A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville
Overview
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Auburn to Placerville with this affordable audio tour.
• Find out the history of the California Gold Rush as you visit the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma, where gold was first discovered in January 1848
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 120 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Meeting Location
1650 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA 95603, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
247 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667, USA
The tour ends in Placerville.
What To Expect
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Auburn (pass by)
Gold Rush Museum (pass by)
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead (pass by)
Magnolia Ranch Trailhead (pass by)
American River (pass by)
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (pass by)
James Marshall Monument (pass by)
Gold Bug Mine (pass by)
Placerville (pass by)
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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-110804P461
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