Chollar Mine Tour

Varenka Harman _{on Google}

Apr 1st, 2024

This was like a walk back in time. We got a wonderful and informative tour of an old mine tunnel. Our guide was very knowledgeable and left a lot of time for questions. Well worth the time and money!

Derek McConnell _{on Google}

Apr 9th, 2024

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the great history shared by Andre, our tour guide. We had visited a museum in Reno a few days before which provided a good overview but was no match for seeing the mine and learning how it operates up close and personal. Walking down into the mine, you do need to be prepared for a few narrower spots and I highly recommend the hard hat because the overhead is a bit low and you will likely need to bend down in several spots. At 6' 3" I had to walk bent down (still an easy walk) until we got to the end pocket (less than 5 minutes walk) but you will be able to stand up all the way or sit on one of the benches once you get to the end pocket.
Once there, we really got to learn the history of the mine, how mines operated, different roles of the miners and the tools used.
Andre was great and provided a very thorough history experience from the beginning to the end and really brought Virginia City to life. I would highly recommend this tour.
Depending on your time of arrival, you may need to wait outside the gate if he is already giving a tour, but the wait is worth it.
The tour took about a total of 45 minutes. Also, the tour is cash only, so be sure to bring cash along.
I would put this as a must do if you go to Virginia City

Conor Gallogly _{on Google}

Mar 31st, 2024

In depth tour, lots of chances to ask questions. Getting to go into the mine tunnel, seeing the timbers holding it up, the rails to cart out the ore and muck, and the tools used gave us a visceral understanding of how it worked in the 19th century as well as a taste of what life was like for the miners. Today was the second time for my kids, a good family experience both times.

Maria Blanchard _{on Google}

Mar 30th, 2024

Even though it was pretty muddy from the storm the day before, we were able to have a very enjoyable and informative experience! Not only do you get a great overview of the mine itself, but great history of Virginia City! If visiting, this is a great place to start your visit in the city to get a great overview of the citys origins. The owner is a wealth of knowledge and has a great sense of humor. We were not quite prepared to ask the amount of questions he had answers for! If you are over 56, wear the hard hat or plan on crouching down A LOT walking in- I was glad I did bc I wouldve hit my head like 15 times! Bring cash for payment to make it so much easier.