Private Tour
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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
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
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.
For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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!
Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
435 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trammell S,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
I drove around the lake and loved the audio tour because it allowed me to learn a lot about the area. My kids were able to experience things they have a would have missed without the tour.
Maps29036990532,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Would not hook up to the car total waste of money. Feel like I’ve been scammed. Was very excited to do the tour with my son, totally ruined our trip!
beverlyv883,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We enjoyed the self guided driving audio tour. The app was easy to install and use. It allowed flexibility if we wanted to make stops. The narrator spoke clearly and provided good historical information and humor. Driving around Lake Tahoe is an incredible experience. I would however not recommend it in the winter as many sites were closed for the season.
679naomiw,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fun and educational way to see Tahoe. I first used the tour in 2023 and again in 2025. You can use it multiple times. It suggests places to stop and what to look for. Just be sure to go speed limit so you don't miss some of the details. If you go to the next place before the talking for the previous station ends, you won't hear all the details.
Ann O,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Excellent tour, the app worked flawlessly. We enjoyed the local history as well as the lore tied to national events and celebrities. Perfect level of detail and nice balance of dialogue and quiet time.
Karen H,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Really enjoyed the audio self guided tour. The information was interesting and the guide was informative
Jeff S,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great narration and interesting history! So convenient. Only drawback is that we bought this in November, and almost everywhere described was closed!
Cheryl L,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
Fun time and easy to go at your own pace. Lots of good history and information. beautiful scenery all around the lake
Nicole L,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
Did not play through entire tour. It keep repeating the same thing over and over. Didn’t forward to next attraction
Kathleen G,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
Let travelers know to set up for tor when you have Wi-Fi Tell travelers this when you book tour Parking at sites to see are a premium Wonderful , informative tour. Recommend highly
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