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Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas

★ 4.5 · 1,029 reviews 4 hours (approx.) From $55 Operated by Annie Bananie Sightseeing Tours · Bookable on Viator
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Famous cars, famous pawns, one handy ride. This half-day Las Vegas tour links several television locations that are scattered around town, including Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Count’s Kustoms. I like the air-conditioned mini-coach, which saves you from arranging several rides, and I like the mix of cars, sports memorabilia, and toys. The main catch is that Allegiant Stadium is viewed from outside, not toured inside.

The $55 price is fair if you want a tidy route and an entertaining guide. Guides such as Christian, Thomas, and Michael have earned warm praise for keeping the day moving and adding local stories. Just confirm what any meet-and-greet or behind-the-scenes upgrade includes, since the extra options and their prices can vary.

Key points to know before booking

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Key points to know before booking

  • Six pop-culture stops in about four hours: You visit pawn shops, car collections, a sports memorabilia store, a toy store, and the outside of Allegiant Stadium.
  • The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is the main attraction: You can see sports memorabilia, rare coins, and Pawn Plaza next door, with a cast photo available through the upgrade.
  • Allegiant Stadium is an exterior stop: The visit is brief and gives you a look at the Raiders’ home, but it is not an indoor stadium tour.
  • Shelby American is likely the car highlight: The collection includes Cobras, Shelby 1000 models, and GT 500s tied to the world of American performance cars.
  • The guide can make or break the day: Christian, Thomas, Michael, and other guides have been praised for humor, local knowledge, photos, and organization.
  • Eat before noon: The tour has several stops but no stated meal break, and the full route can leave you hungry until the end.

What this Las Vegas television tour is really like

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - What this Las Vegas television tour is really like

This is not a studio tour with elaborate sets and production secrets. It is a practical sightseeing loop through businesses associated with Pawn Stars, Counting Cars, sports collecting, and vintage toys.

That distinction matters. You are visiting working shops and public displays, not walking through a television soundstage. The appeal comes from recognizing places and objects from television, then seeing how small or ordinary some of these locations can feel in person.

The tour begins at noon from Treasure Island, using an air-conditioned mini-coach with a maximum group size of 20. That is a useful arrangement in Las Vegas, where the heat, traffic, and parking can quickly turn a simple outing into a chore.

The route lasts about four hours, though some outings have run closer to four and a half hours. Expect a good amount of driving between stops. Your guide provides commentary along the way, and the best guides turn that travel time into part of the tour with Las Vegas facts, filming stories, and practical tips.

The tour has a strong 4.7 rating from more than 1,000 bookings, and 92 percent of customers recommend it. Those figures fit the experience well: it is enjoyable and well organized for most people, but it is not equally satisfying at every stop.

A few more options to weigh up in Las Vegas

Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Pawn Plaza

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Pawn Plaza

The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop is the reason many people book this outing. Fans of Pawn Stars will recognize the exterior, while inside you can look at sports memorabilia, rare coins, Super Bowl rings, and other collectible items.

You get about 30 minutes here, which is enough for a quick look and some photographs. It is not a long shopping session, so decide ahead of time if you are mainly coming for the television connection, the merchandise, or the chance to buy something.

Next door, Rick Harrison’s Pawn Plaza adds a second stop to the visit. It includes Roll’n Smoke BBQ & Tavern and Chumlee’s Candy on the Blvd. If you plan to eat there, be aware that the wider tour schedule may not leave much time for a proper meal. A snack or lunch before pickup is the safer plan.

The shop can feel smaller than it appears on television. That is normal for a working retail space, but it may surprise you if you expect a large museum filled with every item seen on the show.

The optional meet-and-greet is the biggest decision here. If you select that package, a photo opportunity with a Pawn Stars cast member is guaranteed according to the tour details. Some outings have included Rick Harrison, while other cast members may be involved. Do not assume the upgrade means you will meet Danny Koker or another specific person.

There are also references to extra behind-the-scenes access at the pawn shop. The value of that option is subjective. Some people enjoy seeing areas not open to ordinary shop visitors, while others have found the extra charge hard to justify. Ask exactly what you receive before paying.

Allegiant Stadium from the outside

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Allegiant Stadium from the outside

The stop at Allegiant Stadium lasts about 20 minutes. The stadium is home to the Las Vegas Raiders and hosts football games, concerts, and other major events.

