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A steam locomotive with the number 29 on a railway track. 1
A street lined with shops and a Wells Fargo ATM. 2
A parking lot with a white bus labeled "Discoer Lake Tahoe Scenic Tours" and a building with a sign that reads "ELTA". 3
A street with a building labeled 'DELTA' and an American flag. 4
A street lined with historic buildings, a white car parked on the side, and a truck driving down the road. 5
By Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is $80 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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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Wild West Tour from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride

  • Earn $2.40
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30AM
Price details
$80.00 x 1 Adult$80.00
Total
Price is $80.00
Until Wed, Aug 19

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Train ride
  • What's includedWhat's included
    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

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

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