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

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150 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a self-driving tour from Placerville to Jackson with this affordable audio tour.

• Find out about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a California native with a penchant for telling stories
• Do it all in 150 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.

What's Included

  • 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

247 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

33 Broadway
Jackson, CA 95642, USA

The tour ends in Jackson.

What To Expect

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Placerville (pass by)

This self-guided driving tour starts in Placerville. You’ll learn about the hard-rock mining era of the California Gold Rush which began in the 1850s, shortly after the area’s placer mines began to run dry.
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Plymouth (pass by)

The tour takes you through Plymouth.
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Shenandoah Valley (pass by)

On this tour, you’ll drive through the Shenandoah Valley and learn how wine making, which also started in the 1850s, created liquid gold for some of the early pioneers
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Villa Toscano Winery (pass by)

On this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.
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Amador Flower Farm (pass by)

The tour passes by Amador Flower Farm.
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La Mesa Vineyards (pass by)

On this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.
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Fiddletown (pass by)

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
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Drytown (pass by)

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
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Bunker Hill Mine (pass by)

On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.
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Amador Creek (pass by)

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
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Sutter Creek (pass by)

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
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Miners' Bend Park (pass by)

The tour passes by Miners' Bend Park.
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Kennedy Gold Mine (pass by)

On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.
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Jackson (pass by)

On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 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

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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