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Architectural illustration of Circus Circus white towers, pink striped big top and Lucky sign, with Resorts World at left.

Circus CircusWalking Tour

Circus Circus Las Vegas, opened 1968. Nine stops following the walking route: Slots-A-Fun, Lucky the Clown, the history, the entrance and midway, the circus acts, past the Steak House to the Adventuredome, out via the cage, and back to the Strip facing the Fontainebleau.

Stops
9narrated
Place
1Circus Circus Las Vegas
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About this tour

Circus Circus Las Vegas, opened 1968. Nine stops following the walking route: Slots-A-Fun, Lucky the Clown, the history, the entrance and midway, the circus acts, past the Steak House to the Adventuredome, out via the cage, and back to the Strip facing the Fontainebleau.

  • 9 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 10 minutes of narration. Leave extra time to walk, explore and stop along the way.

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Tour stops

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  1. An undated view of the Slots-A-Fun entrance and canopy; pictured promotions may be historical.

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    Slots-A-Fun and the Return of the Coin Slot

    Slots-A-Fun exterior entrance on the Strip

    Visiting information

    Slots-A-Fun lists 24-hour operation. Gambling is optional and restricted to adults of legal gaming age; no play required for this tour.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  2. Lucky the Clown on the illuminated Circus Circus roadside sign at night.

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    Lucky the Clown

    Strip sidewalk with view of Lucky the Clown

    Visiting information

    On 28 September 2026, Vital Vegas reported that Lucky the Clown’s sign was unlit following an electrical failure, with no restoration date announced. Check its condition on the day; do not rely on it being illuminated. Use signed public routes.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  3. Circus Circus’s tent-shaped entrance roof and illuminated porte-cochere at dusk.

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    Jay Sarno’s Big Top

    Circus Circus public entrance approach

    Visiting information

    Follow signed public routes and check current opening hours before visiting.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  4. Arcade games and skee-ball lanes in the user-identified Circus Circus Midway.

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    The Entrance, the Slide and the Midway

    Signed route to Midway carnival games

    Visiting information

    Games are paid separately; supervise children and follow signed routes past gaming areas.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  5. Three acrobats in yellow costumes on an elevated trapeze platform.

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    The Free Act in the Sky

    Designated Midway circus spectator area

    Visiting information

    Free circus shows; operator lists Friday/Saturday 12:30pm–9:30pm and Sunday/Monday 12:30pm–8:30pm. Check today’s programme; frequency and performers vary.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  6. The wood-panelled entrance to The Steak House at Circus Circus.

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    The Steak House

    THE Steakhouse public approach on route towards Adventuredome

    Visiting information

    Dinner hours listed Monday–Friday and Sunday 4pm–9pm, Saturday 4pm–10pm. Dining costs extra; use official reservation link.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  7. A chair-swing ride beneath the Adventuredome’s glass roof beside artificial rockwork.

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    The Adventuredome

    Adventuredome public approach

    Visiting information

    Listed hours: Monday–Thursday noon–7pm; Friday/Saturday 11am–11pm; Sunday 11am–9pm. Rides need tickets and have height restrictions; Canyon Blaster lists 48in minimum. Availability varies.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

  8. Historical photograph of two men in suits.

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    Tony the Ant

    Public route near casino cage on exit; avoid transaction queue

    Visiting information

    Keep clear of the cage queue and gaming activity. Do not photograph transactions or enter restricted areas.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach and a suitable viewing area.

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  9. The Fontainebleau’s blue-glass tower and south-facing podium.

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    The Fontainebleau

    Strip sidewalk facing Fontainebleau; remain on this side of road

    Visiting information

    Observe from the signed sidewalk and remain on this side of the road. Ask staff for a comfortable accessible viewpoint.

    Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

    Access alternative: Ask resort staff for a step-free public approach 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.

6 of 9 stops shown. Indoor locations may be approximate. This is an area preview, not a walking route.

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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 10 minutes of narration. This is listening time, not a total visit estimate.

Are there any access restrictions?

Follow signs and staff directions; private areas require permission. Do not cross barriers.

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 9 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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This tour is not sold individually. Explore the bundles that include it, or the Vegas Retold Pass.

Architectural illustration of Resorts World’s red Conrad tower and palms; foreground Circus Circus sign omitted.
Architectural illustration of Circus Circus white towers, pink striped big top and Lucky sign, with Resorts World at left.
Architectural illustration of Fontainebleau’s curved blue tower and front entrance, with palms and simplified plaza.

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Resorts World → Circus Circus → Fontainebleau

Walking tour bundle

Stops
26
Places
3

Places included

  • Resorts World
  • Circus Circus
  • Fontainebleau

Price in the app

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Architectural illustration of Resorts World’s red Conrad tower and palms; foreground Circus Circus sign omitted.
Architectural illustration of Circus Circus white towers, pink striped big top and Lucky sign, with Resorts World at left.
Architectural illustration of Fontainebleau’s curved blue tower and front entrance, with palms and simplified plaza.
Historical illustrated Riviera neon frontage at dusk; the resort has been demolished.
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Images & sources

Resorts World → Circus Circus → Fontainebleau → Former Riviera site → Peppermill

Walking tour bundle

Stops
30
Places
5

Places included

  • Resorts World
  • Circus Circus
  • Fontainebleau
  • Former Riviera site
  • Peppermill

Price in the app

See access options in the app.

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Vegas Retold Pass

The included collection

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Days of access
14
People
1

$15 USD

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The Vegas Retold Promise

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A detail worth noticing

Stories that connect the city’s past to the places around you.

The evidence stays visible

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Room for your curiosity

Take your time. Follow what catches your eye. A single discovery can be enough.

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