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

4.8 (10 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Tahoe City

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The tour starts in Tahoe City.
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center

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The tour passes by the Tahoe City Visitor Information Center.
Commons Beach Park

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The tour passes by Commons Beach Park.
Carnelian Bay

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The tour passes by Carnelian Bay.
Tahoe Vista

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The tour passes by Tahoe Vista.
Kings Beach State Recreation Area

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The tour passes by the Kings Beach State Recreation Area.
Stop 7

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

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The tour ends in Incline Village.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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 the Lake Tahoe Scenic Overlook roughly 90 minutes later.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]