
A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp
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Is A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp worth booking?
A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp is a 2.5-hour experience in Sacramento, United States, from $15 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (11)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California Gold Rush from a miner’s prospective and learn the history of
What you get
About this experience
Experience California’s historic Gold Country on a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp with this affordable audio tour. • Find out about the California Gold Rush from a miner’s prospective and learn the history of the Miwok Native Americans who lived in the area long before early pioneers • 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.
What's included
Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Jackson
This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
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Amador County Museum
The tour passes by the Amador County Museum.
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Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park
Explore Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park and learn how miners dealt with the tons of waste product that hard-rock mines produced
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Visit Jackson Rancheria Casino and learn the history behind its creation
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Pine Grove
This self-guided audio tour starts in Jackson and ends in Angel's Camp. As you drive, you'll pass through western boom-style towns. Each town offers a unique picture into the life of the early pioneers and gold rush miners. While you wind your way through these towns, you’ll hear tales of outlaws Joaquin Murrieta and Black Bart
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Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park
The tour passes by the Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park. It's an optional stop on this tour.
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Volcano
Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Take in the awe-inspiring Black Chasm Cavern and view the unusual helictites (a type of cave-formed mineral) that make this a National Landmark
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Mokelumne Hill
Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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The tour follows part of the Mokelumne River.
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Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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The tour passes by the Red Barn Museum and the Red Barn Annex. It's another optional stop on this tour.
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Angels Camp
Wander through the old western-style gold rush towns of Volcano, San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Angels Camp.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Sacramento
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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends near the Angels Camp (California Historical Landmark No. 287).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- 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
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fun Tour
Very well organized, easy to follow and interesting. This third section of the Highway 49 tour doesn’t have as many historical sites, but we still enjoyed it! Only one more section to go. Better to do on the weekends when more of the stores, restaurants and museums are open.
via Viator
A great day trip from Sacramento to explore the gold area
The tour took us to places that we would not have otherwise seen. The narration while traveling added to the experience.
via Viator
Enjoyed taking the detour on a long days drive.Learned about Cali saw places&countryside that was amazing! 1st use of app was a
It was fun learning about California history, seeing places I've only heard about and had a less traveled journey home.
via Tripadvisor
Bad expierience its a one way guide!
The guided tour could not be used as i was driving from Angels camp to Jackson. Waste of money! Make sure you start at Jackson!
Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. You'll see that it clearly states in the product title that this is a driving tour from Jackson to Angels Camp. You have lifetime access to this tour, so I do hope you get to use it if ever you drive in the other direction. I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. In the meantime, can you email us at support@voicemap.me and we'll see what can be done in terms of a refund. Thanks.
via Tripadvisor
GREAT TIL IT STOPPED WORKING!!!
It started out GREAT!!! But sometime midway, it went silent with no mapping. We didn’t have the slightest idea where we were and had to use Waze to get us back to our motel. I’ll be calling to complain and ask for a refund. I had read in another review by an iPhone user that the same occurred with them. Maybe that’s the problem… If they don’t refund, I’m going to be PISSED!!!
Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm sorry that you were unhappy with your experience. When you were having technical difficulties, did you contact VoiceMap support via email or telephone? We are contactable by both telephone and email, so if you have technical difficulties, you can reach out to us so we can identify what is going wrong. Can you email more information to support@voicemap.me? We can troubleshoot the issue and process a refund if you email us your details. I'm sorry for your frustrating experience. Kind Regards, Helene
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Sacramento.
How much does A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Sacramento usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp take?
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Plan for about 2.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Sacramento is not rushed.
Is A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Sacramento, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Sacramento can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Sacramento and add a light layer if any part of the 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Highway 49 Drive: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Jackson to Angels Camp start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Sacramento within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Sacramento?
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Sacramento pairs Old Sacramento and Capitol history walks with river kayaking, farm-to-fork food tours and day trips into the Sierra foothills and Napa. On Outty we rank every Sacramento experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 60 Minute Adventures - The Escape Game at The Galleria, Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour, Full-Day Whitewater Rafting Trip on Middle Fork from Auburn (Class 3-4). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Sacramento?
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March to May and September to November, before triple-digit summer heat. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Sacramento?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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