Guided tours are relatively expensive and can follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of the Sierra Foothills, an epicenter of California Gold Rush history, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map app through Auburn, Placerville, Coloma, and many historic sites. Start, stop, and pause the tour whenever you’d like.
- A self-guided audio tour of the Sierra Mountains Foothills
- Visit Gold Rush-era historic sites in Auburn, Placerville, and Coloma
- Explore at your own pace—start, pause, or restart at any time
- Don’t stress about cell reception: Downloaded tour works without it
What To Expect
Auburn
This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
• Admission Ticket Free
Gold Rush Museum
On this tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Gold Rush Museum, a stamp mill, and a blacksmith shop.
• Admission Ticket Free
Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead
The tour passes by the Black Hole of Calcutta Falls Trailhead.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hart 2 Hart Vineyards & Winery
The tour passes by Hart 2 Hart Vineyards.
• Admission Ticket Free
Magnolia Ranch Trailhead
Hike along the Gerle Loop trail at Magnolia Ranch Trailhead where you’ll catch glimpses of the American River.
• Admission Ticket Free
American River
Your drive from Auburn to Placerville takes you along the spectacular American River.
• Admission Ticket Free
Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park
See where gold was first discovered by James Marshall at John Sutter’s Mill while visiting Marshall Gold Discovery State Park
• Admission Ticket Free
Sutter’s Mill Replica
See the Sutter’s Mill Replica.
• Admission Ticket Free
James Marshall Monument
See the James Marshall Monument and learn more about the man who first reported gold in the area.
• Admission Ticket Free
Gold Bug Mine
Explore Gold Bug Mine, an actual hard-rock mine from the late 1880’s.
• Admission Ticket Free
Placerville
This self-guided driving tour passes through the gold rush towns of Auburn, Placerville and Coloma.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible
Not wheelchair accessible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Include
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Exclude
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Max group – 15
