Discover Historic Old Town!

Don Francisco Cuervo y Valdez founded Albuquerque on February 7, 1706 with the name, "La Villa de San Francisco de Alburquerque".  Old Town has continued to thrive for over three centuries on the banks of the Rio Grande River.  

Old Town's history is long and varied.  The ancient Anasazi, The Tiwa and other Native American Pueblos settled in the Land of Enchantment.  Sandia Man lived in this area 12,000 years ago.  Spanish Conquistadors including Francisco Vasquez Coronado explored the area in 1540 in search of God, Gold (The legendary Seven Cities of Cibola) and Glory.  Merchants traveled the nearby Santa Fe Trail and the El Camino Real in search of trade.  Explorer Zebulon Pike stayed on the Plaza, held captive in the rectory of the San Felipe de Neri Catholic Church.  Soldiers including General Stephen Watts Kearny as well as Confederate General Henry H. Sibley each occupied Old Albuquerque.  Such Wild West legends as Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and Billy the Kid are each rumored to have passed through town.  The coming of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad caused a move to New Town in 1880.  But later, the arrival of the Mother Road (Route 66) brought people back to Old Town in the 1930s. 

A visit to New Mexico is not complete without tasting our renowned chili (red or green).  Many souvenirs for your friends back home can be purchased in Old Town including turquoise, Kachina Dolls, chili ristras and pottery.  The cultural corridor includes museums and other attractions in close walking distance.  If you're visiting in December, do not miss the Old Town Holiday Stroll and festive luminarias.

Tours of Old Town provides memorable experiences for both locals and visitors to the Land of Enchantment.  We offer several tours daily and enjoy providing special group tours for schools, seniors, and convention visitors.

2009 Tour Line Up

HISTORY, Legends & Lore Tour of Old Town - a 75 minute historical walking Tour through Old Town Albuquerque. Tours held Friday through Wednesday at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Reservations recommended!

GHOST Tour of Old Town -  a 90 minute walking tour which shares the ghost stories, histories and paranormal investigations of Old Town’s haunted locations. Tours held nightly at 8pm. Reservations REQUIRED!.

MOONLIGHT Ghost Tour - a 2 hour walking Ghost Tour which includes the history and superstitions surrounding the moon. Tour held monthly at 10pm on the nights of the full moon and every Friday & Saturday in the month of October. Advance pre-pad reservations required! See Tour information for dates.

GHOST HUNTING Tour - a 2 to 3 hour walking Ghost Tour and private Ghost Hunt. YOU become an actual Paranormal Investigator. Tour held monthly at 9pm. Advance pre-paid reservations required! Private Ghost Hunting Tours available for Groups of 4 people or more! See Tour information for dates.

TROLLEY OF TERROR - a 90 minute riding Ghost Tour on-board the ABQ Trolley Co.'s completely-custom, uniquely-Albuquerque, open-air Trolley as we travel the streets of ABQ with the Paranormal Society of Albuquerque. Availability for this special attraction is limited to 34 passengers per tour. Buy your tickets early to guarantee your seat on the Trolley of Terror. The Trolley of Terror departs from Historic Old Town - Plaza Don Luis (303 Romero St. NW). Please check in 15 minutes early. Note: The Trolley of Terror is rated PG-13. See Tour information for dates.

General Tour information

• Tours are held daily, regardless of the weather - Umbrellas are available for use, free of charge, in case of rain or in conjunction with personal misters on hot summer days 
• Tours are a leisurely one mile walk with frequent rest stops
• Tours meet at our Ticket Window in Plaza Don Luis
• Our Ticket Window opens 15 minutes prior to tour start times
• Tours last from sixty minutes to three hours
• Minors must be accompanied by an adult
• Tickets for Moonlight, Late-Night and Ghost Hunting Tours must be purchased in advance
• Still photography is allowed however, NO video or audio recording allowed.
• Prices & Tour times are subject to change without notice
• Holiday rates and times will vary
• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone
• Tours are taken at your own risk
• Please visit our FAQ's for additional tour information
• Reservations can be easily made on line at www.ToursOfOldTown.com, in person at the Tours of Old Town ticket window, or by telephone by calling (505) 246-TOUR
• All major credit cards are accepted
• All Tours are wheelchair, electric scooter and stroller accessible
• Souvenir memorabilia with the adored “Ghostie Zia” or the "Wagon Wheel Cow Skull" are only available at Tours of Old Town. 
• Private and Group Tours are available
• Tour Discounts are offered for Military, Seniors, Students, Children and Groups

Let us help you to discover the Land of Enchantment!

Contact Information

Phone:  (505) 246-TOUR

 

Address:

303 Romero St. NW

Plaza Don Luis - Space # N-120

Albuquerque, NM  87104

               

Email:

General Information: Info@ToursOfOldTown.com
Webmaster: WebMaster@ToursOfOldTown.com

 

 

By the participation in any of our Tours, the participant as well as any heirs or assignees agree to hold harmless and release, both now and in perpetuity, Tours of Old Town and its agents, employees, contractors and or representatives from any and all liability, injury, accident, death, harm, financial loss or incidental damages or any other circumstance arising from or that may occur during, immediately preceding or following or is in any way related to participation in said activity, whether or not due to omission, negligence, incompetence, failure or any other reason on the part of or by Tours of Old Town. Participant understands that said activity may be physically strenuous, emotionally disturbing and potentially hazardous, and agrees that they are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate as well as adequately outfitted and clothed. Tours are for entertainment purposes only.