South Lake Tahoe Trip Overview
Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the region on the way to Virginia City ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )
Tour includes a visit to The Way it was museum
Additional Info
Duration: 6 hours
Starts: South Lake Tahoe, United States
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Bar, Club & Pub Tours
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Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the region on the way to Virginia City ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )
Tour includes a visit to The Way it was museum
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Governor’s Mansion, 606 Mountain St, Carson City, NV 89703-3992
Narrated tour through Carson City, also visiting the Governor’s Mansion
Pass By: Kingsbury, NV
The tour to Virginia City takes us up Kingsbury Grade over Daggett
summit.
Stop At: Comstock Lode, Virginia City, NV
Virginia City is the final destination and the last settlement on the Comstock Lode
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: The Delta Saloon, 18 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440
Great place for lunch and a refreshment. Historic artifacts are on display as well.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Way It Was Museum, 113 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440-9800
We believe this is the best museum in Virginia City
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Genoa Bar, 2282 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
Oldest bar in Nevada
