Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride
Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
7 mile train ride from Virginia City to Gold Hill and back.
Comstock Lode - Silver City, Gold Hill, Virginia City
On C street
Great place for refreshments
Recommended museum by Discover Lake Tahoe Tours
Must see...
Oldest bar in Nevada
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Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Hilton Vacation Club, bus stop on Ski Run Blvd., departure time: 8:20am Marriott Resorts, Red Curb pullout on Hwy 50 by Heavenly Gondola 8:30am Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe, main lobby area, departure time: 8:40am
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is recommended to bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and a reusable water bottle
Reviews(152)
My family and I all enjoyed this trip. Our tour guide gave our group of about 20 lots of history about Lake Tahoe, Carson city, Nevada and celebrities living in the area. We visited the How It All Began Museum for some more detailed info about Virginia City (worth the tour). The train was cool, you could sit in the sun or shade, and the ride was just long enough for the conductor to tell the story. A good value for the money and a fun way to spend a day in the Tahoe area.
It was a very informative history lesson about Virginia City. Our tour guide did a fine job sharing interesting facts about Lake Tahoe as well as Carson City.
Bus ride was great and very informational. Loved the train ride as well, we had so much fun. Wish the museums in town were a little better but we had fun over all!
Great history and fun facts along the way. Driver was very knowledgeable and told good stories. Train ride was full of history and entertaining. Well worth the cost not to have to think about driving, traffic and parking.
A tale from the old west. Looked for gold and found silver. Amazing on how it resulted in the growth of Virginia City.
Bus ride there was great! Full of information and history but ride home was dead silent and we came back a different way, could have told us more about things along the way! Train was 30 minutes late taking off. Virginia City was ok, very expensive stores that seem more just like a tourist trap. The church was beautiful though!!!
It was amazing. Driver was a very good tour guide. He pointed out interesting sights and highlights of the tour. The only thing I recommend is taking a Dramamine before your tour. Elevation and winding roads are not a good combination.
Nevada was our tour guide and he is awesome! He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The history of the mines and other Tahoe info is interesting. The views are beautiful and the little town is a good stop. Eat at The Palace, GREAT food!
Very informative and well run. The train ride was fun and the museum was interesting. Highly recommend this tour.
The driver is very knowledgeable in local history, making this trip filled with joy and learning experience.
