Historic Folsom: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.0
(10 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This self-guided GPS audio walking tour will explore the historic western gold rush town of Folsom, California.

The tour begins at the corner of Riley and Scott Street in Folsom’s Historic District and ends on Truss Bridge, with tranquil views of the American River. We’ll take in Figueroa Street, where you’ll find beautiful homes built in the late 1800s, and Sutter Street, which was once Folsom’s main street – and a picturebook Old Western main street. We’ll end our adventure on the Truss Bridge.

On this walking tour, you’ll hear about:

• Local Native American history
• California’s early history
• The history of the gold rush and how it's connected to Folsom
• The Victorian homes in Folsom
• The revitalization of the Historic District in Old Town Folsom
• Johnny Cash and the “Folsom Prison Blues”

The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smart phone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which works offline.

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Lifetime access to this selg-guided GPS audio tour in English
Food and drink
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour begins at the parking lot for Historic Folsom near the corner of Riley and Scott Streets and ends at the Historic Truss Bridge. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you down Sutter Street in Folsom

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Folsom Historical Museum.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Sacramento Valley Railroad.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Sutter Street Theatre.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes by Lake Natoma.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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