HOOVER DAM Tour Information The Regular Tour The tour through the dam and power plant is 1/2 mile in distance and lasts for approximately 30 to 35 minutes. The tour is fully accessible and wheelchairs are available for use at the point where the tour begins. You start the tour by descending over 500 feet into the canyon wall and then walk through a tunnel into the power plant. Because of the enclosed areas the tour is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia. During the tour you will see several hydroelectric generators, each capable of producing 133,000 kilowatts. Due to the electromagnetic frequencies emitted by the generators the tour is not recommended for those with pacemakers or defibrillators. The tour includes a stop outside along the Colorado River affording an excellent view of the dam towering 560 feet above. You then enter into one of the 50 foot diameter diversion tunnels used to divert the river around the dam during its construction. The tour ends at the Exhibit Gallery level. You can then view the exhibits on your own. Be sure to check out the view from the Overlook for the best view of Hoover Dam. It would be a shame to come all the way out here and then miss the best view. The Hoover Dam Hard Hat Tour     The "Behind The Scenes" Tour Of Hoover Dam Since 1937 more then 35 million people have taken the "Regular Tour" of the Hoover Dam and Powerplant. It's a great tour. But for many it only evoked a desire to see and learn more. They might have said - "Is that all there is ?" Now there is more ! Today interested individuals can participate in an in-depth, "hard hat" tour of the dam and power plant. They will get a close up look at the inner workings. These special tours require the participants to wear hard hats. The tour will visit the areas of the dam that are not part of the regular tour - areas like the generator shaft gallery, the needle valve house, the inspection tunnels inside the dam, and other "behind the scenes" areas. The Hard Hat tours are offered at the Visitor Center daily. The first tour departs at 9:00 AM, and the last tour departs at 4:30 PM. The tour will last approximately one hour. Tour Fee - $25.00 Hard Hat tours are small, about 20 people will be allowed in each tour group. Tours sell out quickly! Reservations are highly recommended, and must be made no later than one day in advance. The Hard Had tour lasts about an hour and covers 1.5 miles of brisk walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Because of the enclosed areas, the tour is not recommended for those who suffer from claustrophobia. During the tour you will see several hydroelectric generators, each capable of producing 133,000 kilowatts. Due to the electromagnetic frequencies emitted by the generators the tour is not recommended for those with pacemakers or defibrillators. For more information, or to reserve a Hard Hat tour, contact the Hoover Dam Visitor Center office, by calling (702) 294-3523, or by fax at (702) 294-3587, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PST daily.     HOME GO BACK REFRESH