Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour
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.
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Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour
What's included in Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
River City Saloon
The tour starts at the haunted saloon, you'll hear about the founding of Sacramento, and the ghost that reside here.
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 MuseumPass-by Only
The tour stops outside of the Sacramento History Museum where you'll hear about the haunted underground tunnels and the ghosts of the museum.
Inclusions
- See and Learn Sacramento's historic sites and learn about it's history.
- Self Guided Smart Phone App Walking Tour
- Go at your own pace and schedule
- No food, water, entrance ticket or 'human' guide. This is an app and all outside.
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts outside of the River City Saloon in Old Sacramento and hear the story of how it was a brothel, and it's centuries old stories.
End Points
- The tour ends at Fanny Anne's a local bar with a long history. You'll learn why the cannon's on top, the ghosts inside and after the tour feel free to stop for a meal or drink!
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Ticket Redemption
This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text 617-991-3269. A copy of your ticket is below. HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR For the best experience, follow the instructions below before taking your tour. your code is 'sac2780' How it works: Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. App Store: WalknTours App Store Google Play Store: WalknTours Google Play Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Unlock Your Tour Chose Sacramento in the City section, or choose the tour in the "Near Me" Scroll down and find "Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Walking Tour" Click Enter Experience Code Enter the Experience Code 'sac2780' Click apply Step 4: Take the Tour Go to the River City Saloon. Open the tour and click start tour. Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.
