Madame Tussauds, Hop On Hop Off Bus & High Roller Combo Ticket

Las Vegas is easiest to understand from three angles: celebrity fantasy at Madame Tussauds, street-level sightseeing on the Big Bus, and a bird’s-eye look from the High Roller. This $99.99 package links all three, giving you an easy first look at the Strip without booking separate tickets.

I like the photo-friendly wax museum and the chance to use the bus for both the Strip and downtown. I also like the clear time window for the High Roller, since a daytime ride gives you broad city views without the higher evening demand. The catch is timing: the bus runs about once an hour, and its advertised ticket window is 10am to 4pm, so poor planning can leave you waiting in the sun or missing a stop.

Key points to know before booking

• Start at Madame Tussauds: You must visit the box office there first to receive your Big Bus voucher.
• Allow 60 to 90 minutes inside: The self-guided attraction works best when you take time for photos.
• Use the bus from 10am to 4pm: A full loop takes about 2.5 hours, with buses arriving roughly every hour.
• Schedule the High Roller from 2pm to 5pm: The ride lasts 30 minutes in a glass capsule.
• Reach downtown as well as the Strip: Big Bus stops include the Arts District and the area near Fremont Street.
• Know the value limits: The package is most useful if you actually ride the bus and use all three inclusions.

Three classic Las Vegas views in one ticket

At $99.99 per person, this is not a bargain if you only want the wax museum and High Roller. It becomes more reasonable if you use the bus to cover the Strip and downtown, places that can take time and money to reach separately.

The package is aimed at first-time visitors, families, and anyone with a short Las Vegas stay. It gives you a simple outline for a day: begin at The Venetian, collect the bus voucher, ride or hop off during the afternoon, and fit in the High Roller between 2pm and 5pm.

That plan sounds tidy, but you need to watch the clock. Madame Tussauds is available at any time, while the bus has a limited operating window and the High Roller has its own afternoon window. The attractions are not a guided group tour, so you are responsible for connecting the pieces.

Madame Tussauds at The Venetian

Madame Tussauds sits inside The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes, under the bell tower and across the Strip from The Mirage, above Sephora. The location is central, but the indoor shopping complex can take a few minutes to navigate if you do not know where to look.

This is a self-guided attraction, not a lecture or a formal tour. Plan on 60 to 90 minutes, depending on how many photos you take and how long you spend with the interactive sets. The wax figures are designed for posing, so the attraction works best when you treat it as a hands-on photo stop rather than a quiet museum.

You can photograph the figures throughout the public areas, and selfie sticks are allowed. That matters here. The main pleasure is standing beside a lifelike celebrity figure, setting up a playful pose, and leaving with pictures that feel more personal than a standard museum snapshot.

The collection includes celebrities and historical figures, though the quality can vary from figure to figure. Some likenesses will seem remarkably close, while others may not convince you as much. That unevenness is part of the usual wax museum tradeoff, so I would book this for the photo opportunities and interactive sets, not for a serious art museum visit.

The attraction is especially easy for families and groups of friends. You can move at your own pace, skip displays that do not interest you, and spend extra time with the figures you know. Food and drinks are not allowed inside, although concessions are available within the attraction.

The Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie is not included in this ticket. You can buy it separately after arrival, so factor that into your budget if it is important to you.

Collecting the Big Bus voucher

Here is the key practical rule: go to the Madame Tussauds box office first. That is where you receive the voucher for the Big Bus. Do not assume that the mobile ticket alone lets you board the bus.

The bus ticket is described as a 24-hour ticket, but the operating validity listed for this package is 10am to 4pm. The safest approach is to treat 10am to 4pm as your sightseeing window and confirm the current instructions when you collect the voucher.

Buses arrive about once an hour. That is a useful service for a relaxed hop-on, hop-off plan, but it is not frequent enough for careless timing. If you step off at a stop, check the next departure time before wandering away. A missed bus can cost you a substantial part of the afternoon.

A full circuit without getting off takes about 2.5 hours. That makes the bus useful in two different ways. You can stay aboard for an overview of the Strip, or you can use it as transportation between selected stops. Trying to do a full loop, visit Madame Tussauds, stop downtown, and ride the High Roller in one narrow afternoon would be tight.

Live guides and recorded commentary announce upcoming stops. A free app provides route and timing information, along with suggestions for things to see near each stop. Use that information before you leave the bus, not after. Las Vegas distances can look short on a map but take longer on foot than you might expect.

Seeing the Strip from the open-top bus

The Strip portion gives you a broad introduction to Las Vegas without asking you to cross long hotel driveways and casino interiors on foot. You see neon signs, major resort buildings, casino entrances, and fountain shows from the road.

This is sightseeing rather than transportation in the strict sense. Traffic can slow the ride, and the view changes quickly. Still, the elevated bus position helps you take in the scale of the boulevard, especially if you are deciding which resorts or attractions deserve a closer visit later.

The bus also gives you a break from walking. That can be valuable in Las Vegas, where a hotel that looks close may require a long route through casino floors, shopping areas, pedestrian bridges, and wide entrances. I like using a hop-on, hop-off bus early in a first visit because it helps me get my bearings before spending the rest of the day on foot.

The main weakness is the schedule. With buses arriving approximately every hour, you should not count on simply appearing at a stop and boarding within minutes. One direct comment about the package described waiting in the sun for a bus that was ending its service soon and leaving the rider far from the hotel. That is a useful warning: check the final departure and carry water, but remember that food and alcohol are not allowed onboard. A nonalcoholic drink in a screw-top bottle is permitted.

