Old Sacramento Underground Tours
Frequently Asked Questions
- What will I see on the tour?
- How long does the tour last?
- What if I arrive late for my tour?
- What is your refund/exchange policy?
- Do I have to make advance reservations?
- Where does the tour start?
- Is admission to the Sacramento History Museum included in the tour?
No. However, Underground Tour visitors receive a discounted admission rate to the museum on the day of their tour. The discounted rate is $3 per person.
- What shoes should I wear?
- Are the underground spaces cold?
No. Dress for the weather.
- How much walking does the tour involve?
- Is the tour accessible to wheelchair users?
- Can I take photographs on the tour?
- Can I choose a specific tour guide?
- Can I bring my stroller?
Underground Tours include a brief introduction to early Sacramento followed by visits to several Old Sacramento historic buildings. Here, you will see excavated building foundations, exposed brick retaining walls, and Sacramento’s famous “hollow sidewalks.” Above ground, your tour guide will point out interesting architectural and landscape features reflecting the street-raising project and the district’s Gold Rush origins.
Underground Tours last approximately one hour.
Underground Tour tickets are sold for specific tours only and cannot be transferred to other tours later in the day. If you arrive late, every effort will be made to catch you up to your scheduled tour.
All sales are final. Tickets are not refundable. Exchanges are not available.
While advance reservations are not required to go on an Underground Tour, it is recommended that visitors purchase their tickets in advance. Tours often sell out well before their scheduled time and we are unable to accommodate visitors who have not already purchased tickets. Please call (916)808-7059 to confirm availability for a specific tour.
Tours check-in and depart from the Sacramento History Museum, located at 101 I Street in Old Sacramento.
Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are recommended as the tour visits areas with uneven surfaces.
The Underground Tours cover a distance of approximately one-half mile at a steady pace.
Yes. However, it is recommended that wheelchair users be aware that the tour visits areas with uneven surfaces.
No photographs may be taken during the underground portions of the tour. Photographs are allowed only while above ground.
Unfortunately we are not able to honor requests for specific tour guides, as tour guide schedules are irregular and subject to change.
Yes. However, the tour visits areas with uneven surfaces. Note: This is a historical tour. Content is most easily understood by children over six. Also, children under age six do not receive audio equipment on the tour.