The important detail is that this is an exterior visit. You tour the area around the stadium and take photographs, but the basic outing does not put you inside the building or take you through its seating bowl, locker rooms, or exhibits.

That makes this a short photo stop rather than a full sports venue experience. If you are a Raiders fan, you may enjoy seeing the building in person. If you already have a stadium tour booked, this stop will feel less essential.

The itinerary can change when events, traffic, or access restrictions affect the area. One outing substituted the Las Vegas sign for Allegiant Stadium because an event made the stadium stop impractical. That kind of change is worth accepting as part of a moving city tour, but it means you should not treat every listed stop as guaranteed in precisely the same order.

Count’s Kustoms and the world of Counting Cars

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Count’s Kustoms and the world of Counting Cars

Count’s Kustoms gives the tour its strongest television connection after the pawn shop. Danny Koker’s collection includes a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, a Lamborghini Countach, a 1981 Corvette, and other custom and classic vehicles.

You get roughly 25 minutes to look around, take photographs, and visit the souvenir shop. For car fans, this can be a satisfying stop because the cars provide something concrete to examine rather than simply a familiar storefront.

The limits are clear, though. You are not promised a personal meeting with Danny Koker. If that is your main reason for booking, keep expectations in check. The attraction is the collection and the connection to Counting Cars, not a guaranteed cast appearance.

The stop can feel less rewarding if you are not interested in automobiles, but the guide’s explanation helps. A good guide points out why a particular car matters and connects the display to the show. The stop is also short enough that non-car fans are unlikely to feel trapped there for too long.

Shelby American and its remarkable car collection

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Shelby American and its remarkable car collection

Shelby American is where the tour shifts from television memorabilia to American motorsport and performance cars. The collection includes Shelby 1000 models, 427 Cobras, GT 500s, and other cars linked to Carroll Shelby’s work.

You spend about 25 minutes here, with time for photographs and the gift shop. The collection has been a favorite for many people on the outing, including some who booked mainly for Pawn Stars and ended up enjoying the cars more than expected.

This is not simply another custom-car showroom. The cars show different sides of American performance design, from racing-focused Cobras to later Shelby models. Even if you are not a serious car collector, the variety gives you more to look at than a single famous vehicle.

Some bookings have offered an additional guided explanation at Shelby American. The basic stop may be more of a self-guided visit, while the paid option adds narration about the cars. Since the exact upgrade arrangement can change, ask your guide what is included before you purchase it on the spot.

If you have limited interest in cars, this is still the stop most likely to win you over. The vehicles are visually striking, and the collection gives the tour a little more substance than a simple drive past television businesses.

Sports cards, autographs, and the Pawn Stars connection

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - Sports cards, autographs, and the Pawn Stars connection

Ultimate Sports Cards & Memorabilia is a quick 15-minute stop. The store is associated with Jeremy Brown, who appears on Pawn Stars, and carries sports cards, autographed jerseys, baseballs, and other collectibles.

This is a compact visit, so think of it as a chance to browse and perhaps buy rather than a full museum stop. The selection will appeal most to fans who already collect sports items or want a specific piece of memorabilia.

The value here comes from the personal connection. You are not just visiting a random card store. You are seeing a specialist business linked to one of the show’s familiar experts.

Still, the brief time can feel rushed if you want to study prices or compare items. If you plan to purchase something, allow yourself enough attention to check what you are buying. The tour operator is not responsible for your shopping decisions, and one customer had trouble with a jewelry purchase afterward.

The Toy Shack and a final collector’s stop

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - The Toy Shack and a final collector’s stop

The Toy Shack is the final scheduled stop and lasts about 15 minutes. Johnny Jimenez, known from Pawn Stars, owns the shop, which carries vintage Hot Wheels, Transformers, Barbies, and other older toys.

This stop works well at the end because it is light and nostalgic. You can look for a childhood favorite, browse rare toys, or simply enjoy the colorful displays. Some outings have included a chance to meet Johnny Jimenez, but you should not treat that as a guaranteed part of the standard package unless it is stated when you book.

Like the sports card shop, this is a small specialist store rather than a large attraction. The short visit is enough for a taste, but collectors who want a serious buying session may prefer to return independently with more time.

