Old Sacramento Food & History Tour: Taste the Gold Rush!
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On this guided walking food tour through Old Sacramento you will learn about the California Gold Rush and enjoy tasty treats along the way. See historic buildings and hear about Sacramento's exciting history of fire, floods and raising the city. We take you to some of the best spots to tantalize your taste buds. and you and your crew will be happily full by the end. This tour takes place in the Old Sacramento Waterfront district, right on the Sacramento River, featuring Gold Rush-era buildings, cobble stone streets and horse drawn carriages. The state Railroad Museum and the Sacramento History Museum are located in this area, as well as numerous shops including souvenir shops, antique stores, boutiques and old time candy shops. There are also numerous eateries and bars. There is ample parking in nearby parking garages.
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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
bjude, 9/24/2025 11:42:44 PM
Leyla was an enthusiastic tour guide who filled both our stomachs and our minds during this great tour. We were able to sample a variety of foods while learning the history of Old Sacramento. Leyla was very personable and welcoming to all of the people in our group, and she gave us plenty of time to both ask questions and enjoy the food.
Patrick_W, 9/24/2025 10:14:16 PM
Layla is a very energetic, personable, and knowledgeable guide who appears to love what she does. Bravo!
Christina_T, 9/14/2025 5:51:42 PM
Heather was a great guide! Lots of thoughtful touches. We heard a lot about the town and ate some tasty food!
Gregg_M, 5/22/2025 6:53:26 PM
THE best tour! We had so much fun and learned a lot about Sacramento to which we did not know, the food samplings were generous
kathleenec2018, 4/7/2025 8:38:43 PM
The tour guide, Samantha, was excellent. She was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The multiple stops included restaurants, local businesses and historical points of interest. The food and drinks were fantastic and covered a wide variety of cultures. We ate a couple of items that we would probably have not ordered on our own, and they were delicious! We whole-heartedly recommend the tour to others!
Linda_R, 8/18/2024 1:05:20 AM
Our tour guide, Annie, was a fantastic story teller. She made our tour fun and Sacramento history interesting. Our time together flew! Our food stops were also memorable. It was a great sampling of the local food. We were all pleasantly full by the end of the tour. I highly recommend this tour.
Robert_M, 5/7/2024 8:52:20 AM
We enjoyed our tour with Heather, sampling different types of food and learning some of the history of Old Downtown.
barbarawW4371ZY, 5/4/2024 6:58:48 PM
Heather was a great tour leader, gave us a lot of history about Sacramento, and introduced us to some of Sac's hidden gem restaurants. Really enjoyed the tour.
Judith_L, 9/5/2023 8:00:58 PM
What a great afternoon! We had a wonderful time with Heather exploring Old Town Sacramento and tasting delicious foods. Heather’s knowledge of Old Town’s history and culture was paired with wonderful food samples from local eateries. We felt like we were with an old friend as Heather shared recommendations for shopping in Old Town, dinner reservations and suggestions for other places to visit while in CA. We thought our tour was an excellent value and highly recommend it!
glendal652, 6/12/2023 2:47:05 PM
This was a great way to visit Old Sacramento. Although I grew up in California I had new east coast family with me who have never been to the area and of course the Western theme was an exceptional area. And we visited food locations that I have never been to previously and each stop was unique and delicious! And I learned about the history of the area and how it was built which I've never learned before by just visiting to shop. By the end of the tour we were so full of many different foods but that was the time to walk it off by shopping at the many unique stores. A great day overall, I highly recommend it!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with difficulty walking on uneven surfaces, or who have difficulty standing for periods of time.
No exclusions available
Departure point
Meet your guide in front of the California State Railroad Museum near the benches.Return details
On this guided walking food tour through Old Sacramento you will learn about the California Gold Rush and enjoy tasty treats along the way. See historic buildings and hear about Sacramento's exciting history of fire, floods and raising the city. We take you to some of the best spots to tantalize your taste buds. and you and your crew will be happily full by the end. This tour takes place in the Old Sacramento Waterfront district, right on the Sacramento River, featuring Gold Rush-era buildings, cobble stone streets and horse drawn carriages. The state Railroad Museum and the Sacramento History Museum are located in this area, as well as numerous shops including souvenir shops, antique stores, boutiques and old time candy shops. There are also numerous eateries and bars. There is ample parking in nearby parking garages.Redemption
There is no need to print your ticket. Just have your booking available on your phone. Every guest must sign a waiver prior to the tour. We will email you a link to sign the waiver in advance. If you are unable to, you can sign the day of your tour.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund