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Nelson Ghost Town Tour 5 hr
TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10
AverageTop 29% in Las Vegas
6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Las Vegas
- 5 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Nelson and Eldorado Canyon’s Indigenous and mining history, including the story of the long-running Techatticup Mine.
About this tour
Discover the layered history of Nelson and Eldorado Canyon, where Indigenous communities lived long before Spanish arrivals in 1775. This 300-minute Nelson Ghost Town Tour traces the area’s story from its early inhabitants to the mining boom that helped shape Nevada.
Hear how prospectors found silver and how major gold discoveries followed in the 1850s. The Nelson area is said to have yielded more than $500 million in ore over nearly a century. You’ll also learn about the Techatticup Mine, which remained active until 1943 and produced more than $2.5 million worth of gold, silver, copper, and lead. Bottled water is included, while gratuities and a mine tour are not.
Join the Nelson Ghost Town Tour to explore the stories behind this historic mining region and its enduring legacy.
Highlights
- Explore the historic Nelson and Eldorado Canyon area
- Learn about the region’s Indigenous history and mining past
- Hear how the Techatticup Mine produced gold, silver, copper, and lead
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
Not included
- Gratuities
- Mine tour
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5.00 / 5 · 6 reviews
Important information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.4. Top 29% in Las Vegas means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in Las Vegas by this score.
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