Gayle, Jim, Marti, and I took this most enjoyable walking tour yesterday on a nice warm Sunday…read moreafternoon. The tour started with the lower level of the Renaissance Hotel (who provided water and a snack) for a introduction, a historical set-up (in costume) and fun "throw the cards" warm-up. Once outside (fully masked) and "on the road", our tour stops included the old Post Office/West Elm, the Reno Courthouse, the Virginia Street Bridge, Space Whale/Site of old Mapes Hotel, Old Riverside Hotel, one of Reno's historic old Alleys, and Belle Island. In between were stories of hangings, rings thrown from the bridge, missing person/mob hits, possible prohibition liquor runs through alleged tunnels, and of course the church where the finale of Sister Act was filmed. There were also magic tricks, bad jokes, a look up in the sky gag for tour add-ons, a fake birthday song tribute to a surprised restaurant patron, and a very enjoyable and interactive outdoor experience. The expedition ended back at the hotel with a ring magic trick, a bit historical letter reveal, and appreciation for a job well done. This expedition actually left me with wanting more in terms of local historical tidbits and stories. Maybe sometime post-COVID, a longer and smaller attended walking tour would be "in the cards". In the meantime, please buy a ticket to the Weird Reno walking tour and thank you Kalin, Jinger, Jacques, and family for a bringing a little welcome joy to such a challenging time. Sincerely - Shorty

True magic from beginning to end! Very interactive with the…read moreaudience and I know some of us left wondering- how did they do that? I like how they integrated past, present and future. It was nice to experience something new and much needed in a long time. I definitely recommend getting tickets. We were laughing throughout the tour. So much history of which I learned about that I had no idea.., which left me truly inspired. I'll keep an eye out as I overheard there would be special events around Halloween and the holidays yay! It was a great Saturday in which we were enchanted, outdoors and walking triple points. Even celebrating someone's birthday! If I have friends come from out of town I'll be sure to let them know to check out Weird Reno!

As a local, this was an amazing find! I was simply looking online for fun stuff to do over the…read moreholiday break and found Reno Food Tours. We met our tour guide, Fanci, at Cafe Whitney at 11am. She was great and gave us some interesting facts about the Whitney Peak Hotel building while we had delicious ahi tuna tacos with a wonton shell. From there we walked over to Crafted Palette. We had not known about this place and what a hidden gem. We had an amazing wellington pie and a cherry pie. Crafted Palette features local artists and offers sip and paint classes. From there we went to Wild River Grille where we had amazing bruschetta and pork belly. The GM also gave us a great tour of the building and some of the history behind the restaurant and the apartments above, once a hotel (Marilyn Monroe was a guest while filming The Misfits!) We next journeyed to Papa What's Cooking for red beans and rice, with a side of cornbread. Both excellent. Finally, we wrapped up the day at Sierra Bakery and Creamery, where the owner creates all the ice cream recipes himself and we were able to chat with him. Great guy and great ice cream and treats. My friend wound up buying a quart to take home. Reno Food Tours is a great way to spend an afternoon. Our guide, Fanci, was great and gave us lots of fun facts about various buildings and some historical information and lore surrounding the biggest little city. The restaurant stops are the tour do change up every so often so we definitely decided we would go again. Highly recommend as a fun way to enjoy the city of Reno.

Went to an event and showed up on time. Nobody was present, there was no notice of cancellation,…read moreand no chance to leave any feedback. There is no number to call off their website. I have emailed confirmations too! Given the other reviews are all 5 years ago or more, I suspect the organization has gone zombie. If you can't get a person on the phone I'd say don't touch it with a barge pole!

What a wonderful way to spend an evening! Our hostess was so knowledgeable, funny, and shared some…read moregreat ghost stories, as well as a lot of Carson City history with us! The night was perfect, and we did the flashlight tour, which made things a little spooky! If you've never done the Carson City goes to her I highly suggest you give it a try! It was a fun evening out & a fun date nigh!

