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Sacramento Ghosts: Haunted History Tour
4.4
216 Ratings
Sacramento
Embark on a thrilling journey through haunted trains, boats, and tunnels in Sacramento. Uncover the dark history and tragic tales of the Gold Rush era on this exclusive ghost tour.
Embark on a thrilling journey through haunted trains, boats, and tunnels in Sacramento. Uncover the dark history and tragic tales of the Gold Rush era on this exclusive ghost tour.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Delta King Hotel - The Delta King is the first destination on the itinerary. This riverboat has been converted into a charming restaurant and hotel. Its fascinating history includes several relocations and a period of bankruptcy. The Delta King is rumored to have been visited by three different ghosts.
- California State Railroad Museum - The…
- Delta King Hotel - The Delta King is the first destination on the itinerary. This riverboat has been converted into a charming restaurant and hotel. Its fascinating history includes several relocations and a period of bankruptcy. The Delta King is rumored to have been visited by three different ghosts.
- California State Railroad Museum - The following stop is the California State Railroad Museum. Established by railroad enthusiasts in 1937, the museum features 21 fully restored railroad cars, associated with exploitation and death. The ghosts are said to be placated by an event known as the Hungry Ghost Festival.
- Sacramento History Museum - The next visit is to the Sacramento History Museum, the only museum dedicated to the history of Sacramento, which opened in 1985. It is a straightforward museum primarily focusing on Sacramento’s development and the gold rush era. The museum holds the possessions of May, a young girl who sadly passed away from encephalitis.
- The Eagle Theatre - As one of California’s oldest theatres, this venue is believed to be haunted by one of its former directors.
- Sam Brannan House - Formerly the town’s post office, the namesake of this location led an intriguing yet tragic life.
- River City Saloon - This building once functioned as the city’s hospital, with many of its tragedies linked to the cholera epidemic that took numerous lives in the 19th century.
What's Included
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
- Thoroughly researched and accurate history
- Professional and courteous guide
- Authentic local ghost stories
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Additional Information
Sacramento, one of the first cities established during California’s Gold Rush, values and maintains its historical buildings to retain past memories. Folks from different parts of the globe moved to Sacramento in search of riches. However, several calamities like floods and fires, coupled with a troubled past, dimmed these aspirations.
Our journey covers…
Sacramento, one of the first cities established during California’s Gold Rush, values and maintains its historical buildings to retain past memories. Folks from different parts of the globe moved to Sacramento in search of riches. However, several calamities like floods and fires, coupled with a troubled past, dimmed these aspirations.
Our journey covers visiting haunted ships, trains, and underpasses. Unearth what hides beneath the city’s roads. Get insights into the catastrophes that occurred in this area during the early stage of railway transport. Get acquainted with two entrepreneurs who contributed to building this city during the Gold Rush and the touching tale of a young kid that has captured the hearts of many in Sacramento. All these and more make up our exclusive Sacramento Ghosts tour.
Location
1240 Sacramento River Bike Trail
Sacramento River Bike Trail
All tours meet at Waterfront Park, 1240 Sacramento Riverbike Trail on Front St, between K ST and L St., next to the restroom. Your guide will be wearing a US Ghost Adventures shirt and carrying a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(216 Ratings)
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Daisy
Jul 26, 2026
Fun time! - Such a fun time! Our tour guide had great stories that made for unique & new way to see old town sac!
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Joescuba2000-hotmail
Jun 13, 2026
“LaQuinta, LaGreat Experience “ - I came out here on business and I found this hotel to be closest to where I need to be.
The staff was extremely friendly from the moment I checked in to the moment I checked out. I found the room to be extremely clean, the TV worked fantastically, and the bed was very comfortable. I also enjoyed the way the room was laid out.
The complementary breakfast was very good.
If I could find fault, I would suggest that the management put in more towel racks in the bathroom since my bathroom only had one,small, rack. I needed more racks for my towels.
Other than that suggestion, the place was fantastic and I would come back here in the future.
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Amy_f
Jun 10, 2026
Sac’s Skeletons in the Closet - I loved the mix of history and ghost stories! Sacramento has some shady history!
Our guide was incredible.
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Debra_h
Jun 3, 2026
Great tour!! - This was a great tour. Dane was an awesome guide. The history was presented expertly and was fascinating!!
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Nora_w
May 26, 2026
Fun thing to do - Our tour guide Kat was knowledgeable about the history of Old Sacramento and it was fun to hear the stories.
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Hectorsalgado
Jun 1, 2026
Not sure if this tour is worth it given the limited "ghost content" and total time spent. - This tour was supposed to be a ghost tour, but it ended up being more like a history tour more so than having "paranormal" content, which, in my opinion was better because I found the history of old Sacramento to be more interesting than the somewhat boring stories of ghosts and apparitions. Our guide Alexis was wonderful and knowledgeable. But this review doesn't really reflect on our tour guide performance (which should receive 5 stars). However, whoever designed this tour should include more "paranormal" and "spooky" content to really make it about "ghosts", etc. Also, the fact that old downtown Sac was hustling and bustling at the time of the tour, it was very distracting to see and hear people passing through while trying to pay attention to the stories. I know this aspect is beyond the tour provider's control but it's just a mere observation as to the quality of the tour overall.
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Pugmama79
May 6, 2026
Happy with my experience - I got a great tour this evening. I was the only patron, but the tour still went on. I loves the stories and learned about the town. I hope to have time to go back to some of the haunted spots before I leave and check them out again.
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Shayf492
Jul 18, 2026
Hauntingly good time - Ethan was very knowledgeable and knew his stuffs for sure! I was amazed by the history I did not know as a local. I thought the experience was going to be more interactive with each building or location we visited. The price was a little high considering and we did the extended tour! Had fun though!
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John_k
Jun 21, 2026
Not Happy No Number to call or address to find - They are not part of Ols Sacramento, Went 3 hours early to try and find the meeting place. No Signs no building no nothing . Just meet on a biking trail at 7: 45pm. We walked abound old Sacramento twice and couldn't find the meeting place.We asked everyone if they ever heard of the company nobody ever heard of the Company. Finally, we had walk so far looking for the place or group it was by luck we just happen to sit down and a guy walked up to us asked if we were looking for the tour group . We thought we were in for a great experience and by now we had been walking around for over 3 hours and now we Find out it's a walking tour and we were going to the same places we had already been since we were walking already for 3 hours. We tried to keep up with everyone but we were not able to after all this walking we were done. So we were not able to finish the tour. By the way I'm 68 yrs old and my wife is 66 ,,, Not a fun day,,,,
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L7550gonicolar
May 2, 2026
Do not recommend the extended tour - I attended the 7pm Sacramento Ghost Tour on Thursday the 29th April (and bought the ghost plush add-on) and extended tour and the experience did not meet expectations.
The ghost plush included in our booking was not available (a refund has since been processed), which was disappointing.
The tour itself was disorganised. The guide started early and did not check for arriving guests, which resulted in us missing the beginning and key parts of the tour. This caused confusion throughout, with references made to content we had not seen.
Only 2 out of the 4 advertised stories/locations were delivered, and the tour finished early. When asked about the missing locations, we were told they were no longer operating, despite these being part of the advertised experience.
The storytelling lacked depth and felt largely anecdotal, and the overall experience did not match what was promoted.
I also contacted the company directly, and while the plush refund was processed, they have not acknowledged or addressed the broader concerns about the quality and delivery of the tour.
Overall, the experience felt incomplete and did not reflect what was advertised. I would not recommend this tour.
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