old town’s History, Legends & lore
We can't wait to help you experience historic Old Town! We are Albuquerque's longest running Tour! (BOOK CAREFULLY - WATCH OUT FOR COPYCAT IMPOSTERS!) Locally WOMAN Owned and Operated - Founded 2001!
Old Town is a living museum! The only way to fully experience the culture, history, heritage, sights and sounds is to actually stroll with us in the footsteps of our founders. Venture into Old Town's plactias, nooks and crannies along the same historic pathways strolled for the past 319 years. In an industry filled with large events, huge attractions, cramped and shared limited spaces in buses & trolleys, we recognize that our tours, held out doors, are one of the BEST options to do with your friends & family.
Historic San Felipe de Neri Church - Established 1706
Imagine a town standing still, set back in time 319 years... Welcome to Old Town Albuquerque! With a magical combination of Spanish, Native American and Western cultures, our public High Noon History, Legends, and Route 66 Lore Tour of Old Town Albuquerque will take you on a beautiful stroll filled with rich history, culture, & heritage of a Frontier Town during the Adobe Days! This 75-minute tour will amaze you with the most interesting facts, combined with a colorful assemblage of fascinating back stories of tantalizing tales and colorful characters who changed the history of Albuquerque.
For those who want a more ‘personal’ experience, PRIVATE History Tours will give our guests 90-minutes of Old Town’s history, legends, and lore. If you’d like to stop for shopping or to enjoy a cool refreshment during the Tour, of course!
Albuquerque’s oldest and most famous year-round Walking Tours. Ranked 5-Stars on Google and Ranked 5-Stars on TripAdvisor - 2024 Travelers’ Choice Award, Certificates of Excellence, and Hall of Fame Awards for TEN-years in a row.
Five Flags flown over the Old Town Plaza. All at half-staff.
Certified Tour Guides dispel the rumors and myths with authentic information about the “Duke City” as they escort you on an exciting adventure through time. Embark on a 75-minute to 2-hour leisurely walking tour which takes you through the streets and alleys of one of the oldest towns in North America. Life has flourished in the Land of Enchantment for thousands of years. Many early American Indian tribes inhabited nearby pueblos and the Spanish Conquistadors explored the Southwest in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. Old Town was founded in 1706, over seventy years before the United States became a country, and has thrived on the banks of the Rio Grande for centuries. People have lived around the historic Old Town Plaza for hundreds of years.
HIGH NOON HISTORY, legends, & route 66 lore 75-minute guided old town stroll
EXPERIENCE HISTORIC OLD TOWN
Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tours -
Discover historic Old Town!
75-Minutes
LEISURELY 1/2-mile Guided stroll with opportunities to take photos and LOTS of stops to sit down along the way
Public History Tour Admission
$30 EACH - ALL AGES (From 5-years to 110-years)
Later in the Check-Out Process you may “Add-On” additional CHILDREN (1-day through 4-years) for $5 each
Listed prices do NOT include any applicable taxes nor service fees
Don’t forget to TIP YOUR GUIDE! (Good Karma!)
Notes:
Public History Tours offered DAILY at 12pm
Advance pre-paid RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
This Tour requires a Minimum of TWO people to run and operate. If there are not at least TWO Bookings by 11:00am we will notify with options to reschedule, or you may book a PRIVATE Tour instead, or we will issue you a refund - YOUR CHOICE!
PRIVATE HISTORY TOUR - 10am or 2PM
VIP PRIVATE History, Legends & Lore Tours:
Offered most days at 10am and 2pm
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
The Tour is taken at your pace and speed
VIP Private History Tours are $100.00 TOTAL for a Group of 1 to 5 people included in one price (not including applicable taxes, service fees, or gratuities)
In the “Check-Out” Process you may “Add-On” additional Guests at $20 each (Ages: 5-years through 110 years)
In the “Check-Out” Process you may “Add-On” additional CHILDREN at $5 each (Ages: 1-day through 110- years)
Maximum Group Size is 25 people
Don’t forget to TIP YOUR GUIDE! (Good Karma!)
