Downtown Oakland’s continuing renaissance has captured national media attention, with Uptown emerging as a premier arts and entertainment destination. Local residents and visitors can glimpse both today’s happening scene and landmarks from Oakland’s past during the 2019 Oakland Tours season.
Free 90-minute walking tours in Oakland’s downtown districts.
Schedule: Tours are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Reservations are recommended, but not required.
Choose from one of eight tour itineraries. To learn more about a particular tour, review the individual itineraries by clicking the tour titles below. Following each itinerary description are the dates the tour will be offered. The tour schedule is also available by month.
Uptown to the Lake Walking Tour
Preservation Park Walking Tour
Churches & Temples Walking Tour
New Era / New Politics Walking Tour
Private tours are available for a nominal fee and can be customized to meet your group's interests by combining elements from the eight different itineraries. More information about school fields trips can be found here.
To make a reservation or to request a custom tour, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandca.gov.
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