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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 23 Dec

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Starting at $70.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $70.00

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

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 lunch and 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

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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 (13)

Dreamer28409396107

Oct 2021

Nevada Smith gave us an informative and colorful story of the Gold Rush and the start of the settling of Virginia City and of the gold and silver mines. Saint Mary of the Mountains was the oldest Catholic Church and is beautiful—be aware that it is closed from 1-1:30 for their lunch.

962conniec

Jun 2021

This is a good way to learn a few things about the area’s history - from the Pony Express to the Gold and Silver strikes - with a local guide in a comfortable bus. The pickup locations are convenient, the drive is scenic. We got lots of ideas about places we could visit in Carson City. The stop in Virginia City includes an old time train trip through the area where the mining happened, and plenty of time in Virginia City to eat and browse. The churches and the school are worth a visit. Lots of options for lunch. The shops are all the same - and unless you are looking for some tourist souvenirs are not worth a visit. We had an enjoyable day.

Doug_H

May 2021

Well planned, driver’s conversation was perfect mix of information and light banter...would and will enjoy future outings from you.