A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.

The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.

The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.

Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.

Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.

See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park

See the Sutter’s Mill Replica.

See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.

Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

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

• A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville
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• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Food/Drink
• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Transportation

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VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 15 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.