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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers
Overview
Let's explore the vigilante justice, gambling disputes, horrifying murders and riverfront violence that shaped Gold Rush Sacramento. As the town exploded from a frontier outpost to a modern city, it attracted miners, gamblers, drifters, fortune-seekers- and many of them were up to no good. Sacramento quickly developed a reputation for theft, gambling scams, and armed robberies and during our time together we'll visit the places where some of the most notorious acts of violence took place.
We'll also discuss the disastrous fires and floods that repeatedly destroyed early Sacramento, (reportedly leaving one former Mayor to travel to his inauguration by boat!) and visit a couple of the only buildings that survived this era. We'll also learn about the violent riots and public executions that took place nearby. Vigilance committees were often formed in early Sacramento, because many residents believed courts moved too slowly. Yet vigilance groups often became dangerous themselves....
What's included
Guided tour with local
Gratuities
What to expect
Old Sacramento Waterfront
15m
Explore the Sacramento River as an escape route and a dumping ground.
Sacramento Theatre Company
15m
The first theatre built in California
Tower Bridge
Pass by
Iconic Old Town Bridge
Old Chinatown Square
Pass by
Sacramento's Chinatown
Golden 1 Center
Pass by
Entertainment venue centrally located
Cesar Chavez Park
15m
Historic gathering place
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We'll meet on the left side of Tower Bridge (facing the bridge with your back to the hotel) behind the Embassy Suites on the Sacramento River walking trail.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
