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Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

12 Reviews 4.67 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 92% of reviewers
92% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Sacramento, USA
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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.
90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

1000 Front Street
Sacramento, CA 95814, USA

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of the Delta King Hotel.

What To Expect

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Old Sacramento (pass by)

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.
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Tower Bridge (pass by)

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.
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Theodore Judah Monument (pass by)

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.
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The Firehouse Restaurant (pass by)

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.
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Lady Adams Building (California Historical Landmark No. 603) (pass by)

Pass by the Lady Adams Building and learn its history while you walk.
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What Cheer House (pass by)

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.
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Pony Express Statue (pass by)

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.
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Pioneer Square (pass by)

Take in Pioneer Square, the Pony Express Statue and the monument to Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific Railroad’s first Chief Engineer.
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California State Railroad Museum (pass by)

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.
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Big Four Building (pass by)

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
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Sacramento History Museum (pass by)

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.
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Central Pacific Railroad Passenger Station (pass by)

You'll hear about Chinese migrants’ courage during the building of the Central Pacific Railroad.
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Delta King Hotel (pass by)

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

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-110804P467

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?
A:
This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS.
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English.
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food/Drink.
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please Note:

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