Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours

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About This Tour in Sacramento

One of the earliest towns to be founded in California was Sacramento during the Gold Rush. Old Sac is committed to restoring historical structures so that we can think back on the past. People from all over the world relocated to Sacramento with the hope of getting wealthy. But a number of tragedies, including floods, fires, and a troubled history, cast a shadow on those dreams. We will visit haunted trains, boats, and tunnels throughout our tour. Discover what lurks below the city's streets. Learn about the disasters that took place in the region during the early days of rail travel. Meet two businessmen that created this city during the Gold Rush and learn about a young child whose heart-warming story has touched people's hearts all around Sacramento. Our exclusive Sacramento Ghosts tour covers all of this and more.

Why Visit Sacramento?

Sacramento, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Sacramento provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Sacramento

You can reach Sacramento, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Authentic local ghost stories

What's Not Included

  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The Delta King

All tours meet at Waterfront Park, 1240 Sacramento Riverbike Trail on Front St, between K ST and L St., next to the restroom. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.

End Point

This building once served as the city's hospital, and many of its tragedies

All tours meet at Waterfront Park, 1240 Sacramento Riverbike Trail on Front St, between K ST and L St., next to the restroom. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The Delta King is the first stop on our itinerary 10 minutes

The Delta King is the first stop on our itinerary. She is a riverboat that has been transformed into a restaurant and hotel. Her interesting past comprises multiple moves and bankruptcy. The Delta King has reportedly been visited by three different ghosts.

Our next stop is the California State Railroad Museum 10 minutes

Our next stop is the California State Railroad Museum. The museum was built by railroad enthusiasts in 1937. The museum contains 21 complete railroad cars, linked to exploitation and death, with the ghosts said to be appeased by something called the Hungry Ghost Festival.

We're actually going to this museum next 10 minutes

We're actually going to this museum next! The only museum devoted to Sacramento history is the Sacramento History Museum, which debuted in 1985. It is a rather straightforward museum that mostly focuses on the development and gold rush of Sacramento. The museum houses the belongings of May, a young girl who unfortunately perished from encephalitis.

One of the oldest theatres in California, this... 10 minutes

One of the oldest theatres in California, this location is said to be haunted by one of its former directors.

Once the town's post office, the man for... 10 minutes

Once the town's post office, the man for whom this location is named lived an interesting and tragic life.

This building once served as the city's hospital,... 10 minutes

This building once served as the city's hospital, and many of its tragedies are linked to the cholera epidemic that claimed countless lives in the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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