Wild West Day Trip from Lake Tahoe with Train Ride


7 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

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.

Inclusions

  • Transport by air-conditioned shuttle bus
  • Train ride
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Entry/Admission - Virginia & Truckee Railroad

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Virginia & Truckee Railroad, 165 F Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Comstock Lode, Virginia City, NV

Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Virginia City Visitor Center, 86 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

On C street

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Delta Saloon, 18 South C Street, Virginia City, NV 89440

Great place for lunch and refreshments

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Way It Was Museum, 113 S C St, Virginia City, NV 89440-9800

Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church, 111 S E St, Virginia City, NV 89440

Must see...

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Genoa Bar, 2282 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411

Oldest bar in Nevada

Additional information

  • It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Arlene_G
September 2020

The knowledge of our driver/historian is very commendable. I learned a lot in that short period of time. Thank you!

Barbara_C
August 2020

I would have given this (5) stars, but on the day before our scheduled train tour, I received a text saying the train wouldn’t be running!! Reason, wouldn’t be making enough money during the week!! They decided to run it during the weekend!! How disappointing this was!! The bus tour guide was GR...

Barbara_B
August 2020

The bus driver was very informative and nice. Virginia City was also fun for my grandkids and myself. Only down fall was apparently the train is only running on the weekends. The day before my schedule to take it, someone called and said the train was not running and asked if we still wanted to...

Jacqueline_P
July 2020

The tour was excellent!! Although we were disappointed not to get the train ride. Our driver was very knowledgable and entertaining. Our driver took extra time to share with us views and stops. He was great!!

JWB
July 2020

Guide/driver very knowledgeable and considerate. Dont miss the underground mine tour. We even saw wild mustangs. .

106vickif
January 2020

We travelled on the Train in September and it was perfect ! Saw Wild horses and deer running right beside the train. So much fun !! Can't wait to do it again

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