You will receive email notifications. NOTHING WILL BE MAILED TO YOU OR NEEDS TO BE PRINTED. Just give your name when you check in at our Ticket Window.
Check in at least 15-minutes Prior to Tour Start Time at our Ticket Window in Old Town's Plaza Don Luis. TOURS START PROMPTLY. WE ARE UNABLE TO WAIT FOR LATE ARRIVALS. Thank you for being a GREAT GUEST by arriving early with your entire party present
303 Romero St. NW - Albuquerque, NM 87104. We are west of the historic San Felipe Church, North of the Noisy Water Winery, in the back of Plaza don Luis, next to the public restrooms.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER including comfortable walking shoes. Tours are held rain, storm or shine.
GO BEFORE YOU GO - We are located next door to the public restrooms.
For more info: AbqTours@gmail.com
TEXT or call: (505) 246-TOUR (8687)
VIRTUAL OLD TOWN STROLL
Experience the culture, grace, and charm of historic Old Town Albuquerque with our Video Virtual Tour!
Enjoy learning the History, Legends & Lore of the heart of the Duke City (founded 1706) while safely viewing in HD from the comfort of your own home.
The Virtual Tour includes:
Video visits to 27 Historic Old Town Locations
360 degree & aerial views - pan, rotate and zoom views at each location
Listen to the Audio Tour Guide for each Historic Location
View 227 Historic and Modern Photos
Watch 10 Informative and fun Old Town/Albuquerque Videos
CAMEOS from our popular Ghost Tour of Old Town
Read the Text Guide for each Historic Location
Learn from Plaques, Historic Markers & Historic Buildings
Enjoy fascinating stories of the people who lived and died in Old Town
Filled with Informative fun facts, trivia, and downloads
Activities for Kids
Easy Navigation aids for the novice or expert alike
Pause, resume, repeat, jump to any location and more!
Over 2-hours of Old Town’s History, Legends & Lore
Up to 1-week to view as many times as you wish
Download & VIEW $15
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. This Tour focuses on the time period of explosive growth of the area – from 1846 when New Mexico became a territory of the United States, through the arrival of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad in 1880 right up to the present day.
AbqTours has provided memorable experiences for over 250,000 Guests since April 2001 and is rated 5-Stars on Google and 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 24 years’ of Guiding Tours, we KNOW Old Town!
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: PC, Android Tablet, Android Phones: If your device can stream movies or videos (like Netflix) on any of the above devices you will be able to view the Virtual Tour using: Chrome, Firefox, Safari or Edge browsers. This is a very large file! Requires a strong & fast internet connection to download! It can take time to download. Mac, iPad, iPhone users: MUST use Safari Browser to view.
After your purchase, you will be sent an email with your Log-In and Password information. You have up to one-week to enjoy viewing your Tour online as many times as you like!
ALL SALES FINAL! NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON. Your tickets are valid for 2-years and may be rescheduled. Tickets ARE transferable to another person.
By purchasing tickets, or by attending any of our Tours or Events, you understand and agree to the following: The reservation I am making here is for an OUTDOOR WALKING Tour, Riding Tour or other special Event in and around Old Town ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. I understand and agree that I MUST check-in at the Ticket Window no later than 15-minutes BEFORE scheduled start time. I understand and agree that ALL TICKET SALES ARE FINAL with NO REFUNDS allowed for any reason.
By the participation in any of our Tours or Special Events, the participant as well as any heirs or assignees agree to hold harmless and release, both now and in perpetuity, #AbqTours - History & Ghost Tours of Old Town and its agents, employees, contractors, representatives and/or locations 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 #AbqTours - History & Ghost Tours of Old Town. Participant understands that said activity may be physically strenuous, emotionally disturbing and potentially hazardous, are aware of risks and rules, and agrees that they are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate as well as adequately outfitted and clothed. Tours and Events are for entertainment purposes only.
I further understand and agree that Tours are held regardless of the weather or of any other Old Town events that may be happening, and that Tours will be held in all weather conditions including, sun, snow, ice, thunder & lightening, storm and/or Extraterrestrial Alien invasions.