Join the Old Oakland Tour for free, which explores the 1870s business district where carefully restored brick commercial buildings now house offices, galleries and eateries. The historic district is a visible reminder of Oakland’s designation in 1869 as the Western Terminus of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Tour will be on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 and begins at 10 am G.B. Ratto & Co., 821 Washington Street.
2018 Dates:
- Wednesday, May 30
- Saturday, June 23
- Saturday, July 21
- Wednesday, August 1
- Saturday, September 29
- Saturday, October 27
Reservations are recommended by leaving a message on the Tours’ 24-hour hotline at (510) 238-3234 or via email to aallen@oaklandnet.com.
Parking is available at the Oakland Convention Center, enter at 11th and Clay streets.
Free 90-minute walking tours of downtown Oakland will be offered every Wednesday and Saturday through October. The twice weekly guided tours showcase the city’s changing skyline, landmarks, churches and high-rises.
