silver mine tour

Adventure beckons you to don a hard hat and miner’s lamp and go on one of the most popular and fun tours in this part of the country as you explore the world of hard rock mining.

– Sierra Silver Mine Tour  in Wallace : Take the open-air mine tour trolley ride out to the renowned Sierra Silver Mine partaking of an actual underground mine tour with an actual hard rock miner. With hard hat in place, safely enter the mine – seeing and feeling all of the elements of one of the hardest jobs on this man’s earth, remembering that if “it isn’t grown; it has to mined.” Hear the colorful tales that only a miner would know as the equipment and going-ons of a silver mine are seen and explained. Underground tour is followed by a narrated 15-minute tour around the Historic Wallace residential and business district.

– Crystal Gold Mine Tours in Kellogg . The only authentic 1880s underground gold mine tour in the Northwest! The Crystal Gold Mine was one of the first hard rock mines in the Silver Valley. The guided underground tour explains how the miners drilled with “Hand Steels” using “Single Jacks” and “Double Jacks” (Hammers), how they traced the quartz vein using 1880 methods, how they tested the vein for gold. Beautiful stalactite crystals of smithsonite in an array of colors coat the walls. Gold and wire silver can still be seen in the quartz vein.

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Communities nearby:, wallace, idaho, kellogg, idaho.

Sierra Silver Mine Tour

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Wallace and the surrounding area are recognized as the richest silver mining district on earth having produced 1.2 billion ounces since 1884. Hop on the Sierra Silver Mine trolley in downtown Wallace and dig a little deeper into these rich mountains and their storied past. On the tour, an experienced miner guides you through the main drift of an actual underground silver mine. Exhibits and demonstrations of mining equipment present historic and modern techniques used to mine silver, gold, lead, zinc, and copper. Your guide will share his experiences as a hard-rock miner in the Coeur d’Alene District. The stories, demonstrations, and exhibits included in the Sierra Silver Mine Tour are entertaining and educational for visitors of all ages and interests.

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• Group rates available for 10 or more people with advance purchase.
• The AAA discount is offered.
• Tour length: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Bring your camera and a light jacket as the mine temperature is around 50° degrees F (10 C).

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“ He looked like he was transported back to his 20s with the energy he showed holding that unbelievable piece of equipment . ” in 11 reviews

“ The staff got us right to the trolley just as it was about to depart so we were really grateful for their effort. ” in 8 reviews

“ When we get to the mine we are handed over to the mine guide , a former miner himself. ” in 3 reviews

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509 Cedar St

Wallace, ID 83873

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Go Underground! The Sierra Silver Mine Tour is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation that provides an interactive underground experience, guided by a retired miner. We are dedicated to educating current and future generations as to history and current practices of hard rock mining in the Coeur d' Alene Mining District. We accomplish this by providing an underground experience for our patrons, utilizing historically correct narratives, and live demonstrations of mining machinery. On the way to and from the mine we provide a narrated tour aboard our trolley of Historic Wallace, Idaho 'The Silver Capital of the World.' …

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I first discovered this mining tour while on a back country motorcycle trip with some buddies. Then a couple years later, I was on a trip with wife and kids to Coeur d'Alene. When I realized we were only an hour away from Wallace, I insisted that we take the kids to so the mining tour. Both times, my tour guide for the mine was Lenny. Yeah, the silver in the mine is the intended treasure, but Lenny was the real treasure! Both visits, he made the tour so interesting and fun, letting our kids take turns operating the equipment and being extremely engaging with his audience. I cannot wait for my next visit to see Lenny and the Sierra silver mine! Thank you Lenny for making both of my experiences memorable!

John was a great tour guide. He was funny and very knowledgeable. After working in the mines for many years, it makes a wonderful little retirement job to show people about what life was like in the minds. It was a great tour.!

Our tour guide was great!! Told great stories and we learned so much! Our trip on the trolly was a real treat too. We learned a lot about Wallace and hope to visit again soon!

