Top Sacramento Arts & Design

See some of Sacramento's world class murals on this guided walking tour. You will learn about our famous murals, street art and sculptures created by artists from all over the world. We share a special sweet treat with you at the end of this fun excursion. Sacramento is committed to celebrating public art and bringing it into people’s everyday lives. Public art has the power to spark conversation, engage the community, support artists and beautify a city. There is no better way to take in these works of art than on foot, so that you can get up close, linger and take photos. Through a renowned mural project, Wide Open Walls, the city has gained notoriety around the world for its murals by local and international artists. On this tour we share with you murals and other art created by artists from all over the world, including local Sacramento artists.

Are you looking for a way to discover Old Sacramento's Historic District and Waterfront without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. • Find out how Sacramento was finally saved from yearly floods by raising the town 22 feet in the 1860s • Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse a local who's created over 20 VoiceMap tours under her belt • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the Voice Map app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Guided tours are relatively expensive and follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. This self-guided audio tour of Folsom, a gold country town with a rich history, helps travelers save money and explore completely at their own pace. Follow your downloaded map from Folsom’s Historic District through Figueroa Street to Old Western Main Street and Truss Bridge. Learn about Gold Rush history, Native American history, Folsom’s Victorian homes, and more.

Guided tours can be expensive and follow rigid itineraries with tight schedules. On this self-guided audio tour, save money and explore the Sacramento street-art scene at your own pace—and on your own bike. Bring a bike or rent one nearby, and ride through downtown and Midtown Sacramento in search of the city’s best murals. The audio guide takes you along out-of-the-way streets that are easily bikeable.

Learn about California’s capital city’s history as you pop into local eateries for tastings of local-favorite food during this Downtown Sacramento tour. Sample various products from local venues as well as menu items from restaurants that use locally sourced ingredients. Your guide tells you stories about the city that dates back to the 1800s, as well as gets you acquainted with the Sac foodie culture.

While walking tours are helpful for getting oriented, they rely on guides and discourage independent exploration. With this interactive game that’s part treasure hunt and part self-guided tour, discover the most romantic spots in Sacramento by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Visit Tower Bridge, Stanford Mansion, the California State Capitol, and other lesser-known sights.