All Lake Tahoe Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the unparalleled beauty of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide's audio tour. Immerse yourself in stunning views and rich history as you explore both the California and Nevada sides of the lake. Let the knowledgeable narrator be your guide, providing fascinating insights and highlighting the best spots. From Vikingsholm Castle to Emerald Bay, you'll uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Enjoy the flexibility to explore at your own pace, with the freedom to pause or skip ahead. Experience the magic of Lake Tahoe with Shaka Guide, creating unforgettable memories along the way. *Download the Shaka Guide app to access your purchased tours.*

Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Audio Tour

12 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel back to the old Wild West—and see a side of the region many other visitors miss—on this tour from South Lake Tahoe to Virginia City, Nevada. Start your day trip by minibus, driving part of the old Pony Express route. When you reach Virginia City, a National Historic Landmark District, take a round-trip ride aboard the historic Virginia & Truckee Railroad before enjoying free time in town.

Wild West Day Trip to Virginia City from Tahoe with Train Ride

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

10 to 12 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Get to know Lake Tahoe while keeping your eyes on the road and the magnificent scenery with a private self-guided audio tour designed for listening in your own car. This GPS-powered app includes offline maps and pre-recorded commentary to guide you through must-see locations and hidden gems. Start and stop the tour whenever you like, and explore Tahoe at your own pace with lifetime access.

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel the full circumference of Lake Tahoe in comfort—and maximize your limited travel time—on this full-day bus tour. Look forward to exploring the lake's highlight sights and vistas. Admire viewpoints at Emerald Bay and Truckee River Dam, see where the 1960 Winter Olympics were held at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort, and stop at Tahoe City for lunch (own expense). As you go, your guide provides rich historical context for the beautiful landscapes.

Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Olympic Valley

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

2-Hour Off-Road Razor Ridge Run Tour in the Desert

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Unleash your adventurous side with our Unlimited Games Package! This pass grants you the freedom to explore Tahoe's delights while indulging in some truly unique fun. Dive into the only underground mini golf course in Tahoe, where vibrant neon lights and exciting, age-friendly obstacles create an unforgettable experience. But that's not all – you'll also get to try our exclusive 1-2 Putt game, found only at Tipsy Putt. This one-of-a-kind 9-hole course combines the best elements of golf, shuffleboard, and pool, encouraging you to enjoy a drink while you play. With no time limits, you can play as many rounds as you like, making every visit a new adventure. Take breaks whenever you want to refuel with delicious food and sip on local beer, wine, and cocktails (not included). The Unlimited Games Package ensures an exciting and memorable day filled with fun, laughter, and endless possibilities!

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

All Day Unlimited Mini Golf and Games in Tahoe

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Self Guided E-Bike Tour on Lake Tahoe’s East Shore Bike Path

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

There's a moment in Lake Tahoe when the sun drops behind the Sierra Nevada, the lake turns gold, and the village comes alive. This is the tour built for that moment. This progressive dinner tour takes you through three handpicked local restaurants across Heavenly Village and the Stateline district pairing four indulgent courses with the stories that shape this corner of Lake Tahoe. From island-inspired flavors, a dash of New Orleans soul and elevated comfort food to decadent desserts, every restaurant has been carefully selected to showcase the range and ambition of Tahoe's evolving food scene. Between courses, discover how Stateline became a Pony Express stop, how the Comstock Lode transformed the region, and the unbelievable story of the 1980 Harvey’s Casino bombing, one of the most complex IEDs encountered by the FBI. This isn't just dinner. It's an evening of great food, local history, and the best possible way to spend an evening in Tahoe. Come hungry and curious!

Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Your scenic Lakeview Tour is a two-hour, guided, scenery-focused adventure that will take you on a journey through majestic pine and aspen trees. Your expert guides will lead you as you glide across mountain meadows to peaks nearly 9,000 feet high. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Lake Tahoe Basin from the top of the mountain. Each tour is designed to stop at various locations for stunning photo opportunities, while capturing the beauty of nature. This tour is available every day with departures in the morning, at noon, and in the afternoon. During full moons, you can enjoy a perfect evening ride under the moonlight.

Tahoe Lakeview Snowmobiling Tours

2-Hour Lake Tahoe Adventures ATV Tours in the Desert

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel beyond Lake Tahoe and experience the rich history, scenic beauty, and authentic character of Nevada's mining country in a single day. Unlike tours that focus on just one destination, this experience combines historic Genoa, Carson City, the legendary Comstock Mining District, a ride aboard the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, and free time in Virginia City. With small-group transportation, a knowledgeable local guide, and a carefully curated itinerary, guests enjoy a deeper connection to the stories, landscapes, and communities that helped shape the American West.

Virginia City Silver, Saloons and the Old West Experience

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Explore the south and west shores of Lake Tahoe, from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City, at your own pace with this flexible, self-guided driving tour. Pass by attractions like the Tallac Historic Site, Emerald Bay, D.L. Bliss State Park, and learn about historic points like Tahoe’s historic homes, gaming, and the trees of Tahoe’s forests. Includes convenient offline access to audio commentary, maps, and geodata.

