"Lake Tahoe 101" : See The Whole Lake! 6 HR Shared Tour by Van.

4.9 (191 reviews) 6 hours Free cancellation

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Each tour is customizable. There are many places to stop around Lake Tahoe. Let's stop for some food and beverages. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Why worry about where to go. Around Tahoe knows all the right stops. Lots of Photos lots of Memories. Let us do the driving and let us deal with the Vehicle. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

See the “Seven Sacred Sights of Tahoe” in your comfortable van. Learn all the stories, legends, folklore, statistics, geology, and music about the world’s most beautiful lake from “Mr. Tahoe’s” award winning, best selling Tour CD ‘Around Tahoe’. Learn about the 1960 Olympics in Squaw Valley. The story of Sam Clemens (Mark Twain) from the master impersonator himself, McAvoy Lane. The amazing story of Snowshoe Thompson, The Skiing Mailman. See the Godfather II Movie House and Frank Sinatra’s Cal Neva plus the Ponderosa Ranch (from the TV show Bonanza). See and learn the story of real estate magnate George Whittell and the infamous Thunderbird Lodge. Learn about Captain Dick and see beautiful Emerald Bay.

There is a one hour stop for lunch at the locals favorite! ( Not included in price) The Tahoe House

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Around Tahoe Tours

Ages: Adults (1–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Small snacks and bottled water and soft drinks are available in the cooler for anybody that needs one
Included: Very experienced guide who knows Lake Tahoe better than anybody around you
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Lunch and Any cocktails or beverages are not included. We always eat at the famous Tahoe House. We have bottled water, soft drinks, and small snacks available in the cooler for free.

Itinerary

Emerald Bay State Park

30 min Admission included

Emerald Bay the second most photographed place in the United States. This is a beautiful stop. In the winter time it can be closed due to avalanches. But most of the year, Around Tahoe Tours puts you right in the perfect spots at Emerald Bay. Take photographs, hear the stories and see the Bay. No parking and Walking, just enjoying Emerald Bay. We will see Inspiration Point, Eagle Falls, Fannett Island, and the Vikingsholm.
Homewood

10 min

Oscar award-winning film "The Godfather Part II" was filmed on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The mafia spent quite a bit of time in Lake Tahoe. The casinos in Reno and on the North Shore brought the mafia to the shores of Lake Tahoe. Anywhere there's money they would be there. Plus the lake is very deep. Ask Fredo
Meeks Bay Beach

25 min Admission included

This is seasonal stop. Open from May 15th through October 15th. This is a beautiful little white sand beach. Great swimming spot on Lake Tahoe and a wonderful little resort with cabins and houses for rent as well as RV camping and tent camping. There's a general store here and good bathrooms.
Tahoe City

25 min

We park at the Tahoe City visitor Center and walk over to Fanny Bridge. Below the Tahoe City Dam we can see some incredibly large and beautiful Rainbow and Brown Trout. This is where the Truckee River comes out of Lake Tahoe. The Dam is only 6 ft tall and isn't there to hold water in but to help it get out.
Carnelian Bay

25 min

This is a wonderful stop at the famous Gar Wood's Restaurant and Bar. Have a wet woody and walk on the pier. Great photographs see how clear the water really is. In the summertime we could see that Woody's out on the lake. Gar Woods, Chris-Crafts, Rivas and Hackers. Beautiful old wood boats.
Sand Harbor

30 min Admission included

Around Tahoe Tours makes a stop at the most beautiful place in Lake Tahoe. Sand Harbor State Park Nevada. Home of massive big boulders surrounded by every color of blue. Seems tropical at certain times. Great place for swimming lots of history, and probably our best stop. Get out stretch your legs and take lots of photographs You won't want to leave.
Logan Shoals Vista Trail

10 min

Around Tahoe stops at Logan Shoals Vista Trail as this is the best place to see Cave Rock. Cave Rock is Lake Tahoe's most famous sacred site. Home to the spirits of the Paiute and Washoe Indians. Cave Rock is not a rock at all it's a volcanic stem left over from long ago.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is our SOUTH LAKE TAHOE meeting point. The Meeting point is on the transit center side of Explorer Tahoe visitor Center. Look for our Blue vehicle. THIS IS A FREE PICKUP

End point

This is our SOUTH LAKE TAHOE meeting point. The Meeting point is on the transit center side of Explorer Tahoe visitor Center. Look for our Blue vehicle. THIS IS A FREE PICKUP

Using your ticket

Upon pickup the guide will check your ticket. Make sure the right people on the right tour. Please have your ticket ready

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travel time is included on the total tour duration and 45 minutes - 1 hour at The Tahoe House