Old Sacramento: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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.

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.

ument to Theodore Judah, the Central Pacific Railroad’s first Chief Engineer.

ored 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.

ored 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.

teamboat to get mail from the East Coast to California on the West Coast before the Pony Express was established in 1860.

ah, the Central Pacific Railroad’s first Chief Engineer.

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.

Street where you can sample the menu at any one of the charming bars or restaurants along the Old Sacramento Waterfront

On this tour, you'll have an opportunity to visit the California State Railroad Museum and Sacramento History Museum after learning about them.