AbqTours - History & GHOST Tours of Old Town
Albuquerque, NM 87104
- Winner - 2024 Haunt of the Year
- Nominee - 2023 Haunt of the Year
- ...and 3 more awards
Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 317 years of haunted history. Old Town was founded in 1706, and for more than three centuries people have lived and died around the Old Town Plaza. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries.
Professional Tour Guides escort you on a 100-minute, lantern-lit adventure. You will search for the lost souls of early residents, Civil War phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering apparitions and over one dozen other ghosts who have made Old Town their eternal home. Learn the history and basics of Ghost Hunting as you hear the chilling stories of actual events. Old Town is one of the most actively haunted locations in North America. Residents, employees and tourists have all experienced unexplained phenomena. From actual sightings of full apparitions which seem to vanish impossibly into thin air; to disembodied voices heard in empty buildings; even objects moving mysteriously on their own.
Come with an open mind and bring your digital camera. Guests have captured many curious unexplained phenomena in photos taken during the tour.
Guided Outdoor Strolls last from 90-Minutes to 2-Hours.
| Hours of Operation | 10am - 10pm - Sunday through Thursday 10am - 12am - Friday and Saturday |
| Payment Accepted | Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards , Other |
Special Events
New Mexico's ORIGINAL 10pm Moonlight Ghost Walk of Old Town - Locally Woman Owned and Operated Since 2001! Book carefully - watch out for copycat operators! Same great Ghost Tour, at a later and spookier 10pm Start time.
Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing 2-hour excursion through 319 years of haunted history. Old Town is the birthplace of Albuquerque, founded in 1706, and for more than three centuries people have lived, and died, around the Old Town Plaza. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal the long-forgotten secrets of lost loves, Civil War battles, murders, hangings, and hidden cemeteries.
Everyone loves a good old-fashioned Ghost Story!
Professional Tour Guides escort you on a 2-hour, lantern-lit adventure through the scenic Old Town Albuquerque area. You will search for the lost souls of early residents, Civil War phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering apparitions and over one dozen other ghosts who have made Old Town their eternal home. Learn the history and basics of Ghost Hunting as you hear the chilling stories of actual events. Old Town is one of the most actively haunted locations in North America. Residents, employees and tourists have all experienced unexplained phenomena. From actual sightings of full apparitions which seem to vanish impossibly into thin air; to disembodied voices heard in empty buildings; even objects moving mysteriously on their own.
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Reviews
We had a great time learning some of the cities spooky history! Miranda and Misty were so good!
March 2025
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This was my very first ghost tour but it has exceeded my expectations.
Our guides (Erica and Adam - I hope I got their names right) were absolutely pleasant, knowledgeable, approachable and must of all, very entertaining! It was a rather cold winter night but we all pushed on, enjoying the walk while taking in the cold, crisp Old Town Albuquerque air. According to the guides, it was one of the weirdest nights they've ever experienced themselves. For starters, our group turned it to be completely made up of locals, no tourists. And almost every stop we made seemed to have a huge distraction or "interruption", from a truck lit up with Christmas lights that was blasting YMCA around the square, to one of the gadgets refusing to turn on even though it was brand new and fully charged, and then to the sweet little cat that our guides name Distracto. Erica took it all in her stride and never let it bother her one bit. She kept the stories well told and energetic, through the biting cold. Not only was the tour entertaining, it was highly informative as well. I learnt why Old Town Albuquerque was called just that, on top of other things. To find out what other things, I strongly recommend taking the tour.
Make sure to book through THE ORIGINAL WEBSITE!!!
December 2024
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We're glad you enjoyed braving the cold Old Town Albuquerque air with us. It certainly sounds like it was a memorable and unusual night for everyone involved! We appreciate you mentioning how the unexpected distractions added to the unique nature of the tour.
It's fantastic to hear that you found the stories well-told, energetic, and informative, and that you even learned some interesting facts about Old Town. We truly appreciate your strong recommendation and your reminder to book through our official website. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another tour in the future!
Erica was a fantastic guide and story teller. She was so charismatic and full of energy throughout the tour, and it is clear she is passionate about her work.
November 2024
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Vince and Stephanie were amazing! First ghost tour and wasn't disappointed. Vince is an amazing story teller and it was so fun!
Highly recommend
October 2024
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My daughter and I had a great time on our tour, the stories were interesting and well told. I love old buildings and my daughter loves ghost stories so it was perfect. Our guide Allison did a great job, thanks so much. Definitely recommend.
September 2024
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We did the 8 pm tour. Vince and Mary were equal parts historian, entertainer and scare masters. They kept us enthralled, informed and freighted. Such a fun evening and well worth with the modest fee
August 2024
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Misty was a wonderful guide on our private tour. We had an an amazing time and learned so much. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about Old Town Albuquerque.
August 2024
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THANK YOU! Absolutely loved our tour! Informative and hugely entertaining. Can't think of a better way to spend a summer evening. We just got back to our hotel and might have brought some additional guests with us. Wondering if we'll sleep…
July 2024
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Took my daughter (18) and toured with Charlie and Lin. Charlie is a great storyteller, drawing you in so you can imagine these events that took place so many years ago! Was left wanting more! Tour lasted about 2 hours which was perfect. It was dark but felt very safe. It's not a far walk, but would recommend very comfortable shoes as some of the bricks/pavement is uneven. They had water for very reasonable price for purchase, which I would encourage. Great experience, highly recommend! 5 stars from me!
June 2024
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We appreciate your helpful tip about wearing comfortable shoes due to the historic nature of the sidewalks. It's also great to hear that you found the availability of water convenient.
We aim to provide a memorable and engaging experience for all our guests, and your feedback confirms we're on the right track. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another tour in the future!
Vince and Andres were amazing. Definitely would come again!
May 2024
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