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Discover the eerie tales and fascinating history of Santa Fe on a self-guided walking tour. Explore Burro Alley, home to ghostly legends of Doña Tules, and visit the grand Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, where a mysterious figure is often spotted. Encounter stories tied to iconic spots like La Posada de Santa Fe and the Oldest House, blending historical facts with chilling ghost tales. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those intrigued by the supernatural, this tour allows you to explore at your own pace, pausing whenever you like.
- Self-guided tour with offline access via phone
- Visit historic sites including the Palace of the Governors and Loretto Chapel
- Flexible timing: complete the 1-mile route in 30 to 60 minutes
- Family-friendly with captivating stories suitable for all ages
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Meeting and pickup
Begin in one of Santa Fe’s most colorful historic lanes, once used by burros hauling firewood into town. Hear about legendary gambler Doña Tules, one of territorial Santa Fe’s most powerful women, and the strange lights and uneasy sensations visitors still report here after dark.
Enter one of Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhoods, settled by working-class Spanish colonists, Tlaxcalan settlers, Indigenous residents, soldiers, servants, and genízaros. This final stretch brings together stories of survival, destruction, rebuilding, faith, and some of the city’s oldest legends.
Itinerary
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1Burro Alley
Begin in one of Santa Fe’s most colorful historic lanes, once used by burros hauling firewood into town. Hear about legendary gambler Doña Tules, one of territorial Santa Fe’s most powerful women, and the strange lights and uneasy sensations visitors still report here after dark. Greg Santa Fe’s Haunted History…
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Santa Fe Plaza
Stand at the center of more than four centuries of Santa Fe history. The plaza has witnessed conquest, rebellion, executions, political upheaval, and generations of ghost stories involving unexplained voices, shadowy figures, and apparitions disappearing into nearby buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Palace of the Governors (Pass by)
See one of Santa Fe’s most historic buildings and hear the darker stories connected to the plaza around it. One tale involves a 17th-century political murder, public executions, and reports from later workers who claimed to hear mysterious voices begging for mercy inside empty rooms. Greg Santa Fe’s Haunted History…
Admission ticket free -
3Sena Plaza
Step into a hidden courtyard complex built by the influential Sena family. Once a private residence with dozens of rooms and even a ballroom used by territorial lawmakers, the property is also associated with cold spots, unexplained footsteps, and stories that someone from the family may never have left.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This elegant hotel occupies a building that once served as St. Vincent’s Hospital. Guests and employees have shared stories of a mysterious child crying somewhere inside the former hospital—although even the room number seems to change depending on who tells the tale. Greg Santa Fe’s Haunted History…
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the grand 1882 mansion built by Abraham Staab for his wife, Julia. Her life included wealth, society, and profound personal loss, and decades after her death employees began reporting a pale woman in a dark Victorian dress near the mansion fireplace and staircase. Greg Santa Fe’s Haunted History…
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
See Santa Fe’s grand Romanesque cathedral, built by Bishop Jean-Baptiste Lamy over the remains of earlier churches. The surrounding ground holds centuries of religious history, burial traditions, and stories of a mysterious robed figure appearing near the cathedral after hours. Greg Santa Fe’s Haunted History…
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7La Fonda on the Plaza
One of Santa Fe’s most famous hotels stands on a site that has hosted inns for generations. Hear the story of Judge John P. Slough, shot in the old Exchange Hotel in 1867, plus legends involving a vanished gambler, a mysterious bride, and figures that seem to disappear where an old courtyard well once stood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Barrio de Analco Historic District
Enter one of Santa Fe’s oldest neighborhoods, settled by working-class Spanish colonists, Tlaxcalan settlers, Indigenous residents, soldiers, servants, and genízaros. This final stretch brings together stories of survival, destruction, rebuilding, faith, and some of the city’s oldest legends.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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