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Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe

Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe

Overview

Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the region on the way to Virginia City ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )

Tour includes a visit to The Way it was museum

City: Lake Tahoe

Mon 12 May

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Starting at $60.00

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Mon 12 May

Starting at $60.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Governor's Mansion

Narrated tour through Carson City, also visiting the Governor's Mansion

Kingsbury

The tour to Virginia City takes us up Kingsbury Grade over Daggett summit.

Comstock Lode

Virginia City is the final destination and the last settlement on the Comstock Lode

The Delta Saloon

Great place for a refreshment. Historic artifacts are on display as well.

The Way It Was Museum

We believe this is the best museum in Virginia City

Genoa Bar

Oldest bar in Nevada

Piper's Opera House

Established in 1897, historic performing arts venue

Historic Fourth Ward School Museum

Museum - established 1876 Open to the public

Chollar Mansion

Home of the Chollar mine - open for viewing

St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church

Recommended museum

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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 (17)

kenkW4282FO

May 2024

Just exceptional! We loved the entire trip, and our tour guide was super knowledgeable. This was well worth $70.00 and perhaps more. The visits to the governor's mansion, Virginia City, Carson City, around Lake Tahoe, and all the information about the gold rush, mining, real estate expansion, Native Americans, and pointing out hot springs, celebrity locations, etc was beyond what we expected on this tour. If we could give it six stars, we would. Well worth it. v/r, Dr. K. King

Deborah_S

May 2023

The driver was very knowledgeable, extremely friendly. He made the trip more enjoyable. Would highly recommend him

Diane_K

May 2023

The driver/tour guide was informative and pleasant. Virginia City is interesting and Carson City as well. The issue I have is with the booking company. One of the pickup places was in front of Marriot Resorts and the listing didn’t say where you could park. Unless you are staying at this particular hotel there is no parking close by. Don’t make the mistake I made. I parked in a shopping center across from the hotel and didn’t realize it was a 2-hour limit. Ended up with a $200 parking fine.