Enjoy 90-minute walking tours through Oakland’s downtown districts.

Choose from one of eight different tour itineraries offered from May to October. In Celebration of Black History Month in February, Tour 8 “New Era/New Politics” will be offered, click on Tour 8 for dates. Tours are offered Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. Reservations are recommended but not required.

To learn more about a particular tour, click on the itinerary links below. Following each itinerary description is the dates that tour will be offered.

Special group tours ideal for seniors, history buffs and those interested in downtown Oakland's transformation are available for a nominal fee. The Oakland Tours Program can customize a tour combining elements from different itineraries on a day and time that is convenient for your group.

To make a reservation or to request a custom tour, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com.