Sierra Silver Mine Tour
Sierra Silver Mine Tour
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
About
Go Underground! A retired miner is your guide as you walk through the main drift of a real silver mine. Your guide will demonstrate the operation of pneumatic powered mining, and share his personal mining experiences as you learn about the modern and historical methods of hard-rock silver mining. On the way to and from the mine, hop aboard Sierra Silver's trolley for a narrated tour of Historic Wallace, Idaho, the Silver Capital of the World that will give you a look into the colorful history of this 135 year old mining camp. Open 7 days a week. June, July & Aug 10-4, May, Sept & Mid-Oct 10-2. A new tour starts every 1/2 and takes 1hr & 15 min. Following your underground adventure, treat yourself to a delicious ice cream or milkshake in our old fashioned ice cream parlor, or try you luck at gold or gemstone panning in out sluice!
Wallace, Idaho

Awards
Travelers' Choice
2022

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1986Z
Hayden, ID83 contributions
May 2023 • Business
Absolutely the best tour! The your bus driver was wonderful and so was Lenny! Would recommend this tour for anyone!
Written May 12, 2023
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Michelle A.
2 contributions
Oct 2022
We had such a fun time learning all about silver mining. Our guide Fast Freddy was THE BEST! Every single lady in our group of 16 friends felt this tour was a highlight of our getaway!
Written October 17, 2022
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DanDDS3386
Raleigh, NC40 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
The Sierra mine tour was exceptional. Our guide, Marty was a retired miner with a wealth of information. He was funny, entertaining, and educational. He explained all the mining equipment and the process. One of the beat tours I have
ever done!
Written September 18, 2022
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Thank you Dan!
Written September 27, 2022
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pcarlman
Milwaukie, Oregon, USA71 contributions
Sep 2022
Some places have a trolley ride as a tourist trap. You pay them to see free locations and learn nothing. This was different. The trolly driver had lots of great information about the town. And Marty, the miner (not minor!) tour guide had experience as a miner to make the experience real. He had more than enough information - I expect the tour could've gone for another several hours to learn all he knows.

The price was good. The information was entertaining and valuable. The trip was great.
Written September 15, 2022
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Thank you!
Written September 27, 2022
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TheTravelers88
Demotte, IN224 contributions
Aug 2022
A must for all to visit. Very interesting and informative on the mining that went on in this area. Easy walking and inexpensive tour.
Written September 14, 2022
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Thank you!
Written September 27, 2022
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luvintotravel
La Quinta, CA218 contributions
Aug 2022
On a whim we did this trolley tour of the town and the silver mine; it was such a hit with both of us!
The old miner took us into the mine, and actually turned on the machinery that the miners use to use in 3 different locations then explained at length all about the machinery, even how at the beginning the miners would dig by candle light!
We heard about the big mining accident in the area in the early 70's, and how there was a memorial to those miners about 20 miles down the road, which we later drove ourselves to see.
He told us some of the most interesting facts about Wallace, Idaho, and this town turned out to be one of most favorite towns were visited during our 9 days of travel!
Written September 8, 2022
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Thank you luvintotravel! This was an amazing review, glad you enjoyed our tour, and fell in love with Wallace!
Written September 27, 2022
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Keriann22
Lithia, FL2 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Great adventure for the entire family! We learned a lot about the history of the area and the conditions of the workers in the mine. Highly recommend this tour
Written September 3, 2022
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Ea9g7le
Kirkland, WA47 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The trolley operator and mine guide were very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. This was my 2nd time and you learn something new every time. My friends had never been and they also enjoyed the tour. Definite must do again when in town.
Written August 30, 2022
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Thank you for the review! In the many times I have personally taken the mine tour, I have learned something new! I had a different guide each time as well that shares their own personal experiences which makes it very personable and unique! Thank you again for the wonderful review!
Written September 1, 2022
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jenjendavis
Albany, OR10 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Our tour guide, Lenny was so full of information and stories! Being a miner himself, he brought incredible authenticity to the tour.

A fantastic tour and great value for the price.
Written August 17, 2022
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Thank you! We will pass your kind words to Lenny!
Written August 27, 2022
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Sarah H
Auburn, WA1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Couples
The tour was very informational and extremely interesting. Such a unique experience. Our guides were also both very friendly. I would highly recommend this!
Written July 24, 2022
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Thank you so much for your review!
Written July 29, 2022
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