Located just 20 miles southeast of Reno, the town of Virginia City is a true historic gem. Still loaded with Victorian-era structures that were originally constructed during the mining boom, you can almost feel the history as you walk down its streets! If you’re looking to learn more about the town’s fascinating history, this trolley ride will definitely be up your alley! During this experience, you can ride around in an open-air trolley while learning all about Virginia City’s greatest icons.
Ride around town and learn about Virginia City's rich mining history when you hop aboard this narrated trolley ride. This quick tour makes for a great starting point to your Virginia City adventure!
The Virginia City Trolley operates daily year-round from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. during the summer and 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. during the winter. If you've never visited this quaint city before, the trolley tour makes for a fantastic introduction.
The tour lasts about 20-minutes as it takes passengers about 2.5-miles around town. Taking you to all of the town's most famous landmarks and views, the narrated tour captures your attention from beginning to end.
Mines, mansions, cemeteries - the trolley ride will take you to them all. During the ride, you can expect to pass by iconic sites like the Ponderosa Mine, Mackay Mansion, Haunted Washoe Club & Museum, and Piper's Opera House.
You'll quickly realize that there is SO much to see in this little town. The town's Visitor Center offers something called the Comstock Adventure Pass, which is a great option for getting discounts on all of Virginia City's most popular spots.
The Adventure Pass comes in several variations and gives visitors discounts on museums, tours, and attractions, including the Virginia City Trolley. Choose from the Winter Pass, Haunted Pass, Family Pass, Silver & Gold Pass, or History Pass. You can purchase and pick up your pass at the Visitor Center.
There's definitely a lot to explore in this little town in the hills. Step back in time to the days of the Comstock Lode and plan a visit to Virginia City soon! When you do visit, the trolley is the perfect place to start. Learn more by visiting the Visit Virginia City website.
