Las Vegas: Count's Kustoms Car Tour & Shelby Museum

Ride Through Vegas Car Culture: Count's Kustoms & Shelby American in 3 Hours

You ride in an air-conditioned bus for three hours visiting Count's Kustoms, Shelby American's museum collection, and the Vegas sign with a certified local guide providing live commentary. You get photo time at each stop, browse the gift shops, and receive a $20 voucher toward Count's Kustoms merchandise with a full-price ticket. Pickup is at 9am from Treasure Island.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Sign15m · entry included
2. Shelby Heritage Center25m · entry included
3. Count's Kustoms30m · entry included

Las Vegas car tour and sightseeing

• Photo at Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
• Explore Shelby American Collection and gift shop
• Visit WelderUp Rat Rod customization shop
• Tour Count's Kustoms car collection and souvenir shop

The experience

You're rolling out of Treasure Island at 9am in an air-conditioned bus, heading straight into the Vegas car scene that most tourists miss. The guide starts talking the moment the doors close: stories about the builds you're about to see, the history behind Shelby American, the reason the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign sits where it does. Three hours sounds short until you realize it's packed: four stops, each one a different corner of what makes this city obsessed with cars.

First stop is the sign itself, that neon-pink landmark everyone photographs but nobody really stands in front of long enough. You get time to shoot it properly, move around, get the angles right without a crowd pushing through. Then the bus heads to Shelby American, and this is where the tour shifts. The museum isn't small. It's a real collection. Shelby 1000s, 427 Cobras, GT500s, some of them actually featured on Counting Cars. You're walking through a garage that reads like racing history, and the gift shop is stocked if you want to take something home. The guide's commentary on board fills in what you're looking at before you get there, so you're not wandering blind.

Count's Kustoms is the centerpiece. Danny Koker's personal collection: a 1955 Chevy Bel Air, a Lamborghini Countach, an '81 Corvette, and builds that don't fit any category except "one of a kind." You've got time to walk through, photograph, and actually look instead of rushing. The shop has souvenirs, and if you paid full price for the ticket ($110), you're holding a $20 voucher for the gift store. That covers a decent chunk of what's there. The last stop is WelderUp, Steve Darnell's custom shop where the rat rods are built: rustic frames, diesel engines, the kind of work that makes you understand why people spend years on a single car.

Pickup is fixed at 9am from Treasure Island on Mystère Dreams Ave. Look for the benches furthest from Las Vegas Blvd. The bus is air-conditioned, the guide is certified and local, and the whole thing moves on a schedule, so you know when you're back. Venues and start times can shift due to filming or closures, so confirm the day before, but the core experience (the three-hour loop through the cars, the museum, the sign, the shops) is what you're booking.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup at 9am from Treasure Island, air-conditioned bus transport between all four stops, entry to Shelby American's museum collection, time to explore Count's Kustoms and its gift shop, a photo stop at the iconic Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, a visit to WelderUp custom shop, and live commentary from a certified local guide throughout the 3-hour tour. Full-price tickets ($110) include a $20 voucher toward merchandise at Count's Kustoms.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Annie Bananie Sightseeing Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're into cars and want to see the real collections and custom shops that inspired Counting Cars and Vegas Rat Rods, without spending the day arranging transport and entry to each location separately: the fixed 9am pickup and three-hour loop is what makes all four stops fit into one morning.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and where do I get picked up?

Pickup is at 9am from Treasure Island on Mystère Dreams Ave, at the benches furthest from Las Vegas Blvd.

How long is the Count's Kustoms car tour?

The tour is 3 hours total, including all stops and travel time between locations.

What's included in the ticket price?

Air-conditioned bus transport, visits to Count's Kustoms and Shelby American, photo stop at the Vegas sign, live commentary from a local guide, and a $20 gift shop voucher (with full-price tickets only).

Can I bring children on this tour?

Children are welcome with an adult. It's not recommended for children aged 5 and under. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller.

Is there time to shop at each location?

Yes, you have time to explore and shop at Count's Kustoms, Shelby American, and the gift shops at each stop.

What if a venue is closed on the day of my tour?

Individual stops, venues, and start times may change or be cancelled due to venue closures, filming schedules, or other circumstances. Confirm details the day before your tour.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Do I need to be in good physical condition for this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Most time is spent on the bus or walking through museums and shops at your own pace.