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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Overview

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

City: Sacramento

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $11.99

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $11.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All of VoiceMap's audio tours are self-guided and users must bring their own smartphone and headphones to take the tour. We urge all our users to wear facemasks and carry hand sanitizer with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.

What To Expect

Auburn

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

Gold Rush Museum

On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.

American River

Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.

Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park

See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park

Placerville

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (1)

jameswconrad65

Jul 2022

The first of a series of 4 driving tours of Northern California's gold country which my wife and I took over a recent weekend getaway. We were looking to explore some new and interesting areas and found these little gems. This first tour kicked off in the bustling little community of Auburn. We have driven by it hundreds of times on the way to Lake Tahoe but hadn't really thought to stop. Really glad we did. A cute little old town with some great restaurants was the perfect start to our two day adventure. This tour had us exploring some really interesting museums and beautiful back roads along California's Highway 49 (names after the famed prospecting 49ers). The highlight for us was the Marshall Gold Discovery Historic Park where they have recreated the original Sutter's Mill where gold was first discovered. Several great nature hikes along the way and even a cute little winery where we got to taste some really interesting local wines. And near the end the Gold Bug Mine is a must see.