Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
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.
What To Expect
Your tour of Lake Tahoe begins at the Tahoe South Visitor Center in South Lake Tahoe. From here, you'll embark on a scenic journey around the lake which some have called the most beautiful lake in the United States. Along the way, you'll pick up essential history, pass top notch hiking trails, and of course have plenty of opportunity to visit the lakeshore! NOTE: The tour is over 65+ miles long, with more than 70+ audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Tallac Historic Site
The Pope Cabin owes its name to its eccentric former owner, George Pope. Pope called this home the Vatican, and would bring celebrities out for all kinds of crazy parties. While Pope and his family vacationed here, they hired a retinue of 35 servants!
Options
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
What‘s Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
455 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Cynthia L,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, informative and well spoken. Good detailed info on what to expect at each stop. We were able to decide which stop was best for us.
Enjoying Lake Tahoe
Bedford M,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the self guided tour around Lake Tahoe. The information was enjoyable and helpful in our explorations. The history provided was very interesting and also informative. We will definitely use another self guided tour in the future and recommend to others.
Audio Tour
Motorhomen,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Easy to use, accurate location for tour discussion and wonderful insight into knowledge provided.
It was very user friendly...
Rene V,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very user friendly and met our needs. We were able to stop and explore along the way. I would recommend and have.
Easy to follow, takes you...
Martha Q,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to follow, takes you to very nice points where you can take beautiful pictures. Lake is so big and clear
Loved it!
LaVina C,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We truly enjoyed learning the history of the lake while we were driving around. The narrator kept perfect sync of where we were and knew where all the stops were
Lake Tahoe Tour
Neal S,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really easy to use the program. Very informative. Provided ample opportunities to stop for scenic views and places of interest.
Highly recommended!
Fearless05223646898,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The narrators voice was very pleasant. The information given was well was well organized and the extra information given when we didn’t have service was interesting very nice as well. At one point, though we were given a misdirection. We followed the tour clockwise starting in the north, and there was a roundabout, nearing the end of our tour where the narrator told us to take the second right on the roundabout. There were only three exits from the roundabout, including the one we approached from. We should’ve been told to just take the first roundabout, which would’ve continued us straight in the same direction. Other than one spot, all the directions were very clear and accurate. We would highly recommend this tour to others that have a day to explore Lake Tahoe.
Interesting information
JWoodfin J,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was helpful and informative. I was not certain that it would start automatically at the first location, but that was probably my fault. The narrator’s voice was clear and understandable. Lots of interesting information.
Easy to use and informative.
SANDRA P,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very easy to use. I had a question and called customer service and they called back within a few minutes. But I found the answer on the website. We only had time to do the eastern Route and plan on doing the other route soon.
Related Experiences
Operated by Adventures with Action