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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

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $11.99

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Mon 09 Jun

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

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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (16)

Leah_S

Jul 2024

This was our second trip using Viator and it was cool. This particular tour was a little tough to manage because either our service was spotty due to the area and the voice map wasn't providing the directions in the time we needed. This made for a couple of wrong turns but we found our way. Due to the heat we cut our trip short.

Response from Host

Jul 2024

Hi there, I'm sorry that you found this tour tricky to navigate. It would be really helpful if you could share specific information about where the directions weren't triggering at the correct time. If you email us at [email protected], we can investigate what happened and where. This will help us identify the cause of the issue and, if necessary, change a couple of the trigger points. The spotty service shouldn't have been a problem here as the tour works offline, using just your GPS. We're pleased you managed to find your way, though. Regards, Brent

Elaine_K

Jun 2024

Went ok once we got on car wiifi. Completel lost connection, after option to take hwy 48 or go to graveside, until we arrived in Placerville. Then only 2 sites were given. Glad it can be reused. Will rethink using again.

WCS52

Jun 2024

Made a beautiful drive enen more fun. Well paced, informative. Good narrator. We did the Placerville to Jackson tour last weekend, and looked forward to this tour all week. It did not disappoint.