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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
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

By Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
4.7 out of 5
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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

Activity location

  • Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • 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

Activity itinerary

Governor's Mansion (Pass by)
Narrated tour through Carson City, also visiting the Governor's Mansion
Kingsbury (Pass by)
The tour to Virginia City takes us up Kingsbury Grade over Daggett summit.
Comstock Lode
  • 2h
Virginia City is the final destination and the last settlement on the Comstock Lode
The Delta Saloon
  • 3h
Great place for a refreshment. Historic artefacts are on display as well.
The Way It Was Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We believe this is the best museum in Virginia City
Genoa Bar (Pass by)
Oldest bar in Nevada
Piper's Opera House
  • 30m
Established in 1897, historic performing arts venue
Fourth Ward School Museum (Pass by)
Museum - established 1876 Open to the public
Chollar Mansion (Pass by)
Home of the Chollar mine - open for viewing
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Recommended museum

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESComstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEComstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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