Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City Discount Tickets

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Overview

Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving tour. On this tour, you’ll explore the early community of Al Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site, and view three early Tahoe summer homes. The tour continues with optional hikes to Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Rock. Enjoy the picturesque splendor of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding snow-capped mountains as you drive, along the way hearing stories about: • Some of Tahoe’s colorful characters • Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin • Lake Tahoe’s early history • The trees of Tahoe’s pine forest • Historic homes dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s • The history of gaming in Lake Tahoe This driving tour can be completed in about two hours without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a number of state parks. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends at William B Layton Park.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. South Lake Tahoe
The tour takes place in South Lake Tahoe.
2. Camp Richardson Marina
The tour passes by the Camp Richardson Marina.
3. Tallac Historic Site
The tour passes by the Tallac Historic Site.
4. Inspiration Point Vista
The tour includes an optional stop at Inspiration Point Vista.
5. Vikingsholm
The tour passes by Vikingsholm.
6. Emerald Bay State Park
The tour passes by Emerald Bay State Park.
7. D.L. Bliss State Park
The tour passes by D.L. Bliss State Park.
8. Meeks Bay Beach
The tour passes by Meeks Bay Beach.
9. Sugar Pine State Park
The tour passes by Sugar Pine State Park.
10. Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant
The tour passes by the Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant.
11. Eagle Rock Hiking Trail
The tour passes by Eagle Rock Hiking Trail.
12. Gatekeeper's Museum
The tour passes by the Gatekeeper's Museum.
13. Tahoe City
The tour ends in Tahoe City.

Inclusion

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Food and drink

Smartphone and headphones

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Public transportation options are available nearby

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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