Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in Lake Tahoe booking from $16.99

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together!

Explore Lake Tahoe’s dazzlingly blue waters and stunning mountainous backdrop with this self-guided audio tour! Drive around the entirety of the lake as you learn about its origins, admire its breathtaking vistas, and dive into its Gilded Age history. Explore hikes, historic homes, and waterfall views along the way. This self-guided driving tour allows you to experience all of Lake Tahoe with maximum flexibility and value.

• Fun and flexible way to make the most of your time in Lake Tahoe
• Learn Tahoe trivia and history as you drive to different landmarks
• Low price for the budget-friendly app is per car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

City: Lake Tahoe

Mon 12 May

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What's Included

Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone

Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!

Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!

Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!

Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.

Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!

Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

What To Expect

Tallac Historic Site

The Pope Cabin owes its name to its eccentric former owner, George Pope. Pope called this home the Vatican, and would bring celebrities out for all kinds of crazy parties. While Pope and his family vacationed here, they hired a retinue of 35 servants!

Pope Beach

Pope Beach is one of Lake Tahoe's 40 public beaches. It's defined by dunes and pine trees and makes for a perfect swimming, boating, or picnicking spot. Entry is $8 most days, but can go up to $20 on peak holidays.

Vikingsholm

Like Valhalla, Vikingsholm is built to emulate the architecture of Scandinavian castles. This 38-room mansion sports Norse carvings around the entrances and Nordic dragons on its roof. It also boasts a view that rivals any of Norway's fjords!

Emerald Bay State Park

Emerald Bay gets its name for the lovely green hue created by the sun shining on the bay's crystal clear waters. At Emerald Bay State Park, you'll have the opportunity to embark on all manner of activities in this water, from kayaking to scuba diving and beyond. If you didn't bring your own gear, don't worry, the park offers rentals!

Eagle Falls

Eagle Falls Trail leads to the only waterfall that flows into Lake Tahoe. This moderate, 2-mile hike is a hugely popular stop, and for good reason. The trail boasts not just the beautiful waterfall at the end, but also some splendid views along the way.

Meeks Bay Trail

Meeks Bay features a pristine white sand beach that's perfect for lounging lakeside. The water also remains shallow for a long way out, making this a great spot for families. This beach can get pretty crowded in the summer, so it's important to plan ahead.

Sugar Pine State Park

An optional detour can take you to Ed Z'berg Sugar Pine Point State Park. As the name would suggest, sugar pines dominate this park. Interestingly, a huge portion of this 2,500-acre park is new growth forest due to heavy logging in the 1800s.

Olympic Valley

If you're visiting in the winter, you won't want to miss this detour. Olympic Valley, high in the Sierra Nevada, offers some of the best skiing areas in the region. It has actually hosted the Winter Olympics, hence the name!

North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

The Tahoe City Visitor Information Center marks just how far you've come. Located on the north side of the lake, it's a great place to pause, find restrooms, and pick up snacks for the final leg of your journey.

Carnelian Bay

Carnelian Bay is a popular, picturesque spot which was once famous for something besides its postcard beauty. Back in the 1930s and 1940s, this was a major destination for boat racing! Today, it's a great spot for fishing, paddleboarding, and all sorts of other activities.

Kings Beach

Kings Beach is one of the warmest beaches on the lakeshore, so if you're wary of the chilly alpine waters, this is the spot for you! The recreation area also features a playground and a basketball court, and there are plenty of well-shaded picnic tables here as well. It's got a little something for everyone.

Sand Harbor

Sand Harbor isn't just another beach. It features unique rock formations that make it a favorite spot among scuba divers, and has some of the clearest water of anywhere on the lakeshore. It's also where you'll find the trailhead for the fully accessible Sand Point Trail.

Logan Shoals Vista Trail

Logan Shoals is hands down one of the best vistas of Lake Tahoe. It rises 300 feet above the lake, offering panoramic views of the water and the lush greenery all around. There's a reason this is a hugely popular wedding spot!

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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 (337)

VegasMatt25

Mar 2025

Great Tour, definitely worth it. Se started out doing the recommended route direction but about 20 mins in ran into a road closure due the winter storm the night before. We went back to the starting point downloaded the opposite direction and drove until we hit the same closure from the other side. From there we turned around and drove back. The recommended route is the lake on your passenger side and it's best because it's easier to pull off the road in the view spots. The app was helpful with some history and good places to stop for pictures.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi there, I’m glad you enjoyed the Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour and found the history and photo-stop suggestions helpful. Thanks for pointing out the value of following the recommended route with the lake on your passenger side for the best views and pull-offs. I'm sorry to hear about the road closure—it's always a good idea to check conditions beforehand. The great news is that the tour is valid for a year after booking, so you can revisit and complete the loop when everything opens. Check out my California tours, including Big Sur and Yosemite, for more adventures. Happy exploring!

norhof

Mar 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this self-guided tour! I downloaded all versions before leaving home as suggested and got acquainted with it, so all went great! We toured half of Lake Tahoe on one day and the other half the following day. We loved learning about the area and the stories shared, as well as having clear directions. Highly recommend! We lucked out with great weather to boot!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi there, I'm glad you thoroughly enjoyed my Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour. It’s great that you downloaded all the versions and took the time to familiarize yourself with them—that always makes the experience smoother. I love that you explored half the lake one day and the other the next, enjoying the stories, clear directions, and perfect weather. For more adventures, check out my California tours, including Big Sur and Yosemite. Happy exploring!

vshawver

Feb 2025

Believe it when they tell you to get this set up while you are in an area with good cell reception. After that, it works seamlessly. It added SO MUCH to our drive around Lake Tahoe. The history, various tales and accurate directions were great enhancements to the driving experience. I appreciated that we could make detours off the path or stop along the way and then resume the tour after we returned. One thing I wish that I had done was to take an excursion to Truckee during this drive to visit the Donner Museum & Emigrant Trail Park while I was on the California side of Lake Tahoe. The next day I drove to Truckee to see that museum and park and found it to be a worthwhile visit. My message to you is that the audio tour around the lake is fabulous. Make your trip more efficient by looking to find other places of interest that you can 'detour' to and then resume the audio tour.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Virginia! I’m thrilled you found my Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour a fantastic addition to your trip. It’s great to hear that the flexibility to take detours and resume the tour anytime enhances your experience. If you’re planning more scenic road trips, check out my California Bundle, which features Big Sur, Yosemite, and more. Happy travels!

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