What a gas! Our "scary tour" was given by the spirited spirit of madam Curry, the founders funny…read moreand most entertaining ghost! It was 90 minutes, an easy walk past many of our most haunted homes and businesses. Take the kids, grandkids or make it a group outing ! Description SUMMER SEASON 2021 SATURDAY EVENING TOURS: 28th season JUNE - OCTOBER 2021 DATES: 6/19, 7/3, 7/10, 8/14, 8/21 TIME: 7 PM DATES: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 TIME: 6 PM Ninety Minute Evening Tours Tickets: $15 Advance. $20 @ the Tour All Day October Ghost Walk - Saturday, October 23, 2021 The Carson City Ghost Walk reopens to the public for evening walking tours! Carson City's rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in our seasonal tours, led by Madame Curry, a ghostly and witty community spirit based on the widow of Carson City's founder, Abe Curry. The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City's Victorian era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the long ago centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and gossip from the past. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's west side historic homes and businesses. This is an outside tour leaving rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Please dress for weather & walking. Tickets: All tickets $15 in advance with an additional online fee. $20 at the door. Under 3 Free. Tickets in advance available online at: purplepass or by mail. Location: Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub). Early summer tours leave @ 7:00 PM. September and October Tours leave @ 6:00 PM The Carson City Ghost Walk follows all CDC Guidelines for Covid - 19 and community safety. Items Not Allowed

My wife and I were scammed out of ~$11,500 (all expenses). Don't ever have anything to do with this…read morecompany. I've contacted the Attorney Generals of "State of Washington", "State of Nevada", "State of Michigan", and a District Prosecutor in Texas, all to no avail. Additionally, I contacted a Federal Attorney and again no help. The consumers protection divisions of the named states told all they could do was to record what happened and wait. I don't expect to ever see a refund as the Texas Attorney stated that "Frank" keeps conning individuals to pay his expensive lawyers. You have been warned.

Terrible customer service...No call backs, apologies, nothing.... REALLY flakey people that work…read morethere, it was a GREAT disappointment, I definitely would not recommend losing your money here....

We hit the streets of Reno with the Reno Brew Bike crew to celebrate my birthday--and it was an…read moreabsolute blast! Our route started at Black Rabbit Mead and rolled through Ole Bridge Pub, Social Tap, and Our Bar, before wrapping things up at The Depot next door. If you've got a big group, book the private rental--it's totally worth it. Smaller crew? Grab a few individual seats and still join the fun. The staff is awesome, and the follow car makes you feel like a local celeb as you cruise downtown. Pro tip: show up at least 30 minutes early. Black Rabbit gets crowded with multiple groups starting or ending their rides, which can slow down service and eat into your bike time.

What a fun event! We reserved the entire bike for a 2 hr reservation, which included 2 stops of our…read morechoice, option to play our own music, and ability to decorate the bike. They recommended we get there 15 minutes early, but I would definitely try to get there at least 30 to 45 minutes before to ensure you aren't cutting into your reservation time, so you can decorate, mingle, and grab a drink in Black Rabbit Mead before take off. Your time ends at the 2 hr mark regardless of when you take off. We got there as recommended and there was only one bartender for a massive group of us and another group who reserved a bike for the day, so it was pretty chaotic and took much longer than expected. I would also recommend knowing which stops you want to go to. There is a list online, so come prepared and enjoy! Overall the driver was fantastic as was the experience. We will definitely be reserving another bike in the future!

If you're looking for something fun to do in Northern Nevada, I can't recommend the Chollar Mine…read moreTour enough! Our tour guide, Gary, absolutely made the experience! He has an incredible knowledge of Virginia City and Northern Nevada history, but he shares it in a way that's engaging, funny, and easy to follow. His sense of humor was the perfect mix of clever and classic jokes, which kept both the adults and the kids entertained! Before we even stepped into the mine, Gary sat us under a tree and told the story of Virginia City and The Comstock Load. I've lived in Northern Nevada for years, and he still taught me things I had never heard before! It was a great reminder of just how much fascinating history we have right here in our own backyard. I also appreciated how patient and thoughtful he was with everyone in our group, especially the children and those who needed a little extra time walking through the mine. He made sure everyone felt included. As a bonus, Gary is also an author! I ended up buying one of his books (I collect children's books for my office), and he has written other books too. I may have to buy the others with my next visit. Whether you're visiting from out of town, or you've lived here for years, the Chollar Mine Tour is absolutely worth experiencing. We had a wonderful time and plan to come back with more friends and family! p.s. Ask for a ghost story or two!

