Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Description
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.
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Itinerary
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. 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! 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 location is said to be haunted by one of its former directors.
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, and many of its tragedies are linked to the cholera epidemic that claimed countless lives in the 19th century.
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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
- 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
Reviews(216)
It was a quick tour and very informative but it did not have any dressed up characters as the guides nor was it overly exciting. But it was a great walk thru the old town and the guide was informative .
Terrible directions on finding meeting location. No one was available to take my call to help (first call I was disconnected, next call went to voice mail). By the time I heard back (by text), there was no information on how to catch up with the tour. I would not recommend this tour company.
Such a fun time! Our tour guide had great stories that made for unique & new way to see old town sac!
Ethan was very knowledgeable and knew his stuffs for sure! I was amazed by the history I did not know as a local. I thought the experience was going to be more interactive with each building or location we visited. The price was a little high considering and we did the extended tour! Had fun though!
Hi Shay, thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad Ethan's knowledge helped you discover new pieces of local history and that you still had a fun time on the extended tour. We also appreciate your feedback about the level of interaction and pricing, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our team as we continue improving the experience.
They are not part of Ols Sacramento, Went 3 hours early to try and find the meeting place. No Signs no building no nothing . Just meet on a biking trail at 7: 45pm. We walked abound old Sacramento twice and couldn't find the meeting place.We asked everyone if they ever heard of the company nobody ever heard of the Company. Finally, we had walk so far looking for the place or group it was by luck we just happen to sit down and a guy walked up to us asked if we were looking for the tour group . We thought we were in for a great experience and by now we had been walking around for over 3 hours and now we Find out it's a walking tour and we were going to the same places we had already been since we were walking already for 3 hours. We tried to keep up with everyone but we were not able to after all this walking we were done. So we were not able to finish the tour. By the way I'm 68 yrs old and my wife is 66 ,,, Not a fun day,,,,
Hello John, thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your Sacramento tour experience was so frustrating. It’s unfortunate to hear the meeting location was difficult to find and that the amount of walking made it impossible for you to enjoy and complete the tour. This is not up to our normal standards, and we understand your disappointment. Please reach out to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com with your booking information so our team can review your experience and assist you directly. Thank you.
I came out here on business and I found this hotel to be closest to where I need to be. The staff was extremely friendly from the moment I checked in to the moment I checked out. I found the room to be extremely clean, the TV worked fantastically, and the bed was very comfortable. I also enjoyed the way the room was laid out. The complementary breakfast was very good. If I could find fault, I would suggest that the management put in more towel racks in the bathroom since my bathroom only had one,small, rack. I needed more racks for my towels. Other than that suggestion, the place was fantastic and I would come back here in the future.
I loved the mix of history and ghost stories! Sacramento has some shady history! Our guide was incredible.
Hello Amy, we're so glad you enjoyed the mix of history and ghost stories! Sacramento certainly has its share of fascinating and shady history, and we're thrilled your guide helped bring it all to life. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to see you again for another haunted adventure!
This was a great tour. Dane was an awesome guide. The history was presented expertly and was fascinating!!
Hello Debrah, we're so glad you had a great time! Dane will be thrilled to hear you enjoyed his storytelling and found the history so fascinating. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour soon!
This tour was supposed to be a ghost tour, but it ended up being more like a history tour more so than having "paranormal" content, which, in my opinion was better because I found the history of old Sacramento to be more interesting than the somewhat boring stories of ghosts and apparitions. Our guide Alexis was wonderful and knowledgeable. But this review doesn't really reflect on our tour guide performance (which should receive 5 stars). However, whoever designed this tour should include more "paranormal" and "spooky" content to really make it about "ghosts", etc. Also, the fact that old downtown Sac was hustling and bustling at the time of the tour, it was very distracting to see and hear people passing through while trying to pay attention to the stories. I know this aspect is beyond the tour provider's control but it's just a mere observation as to the quality of the tour overall.
Hello Hector, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear Alexis provided a wonderful experience and that you enjoyed learning about the history of Old Sacramento. We're sorry to hear the overall tour didn't have as much paranormal content as you were expecting. We appreciate your suggestions and understand your comments about the busy atmosphere affecting the experience. Please reach out to guestrelations@usghostadventures.com with your booking information so our team can review your feedback further. Thank you.
Our tour guide Kat was knowledgeable about the history of Old Sacramento and it was fun to hear the stories.
Hello Nora, we're so glad you enjoyed exploring Old Sacramento with Kat! It's wonderful to hear her knowledge of the area's history and storytelling made the tour so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you again soon!
