Sacramento Self-Guided Old Sacramento Walking Tour

Step into Sacramento’s Gold Rush past on a self-guided walk through Old Sacramento, where preserved nineteenth-century storefronts and wooden boardwalks line the riverfront. With GPS-triggered audio, the stories unfold as you explore at your own pace.

Hear about fortune seekers, devastating floods, and the engineering feats that shaped the city. The narration traces Sacramento’s place in the American West, from its role as the western terminus of the Pony Express to its connection with the Transcontinental Railroad. Download the app and tour before setting out; once downloaded, the experience works offline and needs no cell service. Your access is flexible and does not expire, so you can choose when to explore.

Follow the audio to landmarks and uncover the history woven into Old Sacramento’s streets. Take this Sacramento Self-Guided Walking Tour and bring the Gold Rush era to life, one stop at a time.