Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village

4.8 (10 reviews) Lake Tahoe, USA
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Visit the small towns along Lake Tahoe's northwestern shore and take in unique views from Stateline Fire Lookout and Mount Rose Overlook on this scenic driving tour.

This tour begins outside the Gatekeepers Museum and continues north to Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach and Crystal Bay. Our 20-mile drive ends at the Mount Rose Scenic Overlook in Incline Village. As you drive, you’ll hear stories about:

• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• How John Steinbeck and Mark Twain are connected to Lake Tahoe
• The lumber industry in Incline Village
• Early modes of transport around Lake Tahoe
• The quaint communities of northwestern Lake Tahoe

This driving tour can be completed in about 90 minutes without any stops. Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting two of Lake Tahoe’s popular beaches, hiking to one of Tahoe’s earliest fire lookouts, or enjoying a beverage or meal lakeside. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Tahoe City
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    The tour starts in Tahoe City.
  2. North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center
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    The tour passes by the Tahoe City Visitor Information Center.
  3. Commons Beach Park
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    The tour passes by Commons Beach Park.
  4. Carnelian Bay
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    The tour passes by Carnelian Bay.
  5. Tahoe Vista
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    The tour passes by Tahoe Vista.
  6. Kings Beach State Recreation Area
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    The tour passes by the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
  7. Pass by
    The tour includes an optional stop at the Stateline Fire Lookout.
  8. Incline Village
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    The tour ends in Incline Village.

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

The tour ends at the Lake Tahoe Scenic Overlook roughly 90 minutes later.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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