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

4.1 (37 reviews) Lake Tahoe, USA
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Duration2h - 2h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

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

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 William B Layton Park.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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