Best Things To Do in Las Vegas for couples

In itself, Las Vegas is a city that has an endless array of activities and attractions to do. If you plan to go as a couple, Sin City can be a romantic place for two.

Nicolas Reffray

Nicolas Reffray

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Best Things To Do in Las Vegas for couples

Paseo romántico en góndola | ©Stacey L Tokunaga

There's plenty of nature in the surrounding area for a quiet, intimate affair, as well as plenty of options on the Strip for couples. Observation towers, restaurants, spa days and themed museums are just some of the best things to see and do in Las Vegas.

Here are all the details of what not to miss in the city of Las Vegas if you are visiting as a couple. Get ready for an absolutely unforgettable experience.

1. Climb the Eiffel Tower at the Hotel Paris (the most romantic plan of all)

Eiffel Tower by day| ©Bernard Spragg. NZ
Eiffel Tower by day| ©Bernard Spragg. NZ

In the city of Las Vegas you can transport yourself to Paris for a moment by visiting the emblematic Hotel Paris where you and your partner can climb a scale replica of the famous Eiffel Tower, the undisputed symbol of the city of love.

Standing some 46 stories high, the Eiffel Tower observation deck in Las Vegas offers breathtaking views of the city and its surroundings. Watching the sunset from the top can make this romantic moment even more special.

The hotel also has replicas of other French landmarks, such as La Fontaine des Mers and the Arc de Triomphe, and thanks to its incredible lighting, this plan is also one of the best things to do at night in Las Vegas. To further enhance the romantic experience, at the top of the tower is one of the best restaurants you'll find in the city. Of course, this attraction is one of the most popular in the city, so I recommend that you buy your tickets for the Eiffel Tower in Las Vegas well in advance.

Facts and figures

  • Price: approximately30 €.
  • Duration: approximately 1 hour
  • Advantages of this activity: unbeatable views of the city.
  • Cons: in high demand, advance booking required.

Book your tickets to the Eiffel Tower Viewpoint

2. Say yes to an unforgettable wedding!

bride and groom walking down the aisle| ©Cerimonial Las Vegas
bride and groom walking down the aisle| ©Cerimonial Las Vegas

The wedding is a very important moment in any couple's life, and in Las Vegas you can give this big step an original touch. You can get married (or renew your vows) in a ceremony at one of Las Vegas' most iconic chapels.

The Las Vegas wedding tradition originated at the Graceland Chapel, where you even have the option of having an Elvis Presley impersonator witness your ceremony. Another popular chapel in the city is The Little Vegas Chapel.

If you're wondering how to get married in Las Vegas, keep in mind that the average price for a wedding ceremony or vow renewal in a traditional chapel is around 260 euros and that the venue must be booked in advance.

The service includes the ceremony itself, a bouquet of flowers, music for the event and a full photography service to immortalise the blissful moment.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 260 euros.
  • Duration: approximately 1 hour
  • Advantages of this option: original and unforgettable ceremony.
  • Cons of this option: unless you live in or around Las Vegas, you may not be able to count on a large number of guests.

Book your wedding in Las Vegas

3. Ride on the Venetian gondolas

gondola rides on the water| ©Ahsan Uzzaman
gondola rides on the water| ©Ahsan Uzzaman

The gondolas of Venice alone make anyone think of a romantic ride, and in Las Vegas you have the opportunity to experience this without leaving the city.

At The Venetian hotel you will find the Grand Canal Shoppes, a shopping centre that stands out for replicating the canals of Venice. There you can enjoy a ride with your partner in one of the gondolas through these artificial canals and live a romantic and unforgettable moment.

The shopping centre, in addition to the Italian gondolas, has more than 160 shops that you can visit and, why not, treat your partner to a gift.

At The Venetian hotel, which is in fact the second largest hotel in the world, you can also enter the TAO nightclub and take advantage of your tickets to the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, which makes it even more justified to visit this site, since you have several options to complement the gondola tour.

Facts and figures

  • Price: from 28 euros per person
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Advantages of this ride: romantic atmosphere that emulates Venice.
  • Cons of this ride: gondola rides tend to be very popular, so if you don't book in advance you may be left wanting.

