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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
Sun 11 May
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Starting at $90.00
Sun 11 May
Starting at $90.00
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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
What To Expect
1
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
2
Comstock Lode
Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
3
Virginia City Visitor Center
On C street
4
The Delta Saloon
Great place for refreshments
5
The Way It Was Museum
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
6
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
Must see...
7
Genoa Bar
Oldest bar in Nevada
8
Piper's Opera House
Must see
9
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum
Must see
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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 (110)
Doug R
Aug 2014

We had a very good time, the tour guide was great. We even went back to our hotel in so lake Tahoe and checked out and spent 2 days in Vigina City Nevada, Stayed the night in the Haunted Silver Queen Hotel.
Very fun for the older kids and my wife and I

Carol H
Jul 2014

We had a very nice day. The driver was very informative and friendly. We enjoyed the train ride as well. The town of Virginia was interesting, and worth seeing. I would recommend this tour if you want to check out the 'wild west gold town' while visiting the Lake Tahoe area. We got to see terrain in Nevada that we wouldn't have seen otherwise. We all enjoyed it.

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