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Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour

By WalknTours
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is P 592 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 5m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Discover the history of Old Sacramento, the Gold Rush, the Union Pacific Railroad, and the ghosts that now linger.

Why take this to

  • Go at your own pace and schedule. The tour NEVER expires.
  • Stop anytime, get a drink, meal, explore, and continue when ready.
  • Listen again after taking it in person.
  • Professionally produced with top notch narration and music to set the atmophere.
  • 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 it’s railroad history, underground tunnels, gold rush days, skid row times, how Stanford was established, River boat rides and much more. And at each stop, you’ll also hear the tales of those that are said to still linger here.

Activity location

  • River City Saloon
    • 916 2nd St,
    • 95814-2232, Sacramento, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • River City Saloon
    • 916 2nd Street
    • 95814, Sacramento, California, United States

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Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 5 minutes1h 5m
    1h 5m
  • Opening hours: Tue 0:00-23:30
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 592.12 x 1 AdultP 592.12
Total
Price is P 592.12

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    See and Learn Sacramento's historic sites and learn about it's history.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Go at your own pace and schedule
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    No food, water, entrance ticket or 'human' guide. This is an app and all outside.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

River City Saloon

  • 10m
The tour starts at the haunted saloon, you'll hear about the founding of Sacramento, and the ghost that reside here.

Big Four Building (Pass by)

The tour stops at the Big Four Building where you'll learn the history of the Union Pacific Railroad, it's founders, and hear about the ghost of Stanford and how the ghost of his son helped establish Stanford University.

Sacramento History Museum (Pass by)

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 Eagle Theatre (Pass by)

The tour stops outside the historic Eagle Theater and you'll hear how it got it's start, and the ghosts that reside there now.

Delta King Hotel

  • 10m
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.

Lady Adams Building (California Historical Landmark No. 603)

  • 10m
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.

118 J St

  • 5m
Old Pioneer Park, you'll learn the history of the Park and why it's sunken and avoided by the locals.

114 J St

  • 5m
Learn the story of the Gold Rush and how it all began (It's sneakier than you think!).

B. F. Hastings Bank Building (Pass by)

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 Ann's Saloon

  • 10m
Fanny saved the city, and also provided it with plenty of extra's. 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.

Location

Activity location

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    River City Saloon
    • 916 2nd St,
    • 95814-2232, Sacramento, California, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    River City Saloon
    • 916 2nd Street
    • 95814, Sacramento, California, United States

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