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Old Town Albuquerque's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Walking Tour App

one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Old Town Albuquerque's Famous Ghosts Self Guided Walking Tour App

About this activity

Discover the haunted history of Old Town Albuquerque on this self-guided walking tour. Explore eerie tales and ghostly legends at iconic sites like Casa de Armijo and San Felipe de Neri Church, where spirits like the Hatchet Lady and a Confederate ghost are said to roam. Enjoy the flexibility of exploring at your own pace while hearing captivating stories through professional narration. Download the tour for offline use, and even activate an EMF reader for a thrilling ghost-hunting experience. Perfect for history buffs and curious adventurers alike, this tour offers a unique journey into the supernatural side of Albuquerque.

  • Self-guided tour lasting 30-60 minutes, covering less than a mile
  • Explore at your own pace with engaging audio narratives
  • Visit iconic sites including haunted homes and historical landmarks
  • Ideal for those who love stories and prefer a private experience
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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go at your own pace. Anytime. The tour never expires
  • Included: Haunted Self GUide Tour on our walking tour app in Albuquerque
  • Included: Autoplay the tour plays as you walk using GPS

Not included

  • Not included: No Admission or entrance free this tour is all outside on our walking tour app
  • Not included: No human guide this tour is all outside on our walking tour app

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    5 min

    Begin at one of Albuquerque’s oldest properties, with roots reaching back to the city's founding era around 1706. Hear the legend of Victoriana Armijo, a young woman said to have died in the 1800s whose apparition has reportedly been seen near the old staircase and windows—sometimes carrying a baby.

  2. San Felipe de Neri Church

    5 min

    Visit one of Old Town's defining landmarks, rebuilt in 1793 after the original church collapsed following heavy rains. The surrounding churchyard once served as a cemetery, and stories persist of shadowy figures moving through the church and mysterious lights near the altar.

  3. Old Town Plaza

    10 min

    Stand at the historic heart of Albuquerque, founded here in 1706 along El Camino Real. Hear two of Old Town's stranger legends: the Hatchet Lady, said to stalk couples after dark, and “Old Sarge,” a Confederate ghost supposedly still guarding artillery buried during the Civil War.

  4. Covered Wagon

    5 min

    Hear one of the tour's best ghost mysteries: the story of Scarlet, a red-haired woman supposedly murdered on a staircase during Prohibition who is now said to haunt the building. But there's a twist—a ghost hunter uncovered historical evidence suggesting the famous legend may have happened somewhere else entirely.

  5. Stop 5

    5 min

    Explore a part of Old Town once surrounded by saloons, gambling halls and brothels. Visitors have reported a mysterious woman in a dark blue or purple dress appearing even in broad daylight, while Plazuela Sombra has its own eerie reputation involving disturbed burial grounds and a recording said to contain a child's voice saying, “Come over here.”

  6. Stop 6

    5 min

    Explore a part of Old Town once surrounded by saloons, gambling halls and brothels. Visitors have reported a mysterious woman in a dark blue or purple dress appearing even in broad daylight, while Plazuela Sombra has its own eerie reputation involving disturbed burial grounds and a recording said to contain a child's voice saying, “Come over here.” greg Albuquerque Walking Tour greg Albuquerque Walking Tour

  7. Stop 7

    5 min

    Visit one of the oldest surviving homes in Albuquerque and meet the tour's signature ghost: Sara Ruiz. Employees blame her for thrown silverware, slamming doors and disappearing keys—and according to legend, you'd better say “Goodnight, Sara” before leaving, or she may follow you home. greg Albuquerque Walking Tour

  8. Stop 8

    5 min

    Enter one of Old Town's oldest and most famously haunted buildings, dating to sometime between 1750 and 1785. The Santos Room is associated with the mysterious Lady in White, while other tales involve “The Gambler,” unexplained footsteps and even glasses seemingly sliding across the bar by themselves.

  9. La Jornada

    10 min

    See the massive bronze sculpture depicting the 1598 arrival of Spanish settlers led by Juan de Oñate. This stop shifts from ghost stories to a much darker documented history involving the violence at Acoma Pueblo and the continuing controversy surrounding how that history is represented in Albuquerque.

  10. Stop 10

    5 min

    Finish in Albuquerque's historic Sawmill District, once home to a massive lumber operation employing more than a thousand workers. The former industrial area has been transformed into Sawmill Market, a food hall filled with local restaurants and merchants—making it a great place to eat or grab a drink after the tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Begin at one of Albuquerque’s oldest properties, with roots reaching back to the city's founding era around 1706. Hear the legend of Victoriana Armijo, a young woman said to have died in the 1800s whose apparition has reportedly been seen near the old staircase and windows—sometimes carrying a baby.

End point

  • Finish in Albuquerque's historic Sawmill District, once home to a massive lumber operation employing more than a thousand workers. The former industrial area has been transformed into Sawmill Market, a food hall filled with local restaurants and merchants.

Using your ticket

Thank you for booking Albuquerque's Famous Ghosts self guided walking Tour

This is a tiny company, just me (Hi I’m Greg!), and I’m here to help :). If you have questions text +1-617-991-3269. Your ticket is below.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code 'bridge' to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code: bridge

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Albuquerque (or click the tour in the near me section if you are close)

Select The Albuquerque's Famous Ghosts self guided walking Tourand click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code: bridge

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

Download the tour before leaving. Signal is not great. To do so, unlock the tour and after click the open tour button. Then you are set.

When you are at the start of the tour and press play to begin.

Have questions? Email us [email protected] or text 617-991-3269.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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