What a fun experience! I was with my husband staying in couer D'Alene for a conference so I broke away to head to this little town of Wallace for some history and a small adventure. The first thing you do is ride a trolley to the mine site. Our trolley guide was super informative of the area and history of Wallace! So not just a ride but a history lesson! When we get to the mine we are handed over to the mine guide, a former miner himself. Marty was very informative of how mines work, how they've changed over time, safety information and so forth. Really enjoyed learning about the process! Back at our starting point there is a store full of local souvenirs to select from. Fun trip!

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Great people and great time! Such a fun tour in an awesome little town! I highly recommend doing this tour

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If you weren't already familiar, get ready to dive into the world of mining because this is going to get up close and personal. Logistics first: you can either call ahead or walk into the store to book a tour time. The first tour starts at 10am and the last one is at 4pm. They leave every half hour so get to the trolley a couple minutes before your scheduled time. If you're there early, you can walk around the store which has a small exhibit and souvenir shop that includes shot glasses, clothing, and huckleberry jam. The total tour time lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes. The prices for the tour are as followed: - $16 (adults) - $14 (seniors) - $9 (children 4-16, free for 0-3) - $49 (2 adults with 2+ children 4-16) - Also note that you get 15% off with a AAA membership card! Now that the logistics are out of the way, let's get to the juicy stuff. Once on the trolley you'll take a short ride to the mine which is five minutes away. Once there you'll meet your tour guide, put your hard hat on, and get some intro info on the mine and the tour. My tour guide Marty is a retired miner and is also a fourth generation miner, so I knew I was in good hands with insight information. Once you walk in the mine, you'll feel a huge cool breeze. You'll go through a real mine and the guide will talk through all aspects of the work and the life that the miners lived. You'll see tons of large equipment which was used in the mines and your tour guide will use some too. Just be warned and prepare your ears because that the equipment is LOUD! You'll continue with the tour learning more tidbits on the way until you reach the end where you take off the hard hats and wait for the trolley to bring you back. The cool thing is they have some souvenirs of rocks that you can take with you! This was just amazing and really a must-do in Wallace to learn about the amazing history of this great town.

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Wasn't planning on taking a tour but sure glad I did. Both tour guides (bus and mine tour guide) were super friendly and informative. Learned a lot of history from the tour and had some good views from the bud. I think the tour was about an hour. My tour guide at the mine was a former miner and such a cool dude. Kid or adult, anyone will enjoy this tour.

This tour was amazing! We would do it again. The guides were so fun and we learned so much. What a blast!

My husband and I went here today and had an amazing time. I highly recommend but if you have issues with loud noise there are several times when they show you the working equipment that you might want ear protection... Great learning experience... We really loved it.

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Great tour- very informative and interesting. Trolley ride through town also informative.

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Cheryl was an amazing tour guide! She knows a lot about things that went on in the mine during its operation. The experience we had in the mine was like stepping back into 1880. She answered all of our questions and showed us everything about the mine. The tour was about 45 minutes and not super strenuous. We took our four small kids and she was so patient with them and interacted with them so they felt included on the tour also. I would absolutely recommend this tour!! A must see in Tombstone.

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It was nice and cool! (We were there in August - lol) But really, the mine was fascinating and the tour was very interesting! We toured with Amber and, despite the little one in our group crying the whole time (unrelated reasons), she had a great demeanor and sense of humor. The tour was at the top of our list of things we did while in town ... and we got to see grandma in a minor's helmet! The stairs and paths were a little rugged and natural, but our group got through them just fine. And the history down in the mine were awesome! Definitely a must-see tour!

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This was a very informative and fun tour! Our tour guide was very knowlegeable and kind. He was very patient with all of my sons questions and comments. The woman who sold us our tickets very kindly offered to hold our hats and extra bags while we were on the tour. This is a must do when you visit Tombstone!

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Sierra Silver Mine Tour Inc

420 5th Street, Wallace , Idaho 83873 USA

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“Take a tour underground!”

