What You Will Do
Are you looking for a way to discover California's Delta without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided driving tour.
• Find out about the area’s rich history and its agriculture, and point out the towns, museums, restaurants, and wineries you’ll pass.
• Hear from producer Lynn Momboisse, a native of California with over 20 VoiceMap tours under her belt.
• Do it all in 120 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, just tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
1
Freeport
This tour starts in Freeport. From there, you'll discover that the California Delta’s numerous wineries, laid-back atmosphere, and rural charm draw plenty of visitors every year. But there is also a remoteness to Sacramento County’s quaint riverside towns, which have barely changed since the Gold Rush era.
2
California Delta
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to relive Delta stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
3
Scribner Bend Vineyards
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
4
Hood
On this driving tour through the Delta’s wine country, passing the historical towns of Hood, Locke, Walnut Grove, Ryde, and Clarksburg, I’ll share the stories that most travelers miss.
5
Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | Admin Building And Visitor Contact Station
Hear about Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge as you drive.
6
Greene and Hemly Inc
Pass by Greene and Hemly, hearing about it while you drive.
7
Courtland
Drive through Courtland, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
8
Paintersville
You’ll hear stories about the area’s past, including forgotten hamlets like Paintersville and Vordon.
9
Hemly Cider
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
10
Locke
On this self-guided driving tour, you'll explore the rustic towns of Locke and Walnut Grove and learn about the significant contributions made by the Chinese and Japanese.
11
Walnut Grove
Explore the rustic towns of Locke and Walnut Grove and learn about the significant contributions made by the Chinese and Japanese.
12
Isleton
Drive through Isleton, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
13
Ryde
Drive through Ryde, uncovering stories of floods, fires, murder, prohibition, and steamboat racing.
14
Grand Island Mansion
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to view the opulent Grand Island Mansion.
15
Bogle Family Vineyards
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to visit several of the Clarksburg Appellation’s wineries and tasting rooms, including Bogle Family Vineyards, Hemly Cider, and Scribner Bend Vineyards.
16
Clarksburg
On this tour, you'll have the opportunity to drive along Clarksburg Wine Country’s back roads.
17
Old Sugar Mill
The tour ends in front of the Old Sugar Mill. Hear its history before ending the tour.
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