Sacramento Ghosts: Gunslingers and Ghouls Tour

Overview

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.

City: Sacramento

Wed 11 Jun

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $32.00

Make a reservation

Wed 11 Jun

Starting at $32.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (175) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (252) Entry Tickets (96) Sporting Events (4) Good for Small Groups (27) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (113) Walking Tours (705) Outdoor Activities (48) Limitied Availability Tours (29) LGBT Friendly Tours (9) Family-friendly Activities (8) Wildlife Activities (6) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (96) Travelers recommend (174) Good for Groups (32) Top Activities (75) Guided Audio Tours (10) Art, Culture & History (406) Attractions to explore (43) Sustainable Tours (1) Limousine Transfers (5) Donut Walking Tour (2) Virtual Experiences (1) Additional fees (7) DSA non-compliant (17)

What's Included

Thoroughly researched and accurate history

Professional and courteous guide

Authentic local ghost stories

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

California State Railroad Museum

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.

Sacramento History Museum

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.

River City Saloon

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (147)

shelbycT9740KD

Jan 2024

Our guide, Lydia, was so great! She was friendly, had a lot to say about Sacramento’s real history AND the paranormal. 10/10

theresaandream

Jan 2024

Lydia was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and so fun! She made it spooky but historically accurate all while being bubbly and personable. She paid attention to all the guests, interacted with us enthusiastically when we had comments and thoughtfully answered questions with more than a standard amount of info. You can tell she’s passionate about the history and it really comes out in her excited narration of all the stories surrounding deaths and tragedies in Sacramento. We paid the extra for the extended tour and she really came alive when we visited several other historical spots, and she even told us (in amazing detail) about all the serial killers that have called Sacramento, and the greater Norther California area, their home. 10/10 would recommend to anyone, ghost enthusiast or not. But dress for the weather as the tour is all outdoors :) Thank you, Lydia! You were awesome. :)

Pamela_O

Dec 2023

Ethan, our guide, didn’t shy away from talking about how really difficult and dangerous, and sometimes downright heartless, life in the 19th century Sacramento was. He included a wealth of information about the perils of life In the century when Sacramento was being built.