508 N Curry St. Unit B, Carson City, Nevada 89703, United States
Visit the Sutro Tunnel & Site
Walk Inside History in the Re-Making
Are you interested in walking inside the Sutro Tunnel? Would you like to see what remains of the historic mining town of Sutro, NV?
Though the historic Sutro Tunnel & Site is generally closed to the public, there's a few ways you can see this historic townsite & the Tunnel. Here's how.
Photo above by Melody Hoover Photography.
Guided History Tours
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity's historic docents offer 2.5 hour Guided History Tours twice a month, during our open season.
On these public tours, you will:
- Learn about the history and purpose of the Sutro Tunnel
- See the 11 historic buildings on our Site
- Explore antique mining equipment
- Visit the Sutro Tunnel Museum & Gift Shop
- & Walk inside the newly rebuilt Entrance to the Sutro Tunnel!
These regularly scheduled Guided History Tours take place on the third Wednesday and the third Saturday of each month (from Spring to Late Summer).
The Sutro Tunnel & Site is currently accepting reservations for Guided History Tours for the 2025 Season through advanced booking at the link below.
Private Tours
You can visit the Sutro Tunnel & the Historic Site outside of scheduled tour days by booking a private tour in advance.
Your Private Tour will include:
- A dedicated historic docent tour guide
- Custom-tailored to your interests
- Visit to the Sutro Tunnel Museum & Gift Shop
- Access inside the newly-rebuilt entrance to the Sutro Tunnel
Private Tours are great options if you are wishing to visit on a day we don't have a regular Guided History Tour scheduled.
You can request a tour date by pressing the button below and a Friends of Sutro Tunnel volunteer will get back to you shortly. Please request your tour date more than 72 hours in advance.
Subject to site availability, weather and volunteer availability.
School Field Trips
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity is proud to offer educational school field trips to the Sutro Tunnel & Historic Site in Dayton, NV.
Teach your students about Nevada & American history in a hands-on learning experience on the Site where history was made.
Your class or school can visit the Sutro Tunnel & the Historic Site by booking a Field Trip in advance.
Your Field Trip will include:
- A dedicated historic docent tour guide(s)
- Custom-tailored to your interests & age groups
- Visit to the Sutro Tunnel Museum & Gift Shop
- Access inside the newly-rebuilt entrance to the Sutro Tunnel
- Outdoor bench seating for sack lunch or snack time (Bring snacks or sack lunch from home - not provided) -
Can be tailored to your timeframe & schedule (Recommended 2 hours for full tour)
Field Trips to the Sutro Tunnel Historic Site are offered free of charge to all schools, classrooms, and home-school students from K-12.
Enrolled students are free and a suggested donation of $15 per adult/chaperone/staff is requested.
You can request a tour date by pressing the button below and a Friends of Sutro Tunnel volunteer will get back to you shortly to schedule your School Field Trip.
Media, Research, Film & TV Visits
Are you in the business of sharing unique, unknown, remarkable and fascinating aspects of American, Mining, Ghost Town, or Nevada history?
Then the Sutro Tunnel & Historic Site is a prime location for your viewers, readers or followers.
The Tunnel and our 11 historic buildings on the Site provide endless intrigue, fascination and opportunities for compelling content.
Contact us via the button below to inquire about filming, research, print media, and content creation opportunities at the Historic Sutro Tunnel & Site.
Group Tours at the Sutro Tunnel Site
Book A Tour for Your Group at a Special Rate
The Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity welcome group tours of the historic Sutro Tunnel & Site.
We're happy to offer special group tour rates for groups and organizations such as:
- Historical Societies
- Philanthropic Organizations
- Non-Profit Organizations
- Special Interest Groups
- Fraternal Organizations
- Religious Organizations
- Community-Based Organizations
- Paranormal Reseach Groups
Please contact us to discuss setting up a private tour for your group or organization with a special group rate.
Special Events at the Sutro Tunnel Site
Visit the Sutro Tunnel Site During A Special Event
Special events at the Sutro Tunnel Site are another great way to see the historic Sutro Tunnel & Townsite.
Visit our Special Events page to see upcoming events at the Sutro Tunnel Site.
Or contact us to host your own event, wedding or party at the Sutro Tunnel Site!
