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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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $90.00

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Tue 24 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)

Mary_G

Aug 2021

It was a beautiful day for seeing the views. Our driver and the guide on the train were very friendly and informative. We had a great day wandering Virginia City.

ChelynciaS

Jul 2021

We all (2 adults/2 teens) really enjoyed this 1-day excursion from Lake Tahoe! Our tour bus guide was really knowledgeable, and the train ride was fun as well. The only drawback was that we wish we would’ve had another hour to tour Virginia City, as you only get 2.5 hours to tool around. And by the time you get there, it’s time for lunch, so that eats up a good chunk of time. But definitely recommend seeing this old mining town!

Jennifer_F

Jun 2021

The train ride was nice, but honestly we thought it was going to be longer and less shuttle and some kind of drink or something for 144 a couple!!! The shuttle was informative, but everyone was bursting (needing to use the restroom). There should have been a bathroom stop along the way!!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

The train ride is a 7 mile round trip which is disclosed on every site and is a small portion of the tour. Most guests that sign up for this tour, do it because they love the history of mining and the Wild West and enjoy the narration part from the driver. We will definitely consider a restroom stop.