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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Journey through Old Sacramento and explore the city's pivotal role in building the First Transcontinental Railroad. Discover historic depots, grand museums, and monuments to visionaries and pioneers. Walk the riverfront, visit the California State Railroad Museum, and trace the iron tracks that connected California to the nation. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)
What to expect
10m
Pay tribute to Theodore Judah at his Old Sacramento monument. Discover the nickname that defined this visionary engineer, whose plans made the Transcontinental Railroad a reality. A must-see for history buffs and dreamers alike.
10m
Step back to 1850 at Old Sacramento Waterfront, the heart of Gold Rush California. Walk historic boardwalks, discover levee remnants, and learn how river, rail, and resilience shaped the city's fate.
30m
Explore Sacramento's historic Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot. Discover the story of California's busiest 19th-century shipping hub, find a historic marker, and snap a photo to become part of the city's living history!
10m
Step into the B. F. Hastings Building, Sacramento's Gold Rush-era landmark. Discover where the Pony Express ended in 1861, the Supreme Court convened, and railroad history was made. Find the commemorative plaque and relive the daring feats that shaped California's frontier.
10m
Pause at the dramatic Pony Express Statue in Old Sacramento. Discover the story of the daring riders who connected the nation in record time, and hunt for the states along their epic route!
10m
Discover the Big Four Building, where Huntington, Stanford, Hopkins, and Crocker masterminded the Central Pacific Railroad in the 1860s. Snap a photo of the historic façade and spot the names that changed American history.
30m
Step into the California State Railroad Museum and journey through 150 years of railroad history. Explore legendary locomotives, including the iconic 'Gov. Stanford,' and discover how the rails shaped the American West. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious explorers.
10m
Step into Sacramento Valley Station, opened in 1926, and experience the grandeur of a historic railway hub. Discover murals depicting California's rail legacy—including the iconic golden spike ceremony that united America coast-to-coast. Explore, admire the architecture, and uncover Sacramento's pivotal role in railroad history.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
End point
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
Not recommended for visually impaired people
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
Not recommended for seniors over 80
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
