Private Tour
From Reno Arch to Truckee River: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Weave through the different periods of Reno's boom and bust on this self-guided audio tour of the downtown area.
Reno, with its highs as a glitzy desert town filled with cowboys and celebrities, to its lows as a washed-up gambling town and the butt of many jokes on late night TV, has never failed to keep America fascinated. It’s a contradictory place that rides high and dips low. And, as it turns out, that oscillation was built into the city’s character from the beginning.
This walking tour starts at Reno’s Arch, and along the way you'll find out about:
A beloved 12-floor brick building that was demolished.
An extinct species of huge fish that used to swim through downtown Reno.
Reno’s history as the divorce capital of America.
How trains, highways and mining changed the city.
The bridge where the whole town started.
This self-guided audio tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
What To Expect
Reno Arch
The tour starts near the Reno Arch.
Truckee River Walk
The tour follows a portion of the Truckee River Walk.
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From Reno Arch to Truckee River: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice walking tour of Reno including Riverwalk
Michael B,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a very good tour overall. We were only in Reno overnight, and the tour provided a nice overview of the history. We also saw potential dinner stops along the Riverwalk. However, there were other interesting buildings along the way where it would be good to get a description. Also there was construction that blocked some of the stops and path, but we figured our way around it. That should hopefully be temporary.
Reno👍
matthewjU8823IK,
Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with "Hot August Nights" car show. Incredible cars and everyone in good spirits. Reno casinos make it easy with lots of free parking and entertainment, unlike South Lake Tahoe. It's now an Annual trip
Vacation trip
Tracy J,
Aug 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The visit was very informative and I really enjoyed the visit. The mobile guide was helpful and very helpful throughout.
History enthusiasts
Shannon P,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a great experience! The walk was amazingly beautiful and the perfect way to spend the evening! It was the perfect activity for the history enthusiasts. Learned so much about Reno in one walk.
Lots of good information...
John S,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Lots of good information but GPS was wrong many time It kept having to be unlocked When you csme back over the river construction had closed down many streets.ex by Lake rd
Good walk around downtown with information
Emile H,
Nov 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good information provided along the walk. Much better than just walking around randomly on your own. Wish the tour be a little longer.
Learning about Reno’s...
Rainer S,
Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Learning about Reno’s ever changing past and future. The tour was just abut the right amount of time and was easy to follow.
Room for improvement
Carissa K,
Aug 28, 2023
- Review from Viator
4.00Informative but would be nice to know that this is a walking tour and approximately how long it takes on average before purchasing.
Excellent self-tour of downtown Reno.
johndY6288EG,
Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the audio tour very much. Lots of interesting information about downtown Reno. The app was easy to use (after I read the instructions!) I liked that it gave me a little nudge when I was off-course.
Perfect historical tour for Reno
deezoomo,
Jun 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect tour for Reno. The tour was informative and easy to use. Map has GPS so it is easy to follow. All directions are given verbally. If you get off track the audio guide will let you know you are not going in the right direction and help you correct your course. You can go at your own pace by easily pausing the audio guide if you need to take a break. It’s a great value for the money.
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