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Journey through Old Sacramento and explore the city's pivotal role in building the First Transcontinental Railroad. Discover historic depots, grand museums, and monuments to visionaries and pioneers. Walk the riverfront, visit the California State Railroad Museum, and trace the iron tracks that connected California to the nation. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers! Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Itinerary
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Pay tribute to Theodore Judah at his Old Sacramento monument. Discover the nickname that defined this visionary engineer, whose plans made the Transcontinental Railroad a reality. A must-see for history buffs and dreamers alike.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Step back to 1850 at Old Sacramento Waterfront, the heart of Gold Rush California. Walk historic boardwalks, discover levee remnants, and learn how river, rail, and resilience shaped the city's fate.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Explore Sacramento's historic Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot. Discover the story of California's busiest 19th-century shipping hub, find a historic marker, and snap a photo to become part of the city's living history!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Step into the B. F. Hastings Building, Sacramento's Gold Rush-era landmark. Discover where the Pony Express ended in 1861, the Supreme Court convened, and railroad history was made. Find the commemorative plaque and relive the daring feats that shaped California's frontier.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Pause at the dramatic Pony Express Statue in Old Sacramento. Discover the story of the daring riders who connected the nation in record time, and hunt for the states along their epic route!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the Big Four Building, where Huntington, Stanford, Hopkins, and Crocker masterminded the Central Pacific Railroad in the 1860s. Snap a photo of the historic façade and spot the names that changed American history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step into the California State Railroad Museum and journey through 150 years of railroad history. Explore legendary locomotives, including the iconic 'Gov. Stanford,' and discover how the rails shaped the American West. Perfect for history buffs, families, and curious explorers.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Step into Sacramento Valley Station, opened in 1926, and experience the grandeur of a historic railway hub. Discover murals depicting California's rail legacy—including the iconic golden spike ceremony that united America coast-to-coast. Explore, admire the architecture, and uncover Sacramento's pivotal role in railroad history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
- Not recommended for visually impaired people
- Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
- Not recommended for seniors over 80
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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