Overview
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a 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.
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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
Transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
End point
The tour ends in Jackson.
Good to know
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
What to expect
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Placerville
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
The tour takes you through Plymouth.
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Shenandoah Valley
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
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
The tour passes by Amador Flower Farm.
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Best Wineries in Amador County - La Mesa Vineyards & Winery
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
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
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
On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.
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Amador Creek
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
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
The tour passes by Miners' Bend Park.
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Kennedy Gold Mine
On this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.
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Jackson
On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson
Can I cancel A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Placerville to Jackson for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min–3 hours.
What's included?
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What's not included?
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Placerville, Plymouth, Shenandoah Valley, Villa Toscano Winery, Amador Flower Farm, Best Wineries in Amador County - La Mesa Vineyards & Winery, Fiddletown, Drytown.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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