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)

871kelleyu

Aug 2023

Our tour guide Ethan was entertaining and made the tour fun. Sacramento has a lot of history and learning about the the villains and possible hauntings brings to life the west as the civil war raged in the east.

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Hearing city's history through a ghost tour is a fun way to learn about everything that has happened before us! We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your time with Ethan. Thank you for the review!

Safari55218534742

Jul 2023

Not only was Ethan informative, he was extremely interactive, knowledgeable and passionate when telling the stories!! I came home and told my daughter of our experience; now she wants to take this tour with her friends!! Ethan truly brought these ghosts “to life” by the way he described them in detail!! He is awesome and made a great ending to our day!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

Now that HAS to be a great tour to go home and share your experience! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Ethan that much. A good guide can really bring things to life!

loganh937

Jul 2023

I had no idea Sacramento had such an epic history. Our tour guide Rusty walked us through a ton of spots we’d both passed by for years and others we’d never find on our own. Each with his lively story telling and personal paranormal accounts. Definitely got my skin crawling a few times! Will definitely be taking my next visitors here!

Response from Host

Nov 2023

How exciting you got to hear stories and see new places! It's always fun to learn something new and spooky about your home town. Thank you for the review, we hope to have you back soon!