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Our Private Emerald Bay Cruises are 1.5-hours, departing either in the morning or afternoon. Explore Lake Tahoe’s picturesque west shoreline and experience the pristine waters of Emerald Bay. See Lake Tahoe’s most breathtaking views including Fannett Island, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Point. We depart from the Tahoe Keys Marina and take guests along the beautiful west shore into Emerald Bay to view Lake Tahoe’s hidden castle the Vikingsholm and the Tea House on Fannette Island. From there we continue back across the lake from Emerald Bay to the Marina. We provide a cooler with bottled water and sodas. Guests are welcome to bring snacks and beverages of their choice. Alcohol is allowed.

Emerald Bay Private Boat Tours

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Tahoe National Forest Moonlight Snowshoe Tour Under a Starry Sky

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Lake Tahoe road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along the route, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including one of the most photographed places on earth, historical estates from the turn of the 20th century, and a famous mountain pass that has witnessed some epic moments in American history. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. ✅ Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location ✅ Travel at your own pace ✅ Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed ✅ Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use ✅ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates. ✅ Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Lake Tahoe

8 to 16 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience Lake Tahoe's breathtaking fall colors on a scenic journey to some of the region's most iconic destinations. This seasonal tour features Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, Meeks Bay, Tahoe City, Taylor Creek, Valhalla Tahoe, and the Tallac Historic Site, showcasing the very best of Tahoe during autumn. Travel in comfort with a knowledgeable local guide as you discover vibrant golden aspens, crystal-clear waters, historic landmarks, and spectacular lake views. Along the way, enjoy fascinating stories about Lake Tahoe's history, geology, wildlife, and culture while visiting both famous attractions and hidden gems. With multiple scenic stops, photo opportunities, complimentary refreshments, and a relaxed pace, this small-group experience is perfect for visitors seeking more than a typical sightseeing tour. Available for a limited time each fall, this adventure combines stunning landscapes, local history, and seasonal charm into one memorable Lake Tahoe experience.

Tahoe Autumn Escape: Emerald Bay to Tahoe City Fall Colors Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

You'll leave full, a little buzzed, and holding three stories you'll be retelling by dinner. This chef-led brunch walking tour combines indulgent tastings at four handpicked local restaurants with the history hiding in plain sight around Heavenly Village & Stateline. At each restaurant, your chef-guide goes beyond the plate, sharing the history of the dish, the ingredients that make it distinctive, and the story of how it came to be. Between tastings, discover how the Pony Express passed through Stateline in 1860–61, with Friday’s Station serving as a home station for riders crossing the Sierra. Learn how the Comstock Lode transformed the region and fueled Virginia City’s growth. Hear the story of the 1980 Harvey’s Casino bombing, when a nearly 1,000-pound device was delivered disguised as an IBM copy machine—one of the most unique IEDs encountered by the FBI. Finish lakeside with your choice of a mimosa or handcrafted mocktail. This is a taste of Tahoe—and the stories behind it.

Lake Tahoe Chef Led Heavenly Village Brunch Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Drive the road to Nevada’s Silver Rush with a GPS-triggered audio guide that plays automatically as you go. From South Lake Tahoe, climb the Kingsbury Grade for sweeping views over the Carson Valley, then follow prospectors, gunslingers and a young Mark Twain through Genoa (Nevada’s first settlement), Carson City, Silver City and Gold Hill to the boardwalks of Virginia City, the boomtown built on the Comstock Lode. Voice actors play a frontier lawyer, a desperado, a judge and Mark Twain himself. Hear how the Comstock got its name, how miners worked deep underground and why the Sutro Tunnel came too late. Great value: a guided day trip to Virginia City usually costs $70-80 per person. This tour is one low price for your whole car (up to 15 people). Download the VoiceMap app the night before so it works offline. Daytime is best and you can pause any time. Do the Stops if you like (admission is separate) or simply drive past. It’s your choice!

Self-Guided Driving Tour from Lake Tahoe to Virginia City

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

I would love to be your Tahoe local friend and lead you on a 2 mile hike to a beautiful overlook of Emerald Bay and the ENTIRE Lake Tahoe basin. Need more reassurance? Check out the 200+ reviews of me on Airbnb experiences! In my 25 years of living here, I have explored many of the trails and much of shoreline around Tahoe and this vantage point is one of my favorites. Also available for the sunrise, sunset, and/or moonrise! Great for groups and team building. Intermediate-level hike available too. I am happy to try and accommodate mobility challenged/differently abled folks on the hike. The experience begins with a paved walk on a campground road. Then the trail turns to dirt with a slight incline for about ¼ mile until we get to the lookout point. If you are visiting Tahoe during the winter time, the hike will most likely be covered in snow. Snow boots or hiking boots will be needed. I can bring a sled to help tow the kiddos. The hike may be weather dependent due to heavy snowfall.

