026. This stop does not offer current dining.
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Casino Royale
Operator currently says the live-table pit is temporarily closed. Check current signs; historical minimums and odds are not current offers.
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Casino Royale
Use current venue signs and public paths. Historical objects and venues may no longer be present. Staff-only areas require permission.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · Venetian exterior, former Sands site
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · Doge’s Palace/Rialto Bridge exterior
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.
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Venetian · Former Sands site, before lobby
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · Lobby and Grand Colonnade
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.
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Venetian · Historic gondola display, ask staff about displays near LOVE sign at shops entrance
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · Grand Canal Shoppes, canal viewing route
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · St Mark’s Square in Grand Canal Shoppes
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.
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Operator lists StMark’sSquare,Level 2; check current opening.
Canaletto offers pizza and views of St Mark’s Square; purchase optional.
Venetian · Minus5, Grand Canal Shoppes Level 2
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Venetian · Bonus — investigate current Sphere-related pop-up at Venetian
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Madame Tussauds · Venetian approach after Casino Royale; James specifies the bridge.
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.
Find the moving walkways by the Campanile Tower.
Box-office elevator behind and left of Sephora to Level 2; staff assistance.
Separate ticketed interior attraction; check date, hours and admission terms.
Madame Tussauds · Venetian approach after Casino Royale; James specifies the bridge.
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.
Find the moving walkways by the Campanile Tower.
Box-office elevator behind and left of Sephora to Level 2; staff assistance.
Separate ticketed interior attraction; check date, hours and admission terms.
Treasure Island · TI exterior and entrance
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Treasure Island · TI exterior, former cannon-show viewpoint
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Treasure Island · Former Buccaneer Bay lagoon exterior
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Treasure Island · TI interior, story about former pirate decor and off-route museum sign
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Treasure Island · TI interior, owner-history stop
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Treasure Island · Mystère Theatre approach at TI
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Mountain and waterfall by Wynn shops entrance, the start of the walk
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Shops entrance, former Desert Inn site
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Shops route, former Desert Inn site
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Wynn tower view and indoor approach
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Bar Parasol, overlooking Lake of Dreams
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Wynn Atrium beside reception
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Wynn Race & Sports Book
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Tulips, Wynn Plaza
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Caffè Al Teatro, adjacent Encore Theater
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Wynn gaming-floor viewing route
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Strip sidewalk overlooking former Frontier site
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
Wynn · Strip sidewalk toward Resorts World, continue
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.
Check current visitor information before visiting.
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.
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.
View app informationA 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.
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.
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.
Hear a free story from another tourExplore this walking tour bundle or the Vegas Retold Pass.
The iPhone app is not available to download here yet. Explore these options and check app availability before planning a purchase.
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