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Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Overview
Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving tour.

On this tour, you’ll explore the early community of Al Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site, and view three early Tahoe summer homes. The tour continues with optional hikes to Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Rock. Enjoy the picturesque splendor of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding snow-capped mountains as you drive, along the way hearing stories about:

• Some of Tahoe’s colorful characters
• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• Lake Tahoe’s early history
• The trees of Tahoe’s pine forest
• Historic homes dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s
• The history of gaming in Lake Tahoe

This driving tour can be completed in about two hours without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a number of state parks. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.
City: Lake Tahoe
Mon 23 Dec
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Starting at $11.99
Mon 23 Dec
Starting at $11.99
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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
  • 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 sanitiser with them to ensure their own protection and the protection of others.
What To Expect
1
South Lake Tahoe
The tour takes place in South Lake Tahoe.
2
Tallac Historic Site
The tour passes by the Tallac Historic Site.
3
Inspiration Point Vista
The tour includes an optional stop at Inspiration Point Vista.
4
Vikingsholm
The tour passes by Vikingsholm.
5
Emerald Bay State Park
The tour passes by Emerald Bay State Park.
6
D.L. Bliss State Park
The tour passes by D.L. Bliss State Park.
7
Meeks Bay Beach
The tour passes by Meeks Bay Beach.
8
Sugar Pine State Park
The tour passes by Sugar Pine State Park.
9
Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant
The tour passes by the Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant.
10
Eagle Rock Hiking Trail
The tour passes by Eagle Rock Hiking Trail.
11
Gatekeeper's Museum
The tour passes by the Gatekeeper's Museum.
12
Tahoe City
The tour ends in Tahoe City.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Reviews (14)
jameswconrad65
May 2022
This was a wonderful addition to our family vacation. Enjoyed listening to the many stories and history of the area. The tour was seamlessly generated real time using our phones GPS as it pointed out interesting places and some amazing hikes that we didn't even know existed (and we've been coming to Tahoe for over 30 years). Three stops of note (of well over 20 on this tour) were Van Sickle Park Near Southshore Stateline, the Tallac Historic Site near Camp Richardson, and Inspiration Point overlooking the incredible Emerald Bay. We weren't able to stop at all the suggested stops this time due to time constraints but they all sounded really interesting and we will definitely add them to our bucket list for next time. Being able to also download the free on line hiking map brochure was a real plus. Most definitely worth the price.
bwtollefson
May 2022
The information on the history of the Tahoe basin, especially Camp Richardson, and the visit to Emerald Bay overlook.
Joe_M
Nov 2021
Very nice narration on key points and places to stop and consider stopping during your stay. We loved it

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