Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to discover Old Sacramento's Historic District and Waterfront without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out how Sacramento was finally saved from yearly floods by raising the town 22 feet in the 1860s
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse a local who's created over 20 VoiceMap tours under her belt
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Old Sacramento, 1014 2nd St Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95814-3202

On this leisurely walking tour through Old Sacramento’s Historic District and Waterfront, I’ll paint a picture of what it was like for those early pioneers who were drawn to the city during the Gold Rush era.

Pass By: Tower Bridge, 342 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Our tour starts at Tower Bridge. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets and wooden boardwalks, I’ll share stories about the buildings you pass.

Pass By: Theodore Judah Monument, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

On this tour, you'll take in Pioneer Square, the Pony Express Statue and the monument to Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific Railroad’s first Chief Engineer.

Pass By: The Firehouse Restaurant, 1112 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Named a California Historical Landmark in 1965, the suburb features over 50 restored historical buildings dating to the second half of the 1850s. Our tour starts at Tower Bridge. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets and wooden boardwalks, I’ll share stories about the buildings you pass, including the Firehouse Restaurant, Orleans Hotel, and What Cheer House, a former hotel and historical landmark.

Pass By: Lady Adams Building (California Historical Landmark No. 603), 119 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Pass by the Lady Adams Building and learn its history while you walk.

Pass By: What Cheer House, California Historical Lanmark #597, 102 K St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Named a California Historical Landmark in 1965, the suburb features over 50 restored historical buildings dating to the second half of the 1850s. As you stroll along the cobblestone streets and wooden boardwalks, I’ll share stories about the buildings you pass, including What Cheer House, a former hotel and historical landmark.

Pass By: Pony Express Statue, 2nd St &, J St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

You’ll also hear about California’s early history, and how it took 25 days via steamboat to get mail from the East Coast to California on the West Coast before the Pony Express was established in 1860.

Pass By: Pioneer Square, 900 2nd St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Take in Pioneer Square, the Pony Express Statue and the monument to Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific Railroad’s first Chief Engineer.

Pass By: California State Railroad Museum, 125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814-2204

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.

Pass By: Big Four Building, 101-115 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

You'll stroll down I Street and past the Big Four Building as well as down Front Street where you can sample the menu at any one of the charming bars or restaurants along the Old Sacramento Waterfront

Pass By: Sacramento History Museum, 101 I St Open Seven Days A Week, Sacramento, CA 95814-2204

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.

Pass By: Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station, 930 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

You'll hear about Chinese migrants’ courage during the building of the Central Pacific Railroad.

Pass By: Delta King Hotel, 1000 Front St, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

The tour ends by the Delta King paddlewheeler where you'll learn its fascinating history.



Informacion Adicional
"Most travelers can participate"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Please Note:"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time:
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Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/30/2020 - 3/6/2025

Monday - Sunday :

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Duration: 90 To 120 Minutes
Start location: 1 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

Cancellations and refunds: All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

Included

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

Not Included

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

Facilities