Reaching downtown and Fremont Street

Big Bus is not limited to the central Strip. The route includes a stop in the Arts District on Main Street and another near the Fremont Street Experience, in front of the Mob Museum.

That gives the ticket more value than a simple Strip loop. Downtown has a different feel from the large resort corridor, and the route lets you connect the two areas without arranging another ride. Still, the limited service window and hourly frequency matter even more here. Downtown is not the place to leave the bus without checking when the next one returns.

If Fremont Street or the Arts District is a priority, plan that section before boarding. Keep the afternoon High Roller reservation in mind, since the bus ticket does not remove the need to be back in the right part of Las Vegas by 5pm.

The High Roller from 2pm to 5pm

The High Roller is the quietest part of this package. Instead of posing with a celebrity or watching the Strip pass by at street level, you get a 30-minute ride in one of 28 glass capsules.

At 550 feet, it offers wide views over Las Vegas and the surrounding city. The capsules are fitted with colored LED lights, and audio helps explain aspects of Las Vegas. The glass walls make this a good choice for photos, especially if you want a clear look at the resort corridor from above.

The included admission is for daytime entry between 2pm and 5pm. That window is both a benefit and a constraint. You have a fixed target for the middle or end of your bus outing, but you cannot simply save the ride for late evening if your plans change.

I would aim to arrive with time to spare rather than scheduling the final possible boarding time. The package does not include hotel pickup, so getting to and from the attraction areas is your responsibility. Since Madame Tussauds is at The Venetian and the High Roller is a separate stop, allow time for walking and finding entrances.

The ride itself lasts 30 minutes, so it fits neatly into a half-day plan. It is also a good reset after the noise and crowds of the Strip. The view is the main event, not a long narrated tour, so choose this part for the height, photographs, and city perspective.

How much value do you get for $99.99?

The price makes sense when you use all three parts. Buying the package for Madame Tussauds alone would be poor value, and buying it mainly for the High Roller would not make sense either. The bus is what can turn the ticket into a useful bundle.

I would ask myself three questions before paying:

• Will I visit Madame Tussauds for at least an hour?
• Will I ride the Big Bus, either for the complete 2.5-hour circuit or for several stops?
• Can I fit the High Roller into the 2pm to 5pm window?

If the answer to all three is yes, the package can simplify your day and reduce the need to arrange separate admissions. If you are staying near the Strip and prefer to walk, or if your schedule is already full, the bundle may feel expensive.

The strongest praise for the package centers on Madame Tussauds itself. The museum is viewed as fun and well worth the visit, with newer celebrity figures adding interest. The weaker experience comes from coordination, especially waiting for a bus late in its service period and not reaching it in time. That tells me the product is less about a fully managed tour and more about buying a set of useful admissions that you must organize carefully.

Who should choose this combo?

I would recommend it to first-time Las Vegas visitors who want a broad introduction, families looking for easy photo stops, and short-stay visitors who prefer a fixed sightseeing plan. It also suits anyone who wants to see downtown without arranging a separate ride.

It is less suited to visitors who want nightlife, late-evening High Roller views, or a fully guided day. The bus commentary gives context, but you are not accompanied from attraction to attraction by one guide. You also need to manage the ticket exchange, the bus schedule, and the afternoon time limit yourself.

Wheelchair users can take part. The attraction has elevators and accessible facilities, and wheelchairs are available free on a first-come, first-served basis with identification held during use. The bus operates accessible vehicles with lifts, though not every bus has one, so request an accessible vehicle when collecting the Big Bus voucher. A caregiver can request a complimentary ticket at the Madame Tussauds box office.

The attraction allows service animals, but other pets are not permitted inside Madame Tussauds or on the bus. Most people can participate, and the site is near public transportation.

My booking advice

Book this combo if you want three recognizable Las Vegas experiences and are willing to plan around the clock. Start at Madame Tussauds, collect the bus voucher immediately, check the route and last departures, then reserve your afternoon around the High Roller window.

I would skip it if you are likely to use only one or two inclusions. The nonrefundable policy makes that decision more important: once purchased, the ticket cannot be canceled or changed for a refund. At $99.99, this is a practical package for an organized first look at Las Vegas, not a flexible ticket for a day of spontaneous wandering.

FAQ

Where is Madame Tussauds Las Vegas?

It is inside The Venetian’s Grand Canal Shoppes on the Las Vegas Strip. The entrance is under the bell tower, across the Strip from The Mirage and above Sephora.

How do I redeem the combo ticket?

Visit the Madame Tussauds box office first. The staff will provide your Big Bus voucher there.

How long should I allow for Madame Tussauds?

The self-guided visit usually takes about 60 to 90 minutes.

Can I take photos inside Madame Tussauds?

Yes. Cameras, camera phones, and selfie sticks are permitted in all public areas.

What are the Big Bus operating details?

The ticket is listed as a 24-hour ticket, with validity for this package from 10am to 4pm. Buses arrive approximately every hour, and a full circuit takes about 2.5 hours.

Can I use the Big Bus ticket on a different date?

Yes. The Big Bus ticket does not have to be used on the same date as your Madame Tussauds visit and is valid for one year from the purchase date shown on the ticket.

What are the High Roller hours for this package?

The included daytime entry is between 2pm and 5pm. The ride lasts 30 minutes in one of 28 glass capsules.

Is the package wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Madame Tussauds has accessible facilities and elevators. Wheelchairs are available at the attraction on a first-come, first-served basis, and accessible Big Bus vehicles with lifts operate, though not every bus is equipped with a lift.