The guides are a major part of the value

Las Vegas Pawn Stars and Reality TV Shows Tour in Las Vegas - The guides are a major part of the value

The best part of this experience may be the person in the front of the coach. Christian has been praised for humor, organization, useful Las Vegas advice, and keeping the group comfortable. Thomas has received especially strong praise for taking photographs, answering questions, and avoiding a rushed feeling. Michael has also been credited with making the driving time interesting through local information.

That personal touch matters because several stops are brief. A guide who explains what you are seeing turns a quick shop visit into a story. A guide who only drops you off and waits outside makes the same $55 feel much less worthwhile.

There has been at least one serious complaint about a late pickup, weak communication, and an upgrade being offered after the tour had already begun. Delays can happen in Las Vegas traffic, but you should arrive at the correct pickup point and give yourself time.

The pickup location is on Sirens Cove Boulevard at Treasure Island, near the benches farthest from Las Vegas Boulevard. This is more specific than simply meeting at the hotel, so read the instructions carefully.

Is $55 a good price?

At $55 per person, the tour offers reasonable value if you want several stops in one outing. You are paying for transport, air conditioning, route planning, and a guide who can connect the locations. You also avoid arranging separate rides to businesses away from the Strip.

The value is weaker if you are comfortable using rideshare services and only care about one location. You might spend less by visiting the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop alone, and you would have more time there.

The tour becomes a better deal for first-time Las Vegas visitors who want to see several areas without driving. It is also useful for families and groups with mixed interests because the day includes toys, sports, cars, and television memorabilia.

Treat any upgrade as a separate purchase. The meet-and-greet can be worthwhile if meeting a cast member is your main goal. Extra guided access may also appeal to serious fans, but ask what it covers and what it costs before committing.

Who should book this outing?

You are a good match for this tour if you:

  • Watch Pawn Stars or Counting Cars
  • Like classic cars, custom vehicles, sports memorabilia, or vintage toys
  • Want transport between several off-Strip locations
  • Prefer a guide to driving and parking yourself
  • Are happy with brief visits rather than long museum sessions
  • Want a possible cast photo through the upgrade

You may want to skip it if you expect a full television studio tour, guaranteed access to a particular celebrity, or an indoor visit to Allegiant Stadium. You should also think twice if you dislike shopping stops or have no interest in cars and collectibles.

The physical demand is moderate. You will spend time getting in and out of the coach and walking through shops and outdoor areas. Service animals are allowed.

Practical advice for a smoother day

Eat before the noon departure. The tour does not list a dedicated meal break, and the route can keep you moving until the final drop-off.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Most visits are short, but Las Vegas heat can make even a few minutes outside Allegiant Stadium or at a pickup point feel longer.

Keep your phone ready for photographs. The tour includes several recognizable exteriors, cars, displays, and memorabilia areas, but the clock keeps moving.

If a cast meeting matters to you, select the correct option at booking and ask who is expected to attend. A meet-and-greet with Rick Harrison is possible, but Danny Koker is not guaranteed.

The tour ends back at Treasure Island. Free cancellation is available until 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Inside that window, refunds are not offered, and the experience requires a minimum number of participants.

Should you book the Pawn Stars and reality TV tour?

I would book this tour if you want a convenient, entertaining look at several Las Vegas television locations in one afternoon. The Gold & Silver Pawn Shop and Shelby American provide the strongest reasons to go, while Count’s Kustoms adds another worthwhile car stop.

The tour works best when you see it as a guided sampler, not a full behind-the-scenes production visit. Book the meet-and-greet if the cast photo is central to your plans, confirm the upgrade details, eat first, and keep your expectations realistic about Allegiant Stadium. For fans who value easy transport and a lively guide, $55 is a sensible way to spend half a day.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at Treasure Island Las Vegas, 3300 Las Vegas Boulevard South. Pickup is at noon on Sirens Cove Boulevard, near the benches farthest from Las Vegas Boulevard.

How long does the tour last?

The advertised duration is approximately four hours. Some outings have taken about four and a half hours.

Does the tour go inside Allegiant Stadium?

No. The scheduled visit is to the outside of Allegiant Stadium and is intended for viewing and photographs.

Is a cast meet-and-greet included?

A meet-and-greet is included only if you select that option. The tour details guarantee a chance to take a photograph with a Pawn Stars cast member, but they do not guarantee a specific person.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned mini-coach, and the group can have a maximum of 20 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours in advance are not refunded or accepted.

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