Super interesting tour. A must if you really want to learn about mining in the old days. Tours…read moretypically run once an hour at 15 past the hour during the hours they are open. Check the website for the hours as they change seasonally. All the old artifacts lying around the yard are also quite interesting to look at. If you can't walk the length of a football field hunched over so your head (with helmet) doesn't hit the low beams, or are highly claustrophobic, this tour is NOT for you. CASH ONLY.

This is a great place and it feels cool to step into a different territory from one country to the…read moreother

We added this stop to our itinerary after seeing the reviews, but as we neared the area and thought…read morefor sure we had taken a wrong turn, my husband began looking at the actual website which states "Visitors to Molossia must not come unannounced. This is our home..." That made me feel awkward and very uncomfortable. We were unable to schedule a tour prior to coming as the site also said they were closed for tours during the time of our trip. Since we arrived at the location just after seeing the above quoted statement, we only did a quick drive by. This is really out in the middle of nowhere and what seemed like it was going to be a quirky little stop got feeling odd very quickly. This is a good reminder to do as much research as possible on everything.

The Historic Reno Preservation Society sponsored a walking tour of the 4th Street area and beer…read moresampling of craft breweries along the way. The tour covered the area on 4th Street between Evans and Morrill Streets. We met at the corner of Morrill and 4th Streets, immediately east of the wells overpass. This area has a very distinct and colorful history that I was not aware of. 4th Street went from being a dirt road to becoming a key industrial and commercial road, to a highway. As the road connected east and west cities, it attracted many big businesses that thrived on 4th Street in years gone by. There were even railroad tracks that came right into the area. In that small four block area of 4th Street there were slaughter houses, a commercial brewery and other industries that had attracted the railroad to that area. In fact, the Depot brewery and restaurant, was indeed a train depot and there are remnants of the vault that once was part of the train depot. The door to the vault for some strange reason is in the men's room. My feeling is that it should be on display so all who come in can see it. It is a very impressive piece of history. . We had four staff members from the Reno Historical Society that took us on the walk and explained the businesses that thrived along the 4th Street Corridor and lectured on the architecture of some of the buildings that are still there that are over a hundred fifty years old, the significance of businesses having access to the train, and the evolution and development of 4th Street from a simple dirt road to a major road linking cities east and west until Interstate 80 was built. Along the way we made three stops at 3 craft breweries the first Brewery was the pigeon Head Brewery. the second was the lead Dog Brewery, and the third and final stop was the Depot Restaurant and Brewery. I am a huge fan of the craft beers and each one of the breweries definitely had something to my taste and liking even. it was interesting to go tour the breweries and sample their beers and have an appreciation of the brewmasters' special ingredients and talents as they practice their craft and make us all happy, happy. A very special way to spend part of your Sunday, thanks to the Historic Reno Preservation Society. Check out their website for future tours. Probst!

Great ghost tour. Steps and sounds were there as well as shadows. Don't forget to check your photos…read morelater, captured a blue mist

This tour was amazing!!! Informative and so much detail to the local history! I LOVED every moment!read more

I am sure it is lovely, but it was not clear from the reviews that only club members could go…read morethere. We showed up for lunch and could not get through the gate since we don't belong. I am not mad. I just think that The website or reviews should state clearly that you can only go if you are a member.

A Sunday Funday at The Club. The restaurant and bar, Nineteen 57, is open from 10am to 2pm. We…read moreenjoyed a couple cocktails and shared some truffle fries and chilaquiles with brisket. The tortilla chips were house-made, the brisket was quite flavorful and tender - it all came together perfectly with the sauce, crema, egg, avocado and cilantro. We both ordered the spicy margarita, which was excellent. Not too strong and with a nice kick. We arrived around 1pm and sat next to a wood burning fireplace. Talk about feeling spoiled with the whole place to ourselves! Our waitress was very helpful and attentive. We knew they had just hired a new chef and he has been working hard on a new menu that will rollout very soon. Apparently, he has offered several specials over the past few weeks as an "introduction" to his culinary talents and all have been well-received. We look forward to returning when the new menu is fully integrated. The whole restaurant/bar/club is beautifully decorated and feels very upscale, but not pretentious. Quite an enjoyable way to spend the day with friends and family.