4766 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602 (510) 328-0044

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Please note that while booking a tour is not required to visit the Oakland California Temple grounds, if you would like to have a virtual tour, you must book it in advance via this page.

Tours are a great way to interact directly with missionaries who can answer questions and help you learn how to come closer to Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ.

All are welcome to come and see the magnificent Bay Views from this stellar, spiritually uplifting location. Feel the peace of Jesus Christ by drawing closer to Him as you learn about Him and His work in temples during your visit to Oakland Temple Hill.

On the tour, you’ll be guided through interactive displays, get an inside look at the history of the Oakland Temple, and have an amazing experience with Thorvaldsen’s Christus.

Additional languages are still available but are limited. Please call (510) 328-0044 or email welcome@templehill.org to schedule a tour in a different language.

Tours can be arranged in:

English

Spanish

Cambodian

Cebuano

Chinese

German

Portuguese

Tagalog

Tongan

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In-Person Tours

Virtual Tours

What to Expect

When you join the Temple Hill Virtual Tour, you’ll be greeted by one of our friendly volunteers. From there, you’ll start your tour. Make sure to mention anything that you’re interested in seeing or questions that you have. Our volunteers are friendly and helpful.

After you’ve met the volunteers that will take you on your tour, they’ll get you started to see the things you’re interested in.

Jesus Christ

Through beautiful pictures and powerful videos, we will explain who Christ is and what He did for us. This tour also includes the Christus, or a statue of Christ, where we will hear His powerful words. We will explain how everyone can access the peace and happiness that He offers to us all.

Temples

Temples can bring families together. Learn the history of temples, including three unique models of temples in ancient and model times. Using pictures of the Oakland Temple, we will also discuss some of the different rooms of the temple and what the temple is used for on the inside. Finally, we will discuss its relevance to you and your family, and how temples bring hope and peace because of Jesus Christ.

God's Plan

Even through the storms of life, we can find peace and hope in the plan that God has for our family. Using videos, this tour follows the life of a family who came closer together and found happiness because of their knowledge that they can be together forever. God’s plan applies to everyone, and will absolutely bring joy and happiness to yours.

Oakland Temple Grounds

By taking a stroll among the beautiful gardens of temple hill, our outside tour will provide you with a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the history of the Oakland Temple and those who made it possible. You will be able to learn the meaning behind the many aspects of the grounds that leave people feeling the peace and love that comes from Christ.