A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson

4.3(9)3 hFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry

• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories

• Do it all in 150 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

✕Food/Drink
✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

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.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation policy

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

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