Big Bus Neon Museum Night Tour

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated September 2026

An open-top double-decker night ride past the glowing Strip, a photo stop at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, and time in the Neon Museum's Boneyard of vintage signs.

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Is Big Bus Neon Museum Night Tour Worth It? Review & Booking

The Big Bus Neon Museum Night Tour is an evening combo that pairs an open-top double-decker bus ride with admission to the Neon Museum. It departs from the Big Bus stop at Treasure Island on the Strip five nights a week and runs about two and a half hours, wrapping up around 11pm.

You climb to the open upper deck for a panoramic loop of the illuminated Strip, then stop for roughly 15 minutes to photograph the 'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign. From there the bus heads downtown to the Neon Museum, where a ticket and about 45 minutes let you walk the Boneyard: an open-air field of more than 250 old casino and motel signs washed in ground lighting, plus 28 fully restored ones that burn all night.

The fine print: the Strip leg is a drive-by rather than a walking tour, your museum time is capped at about 45 minutes unless you let the bus leave without you, and the open deck gets cold and windy on desert nights. The late finish and fixed schedule suit night owls more than families with young kids. For anyone who wants Vegas neon and vintage sign history in one guided evening, though, it delivers - just book the Neon Museum on its own if you only care about the Boneyard.

Insider tipIf the Boneyard is your only reason for going, a stand-alone Neon Museum ticket costs less and lets you stay longer; book the combo mainly for the open-top Strip ride and the door-to-door convenience. If you do take the bus and want more Boneyard time, you are allowed to skip the return leg and make your own way back.

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Location

Neon Museum, Las Vegas

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Frequently asked questions

Where does the Big Bus Neon Museum Night Tour depart from?

It boards at Stop 8, the Big Bus stop at Treasure Island on the Strip. Be there by 8pm to redeem your ticket for the 8:15pm departure, since it leaves on a set schedule and does not wait for latecomers.

Which nights does the tour run?

Five: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Wednesday and Saturday are blank on the operator's calendar, so check your dates before building an evening around it.

Is Neon Museum admission included, or do I pay separately?

Admission is bundled into the tour price and the bus staff hand out your museum entry, so there is nothing extra to buy at the door for the Boneyard. Guided museum tours, the North Gallery and the Brilliant! Jackpot! show are add-ons sold at the museum, and a stand-alone Neon Museum ticket is cheaper if the bus ride is not the point.

How much time do you get at the Neon Museum?

Roughly 45 minutes in the Boneyard before the bus heads back. Sign lovers who want to linger can let the bus go and stay until the museum closes, then get themselves back to the Strip.

Will I be cold on the open-top deck?

Often, yes. The upper deck is open-air and the bus is moving, so desert evenings feel much cooler up there than at street level, especially in winter and shoulder seasons. A jacket or layer makes the ride comfortable.

Is this a walking tour of the Strip?

No - the Strip portion is a seated, open-top drive-by for photos and sightseeing, not a stop-and-walk tour. The only on-foot segments are the photo stop at the Welcome sign and the Neon Museum Boneyard.

What time does the tour end?

It typically wraps around 11pm back at the Treasure Island stop, which puts you on the Strip with the rest of the night still ahead. The late finish suits night owls more than travelers with early plans.

Rating

4.7

PriceFrom $69

DurationAbout 2.5 hours

DaysMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday

Departure times8:15pm

WhereNeon Museum, Las Vegas

TransportOpen-top double-decker bus; the upper deck is open-air for unobstructed views and photos of the lit Strip.

What's includedPanoramic evening bus tour, a 15-minute photo stop at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, and a Neon Museum ticket handed out by the bus staff, good for the Boneyard with about 45 minutes to explore. Guided museum tours, the North Gallery and the Brilliant! Jackpot! show are extra, bought at the museum.

What you'll seeThe illuminated Strip after dark, then a Boneyard holding more than 250 unrestored signs lit from the ground and 28 fully restored ones that stay on all night, from old casinos and motels including the Sahara, the Moulin Rouge and the Stardust.

What to bringA camera or phone for the signs, and a light jacket or layer - the open deck turns cool and breezy once the sun is down.

Good to knowIt runs on a fixed schedule and finishes late; the Strip portion is a drive-by rather than a stop-and-walk, and museum time is capped unless you skip the return bus and make your own way back.

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