4. Dinner at The Strat Skypod

needle-nosed tower| © EpicMat
needle-nosed tower| © EpicMat

Enjoying dinner on a 350-metre-high observation deck with unparalleled panoramic views of the city and the surrounding desert is another wonderful experience to share with your partner if you visit Las Vegas.

The Strat Skypod is an observation deck located in the iconic Strat Hotel on the 108th and 109th floors. There you will find indoor and outdoor observation decks as well as a shopping mall, a bar, a wedding chapel, a Sky Lounge and a wide range of leisure activities.

The SkyPod restaurant rotates 360 degreesand is an excellent place to share a romantic dinner with a privileged view. The restaurant is ranked among the best in Las Vegas and the menu features dishes prepared by renowned chefs using the finest quality ingredients and international inspiration.

Once a week there is a DJ so you can complement the evening by dancing with your sweetheart. Now, if you and your partner are foodies, you can't miss out on a fine dining tour of Las Vegas either.

Interesting facts

  • Price: depends on the selected menu.
  • Duration: free.
  • Advantages of this activity: excellent views.
  • Disadvantages of this activity: not suitable if you suffer from vertigo.

Book a food tour of Las Vegas

5. Fly over the city by helicopter

Inside the wedding helicopter| ©Hallenser
Inside the wedding helicopter| ©Hallenser

What better way to combine a little adventure with romance? For an out-of-the-ordinary experience with your partner you can take a helicopter ride over the city of Las Vegas.

Helicopter tours of Las Vegas offer you different options, such as touring the Strip and seeing the Luxor Pyramid, the Bellagio Fountains or the Strat SkyPod. Another option is to book a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon and its natural surroundings.

The flight over the Strip takes place at night to get even more dazzling views with the city's illumination. During the ride you will be offered a glass of sparkling wine, so you can enjoy and toast with your partner while you enjoy yourselves on board a luxury helicopter.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 87 euros per person.
  • Duration: between 2 and 4 hours depending on the chosen itinerary.
  • Advantages of this trip: unusual activity, with breathtaking views.
  • Disadvantages of this trip: not suitable for pregnant women and people with heart conditions.

Book your helicopter flight over Las Vegas

6. Visit the Erotic Heritage Museum for adults

Museum entrance| ©Chiara Switzer
Museum entrance| ©Chiara Switzer

This is the ultimate activity to share with your partner if you are passing through Las Vegas. The Erotic Heritage Museum is a museum dedicated to eroticism, where you can appreciate objects, works of art and all kinds of elements pertaining to the history, science and culture of eroticism.

The Las Vegas Erotic Museum was created jointly by a religious pastor and a pornography specialist who devised the museum in order to provide sex education to the visiting population. Today it is one of the most unique in the city and a tourist attraction that creates a fun and provocative space for couples.

In addition to the exhibitions, in the erotic museum you can take part in conferences, classes and workshops on sex education and eroticism. And if you want to go a little further, next to it is the Deja Vu shop where you can buy some toys or accessories to enjoy intimacy with your partner.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 17 euros per person.
  • Duration: the tour takes approximately 1 hour.
  • Advantages of this activity: ideal for two people to share.
  • Cons of the visit: not suitable for the modest.

Book your ticket to the Erotic Museum of Las Vegas

7. Take the High Roller at night, at The Linq

view of the moon and the high roller| ©Eleu Tabares
view of the moon and the high roller| ©Eleu Tabares

This is another activity to enjoy the views of the city from a different perspective. The High Roller is nothing more and nothing less than a panoramic Ferris wheel that is 167.7 metres high, thus surpassing the popular London Eye and the Singapore Flyer.

The attraction is located in the central area of the Strip, in front of the prestigious Caesars Palace Hotel.

A complete ride on the High Roller takes a total of 30 minutes. During the ride you and your partner will be able to appreciate the immensity of the city of Las Vegas and its spectacular illuminations.

In addition, during the ride, you will be able to watch on the screens of your cabin some videos with curious facts about the city and the Ferris wheel itself.

