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

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 10 min

   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.

2. California State Railroad Museum · 10 min

   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.

3. Sacramento History Museum · 10 min

   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.

4. Stop 4 · 10 min

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

5. Stop 5 · 10 min

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

6. River City Saloon · 10 min

   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.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: 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.

Good to know

• 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

Cancellation policy

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

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