High Roller in Las Vegas: Daytime or Anytime ticket, what the half hour delivers and who it isn't for
Updated September 11, 2026 · 6 min read
No attraction in Las Vegas has as many GetYourGuide reviews as the High Roller ticket: 5,171, averaging 4.6 stars. The observation wheel stands at the end of the LINQ Promenade, a pedestrian street in the middle of the Strip, and is around 167 metres tall — 550 feet, according to the operator’s text. One rotation takes about 30 minutes.
The booking page explains what you’ll see. It doesn’t explain which of the two tickets you need, what you actually do during the half hour, or when a different viewpoint suits you better. That’s what this guide covers.
What the ticket costs and what’s included
The cheapest price currently is €18.43 per person. That makes the High Roller the least expensive observation ticket in this site’s line-up, ahead of the STRAT’s observation deck from €23.21 and the Eiffel Tower from €25.54.
Included is one ride, meaning one rotation. The booking page also lists “souvenirs and photos” alongside the ticket. Whether the photos are included in the price or cost extra on site isn’t made clear. Ask at the counter before you pose for the camera.
Three conditions you should know before buying:
- No cancellation. According to the booking page, the ticket is non-refundable. That’s the exception among the attractions featured here — with many tours you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours in advance.
- Valid for three days. The ticket is for a single ride, but valid for three days from the date you choose. If you’re not in the mood on one day, ride the next.
- Bring ID. The booking page requires a passport or ID card.
Children up to three years old ride free when accompanied by a parent, according to the ticket terms. Older children and teenagers have their own ticket tiers; the age limits for those appear on the booking page once you select the option.
Daytime or Anytime: the real decision
When booking, you choose between two types of ticket, and that matters more than the price:
| Ticket | valid according to the booking page | best for |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime | daily, noon to 5pm | daylight views, desert and mountains visible all around |
| Anytime | daily from noon until closing | sunset and the Strip at night |
Whether the Anytime ticket costs more on your date, and by how much, only shows up on the booking page once you’ve picked a date. The from-price above applies to the cheapest available option.
Reviewers largely agree on one point: the view of the Strip and the Sphere is most striking at night. By day, though, you see how Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert basin, ringed by bare mountain ranges. That explains the city better than any view of the neon signs.
If you want both, ride at sunset. In Las Vegas, that falls around 8pm at the height of summer, and around 4:30pm by mid-December. In summer, then, you need the Anytime ticket. In winter, sunset can fall within the Daytime ticket’s window; whether a ride still starts just before 5pm is something you’ll need to check at the counter.
What happens during the half hour
You board one of 28 cabins, which keeps turning slowly while guests get on and off. The cabins are glazed all round, enclosed and air-conditioned. In summer, when it’s over 40°C outside, that’s no small detail.
During the ride, an audio guide plays about the city’s history, timed, according to the operator, to mention buildings as they come into view. You share the cabin with other guests, so it isn’t a private ride.
Two things come up again and again in the reviews. The wait is usually short, and the cabins are spacious enough that everyone gets to the window. The most common complaint: the windows could be cleaner, which visibly worsens photos, especially at night, when the light reflects in the glass. If you want to take photos, hold your phone right up against the glass.
As for time: the ride itself takes 30 minutes, plus walking along the promenade and queuing. Allow an hour to be safe.
Known closure dates 2026
The booking page lists two dates when the wheel doesn’t run for regular visitors:
- on 27 October 2026 between 4pm and 7:30pm
- from 19 to 21 November 2026, not at all
If you’re in the city on those dates, book a different one. Since the ticket is non-refundable, it’s worth checking the notes on the booking page before every purchase.
The “world’s largest observation wheel”?
The booking page states that the High Roller is the world’s largest observation wheel, and bigger than the London Eye. That was true when it opened in 2014. Since 2021, Dubai has had a taller wheel, the Ain Dubai. That changes nothing for your visit, but it shows that operator texts aren’t always up to date.
Who it isn’t for
For teenagers looking for a thrill. The ride is calm, slow and steady. For many 16-year-olds, that’s too little. Anyone after adrenaline will find it at the STRAT, where thrill rides jut out over the edge at the top of the tower. More on this in Adrenaline Adventures and in the article Las Vegas with Teenagers.
For anyone who wants to ride with a drink but is under 21. There is a cabin with an open bar, the Happy Half Hour. It’s not included in the ticket and is strictly 21 and over, even for teenagers who wouldn’t drink anything.
For people with a strong fear of heights. The cabin is enclosed and barely moves, but it’s glazed all round, and at the highest point you’re looking straight down from around 167 metres. If glass lifts already make you uneasy, take that seriously. You can only get off after the full rotation.
For anyone who only wants to buy a single view and wants to see the fountains. The Eiffel Tower suits you better then — see below.
High Roller, STRAT or Eiffel Tower
Three viewpoints, three different experiences:
High Roller, from €18.43. A leisurely all-round view, right in the middle of the Strip, air-conditioned, a fixed half hour. The cheapest of the three and the best for families with small children: according to the operator, pushchairs are allowed in the cabin. More on this in Las Vegas with a Baby or Toddler.
STRAT observation deck, from €23.21. Considerably higher, with the deck sitting at a good 250 metres. On the other hand, the tower is at the northern end of the Strip, far from the big resorts. Adding the thrill rides costs extra.
Eiffel Tower at Paris Las Vegas, from €25.54. Lower than the other two, but directly opposite the Bellagio fountains. If you want to see the fountain show from above, this is the place — and nowhere else.
Our view: if you’re only booking one viewpoint and don’t need the fountains, take the High Roller. It’s the cheapest, the most comfortable, and forgiving of a day when you’re not in the mood, since the ticket is valid for three days. All three appear together in our overview of What to See in Las Vegas.
If you want more than an observation wheel
You can also see the Strip at night from the air. The shortest night helicopter flights last eleven to twelve minutes and start from €85.26 — more than four times the price of the observation wheel for less than half the time. It’s a different experience, not a better one: louder, shorter, more spectacular.
If you’re planning with the family, you’ll find the High Roller worked into a full day plan in Las Vegas Family Budget. More tickets for the city are under Things to Do in Las Vegas, evening plans under Nightlife and Shows and Tickets.
