Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe | La Vacanza Travel

Guided Tour of Historic Virginia City and Carson City from South Lake Tahoe

Duration: 7 hours
Destination: United States, California, Lake Tahoe
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  • 7 hours
  • Lake Tahoe
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

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

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St, Carson City, NV 89703-3992

Narrated tour through Carson City, also visiting the Governor's Mansion

Pass By: Kingsbury, NV

The tour to Virginia City takes us up Kingsbury Grade over Daggett

summit.

Stop At: Comstock Lode, Virginia City, NV

Virginia City is the final destination and the last settlement on the Comstock Lode

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Delta Saloon, 18 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Great place for a refreshment. Historic artifacts are on display as well.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Way It Was Museum, 113 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440-9800

We believe this is the best museum in Virginia City

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Genoa Bar, 2282 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411

Oldest bar in Nevada

Stop At: Piper's Opera House, 12 North B Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Established in 1897, historic performing arts venue

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Museum - established 1876 Open to the public

Pass By: Chollar Mansion, 565 South D Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Home of the Chollar mine - open for viewing

Stop At: St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, 111 S E St, Virginia City, NV 89440

Recommended museum

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Professional guide

Exclusions
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
The Hilton Vacation Club departure time: 8:30am
Marriott Resorts departure time: 8:35am
Golden Nugget departure time: 8:45am


Departure Time

08:30 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

7 hours

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

Deborah_S

26 May, 2023

The driver was very knowledgeable, extremely friendly. He made the trip more enjoyable. Would highly recommend him

Diane_K

26 May, 2023

The driver/tour guide was informative and pleasant. Virginia City is interesting and Carson City as well. The issue I have is with the booking company. One of the pickup places was in front of Marriot Resorts and the listing didn’t say where you could park. Unless you are staying at this particular hotel there is no parking close by. Don’t make the mistake I made. I parked in a shopping center across from the hotel and didn’t realize it was a 2-hour limit. Ended up with a $200 parking fine.

Judy_D

19 May, 2023

Seeing Virginia City - yet not having to drive. Also to see the mines was an added bonus, not to mention the detour through Carson City

mrbillw2013

31 May, 2022

This is the great way to see the city and get some history. You ride a trolley car, and it is the Best $10 .00 I have spent.

Tony_A

22 May, 2022

Would have liked to have made stops in Carson City. Wasn't enough time spent in Virginia City to go thru all the shops but all in all it was the best of all the excursions I went on during this trip.

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A Great time in history was had by all!

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