Santa Fe Haunted History Self Guided Audio Walking Tour

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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   Burro Alley

   10 min

   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…

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   Santa Fe Plaza

   10 min

   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.

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   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…

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   Sena Plaza

   5 min

   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.

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   Stop 5

   5 min

   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…

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   Stop 6

   5 min

   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…

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   The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

   5 min

   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…

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   Stop 8

   10 min

   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.

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   Stop 9

   10 min

   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.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.