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

4.1
(32 reviews)

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

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

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • South Lake Tahoe (Pass by)

    The tour takes place in South Lake Tahoe.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Camp Richardson Marina.

    Admission ticket free
  • Tallac Historic Site (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Tallac Historic Site.

    Admission ticket free
  • Inspiration Point Vista (Pass by)

    The tour includes an optional stop at Inspiration Point Vista.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Vikingsholm.

    Admission ticket free
  • Emerald Bay State Park (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Emerald Bay State Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • D.L. Bliss State Park (Pass by)

    The tour passes by D.L. Bliss State Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Meeks Bay Beach.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Sugar Pine State Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Chambers Landing Bar and Restaurant.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Eagle Rock Hiking Trail.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Gatekeeper's Museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour ends in Tahoe City.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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

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