PO Box 1264 Carson City, NV 89702-1264
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).
These tours are currently closed for the Winter season, but will be available at the link below when they start back up in Spring 2024.
Private Tours
You can visit the Sutro Tunnel & the Historic Site 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.
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 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!
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