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By Around Tahoe Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is $200 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Travel beyond Lake Tahoe and experience the rich history, scenic beauty, and authentic character of Nevada's mining country in a single day. Unlike tours that focus on just one destination, this experience combines historic Genoa, Carson City, the legendary Comstock Mining District, a ride aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, and free time in Virginia City. With small-group transportation, a knowledgeable local guide, and a carefully curated itinerary, guests enjoy a deeper connection to the stories, landscapes, and communities that helped shape the American West.

Activity location

  • Genoa
    • Genoa, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Explore Tahoe Visitor Center
    • 4114 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
    • 96150, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

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Virginia City Silver, Saloons and the Old West Experience

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00AM
Price details
$200.00 x 1 Adult$200.00
Total
Price is $200.00
Until Fri, Oct 9

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Snacks

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Genoa

  • 30m
Visit Nevada's oldest settlement and stroll through the historic district. Learn about the pioneers who helped shape the American West while taking in the charm of this well-preserved frontier town.

Carson City

  • 20m
Explore Nevada's capital city and discover the stories behind the state's rich mining heritage. View historic landmarks and learn how the Comstock silver boom influenced the region's growth.

Gold Hill (Pass by)

Travel through the historic mining community of Gold Hill, one of the key towns of the Comstock era. Hear stories of the prospectors and entrepreneurs who built Nevada's mining legacy.

Virginia & Truckee Railroad

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Board the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad for a scenic ride through Nevada's mining country. Experience a piece of living history aboard one of the most famous railroads in the American West.

Virginia City

  • 2h
Explore the wooden boardwalks, historic saloons, museums, unique shops, and landmarks of Virginia City. Enjoy free time to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of one of the best-preserved mining towns in the American West.

Location

Activity location

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    Genoa
    • Genoa, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Explore Tahoe Visitor Center
    • 4114 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
    • 96150, South Lake Tahoe, California, United States

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