|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
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.
| Tours of Old Town specializes in informative, interesting and entertaining outdoor walking tours which share a wide variety of interesting trivia and historical facts in the heart of the Duke City. Step back in time with our History, Legends & Lore; venture into the paranormal with our Ghost Tours or see the Plaza late night during our Moonlight Tours! |
|
 |
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.
Visiting
Old Town Albuquerque with us on foot is the best way to find the well-hidden
original adobe buildings and the hard-to-notice unique New Mexican architectural
details. Properties listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and several hidden treasures are all highlighted by our
story tellers during our memorable walks. |
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.
 |
|
|
Phone: |
|
(505) 246-TOUR (8687) |
|
Address: |
303 Romero St. NW |
|
|
General Information Email: |
||
|
Webmaster Email: |
|
By the
participation in any of our Tours or Scavenger Hunts, 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 and Scavenger Hunts are for entertainment purposes only.
