Chollar Mine

Chollar Mine Historic mine tours in Virginia City, NV Explore the rich geological and cultural history of one of the great mines of the Comstock Lode!

Go deep underground and discover how the miners of the Gold Rush extracted the wealth that made Virginia City famous. The gold and silver brought thousands across America to risk it all and seek their fortune. First staked in 1859, Virginia City’s Chollar Mine (later the Chollar-Potosi) was one of the leading producers on the Comstock. Over the next 80 years, miners blasted and carted out some $17

million in gold and silver. Discover how the mines were built, the geological significance of the rocks and what it meant to the men who dug here. Chollar Mine historic mine tour is a “must-see” on your next trip to Virginia City, NV!

Thanks Rui Ding!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Very professional tour leader and very kind mine owner. Worth to take a look inside the mine.📸...
08/25/2026

Thanks Rui Ding!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Very professional tour leader and very kind mine owner. Worth to take a look inside the mine.

📸 Rui Ding (via Google reviews)

Fire up above Gold Hill! Lasted about an hour but our brave fire professionals took care of it 🧑‍🚒🚒🧯We’re still here at ...
07/17/2026

Fire up above Gold Hill! Lasted about an hour but our brave fire professionals took care of it 🧑‍🚒🚒🧯

We’re still here at the mine if you want to drop by - Virginia City history safe and sound!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This tour was spectacular! Quintessential Virginia City. A must see and well worth the price of admission. A...
06/24/2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This tour was spectacular! Quintessential Virginia City. A must see and well worth the price of admission. Andree and Gary are wonderful historians. Check it out!!!” Lisa Gleason via Google Reviews

Thank you, Lisa! And thanks for the great photos! It was great to have you visit Chollar Mine 🤠

📸 Lisa Gleason

Classics are out! When the weather hits just right, there’s nothing like taking the road up to Virginia City!
05/27/2026

Classics are out! When the weather hits just right, there’s nothing like taking the road up to Virginia City!

Sun 🌞 is shining and it’s getting a little warm up here in VC! This little family of deer found some shade overlooking C...
05/14/2026

Sun 🌞 is shining and it’s getting a little warm up here in VC! This little family of deer found some shade overlooking Chollar Mine - can you see them under the trees in the last picture? Creatures great and small love to visit 🤠

For the rest of us, when it heats up, we can always take advantage of those nice cool mine tunnels while we get a little history in!

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, K.Are!“Love this tour! The gentlemen were both hilarious and very knowledgeable. I wou...
04/25/2026

Thanks for the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review, K.Are!
“Love this tour! The gentlemen were both hilarious and very knowledgeable. I would definitely do this again and appreciate their time showing us the mine and why Nevada’s history is so important.”

📸 K.Are via Google Reviews

Good morning, Virginia City! 📸 this creative morning shot from 2021! Come for the history, come for the natural beauty...
04/16/2026

Good morning, Virginia City!
📸 this creative morning shot from 2021!
Come for the history, come for the natural beauty, come for the photo ops, come for the fun or the stories! There’s something for everyone 🤠

Address

615 F Street
Virginia City, NV
89440

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4:15pm
Tuesday 11am - 4:15pm
Wednesday 11am - 4:15pm
Thursday 11am - 4:15pm
Friday 11am - 4:15pm
Saturday 11am - 4:15pm
Sunday 11am - 4:15pm

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+17758470155

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