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

4.8
(10 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

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
Lake Tahoe Scenic Overlook

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

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour starts in Tahoe City.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Tahoe City Visitor Information Center.

    Admission ticket free
  • Commons Beach Park (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Commons Beach Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Carnelian Bay.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Tahoe Vista.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.

    Admission ticket free
  • Historic Stateline Fire Lookout (Pass by)

    The tour includes an optional stop at the Stateline Fire Lookout.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends in Incline Village.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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