This tour is ONLY offered from Mid April through the end of May.
Tour to Virginia City and Carson City – WITHOUT the Train Ride
Cost: Adults $70.00 Age 6-17 $60.00 Age 5 and under FREE
Step back in time on this narrated tour following the Pony Express Trail to America’s largest historic landmark Virginia City – the Comstock Lode founded in 1859, where Mark Twain roamed the streets and everybody wanted a piece of the “Richest place on Earth “. Driver tour guide narrates about history, geography, geology, flora and fauna of the region on the way to Virginia City ( 40 miles or 1 hour 20 min. )
Historic route – Pony Express trail
Kingsbury grade, Hwy 206, Genoa, Eagle Valley, Silver City, Gold Hill – Virginia City
Tour stops at the main C street – Delta Saloon Parking lot. You will have 3 hours to explore this historic town.
While in VC, you’ll have a chance to visit mansions, museums, gold / silver stores, see a real mine and have lunch. We recommend historic Delta Saloon ( not included )
This tour includes a visit to The Way it was Museum
On the way home, tour will go to downtown Carson City to check out old mansions,
Governor’s mansion and the Capitol area.
Trip advisor – top attractions in Virginia City
Virginia city tourism commission – attractions
*tours are subject to cancellation due to lack of interest, weather and road conditions.
Cancellation policy is 24 hours and 72 hours for parties of 4 and more
Tour departs from:
Hilton Vacation Club – 901 Ski Run Blvd. 8:30am
Marriott Resorts – bus stop on Hwy 50 8:40am
Golden Nugget Casino – main lobby / valet 8:45am
Tour returns back to hotels around 3:00PM
