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Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours
Lanterns Up: Sacramento’s Night of “Grifters, Graft, and Greed”
If you like your history with a wink and a shiver, the Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours are the ticket. This year’s theme, “Grifters, Graft, and Greed,” spotlights Sacramento’s smooth talkers and shaky dealings. Think crooked card sharks, backroom politicos, miracle tonics with miserable results, and the eternal residents who have a few things to say about it.
Tour nights October 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025
Status Tickets are sold out. The organizers will release any refunded tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep your eyes peeled.
What to expect
• A guided nighttime walk among Victorian monuments with stories that stick.
• A theatrical script delivered in character. You will laugh, you will learn, you may glance over your shoulder.
• A pace that lets you soak in the mood. The cemetery is both museum and memorial, so the vibe is respectful, not gory.
How to plan like a pro
• Arrive early. Parking and pre-tour lines are part of the ritual.
• Dress for fall evenings. Layers, comfy shoes, and a phone on low brightness so you do not break the ambiance.
• Be a good guest. Stay on paths, follow docents, and keep voices soft. The magic is in the hush.
Why it sells out
The combination of story, setting, and Sacramento lore is hard to beat. The cemetery becomes a stage, and history gets its close-up. You do not need to be a history buff to enjoy it, but you may leave as one.
Missed tickets? Watch for refunded drops, then save the dates earlier next year. The cemetery hosts excellent daytime programs too, so you can still explore the grounds when the sun is up.
Lanterns Up: Sacramento’s Night of “Grifters, Graft, and Greed”
If you like your history with a wink and a shiver, the Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours are the ticket. This year’s theme, “Grifters, Graft, and Greed,” spotlights Sacramento’s smooth talkers and shaky dealings. Think crooked card sharks, backroom politicos, miracle tonics with miserable results, and the eternal residents who have a few things to say about it.
Tour nights October 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025
Status Tickets are sold out. The organizers will release any refunded tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep your eyes peeled.
What to expect
• A guided nighttime walk among Victorian monuments with stories that stick.
• A theatrical script delivered in character. You will laugh, you will learn, you may glance over your shoulder.
• A pace that lets you soak in the mood. The cemetery is both museum and memorial, so the vibe is respectful, not gory.
How to plan like a pro
• Arrive early. Parking and pre-tour lines are part of the ritual.
• Dress for fall evenings. Layers, comfy shoes, and a phone on low brightness so you do not break the ambiance.
• Be a good guest. Stay on paths, follow docents, and keep voices soft. The magic is in the hush.
Why it sells out
The combination of story, setting, and Sacramento lore is hard to beat. The cemetery becomes a stage, and history gets its close-up. You do not need to be a history buff to enjoy it, but you may leave as one.
Missed tickets? Watch for refunded drops, then save the dates earlier next year. The cemetery hosts excellent daytime programs too, so you can still explore the grounds when the sun is up.
Lanterns Up: Sacramento’s Night of “Grifters, Graft, and Greed”
If you like your history with a wink and a shiver, the Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours are the ticket. This year’s theme, “Grifters, Graft, and Greed,” spotlights Sacramento’s smooth talkers and shaky dealings. Think crooked card sharks, backroom politicos, miracle tonics with miserable results, and the eternal residents who have a few things to say about it.
Tour nights October 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025
Status Tickets are sold out. The organizers will release any refunded tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep your eyes peeled.
What to expect
• A guided nighttime walk among Victorian monuments with stories that stick.
• A theatrical script delivered in character. You will laugh, you will learn, you may glance over your shoulder.
• A pace that lets you soak in the mood. The cemetery is both museum and memorial, so the vibe is respectful, not gory.
How to plan like a pro
• Arrive early. Parking and pre-tour lines are part of the ritual.
• Dress for fall evenings. Layers, comfy shoes, and a phone on low brightness so you do not break the ambiance.
• Be a good guest. Stay on paths, follow docents, and keep voices soft. The magic is in the hush.
Why it sells out
The combination of story, setting, and Sacramento lore is hard to beat. The cemetery becomes a stage, and history gets its close-up. You do not need to be a history buff to enjoy it, but you may leave as one.
Missed tickets? Watch for refunded drops, then save the dates earlier next year. The cemetery hosts excellent daytime programs too, so you can still explore the grounds when the sun is up.
Lanterns Up: Sacramento’s Night of “Grifters, Graft, and Greed”
If you like your history with a wink and a shiver, the Old City Cemetery Lantern Tours are the ticket. This year’s theme, “Grifters, Graft, and Greed,” spotlights Sacramento’s smooth talkers and shaky dealings. Think crooked card sharks, backroom politicos, miracle tonics with miserable results, and the eternal residents who have a few things to say about it.
Tour nights October 10, 11, 17, 18, 2025
Status Tickets are sold out. The organizers will release any refunded tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep your eyes peeled.
What to expect
• A guided nighttime walk among Victorian monuments with stories that stick.
• A theatrical script delivered in character. You will laugh, you will learn, you may glance over your shoulder.
• A pace that lets you soak in the mood. The cemetery is both museum and memorial, so the vibe is respectful, not gory.
How to plan like a pro
• Arrive early. Parking and pre-tour lines are part of the ritual.
• Dress for fall evenings. Layers, comfy shoes, and a phone on low brightness so you do not break the ambiance.
• Be a good guest. Stay on paths, follow docents, and keep voices soft. The magic is in the hush.
Why it sells out
The combination of story, setting, and Sacramento lore is hard to beat. The cemetery becomes a stage, and history gets its close-up. You do not need to be a history buff to enjoy it, but you may leave as one.
Missed tickets? Watch for refunded drops, then save the dates earlier next year. The cemetery hosts excellent daytime programs too, so you can still explore the grounds when the sun is up.