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Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride

By Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
8.8 out of 10
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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.

Activity location

  • Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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What's included, what's not

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    Train ride
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    Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Admission to attractions (optional)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities

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
  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle

Activity itinerary

Virginia & Truckee Railroad
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
Comstock Lode
  • 3h
Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
Virginia City Visitor Center
  • 10m
On C street
The Delta Saloon
  • 1h
Great place for refreshments
The Way It Was Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church
  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Must see...
Genoa Bar (Pass by)
Oldest bar in Nevada
Piper's Opera House
  • 10m
Must see
Fourth Ward School Museum
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Must see

Location

Activity location

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    Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Virginia & Truckee Railroad
    • 165 F Street,
    • 89440, Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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