Old Town Sacramento True Crime Tour
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Let's explore the vigilante justice, gambling disputes, horrifying murders and riverfront violence that shaped Gold Rush Sacramento. As the town exploded from a frontier outpost to a modern city, it attracted miners, gamblers, drifters, fortune-seekers- and many of them were up to no good. Sacramento quickly developed a reputation for theft, gambling scams, and armed robberies and during our time together we'll visit the places where some of the most notorious acts of violence took place.
We'll also discuss the disastrous fires and floods that repeatedly destroyed early Sacramento, (reportedly leaving one former Mayor to travel to his inauguration by boat!) and visit a couple of the only buildings that survived this era. We'll also learn about the violent riots and public executions that took place nearby. Vigilance committees were often formed in early Sacramento, because many residents believed courts moved too slowly. Yet vigilance groups often became dangerous themselves....
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Guided tour with local
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Explore the Sacramento River as an escape route and a dumping ground.
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Stop 2
The first theatre built in California
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Stop 3
Iconic Old Town Bridge
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Stop 4
Sacramento's Chinatown
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Stop 5
Entertainment venue centrally located
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Stop 6
Historic gathering place
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
We'll meet on the left side of Tower Bridge (facing the bridge with your back to the hotel) behind the Embassy Suites on the Sacramento River walking trail.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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From $44.00 per person
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