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Gold Rush And Ghosts Of Sacramento Smart Phone Guided Walking Tour

Starting From From $9.75 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 4.03 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Private Single Day Tour Operated by WalknTours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger. Why take this tour? - Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires. - Stop anytime, get a drink, or meal, explore, and continue when ready. - Listen again after taking it in person. - Professionally produced with top-notch narration and music to set the atmosphere. - 10's of 100's take our tours around the USA and love them. You see, Sacramento is a beautiful city with an amazing story. But like all good stories, there needs to be some adventure. And what's more adventurous than the gold rush, floods, fires, underground tunnels, and murder? On our tour, I’ll share with you the history of Old Sacramento including its railroad history, underground tunnels, gold rush days, skid row times, how Stanford was established, riverboat rides, and much more. And at each stop, you’ll also hear the tales of those that are said to still linger here.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Go at your own pace, anytime
  • This tour never expires
  • After taking the tour on location, listen to the remote version anytime to relive the tour
  • The tour is professionally narrated and infused with music to set the mood
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

The tour starts at the haunted saloon, you'll hear about the founding of Sacramento and the ghosts that reside here. The tour stops at the Big Four Building where you'll learn the history of the Union Pacific Railroad, and its founders, and hear about the ghost of Stanford and how the ghost of his son helped establish Stanford University. The tour stops outside of the Sacramento History Museum where you'll hear about the haunted underground tunnels and the ghosts of the museum. The tour stops outside the historic Eagle Theater and you'll hear how it got its start, and the ghosts that reside there now. The tour walks along the boardwalk and the river to the River King where it stops outside and tells the story of the Delta King and the ghosts that are now aboard. The tour stops outside of the Lady Adams building, the oldest in Sacramento, where you'll hear bout the ship the Lady Adams, how it was used to build the building, and the ghosts that walk there now. Old Pioneer Park, you'll learn the history of the Park and why it's sunken and avoided by the locals. Learn the story of the Gold Rush and how it all began (It's sneakier than you think!). One of the most important in Sacramento history, you'll hear how the building shaped the city and the spirits that walk there now. Fanny saved the city and also provided it with plenty of extras. Learn the history of the ship and bar, and why the Cannon is on top. You might even see Fanny! It's also a great spot for a drink and food.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Sacramento

City/Town Tour.

Continued

Sacramento

Local Flavor.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour Go at your own pace and schedule See and Learn about Sacramento's historic sites and learn about its history.

Not Included

Food/drink Admissions/entrances, the tour is all outside. Human guide

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing Walking shoes Water Cash for personal expenses

Meeting & Pickup

River City Saloon - 916 2nd St, Sacramento County Sacramento, California, 95814.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Minimum age: 14 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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