Old Town Albuquerque Tours and Activities

Take a haunted tour of Old Town Albuquerque and learn about the many ghosts who have made the square home. Legends, folklore, ghost stories, and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 313 years of haunted history. Historic buildings and dark alleys conceal long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, hidden cemeteries, and more.

Rather than wandering around alone, explore Albuquerque's Old Town in the company of someone who knows it best and can provide context. This small-group walking tour introduces you to the legends, lore and colorful characters of this historically rich neighborhood while taking you to all the most important landmarks.

VIP Private History Tours: *Get up close and personal with Old Town *We'll customize the tour to suit your own interests *Take a more in-depth look at Old Town's historic properties, cultures and community *The casual atmosphere of a Private History Tour allows for more questions and detailed interaction with our guides *Enjoy the individual service and personal atmosphere of a private tour *Your knowledgeable Guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every need or request *Your private tour is really yours, because your questions and comments will shape the route, focus, the stories and even the locations that the tour explores We KNOW Old Town! We know the sights, sounds, flavors, people, shops, products, places, photo opportunities & all of the unique things that give visitors the complete “Old Town Experience”. Whether you're visiting Old Town for a few hours or for several days, we ensure you won't miss a thing! We will tell you Old Town's Secrets! Guide Gratuities appreciated!

See parts of Albuquerque that tour buses cannot reach, and cover more ground than is possible on foot. This bicycle tour introduces you to the nature and culture of Albuquerque. You'll explore some of the city’s best scenery, living cultures and unique eco-systems, and have a chance to dip your toes into the city's celebrated lifeline, the Rio Grande.

Albuquerque is famed for its hot air balloon festival, so there's no better place to take to the skies yourself. Rather than crowding into a basket with strangers, enjoy a personalized experience with this private hot air balloon flight. You'll enjoy sunset views as you float through the air and celebrate your experience with an included toast.

Explore Albuquerque by e-bike and see more than is possible by foot or vehicle. This small-group takes you to some of the lesser-known corners of Albuquerque where you will dive deep into the culture, history and scenery. Best of all, pedaling an e-bike requires little effort making this tour ideal for all fitness levels.

This tour is unique because our guides are locally grown (born and raised) in New Mexico. Mostly Santa Fe and Albuquerque. We take pride in our history, culture and of course, our FOOD! We treat everyone like they are a part of our family for the 3 hours we are together on the only food tour in Albuquerque.

Featured on your favorites shows like the Travel Channel, Weird Travels, The Dead Files, Dead Famous, Breaking Bad - Walter White’s Funeral, In Plain Sight & on Coast to Coast Radio. We are New Mexico's OLDEST and most famous Ghost Walk since 2001 ~ Come experience us for yourself! Take a fun and informative stroll through the historic streets of Old Town and experience the eyewitness accounts of spirits who make Old Town their eternal home of haunting! With plenty of stops to sit along the way, our family-friendly storytelling tour provides fascinating recounts of colorful characters who faced an untimely demise. Professional Tour Guides entertain you with tales mixed with chills and chuckles, this is the perfect Old Town outing and it is no wonder the Ghost Tour of Old Town is New Mexico’s oldest and most famous Ghost Walk! Ranked 5-Stars on TripAdvisor - Hall of Fame Awards for 6-years in a row with Certificates of Excellence for eight-years in a row.

Chanel your inner detective for a scavenger hunt adventure through Old Town Albuquerque! Using any smartphone as a virtual guide, solve riddles and challenges to find a trail of clues scattered throughout the city. Work at your own pace, and track your progress against the scores of other teams for some friendly competition. Great for families, small groups and fans of ‘The Amazing Race.’ 

Featured on your favorites shows like the Travel Channel, Weird Travels, The Dead Files, Dead Famous, Breaking Bad - Walter White’s Funeral, In Plain Sight & on Coast to Coast Radio. We are New Mexico's OLDEST and most famous Ghost Walk since 2001 ~ Come experience us for yourself! Take a fun and informative stroll through the historic streets of Old Town and experience the eyewitness accounts of spirits who make Old Town their eternal home of haunting! With plenty of stops to sit along the way, our family-friendly storytelling tour provides fascinating recounts of colorful characters who faced an untimely demise. Professional Tour Guides entertain you with tales mixed with chills and chuckles, this is the perfect Old Town outing and it is no wonder the Ghost Tour of Old Town is New Mexico’s oldest and most famous Ghost Walk! Ranked 5-Stars on TripAdvisor - Hall of Fame Awards for 6-years in a row with Certificates of Excellence for eight-years in a row.

The Virtual History, Legends & Lore Old Town Stroll provides a richer and deeper look into many more locations than can be experienced on our Daily 90-minute Guided Walking Tours. See how the historic Old Town area has developed and changed since 1706. Compare modern day photos with historic images to gain a feeling of what life in the Wild West was really like. Our mission is to share the past history and the current vitality of this beloved and most visited Albuquerque destination. AbqTours has provided memorable experiences for over 200,000 Guests since April 2001 and is rated 5-Stars on TripAdvisor. Featured on some of your favorite shows including Weird Travels, The Dead Files, In Plain Sight, Coast to Coast Radio and numerous other News, Radio and Print media. With 20 years’ of Guiding Tours, we KNOW Old Town!

Alley Kat Adventures is an Austin, TX-based event design company offering city scavenger hunts in 30 cities in the US and Mexico as well as custom events worldwide. Our specially hand-crafted, interactive quests are equal parts tour, cultural experience, creative challenge, detective hunt, & social experiment! Guests get to discover hidden gems off the beaten trail while completing fun missions! Find some unusual landmarks and conversation pieces with a story in Old Towne, learn about all the different varieties of turquoise that her mind in the area, sample the finest of chocolates and other delicacies, and more!

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Albuquerque was founded in 1706 and is one of the nation's oldest inland communities. Albuquerque was named for the Duke of Albuquerque, Viceroy of New Spain. Do you know that Albuquerque has more than 150 parks? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Albuquerque. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!