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

Thu 17 Apr

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Starting at $32.00

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Thu 17 Apr

Starting at $32.00

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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.

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Reviews (147)

LisaT3054

Oct 2023

Rusty may seem a bit “rusty” when you first encounter him, but this guy is the most AMAZING storyteller and Ghost Tour Guide we’ve ever met. I didn’t even care that we didn’t encounter any ghosts (that I was aware of,…) because his History Lessons and STORIES about the REAL Old Sacramento were so very informative and interesting!!! AND HE WALKED BACKWARDS THE WHOLE TIME SO HE COULD FACE US. Absolutely OUTSTANDING. And we like our little Plushies too! Quality. Little Ghosties.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Hi, Lisa! Thank you for the 5 star review and feedback about Rusty. We hear amazing things about it. Having a great guide really makes the tour. We're so glad to hear that you liked your plush ghosties!

J3601TPjaninem

Sep 2023

We had already spent a long, tour-filled day at the Old Sacramento Waterfront, and the Gunslingers and Ghouls tour was our last activity of the day. It did not disappoint. We used the Get Your Guide app, which had detailed instructions and directions to the meet-up spot. Our tour guide Rusty was great. He was personable and engaging, and easily as knowledgeable about local history as the more official guides from the visitor center and history museum, with stories and highlights you won't get on the daytimes tours (obviously). The walk itself was easy and relatively well-lit. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Thank you for making our tour something to do while visiting Sacramento! Rusty does a great job at making sure the stories at said just right. Thank you for the 5 star review!

Jared A

Aug 2023

Rusty Sterling was excellent! He’s obviously very passionate about his job and had a lot of fun little facts to share. Great to learn the “unknown” history of Sacramento and all the ghouls and ghosts it has!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Hi, Jared and thank you for the 5 star review! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with your tour guide, Rusty! Learning a city's history is always best learned on a ghost tour.