Why choose this Sacramento tour ?

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

• Find out about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 150 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.



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What makes A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson a unique experience ?

This self-guided driving tour starts in Placerville. You’ll learn about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry.

The tour takes you through Plymouth.

On this tour, you’ll drive through the Shenandoah Valley and learn how wine making, which also started in the 1850s, created liquid gold for some of the early pioneers

On this driving tour, you’ll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.

The tour passes by Amador Flower Farm.

On this driving tour, you’ll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

On this tour, you’ll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

The tour passes by Miners’ Bend Park.

On this tour, you’ll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.

On this self-guided tour, you’ll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • 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


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

Included with Your Ticket

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not Included

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

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Special Instructions:

    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

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  • This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Los_Angeles.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 6 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.