Best Things to Do in Albuquerque, NM: History & Ghost Tours of Old Town

By VI Staff on December 1, 2019

History & Ghost Tours of Old Town, Albuquerque is a local Albuquerque tour guide company that specializes in offering interesting outdoor walking tours that are informative and entertaining. These tours visit hidden parts of Old Town Albuquerque while sharing historical facts and trivia about the Duke City. The company offers general group tours and private tours with advance booking.

1.Tours

History Tour

This 75-minute walking tour is a walk through the alleys and streets of Old Town Albuquerque, which is also one of the oldest towns in North America. This day tour uncovers the hidden architectural details while reminiscing the happenings of the Civil War. Also included in the visit are the trade scenes that once belonged to the early merchants.

The general public tour starts at 12:00pm almost every day. Tickets for adults over 18 cost $20, while it is $18 for military personnel, college students, seniors, and AAA members. Students between the ages of 13 and 17 are charged $16, while it costs $10 for children aged 6 to 12. Children aged 5 and below enter free with one paid adult.

Private History Tours last for a duration of 2 hours and start at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. It costs $50 for a group of 5 people while each additional person pays $10.

'Scavenger Hunts' are a 2-hour group activity that involves solving a challenge with the help of a series of clues provided. This day activity is great for exploring the oldest neighborhood of Albuquerque. The prices start from $30 per team consisting of 5 players.

Ghost Tours

The Old Town of Albuquerque, New Mexico, holds a reputation for being haunted and Old Town Tours organizes several nightly tours to unveil interesting ghost stories, folklore, and legends alike. These night tours range from 90 minutes to 4 hours and include custom-made tours for adults and children.

The “Toast a Ghost Haunted Pub Crawl” is a group tour that visits the Old Town’s pubs, saloons, and bars that are haunted – prices start from $17 per participant aged 21 and above. Children can opt for the “Spook Troop Jr. Ghost Hunting Tours,” a fun and informative night tour for children – prices start from $55 per group.

2.Plan your Visit

Ticket Bookings

All tour tickets must be bought at least 2 hours before the tour start time. Ticket bookings can be either made online on the company website or over the phone. Payments made online or via phone call will receive a booking confirmation email along with a receipt for the payment. To participate in the tour, the receipt must be printed and brought along to the venue. The tour tickets can also be bought in person at the company's ticketing window.

Gifts & Souvenirs

Old Town Tours has an online shop that offers a wide variety of ghost-themed gifts and souvenirs that can be purchased using PayPal, Amazon, or credit card.

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Old Towne Tours, 303 Romero St. NW Plaza Don Luis - Space # N-120 Albuquerque, and New Mexico 87104, Phone: 505-246-8687