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A street lined with shops, a Wells Fargo ATM, and a sign for Buckeye Bloom Saloon. 1
A vintage advertisement for a saloon with a bucket of blood theme, established in 1876, located in Virginia City, Nevada. 2
A bus parked in a parking lot with a building labeled "DELTA" in the background. 3
A street lined with historic buildings, a white car parked on the side, and a truck driving down the road. 4
A vintage bus labeled 'DELTA SALON' parked in a small town with historic buildings and a mountainous backdrop. 5
By Discover Lake Tahoe Tours

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Overview

  • Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the region on the way to Virginia City ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )

    Tour includes a visit to The Way it was museum

Activity location

  • Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    Gratuities

Know before you book

    • 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
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Governor's Mansion (Pass by)

Narrated tour through Carson City, also visiting the Governor's Mansion

Kingsbury (Pass by)

The tour to Virginia City takes us up Kingsbury Grade over Daggett summit.

Comstock Lode

  • 2h
Virginia City is the final destination and the last settlement on the Comstock Lode

The Delta Saloon

  • 3h
Great place for a refreshment. Historic artifacts are on display as well.

The Way It Was Museum

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We believe this is the best museum in Virginia City

Genoa Bar (Pass by)

Oldest bar in Nevada

Piper's Opera House

  • 30m
Established in 1897, historic performing arts venue

Fourth Ward School Museum (Pass by)

Museum - established 1876 Open to the public

Chollar Mansion (Pass by)

Home of the Chollar mine - open for viewing

St. Mary in the Mountains Catholic Church

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Recommended museum

Location

Activity location

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    Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Comstock Lode
    • Virginia City, Nevada, United States

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