Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About This Tour in Sacramento

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California. The tour begins at the corner of Riley and Scott Street in Folsom’s Historic District and ends on Truss Bridge, with tranquil views of the American River. We’ll take in Figueroa Street, where you’ll find beautiful homes built in the late 1800s, and Sutter Street, which was once Folsom’s main street – and a picturebook Old Western main street. We’ll end our adventure on the Truss Bridge. On this walking tour, you’ll hear about: • Local Native American history • California’s early history • The history of the gold rush and how it's connected to Folsom • The Victorian homes in Folsom • The revitalization of the Historic District in Old Town Folsom • Johnny Cash and the “Folsom Prison Blues” The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which works offline.

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What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to this selg-guided GPS audio tour in English

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Additional Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The tour takes

This tour begins at the parking lot for Historic Folsom near the corner of Riley and Scott Streets and ends at the Historic Truss Bridge. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The tour takes you down Sutter Street in Folsom

The tour passes by the Folsom Historical Museum

The tour passes by the Folsom Historical Museum.

The tour passes by the Sacramento Valley Railroad

The tour passes by the Sacramento Valley Railroad.

The tour passes by the Sutter Street Theatre

The tour passes by the Sutter Street Theatre.

The tour passes by the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

The tour passes by the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park.

The tour passes by Lake Natoma

The tour passes by Lake Natoma.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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