Some of the High Roller cabins have an open bar, which allows you to complement the ride and the views with a drink. This activity is very interesting, as it can be enjoyed not only as a couple, but also with friends and is even one of the best things to do in Las Vegas with children.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 27 euros per person.
  • Duration: 30 minutes.
  • Advantages of this ride: excellent views.
  • Disadvantages of this ride: not suitable for people who suffer from vertigo.

Reserve your ticket for the Las Vegas High Roller

8. Balloon ride

red balloon in the sky| ©vuelolibretv vuelolibretv
red balloon in the sky| ©vuelolibretv vuelolibretv

See the beauty of Sin City on a hot air balloon ride. This is a romantic experience, as you fly over the desert and the mountains in a hot air balloon, a dreamlike experience. At a leisurely pace and at an altitude of 3048 metres, you will create an unforgettable memory.

The activity begins at the take-off runway located in Pahrump right on the border of Nevada and California, and ends with a landing where a champagne toast is made to give a special closing to the flight.

In total the experience lasts between 5 and 6 hours and costs around 350 euros for two people.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 175 euros per person.
  • Duration: approximately 5 hours.
  • Advantages of the activity: incredible panoramic views.
  • Disadvantages of the activity: not suitable for pregnant women, children under 5 and people with reduced mobility.

9. Glamping night

white tent with lights on at night.| © Ruben Ramirez
white tent with lights on at night.| © Ruben Ramirez

What to say about glamping? This is a wonderful activity that, as the name suggests, combines the best of camping with a glamorous and comfortable experience. It is a great way to enjoy nature, without losing the comforts.

In the city of Las Vegas, you have the opportunity to spend a different kind of night with your partner in the open air. Among the many options you will be able to choose tents with different sizes, features and atmospheres.

These can include sleeping bags or inflatable mattresses, chairs to enjoy the starry night, and even a barbecue to prepare your own dinner.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 120 euros.
  • Duration: according to contract.
  • Advantages: contact with nature.
  • Cons: not recommended if you or your partner suffer from any kind of medical problem, as you will be far from the city.

10. Spa day for two

couple getting a massage| ©Protur Hotels Hotels in Mallorca & Almeria
couple getting a massage| ©Protur Hotels Hotels in Mallorca & Almeria

As well as going for a walk, take the opportunity to relax with your partner. Enjoy a spa day for two. Within the prestigious hotels of the city, you will find the best spas in Las Vegas, where you can treat yourself to an exclusive moment with your partner, to disconnect from everything and dedicate yourself to enjoy.

Massages, facials, jacuzzi and steam baths are just some of the services that you will have the opportunity to hire.

Without a doubt, this is a magnificent plan to connect with each other and renew energy to continue touring and enjoying the many activities and attractions that Sin City has to offer its visitors.

Interesting facts

  • Price: from 70 euros per person.
  • Duration: depends on the services chosen.
  • Advantages: ideal for relaxing.
  • Cons: some of the activities (especially the steam baths) may not be suitable for people with heart conditions or pregnant women.

And there's so much more!

couple cuddling with a blue blanket| ©John Schnobrich
couple cuddling with a blue blanket| ©John Schnobrich

I've mentioned just a selection of the top 10 things to do in Las Vegas with your partner, but the truth is that the options are endless and there's so much more to experience and experience in Las Vegas. For starters, you can't leave without a couple's photo of you and your partner standing next to the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada sign.

Bellagio Fountains and Gardens

The Bellagio Fountains, for example, is a place that creates a romantic atmosphere in its surroundings. With their light show and dancing waters, they are a must-see for couples.

Best of all, this experience is completely free and the attraction is located next to the botanical gardens, which will also dazzle you with their beautiful and colourful flowers.

Cirque du Soleil

Another great classic of a visit to Las Vegas is to attend a show by the prestigious Cirque du Soleil, as many of the hotels offer Cirque du Soleil shows.

If you're looking for a great show to share with your partner, surprising them with tickets to the Cirque du Soleil is an absolutely unique experience.

Buy your tickets for the Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas!

Chocolate Factory

For a gastronomic treat, you have the option of visiting the Ethel M. Chocolate Factory

This activity is free, but with a minimum cost you can participate in a chocolate tasting and why not, treat your partner to a box.