Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Take a trip down memory lane to the days when bands were big and movies were just beginning to talk. The Catalina Casino epitomizes everything glamorous about Catalina Island. You'll see the extraordinary Art Deco murals and a classic 1929 pipe organ inside the Avalon Theatre, which still shows nightly movies on its massive screen. A short film is shown highlighting the history of this iconic building and its Hollywood connection. This tour requires uphill walking inside the Casino.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved, including climbing 8 ramps in a 12-story building, then descending the 8 ramps back to ground level.
Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a non-motorized wheelchair
Ramps should be accessible with a well-charged motorized wheelchair or motorized scooter
Wheelchair accessible - if assistance is required, passenger must provide their own caregiver
Your tour is not confirmed with the local operator until you call the number located on your voucher to provide your voucher information and schedule your tour time. See voucher for details
What To Expect
Catalina Casino
Walk through the Casino
Catalina Island Company
Walk by
Options
Casino VIP Backstage Tour
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great casino tour
Marc W,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, informative, and interesting tour. I’ve always wondered about the casino on Catalina, and it was really fun to get a backstage tour of both the theater and the ballroom.
Great tour
Mo P,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide was excellent and didn’t realize how much was in this building very historically great building
Alyssa best tour guide
Fearless35045387728,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing. Our tour guide Alyssa was fantastic ❤️ 💖 I highly recommend her. It was fun fun fun
Great tour in Catalina
Lauren V,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a really great tour. The tour guide (Paul) knew the history of the casino and of Catalina. Very cool place.
Catalina Casino
Cecile S,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great information and history. We loved our tour guide, she sang wonderfully and gave great insight to all details.
April trip
Annie A,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth the money. Fantastic guide. She was very knowledgeable and personable. History was fascinating.
Avalon Casino V.I.P. Tour
janinehF1223QJ,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Paul was very personable and knowledgeable. The Casino is an absolute treasure. Loved seeing all the hidden parts!
Fabulous tour
Discover13553468431,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Terrific tour, Rebecca (our guide) was fantastic! Highly recommend!
You gotta see this!
brendagalindo,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The VIP Backstage tour was awesome! Rebecca was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable about the Casino. She kept it interesting the whole hour. She was able to have the attention of me and my two teenage boys the whole time. I loved going backstage to see the extra rooms. I really do recommend it!
Cruise boat delight
heatherrankos,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you're on a cruise book the noon VIP tour. I can't recommend it enough. The history of the island, the architecture the famous history and philanthropy needed to keep this going. Spend 2 hours you're going to love it
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