A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

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A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Auburn to Placerville

2 Adults x $11.99

$23.98

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$23.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
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

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.

Itinerary

Auburn (Pass By)

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
Gold Rush Museum (Pass By)

On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.
N/A (Pass By)

The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.
N/A (Pass By)

The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.
N/A (Pass By)

Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.
American River (Pass By)

Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (Pass By)

See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
N/A (Pass By)

See the Sutter's Mill Replica.
N/A (Pass By)

See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.
N/A (Pass By)

Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.
Placerville (Pass By)

This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

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Well-done tour with navigation

Published on Oct, 2024

Took us to spots we would have missed otherwise. Navigation support is effective. It updated according to your progress along the route.

History + beautiful drive.

Published on Aug, 2024

I enjoyed the narrative that the host gave throughout the trip. They were downtimes when I could just enjoy the view. But really like the history of the trip.

Like having a well-informed friend along for the ride

Published on Jun, 2024

Made a beautiful drive enen more fun. Well paced, informative. Good narrator. We did the Placerville to Jackson tour last weekend, and looked forward to this tour all week. It did not disappoint.

Great self-guided tour

Published on May, 2024

This was a great self-guided tour! Learned a lot about the gold rush and surrounding areas. The audio driving tour was very informative, directions were clear and timely. It was a very scenic drive as well.

Great Value and Experience

Published on May, 2024

Great tour. Loved the scenery we drove through. We chose stops that interested us to explore further at our own pace. Learned and enjoyed being outside at the same time. Liked it so much we did Placerville to Angel's Camp the next day!

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