Gold Rush and Ghosts of Sacramento Smart Phone guided (App/GPS) Walking Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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 it's 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 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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(3)
The Gold Rush and Ghosts walking tour was... okay. The idea of combining Sacramento history with ghost stories is fun, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The app sometimes struggled with GPS accuracy, the audio narration felt a bit dry, and some of the stories were outdated or repetitive. I think with a proper overhaul - smoother app interface, updated content, and a bit more engaging storytelling — this could be a really cool experience. As it stands, it's just... meh.
I enjoyed sharing history with my grandson who told me they don’t study history any more in school. I think it was a little heavy on the ghost part of the stories but it was fun.
I purchased two tickets and my friend didn't have enough data on her phone to download the tour. We both had to listen on my phone. Also, the tour kept skipping back to places we had already been. Otherwise the information was very interesting and surprising.
