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These streets reek
of gold, dust, & gunfights
A Taste of History:
Self-Guided Baker City Walking & Tasting Tours
Not your typical historic walking tour.
This immersive self-guided tour is delivered straight to your mobile device (phone, tablet, or computer) upon booking. With included map, GPS locator, and extensive written, audio, and visual content, you can explore historic Baker City at your own pace. Plus, it includes exclusive deals at modern Baker's best local purveyors of food & beverage.
5% of every tour donated to historical preservation & research through Baker County Historical Society
HIGHLIGHTS
A great choice for the foodie traveler looking to broaden their understanding of E. Oregon.
Enjoy exclusive deals at Baker City's best modern eateries
Explore Baker City's hidden history like a local
Learn about the problematic points and racial tensions that defined Baker's early history
Learn where myth and history collide
PLEASE NOTE:
Double check business hours before deciding when to book the tour if interested in included local discounts. It is not uncommon for small businesses to frequently change their business hours. Here are current business hours as of July 2023:
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US Bank: M-F, 9AM-5PM, Nugget display currently under renovation, though other gold displays are visible
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Copperbelt Wines: Su-Tu, 12-5, Wed-Sa, 11-6
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Cheese Fairy: Tu, 12-5, Wed-Sat, 11-6
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North 7 Brewing: Wed-Fri, 4-8, Sat, 2-8
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Glacier 45: M-Fri 10-6, Sat, 11-4
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Peterson's Chocolates: Tu-Sat 10-5
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Trailhead Bike Shop: Tu- Sat: 10-5
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Ison House Bed & Brew: Wed/Thurs, 3-9, Fri/Sat, 3-10
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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Guided audio, visual, & written historic narration through downtown Baker City
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integrated GPS map
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Exclusive deals at at local artisanal food and beverage venues
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Historic photos and sliding "Present & Past" comparisons
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Delivered to your mobile device, tablet, or computer
THE DEALS
Redeem sweet exclusive deals (per ticket purchased) at these awesome places downtown Baker:
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Copperbelt Wines
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The Cheese Fairy
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North 7 Brewing
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Glacier 45 Distillery
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Peterson's Chocolates
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The Trailhead Bike Shop
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Ison House Bed & Brew
TOUR DETAILS
Duration:
This tour generally takes from 1-2 hours to finish if walking, but you can stop and come back to it anytime. You can also complete the tour from afar or from your hotel room!
Cost:
We're offering this tour at a discounted rate in 2021-2 of $9.99 as we make improvements. Help us improve the tour by leaving feedback during the last slide of the tour.
Tour Redemption:
Find the link to your immersive self-guided tour in your reservation confirmation after you complete your booking.
Local Discounts:
Show each local vendor your tour receipt (per person) to receive your discount.
Bring:
Mobile Device, Comfortable Walking Shoes, Receipt, Headphones- if walking & listening to audio
Requirements:
Read complete requirements below.
DESCRIPTION
Rather than dry facts and forgettable dates, hear short anecdotes and stories from the past that paint a picture of Baker City during its boom town days of the early 1900's. Learn about the problematic points and racial tensions that defined Baker's early history and the immigrants that made the town what it is today.
Take your time. Pop in for exclusive free tastings and bites around town. Listen while you walk. Read ahead in your hotel room. Come back tomorrow. This tour works with your schedule.
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Requirements:
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Do not share the tour link. This is a violation and you will be charged for each shared tour.
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You must show each vendor a receipt for tour purchase (per person) to receive the awesome discounts.
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Custom & Private Tours: All tours are public unless requested. Contact us for more info and pricing.
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Cancellations: All bookings final for the Taste of History Walking Tour.
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Weather: All tours operate rain or shine. Weather's no reason not to have fun! In case of extreme conditions, tours are refunded on a case by case basis.
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Contact us: 541.403.1692 // gowildusa@gmail.com