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Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

Overview

Delve into Nevada’s Wild West mining history on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, a mining boomtown listed on the US National Register of Historic Places. With a knowledgeable guide, travel along part of the Pony Express on the drive to Virginia City, where you’ll take a ride on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. Then explore the town however you wish, checking out museums and visiting the saloon.

City: Lake Tahoe

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $90.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $90.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Train ride

Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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
It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Virginia & Truckee Railroad

7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.

Comstock Lode

Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City

Virginia City Visitor Center

On C street

The Delta Saloon

Great place for lunch and refreshments

The Way It Was Museum

Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church

Must see...

Genoa Bar

Oldest bar in Nevada

Show 4 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (76)

Annette_S

Sep 2019

This 35 minute train ride was both educational and informational. It takes place high atop one of the the mountains of the Sierra Nevadas. Quite a bit of mining history and scenic views. This tour allows over two hours of free time to explore the eats ,treats, and unique shops along Main Street. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable and suggested places to explore and where to have lunch.

David H

Aug 2019

Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of info about the area, the history, and Nevada facts. Only down side to his presentation was he named places and people like you should know who or where they were, and we live a thousand miles away. He also repeated himself a lot. Great to not have to drive and be able to view the scenery without worry.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for writing a review and glad you enjoyed it. I'll pass your remarks on to the driver

Jon_S

Aug 2019

Bought my tickets from viator. Never mentioned the itinerary, only pick-up time and place. Driver of bus never shut-up. He repeats himself constantly. Talked about wild mustangs at least 8 times. After the joke of a train ride we were taken to Virginia City and were stuck there for 2 and 1/2 hours. Didn't get back to Tahoe until 3:30. TOOK ALL DAY!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

In behalf of Discover Lake Tahoe Tours, I'm sorry about your unpleasant experience with us. Obviously, I have to reach out to Viator to better inform guests of the itinerary. I'm a bit confused regarding driver taking.., this tour is listed as narrated tour and guests in the past loved it ( read reviews ) also in regards to being stuck there for 2 1/2 hours, the only complaint I usually get is that there isn't enough time. Thank you.