Big Bus Neon Museum Night Tour

Reviewed by the Vegas Guide editorial team · Updated July 2026

An open-top double-decker night ride past the glowing Strip, a photo stop at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, and a guided walk through 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 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 250-plus restored casino and motel signs, many lit after dark.

The fine print: the Strip leg is a drive-by rather than a walking tour, your museum time is capped at about 45 minutes, 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.

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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 the Big Bus stop at Treasure Island on the Strip. Aim to arrive about 15 minutes ahead of the roughly 8:15pm departure, since it leaves on a set schedule and does not wait for latecomers.

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

Admission is bundled into the tour price, and the guide hands out your museum entry, so there's nothing extra to buy at the door. If you only want the Boneyard and not the bus ride, a stand-alone Neon Museum ticket is cheaper on its own.

How much time do you get at the Neon Museum?

Roughly 45 minutes in the Boneyard before the bus heads back. That's enough for a relaxed walk and photos of the lit signs, but sign lovers who want to linger may prefer visiting the museum independently.

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

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 Neon Museum admission with about 45 minutes to explore the Boneyard.

What you'll seeThe illuminated Strip after dark plus 250-plus restored neon and light-up signs from old casinos and motels in the Neon Boneyard.

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.

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