Sacramento Ghosts: Haunted History 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…
What's Included
  • Thoroughly researched and accurate history
  • Professional and courteous guide
  • Authentic local ghost stories
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(205 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
905rehanah
Apr 20, 2026
Rich in History and Huants - Very informative and interesting tour. Old Sacramento is emgerge with rich history and spooky thrills. Tour guide was amazing in providing extra information to the groups questions.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Suzy_b
Apr 7, 2026
Sacramento History / Ghosts with Ethan - this was a fun experience. Not as much ghost hunting as the history of the buildings of Sacramento...so not scary at all....Ethan was a great tour guide and fun and engaging. He knew his history and was enthusiastic and funny. This is a totally outdoor experience, so make sure you bring a sweater as the tempature in Sacramento can change drastically when the sun goes down
Review provided by Viator
Meredith_a
Feb 20, 2026
Lydia was knowledgeable,... - Lydia was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging! She shared lots of fun stories and allowed the group time to enjoy the tour.
Review provided by Viator
Bookit555
Feb 19, 2026
Scary, interesting, entertaining! - Ethan was fantastic. He shared his knowledge of history and embedded ghost stories in an interesting way. He kept our attention for the full hour. Even threw in some laughs. Excellent tour!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Erika
Feb 17, 2026
Definitely do it! - Wasn’t quite sure how a walking tour could effectively conjure up the history of Sacramento with its paranormal activities, but our guide did amazing job. I’ll never look at old Sac the same way again. 🤗
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Leilanil646
Jan 19, 2026
Fun night out - Ethan was a great guide for our ghost tour. He was funny, charismatic, and informative. The tour made for entertaining night for me and my teen kids.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Marty
Apr 2, 2026
Had a blast with the fam - I had an absolutely fantastic time on the Shadows & Scandals Ghost Tour! From start to finish, it was a perfect mix of history, suspense, and spooky fun. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and had a way of bringing Sacramento’s haunted past to life with engaging stories and just the right amount of eerie suspense. The walking route through Old Town was scenic and full of charm, and each location had its own unique tale that kept us on the edge of our seats. Whether you’re a history buff, a ghost enthusiast, or just looking for a fun night out, this tour is an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Sacramento!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
A8348llmaryy
Apr 13, 2026
Tour guide was friendly. Knowledgeable in the history. - Tour was interesting but a little disappointing. Did not get into the buildings the tour guide talked about. Guess you need to pay extra for that. The meet up place was located in front of the public bathrooms and the smell was horrible. Plus the guide should have been carrying a lantern so we could identify him but he did not. That was the most disappointing thing. It was okay.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
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.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Vixxielynnem
Mar 8, 2026
Why doesn't it say what time the tour is at anywhere? - Just looking everywhere on here from what to expect and itinerary the places where I would think that it would say what time it's at is it in the day is it at night what time of the day so that I know if we will be there in time
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $26
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).