Sacramento Ghosts – Gunslingers and Ghouls Tour

Step into the shadows of Sacramento’s past on this nighttime walking tour that dives into the city’s haunted history. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this experience unveils the darker stories that shaped the city—from notorious gunslingers to tragic epidemics, haunted trains, and lingering spirits.

Highlights Include:

• Historic Stops: Pass by the Eagle Theatre, the California State Railroad Museum, and other iconic landmarks.

• Chilling Tales: Hear spine-tingling stories rooted in real events that many tourists miss.

• Safe Exploration: Navigate Sacramento after dark with a small group and experienced guide.

• Accessibility: Service animals are welcome.

• Note: This tour is for adults only.

Discover a side of Sacramento filled with mystery, history, and ghostly legends.

What to Expect:

Prepare to explore the eerie side of Sacramento on this ghostly walking tour that blends Gold Rush-era history with spine-chilling tales of hauntings and tragedy. Your guide will lead you through Old Sacramento’s most infamous—and reportedly haunted—sites, sharing stories rooted in real people and events that shaped the city’s darker past.

Stops on the Tour:

1. Delta King Hotel
Begin your journey aboard this historic riverboat turned hotel. With a past riddled with relocations and bankruptcy, it's said to be haunted by three different spirits.
10 minutes

2. California State Railroad Museum
Built in 1937, this museum displays 21 full train cars and is steeped in tales of exploitation and death. Legend has it the ghosts here are appeased by the Hungry Ghost Festival.
10 minutes

3. Sacramento History Museum
Learn about the city’s Gold Rush origins and meet the spirit of May, a young girl said to haunt the museum after passing from encephalitis.
10 minutes

4. The Eagle Theatre
One of California’s oldest theatres, it’s believed to be visited by the spirit of a former director.
10 minutes

5. Site of the Sam Brannan House
Once home to the town’s post office and a man with a tragic legacy, this site holds deep historical significance.
10 minutes

6. River City Saloon
Formerly a hospital during the 1800s cholera epidemic, many believe its dark past still lingers in the atmosphere.
10 minutes

This adults-only tour offers a deeper, more haunted perspective of Sacramento’s storied streets, guided safely under the cover of night.