Lake Tahoe-Hike Year Round With a Local

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Lake Tahoe Chef-Led 4 Course Progressive Dinner Tour

Lisa_M, Oct 2026

Delicious evening with Bryan

This was an outstanding tour. We enjoyed the tastings and Bryan our tour guide was so much fun. He was easy to talk to and had some interesting stories about the area. As a picky eater I was afraid I would not like the food, but was pleasantly surprised at how delicious each restaurants offering was! I would recommend this to everyone but go hungry as the portions are huge!

Sunset Kayak Tour in Tahoe City

Lorena_L, Oct 2026

Great experience

Simon was a fantastic tour guide. Definitely would recommend him to anyone trying to get the most for their experience. He’s very knowledgeable about Tahoe. He was a great history buff on the lake and very welcoming. My boyfriend and I really enjoyed his company and got to know a lot more information about Lake Tahoe than we would’ve ever come across just visiting.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Judith_L, Oct 2026

Jrsy girl 1963

Once I arrived at ship very enjoyable. Food and drinks delicious, music playing was 80’ which I love ! Viewed were spectacular!! Recommend you change address for pick up 3535 Lake Tahoe as it is the bus stop down the street. Also suggest stating name on bus for customers to know what they are looking for. Very enjoyable … would highly recommend! Thank you.

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Sheila_J, Oct 2026

BEST Boat Tour of Lake Tahoe

It was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!! Jason was an amazing captain & everything we saw & experienced was truly the best!!! We 100% recommend taking this tour!!!!! And yes Jason is what made it the best!! My hubby Marc & I would do it again when visiting Lake Tahoe

2-Hour Off-Road Razor Ridge Run Tour in the Desert

August_C, Oct 2026

Had an absolute blast!!

I booked this experience for my husband and I for his birthday. We are local but he'd always wanted to go off roding and he was going back and forth on wether or not he should purchase a side by side for himself. Needless to say that we will definitely be getting one in the near future. He had so much fun! Our tour guide was very friendly and professional. He took us to a great scenic outlook where you could see the whole sierra mountain range and it was beautiful! It was really nice to get out of the city and be out in nature. We will definitely be recommending this to everyone we know.

2 Hour Sailing Cruise on Lake Tahoe

Julie_S, Oct 2026

Relaxing time on the lake!

Wonderful sailing cruise! Even though the winds were barely there, this was such a relaxing trip with beautiful views of the lake. The staff were so friendly and wanted to ensure everyone's comfort. The boat was spotless, refreshments were welcomed, and everything ran on time! Highly recommend!

Lake Tahoe Clear Kayak Tour at Sand Harbor with Small Groups

Mark_L, Oct 2026

It does go to the Bansai...

It does go to the Bansai Rock area, which has the classic picture of a woman on a paddleboard in clear rocky water. Our guide Rowan was very knowledgeable and friendly. He took pictures af all paddlers we were very pleasantly surprised that there is no charge for the image files to be air dropped or emailed to you.

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Anna_C, Sept 2026

“Favorite activity!” -A summer Tahoe enthusiast

Must do activity in Tahoe! Gorgeous kayaking views, and they help you capture the memories with photos from different vantage points. Photos don’t do it justice, but this is as close as it gets. No need to swim, but you have the option to jump off bonsai rock if you want. We were worried about it being cold with the forecast around 60 degrees, but it was perfectly warm in the sun. Bring your bathing suit and wear sunscreen!

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Shelly_B, Aug 2026

Memorable Tour with Snowshoe John

It's a long day (Approx 14 hrs), but well worth it. Snowshoe John was our tour guide. He is very knowlegdable and organized. He clearly loves what he does and very invested in making this a tour of a lifetime. In which he did from beginning to end. From the breakfast to lunch, to each stop and the in betweens. These are the priceless moments we never forget. Thank you, Snowshoe John!

Private Emerald Bay Boat Cruise 2 Hours Lake Tahoe Up To 12 Guest

Jeanne_L, Aug 2026

Fun boat trip on Lake Tahoe

Great experience on Lake Tahoe. Private boat with an excellent captain Bryan. He gave us a couple of options for our 2 hr journey. We chose to visit Emerald Bay and then time to swim in the lake near a quiet beach. We were 6 adults and a 5 yr old and everyone had a great time!

Private boat tours of Lake Tahoe for up to six guests.

Thomas_K, Jul 2026

Outstanding Lake Tahoe Tour

Everything was fantastic. It was very easy to park at the marina and find our captain, Sean. The boat was exceptionally clean and in great condition. Sean was very friendly and as a 45 year resident of Lake Tahoe he knew a great deal about the history of the lake and the region. This tour was a wonderful way to see Lake Tahoe and learn about its unique natural and cultural history. We were four adults and we all said this was one of our best experiences on our Lake Tahoe trip. Would definitely recommend this tour and would highly recommend traveling with Captain Sean.