An experienced miner is your guide as you as you walk through the main drift of an actual underground silver mine. Using exhibits and demonstrations of operating mining equipment, you will learn the historical and modern-day techniques used to mine silver out of the mountains and into our lives. The 128-year history of mining in the Coeur d'Alenes has created a unique and colorful mining culture. Your guide will share his personal experiences as a hard-rock miner in the Coeur d'Alene district. The stories, demonstrations, and exhibits included in the Sierra Silver Mine Tour are fun and educational for people of all ages and interests.

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Reviewed by FezLuvsU

Never took the tour because of timing but this quaint little town nestled into the mountains is a gem!

Reviewed by roadtripper717572

This is a must see town and tour! You get a very informative tour of the little town on a trolley then a tour of an old silver mine from a retired miner. I would do this tour again.

Reviewed by juliefolse

We were going to stop for an hour in this town but so much to see. We did the mine tour andwalked around. So fun

Reviewed by DawnC

My family loved this tour. You are taken to the mine by a trolley, and the driver tells you a brief history of the town as you travel. At the mine you are met by an experienced miner who shares tons of interesting information and history about the mine all from the perspective of someone who had worked the mines for decades. This was a great choice for our family! Thanks!

Reviewed by idnohr

This was a really cool tour not just a walk in a big whole in the ground. Actual silver mine with working mining equipment that was demonstrated on our tour. The town of Wallace is small but big on friendliness.

Reviewed by MirandaAdventures

Highly informative guide and a fun adventure for the day.

Reviewed by Sarah Race

My great-grandfather and his father before him were all miners in this area. It was a great tour to show the younger generation a little bit of what their great-great grandparent's lives were like. The tour guide an ex-miner himself, was frank, informative and had a great sense of dry humour. It should also be added that it was an educational mine, that was used to teach high school youth mining up until the 90s when it was turned into the current tourist attraction that exists today.

Reviewed by blwasser

Best mine tour I've ever been on. Very informative & love seeing the tools being used! We thoroughly enjoyed this.

Reviewed by maximurf1

Great tour. Loved being in the actual mine and our experienced miner was awesome! Very informative! 😁

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Excellent tour. Very informative and they run mining tools while you are in the mine. Kids loved it and husband wants to be a miner!

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They don’t call us the Gem State for nothin’. Our state’s mining history is something that every Idahoan should explore. After all, the mining industry played a prominent role in Idaho becoming the place that it is today. You can experience this part of Idaho history for yourself with an underground tour at the Sierra Silver Mine. This mine tour is an amazing experience that will appeal to both young and old. Get an up-close look at what life was like for an Idaho hard rock miner and be sure to check it out!

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THE OLD HUNDRED GOLD MINE TOUR • EXPERIENCE MINING IN ACTION

The Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour is a guided mine tour that takes you 1/3 mile into the heart of 13,000 foot Galena Mountain where you can follow the vein and see real mining equipment in action! Go underground and experience the secret world of the gold miner!

Located just minutes from the historic town of Silverton, the Mine Tour is easily accessible by car and RV.

Outside, at the Gold Mine Tour, the spectacular scenery is awesome and at the end of the rainbow might be your Pot O' Gold - in the Old Hundred sluice box!

Pan for real silver, copper, and even gold - and keep what you find! Best of all, panning is FREE with your ticket purchase!

So stop on by and explore the underground at the Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour. Reservations are NOT needed .

• Ride a vintage electric powered mine train in an authentic miner's "man-trip" car once used at the famous Camp Bird Gold Mine.
• See colorful minerals and crystals in tunnels blasted by hand from solid volcanic rock.
• Watch mining equipment demonstrations the way it was done with air powered drills, slusher, and mucking machines dating as far back as the 1930's.
• See the incredible 1904 Old Hundred Boarding House perched on a sheer cliff 2,000 feet above the mine!
• Relax at our covered picnic area.
• Get discounts to other historic mining sites and museums with the Silverton Heritage Pass.

NOTICE: On Tuesday, July 4th, the first mine tour will depart at 12:00 NOON then depart hourly through 4:00PM. This change is due to the 4th of July Parade in Silverton. We encourage you to watch the parade at 10:00am, then visit the Mine Tour afterwards. Thanks!

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