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

4.8(10)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Tahoe City to Incline Village

About this activity

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

Not included

  • ✕Food and 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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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