Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
4.4
258 Ratings
Kings Beach
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Lake Tahoe, exploring its stunning landscapes, historic sites, and hidden gems. Learn about its history and enjoy the flexibility of driving at your own pace. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Visitor Center Road - 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!
What's Included
  • GPS-guided stories play automatically, offering a hands-free experience with full support via call, chat, or email.
  • Comprehensive tour package with a detailed itinerary, travel tips, professional narration, videos, text, and hidden gems.
  • Navigation and content are available offline with an integrated GPS map and stop-to-stop directions.
  • Enjoy a private tour in your own or a rental car, with the freedom to take breaks and explore at your leisure.
  • Easily access the tour through the Tour Guide App, provided via a link and password.
  • Flexible touring schedule allows use on any day and time, with the ability to extend over multiple days or future trips.
  • Economical choice with one purchase valid for the entire car, offering savings over traditional bus tours.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Secure one tour for each car, rather than each individual. Everyone can enjoy the tour together!

Discover the radiant blue waters and impressive mountain range of Lake Tahoe with this self-led audio tour! Go on a full circle tour around the lake, gaining knowledge about its formation, appreciating its stunning landscapes, and indulging in its affluent history from the Gilded Age. Discover hiking trails, historical residences, and waterfalls en route. This self-guided car tour lets you reap all the benefits of Lake Tahoe at your own pace (and at great value).

• Enjoyable and adaptable way to maximize your stay in Lake Tahoe
• Enhance your knowledge of Tahoe’s history and trivia as you visit various landmarks
• Economical cost per car for the wallet-friendly tour app
• App does not expire and can be started or paused whenever you wish

Once you’ve made your booking, you can check your email for downloading instructions. Using the Action Tour Guide App, enter your unique password and commence your tour. Simply follow the audio guide and the provided route thereafter.

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: • Driving Tours: Save money by purchasing a single tour for the entire vehicle, avoiding individual fees per person like on a bus tour. Connect your phone to the car speakers to share the audio.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: •The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
7815 N Lake Blvd
North Lake Boulevard
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(258 Ratings)
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Teresa_b
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful tour/app - This app/tour was a great use of our time. We were able to go around the lake at our leisure and if we wanted to stop somewhere, not highlighted on the tour, we were able to pick right up where we left off. We saw so many beautiful scenes and beaches along the way. Emerald Bay was our highlight. We passed right by it because it had a Vikings home sign with Emerald Bay State Park underneath. We did not see that part and kept driving. We were able to turn around and go back to the state park and get beautiful pictures. Word of warning: if you go to Emerald Bay, go there early because the parking lot is very small and it fills up very quickly. We had to park along the side of the road. Each beach and Vista point were beautiful. I would highly recommend using this app again.
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Theresa_k
May 27, 2024
Very enjoyable - Clear instructions, route well planned out. Recommended stops were all very interesting. Will definitely purchase similar products in the future.
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Fondaw91
May 23, 2024
Easiest tour ever! - It was so great knowing ahead of time about the stops and the history of the buildings! The fun facts that were included made the whole drive interesting. Also, it was so easy to stop and start right up again.
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Daria_w
May 23, 2024
Adventure in Carson Valley - It’s our first time to this area, and we really enjoyed the flexibility, the fascinating information provided, and good value of this tour. I highly recommend it! Seeing Virginia City is truly like going back to the 1860s. There are plenty of places to eat and buy unique gifts, and we enjoyed the Ponderosa Mine tour.
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David_m
May 22, 2024
Lake Tahoe - Loved hearing about the history of the area. It was nice to have suggestions about possible “side tours” available along the route.
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T7635pbkathyj
Jun 6, 2024
Tour within a tour within a tour (guided, suggested, AND freeform) - I love this concept. It was nice to participate in the tour and then make our own stops on the side. I liked the idea of the "optional" tours within the tour. I would say, to improve the experience I would like to see the tour point out the best points to take pictures - and then to provide a little more advanced notice of those points (specifically, around the Lake Tahoe this means navigating a road-side while rounding a sharp corner). I would definitely use this again.
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742butcht
Jun 3, 2024
Worth the price - Audio tour was very interesting and informative. A lot of history. Unfortunately we ran into a massive bike event which slowed us down considerably. I had to pay close attention to them instead of the views. Also, if you're afraid of heights, I would suggest doing the tour counter clockwise as there are a couple of extremely elevated areas where being on the inside would help.
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Terry_l
May 29, 2024
Great stories about Tahoe area!! - We partucularly liked the stories...that we would not have been able anywhere ese. It was right on for our locations and when we approached places of interest. We lost our service aboutv4 times and it would stop abdxwe had to restart it. Thanks so much!!
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Extroop
May 24, 2024
Fun tour. - The audio tour was good. The only real issue was the instructions are vague and didn't fully explain the set up and use. Other than that, once figured out it was great.
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952cindie
May 25, 2024
Meh - Lotsa ghost stories and rumor stories. Precious few pullouts mentioned. Would say “scenic view soon” but couldn’t find it. Timing was off many times. Wasn’t a complete waste but wouldn’t buying it.
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