Shadows, Scandals, & Secrets of Old Town Sacramento Ghost Tours
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
One of the earliest towns to be founded in California was Sacramento during the Gold Rush. Old Sac is committed to restoring historical structures so that we can think back on the past. People from all over the world relocated to Sacramento with the hope of getting wealthy. But a number of tragedies, including floods, fires, and a troubled history, cast a shadow on those dreams.
We will visit haunted trains, boats, and tunnels throughout our tour. Discover what lurks below the city's streets. Learn about the disasters that took place in the region during the early days of rail travel. Meet two businessmen that created this city during the Gold Rush and learn about a young child whose heart-warming story has touched people's hearts all around Sacramento. Our exclusive Sacramento Ghosts tour covers all of this and more.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Delta King is the first stop on our itinerary. She is a riverboat that has been transformed into a restaurant and hotel. Her interesting past comprises multiple moves and bankruptcy. The Delta King has reportedly been visited by three different ghosts.
California State Railroad Museum
Our next stop is the California State Railroad Museum. The museum was built by railroad enthusiasts in 1937. The museum contains 21 complete railroad cars, linked to exploitation and death, with the ghosts said to be appeased by something called the Hungry Ghost Festival.
What‘s Included
Thoroughly researched and accurate history
Professional and courteous guide
Authentic local ghost stories
Food and drink
Transportation
Options
Dark History Haunted Walking Tour of Sacramento
Reviews
200 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Why doesn't it say what time the tour is at anywhere?
vixxielynnem,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Just 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
Lydia was knowledgeable,...
Meredith A,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lydia was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging! She shared lots of fun stories and allowed the group time to enjoy the tour.
Scary, interesting, entertaining!
bookit555,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ethan 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!
Definitely do it!
Erika G,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wasn’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. 🤗
Fun night out
leilanil646,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ethan 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.
Old Sacramento ghost tour
E1796OZmaryn,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Kat the tour guide was great. Learn some interesting things about Old Sacramento that I never knew. Very enjoyable. The only issue is that the app said one address that we should meet on the bike trail and then the link said another Front Street so we had a hard time finding where we were supposed to meet.
This experience was a solid 10/10! My friend and I had such a wonderful time exploring Old Sacramento.
G7918VGhannat,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This Tour was a 10/10 experience! My friend and I had such a wonderful time exploring Old Sacramento.It was incredible hearing all the history, especially when mixed with the spooky facts. Our guide, Lydia, was amazing! she was packed with fun facts and historical insights that made the entire tour absolutely fascinating and a great memory making experience. Lydia was exceptionally knowledgeable, answered every question, and truly made our night special. Her kindness went above and beyond! she helped us find our meeting spot when we first arrived lost, and even ensured we safely found our way back to our cars afterward. She is a truly sweet person, and I would absolutely love to do this tour again! If you choose this tour, definitely request Lydia as your guide, you won't regret it!
A fun way to explore old town at night.
R1682VBedgarm,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was fun and I really enjoyed learning about Sacramento, the tour it self felt like it needed more spooky elements delivered in story form.
Do not sign up for this. You will be haunted by the horrible experience.
Curiosity265118,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was absolutely the worst ghost tour I’ve ever taken. The presenter was not prepared, and they read from a 3 x 5 card. There was no emotional ties or exciting stories that were told regarding ghost hauntings. History was good, but the complete tour was a disaster. We left after the second story.
Old Sacramento history lesson for fun
ToniMac95762,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoyed ourselves, but like some of the other reviews I read, it wasn’t very professional, but our guide was very sweet and tried her best. We would like to do the underground tour next.
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