Walnut Creek Downtown Historical Walking Tour

Downtown History Guided Walking Tours are a popular and easy way to learn about Walnut Creek history. The Walnut Creek Historical Society offers docent-led downtown history tours on the second Saturday of each month March through October. 

This easy 60-90 minute Downtown History Guided Walking Tour on city sidewalks brings to life the early times and development of what has become a Bay Area destination city. It’s a new way to experience our city — and a perfect chance to spend a morning and then stay to enjoy all that downtown Walnut Creek has to offer.

Start time: 9:30 am

Check in begins at: 9:15 am

Schedule and location: The tours are held each month rain or shine. Check-in begins at 9:15 am at the fountain at Liberty Bell Plaza on the corner of Broadway and Mt. Diablo Blvd. 

The tour begins at 9:30 a.m.

Charge: The tour is free. This includes a free informational tour booklet with photos of historic buildings made possible by a generous grant from the Walnut Creek Civic Pride Foundation.

Physical requirements: The tour route involves about 6 city blocks on sidewalks. All ages and abilities are welcome there are places to sit along the route. Animals on leash welcome.

Registration in advance is advised!!

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