Las Vegas High Roller: 30-Min Cabin & Open Bar

Drink 550 Feet Above the Strip in a Private Pod

You board a private air-conditioned pod on the world's largest observation wheel, order from an open bar, and rotate 30 minutes above downtown Las Vegas while a narrator points out the city's landmarks. The ticket is valid for three days, and the wheel operates until 11:30pm most nights, so you can choose your time. Afterward, The LINQ Promenade is yours to explore: shops, restaurants, bowling, all within steps of the wheel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. LINQ Promenade
2. High Roller Observation Wheel30m · entry included

High Roller ride and LINQ visit

• Board High Roller observation wheel
• Enjoy 30-minute ride with full bar
• Admire Las Vegas city views
• Listen to narrated city trivia
• Shop at Sky Shop souvenirs
• Explore LINQ Promenade shops and restaurants
• Try seafood or Mexican fare
• Visit Brooklyn Bowl for bowling

The experience

You're standing in line at another casino bar, nursing a watered-down cocktail, when you realize: why not go up instead of sideways? The High Roller is the world's largest observation wheel, and the Happy Half Hour puts you in a climate-controlled pod with an open bar for the entire 30-minute rotation. It's not a quick thrill. It's a slow, deliberate climb that lets you actually see what you're looking at. The wheel sits dead center in The LINQ, so before or after your ride, you're already surrounded by restaurants, shops, and the Brooklyn Bowl if you want to bowl between drinks.

Once you're in the pod, there's a narrator (witty, recorded, occasionally corny), pointing out the landmarks below. You'll spot pyramids next to the Eiffel Tower, the kind of architectural mashup that only makes sense in Las Vegas. The bar is yours for the full half hour, so you can pace yourself or not. Last ride leaves at 11:30pm, which means you can time this for sunset if you want the neon to kick in while you're still up there. The ticket is valid for three days from your booking date, so if the weather turns or you change your mind, you've got a window.

After you step out, the Sky Shop is right there: small versions of the wheel, commemorative glasses, the usual souvenirs. But honestly, the view is the thing you'll remember. The 30-minute ride on the High Roller with an open bar is the kind of experience that feels a little ridiculous until you're actually doing it, and then it just works.

What’s included

• Your experience includes one ticket for the High Roller observation wheel, a 30-minute rotation in a private air-conditioned pod, and access to a full bar during the entire ride.
• After you step out, The LINQ Promenade is open for browsing shops, dining at restaurants like Gordon Ramsay Fish and Chips or Chayo Mexican Kitchen, or bowling at the Brooklyn Bowl.
• The Sky Shop near the exit sells commemorative glassware and small High Roller replicas if you want a souvenir.

Options for this experience

4 options

Special Offer: Happy Half HourNo fixed timeOffer details: When you book now, the displayed prices include a discount on select dates and seating categories. Minimum age: 21 years. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 12 am (last ride departs at 11:30 pm); Friday to Sunday, 12 pm to 2 am (last ride departs at 1:30 am). Anytime ticket: valid for admission during the operating hours listed above; pre-booking your departure time is not required. RDMA11/RDYO11: The ticket must be downloaded by the selected travel date and is valid for one (1) use, for up to 3 days including the travel date.

Special Offer: Happy Half-HourNo fixed timeOffer details: When you book now, the displayed prices include a discount on select dates and seating categories. Minimum age: 21 years. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 12 am (last ride departs at 11:30 pm); Friday to Sunday, 12 pm to 2 am (last ride departs at 1:30 am). Anytime ticket: valid for admission during the operating hours listed above; pre-booking your departure time is not required. RDMA12/RDYO12: The ticket must be downloaded by the selected travel date and is valid for one (1) use, for up to 3 days including the travel date.

Happy Half-Hour AnytimeNo fixed timeMinimum age: 21 years. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 12 am (last ride departs at 11:30 pm); Friday to Sunday, 12 pm to 2 am (last ride departs at 1:30 am). Anytime ticket: valid for admission during the operating hours listed above; pre-booking your departure time is not required. RDMA3: The ticket must be downloaded by the selected travel date and is valid for one (1) use, for up to 3 days including the travel date.

Happy Half-Hour AnytimeNo fixed timeMinimum age: 21 years. Operating hours: Monday to Thursday, 12 pm to 12 am (last ride departs at 11:30 pm); Friday to Sunday, 12 pm to 2 am (last ride departs at 1:30 am). Anytime ticket: valid for admission during the operating hours listed above; pre-booking your departure time is not required. RDMA4: The ticket must be downloaded by the selected travel date and is valid for one (1) use, for up to 3 days including the travel date.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by Caesars Entertainment

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a different kind of happy hour. One where the view matters as much as the drink, and you don't have to fight for a seat at a crowded bar. The 30-minute rotation is slow enough that you actually see the city, and the open bar means you're not watching the clock or your tab.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What's included in the Happy Half Hour ticket?

One ride on the High Roller (30 minutes) and access to an open bar inside your private pod for the entire rotation.

Do I have to be a certain age?

Yes, you must be 21 or older to participate in the Happy Half Hour. You'll need to show ID.

How long does the whole experience take?

The ride itself is 30 minutes. Add time before or after to explore The LINQ Promenade, eat, or shop.

What time does the last ride leave?

The last ride departs at 11:30pm most nights. Check the booking confirmation for any closures or changes.

Can I use my ticket on a different day?

Yes, your ticket is valid for three days from your booking date, so you can choose when to ride.

Is the High Roller wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, including the pods and the surrounding promenade.

What if I'm not hungry? Do I have to eat?

No, food is not included. The LINQ has restaurants and bars, but you can ride with just a drink if you prefer.

Can I bring my own drinks into the pod?

No, the open bar is provided inside the pod. Outside drinks are not permitted.