Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone can listen together!
Explore Lake Tahoe’s dazzlingly blue waters and stunning mountainous backdrop with this self-guided audio tour! Drive around the entirety of the lake as you learn about its origins, admire its breathtaking vistas, and dive into its Gilded Age history. Explore hikes, historic homes, and waterfall views along the way. This self-guided driving tour allows you to experience all of Lake Tahoe with maximum flexibility and value.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
What's Included
- Use the app on your phone in your car for a fully private family tour.
- Planning, maps, scenic routes, previews, audio stories, and hidden gems included.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Bring your own snacks; we show scenic places to stop and enjoy them.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car. We do not charge per person.
- Lifetime validity: use the tour anytime and keep access for future trips.
- Support available by chat, email, or call before and during your tour.
- Flexible self-guided tour: start, stop, and pause anytime for hikes, food, and photos.
- We provide everything needed for your self-guided audio tour. Just bring your car and phone.
- Park entry fees, parking, meals, transport, guide, Wi-Fi/data, rentals & headphones are not included
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Visitor Center Road
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tallac Historic Site (pass by)
Pope Beach (pass by)
Vikingsholm (pass by)
Emerald Bay State Park (pass by)
Eagle Falls (pass by)
Meeks Bay Trail (pass by)
Sugar Pine State Park (pass by)
Olympic Valley
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center (pass by)
Carnelian Bay
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Kings Beach
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Memorial Point
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sand Harbor (pass by)
Logan Shoals Vista Trail (pass by)
Cave Rock
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Important Note: Construction may cause closures and delays, so please plan your tour accordingly and check the North Tahoe Community Alliance website for more details.
- Please note that Tallac Historic Site, Pope Beach, and Eagle Falls Trail are closed for the winter season due to weather, safety concerns, and limited access. For the latest updates, please visit the official website.
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-259648P2
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