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

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David_G
85 days ago
Very informative and fun to learn of the history of the gold rush, the culture, and the towns along hey 49.

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.

Departure 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.
Return Details
  • The tour ends in Jackson.
Duration2 hours and 30 minutes - 3 hoursLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: PlacervillePlacerville, CaliforniaThis 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.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: JacksonJackson, CaliforniaThe tour takes you through Plymouth.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Kennedy Gold Mine12594 Kennedy Flat Rd, Jackson, CaliforniaOn 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 pioneersDuration: Not AvailableStop At: La Mesa Vineyards13200 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CaliforniaOn this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: DrytownDrytown, CaliforniaThe tour passes by Amador Flower Farm. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: FiddletownFiddletown, CaliforniaOn this driving tour, you'll have the opportunity to stop the tour and partake in a little wine tasting at this venue.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: PlymouthPlymouth, CaliforniaOn this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Sutter CreekSutter Creek, CaliforniaOn this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Amador Flower Farm22001 Shenandoah School Rd, Plymouth, CaliforniaOn this tour, you'll find out what remains of Treasure Mine, Kennedy Mine and Bunker Hill.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Miners' Bend Park29 Old Route 49, Sutter Creek, CA 95685On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Villa Toscano Winery10600 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA 95669On this self-guided tour, you'll drive through the California Gold Rush towns of Fiddletown, Amador City, Sutter Creek, and Jackson.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • 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
Inclusions
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───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───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• 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───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Customer Reviews

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Daydream62609515342
Operator error on my part. Tour was excellent until I veered off course and missed half the tour. Happily, the tour is now in my library and I can try it again soon.
David_G
Very informative and fun to learn of the history of the gold rush, the culture, and the towns along hey 49.
Larry_S
Great informational trip. Just one glitch: there was one time when she got stuck and kept repeating the same directions. Trying to resolve this, we missed some turns and missed one of the the areas I was looking forward to seeing.
WCS52
We enjoyed the tour. It was a good amount of info, nicely paced. It made a beautiful drive better. We also enjoyed the Auburn to Placerville tour.
cynthiamY4007TN
We really enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the Gold Rush history provided. We were NOT able to get the audio through my Android phone or Bluetooth. Instead we would stop at various points and read the narrative...still very interesting. Due to the numerous "reading stops" we did not have time to enjoy a wine tasting stop but the wineries looked lovely. We also contacted Gary in South Africa (Tech support) he was very kind and attempted to assist us with the audio but we were not successful! We would try a self guided audio in the future, hopefully, with better luck. The ONLY comment we have is that this would not be a good tour to take children as they would find it boring...as kids tend to do in car rides.

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