Santa Fe Ghost Tours
THE CITY DIFFERENT • MORE THAN 400 YEARS OF HISTORY AND LEGEND AROUND THE PLAZA
We'll open our 2027 season in Santa Fe on April 29th, 2027, and you can book your 2027 tour now.
Pueblo peoples lived along the Rio Grande and in the valleys around Santa Fe for centuries before Spanish colonists arrived. In 1610, Spain made Santa Fe the capital of its colony of Nuevo México, building the Palace of the Governors on the north side of a new plaza. It is the oldest capital city in the United States.
In 1680, the Pueblo peoples rose up against Spanish rule, drove the colonists out, and held the city for twelve years; Spanish forces under Diego de Vargas returned in 1692. Mexico took control in 1821, the Santa Fe Trail brought traders from Missouri the same year, and American troops entered the Plaza in 1846. Each era left its mark on the City Different, and many of its people, cultures, and traditions remain very much alive today.
Ghost City Tours explores that history after dark: the real people, places, and events behind Santa Fe's ghost stories, told by professional Ambassadors. Since 2012, we've built our reputation on a simple belief: the best ghost stories begin with real history. We'll tell you what the historical record shows, what local legend says, and what people have reported experiencing, and we'll always tell you which is which.
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The Ghosts of Santa Fe Tour
A 90-minute family-friendly walk through Santa Fe after dark: more than 400 years of history around the Plaza and the legends of the City Different.
- ✓Santa Fe's adobe streets after dark
- ✓More than 400 years of history
- ✓Local legends and memorable characters
- ✓A family-friendly walk built for all ages
The Bones Beneath the Plaza
A 90-minute adults-only walk through the darker side of Santa Fe: lost burial grounds around the Plaza, four centuries of conflict and change, and the legends of its oldest buildings.
- ✓The historic Plaza after dark
- ✓Lost burial grounds and darker history
- ✓Historical records, told apart from folklore
- ✓An adults-only night walk (16+)
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Flexible rescheduling
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Booking ahead recommended
Evening tours frequently sell out during peak season.
Compare our Tours Side-by-Side
| Attribute | The Ghosts of Santa Fe Tour | The Bones Beneath the Plaza |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 90 min | 90 min |
| Walking distance | 1 mi | 1 mi |
| Pace | Leisurely | Leisurely |
| Age requirement | All ages | 16+ |
| Family-friendly | Ideal | Not suitable |
| Paranormal intensity | ||
| Scare factor | ||
| In the rain | Operates rain or shine | Operates rain or shine |
| Best for | Family vacationPre-dinnerWeekend getaway | Date nightWeekend getawayparanormal-enthusiasts |
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Why Take a Ghost Tour in Santa Fe?
Ghost stories with substance, in America's oldest capital city
Few American cities have a history as long or as layered as Santa Fe, shaped by Pueblo, Spanish, Mexican, and American history for more than four centuries.
Its ghost stories offer another way into that history, and a reason to see the adobe streets around the Plaza after dark.
Capital Since 1610
The oldest capital city in the United States, centered on its historic Plaza.
The Palace of the Governors
Built in 1610, it has watched over the Plaza through every era of Santa Fe's history.
The Pueblo Revolt
In 1680, Pueblo peoples drove out Spanish colonists and held the city for twelve years.
Lost Burial Grounds
Colonial-era graves documented around the Plaza, beneath churches, streets, and later buildings.
History and Legend, Side by Side
Some stories come from the historical record. Others are local legends and accounts from people who experienced them.
No Believer Required
Skeptics, history lovers, and paranormal enthusiasts alike come away knowing more about Santa Fe.
Ready to Discover Santa Fe's Haunted Secrets?
Join thousands who have experienced the paranormal side of Santa Fe. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, our tours will leave you with unforgettable memories.
Real places · Documented history
Santa Fe's Haunted Places
Real places, documented history
We're researching Santa Fe's historic and haunted places now. Documented locations will appear here as they're published.
No Haunted Locations Entered
We're currently researching and documenting the most haunted locations in this city. Check back soon for spine-chilling stories and paranormal hotspots!
A nationally established tour company, bringing its approach to the City Different
Why Choose Ghost City Tours in Santa Fe?
Since 2012, millions of guests across the United States have joined Ghost City Tours. Our tours are professionally guided walking experiences built on real history, not haunted-house attractions or fabricated stories.
Researched Storytelling
We start with the actual history of a place, and we'll always tell you the difference between documented history and supernatural legend.
Professional Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are selected and trained to be skilled storytellers, so the experience is engaging, not a dry history lecture.
Respect for the Past
We never treat the people buried in Santa Fe's lost graves as horror props, or living cultural and religious traditions as spooky entertainment.
Storytelling, Not Gimmicks
No actors jumping out from behind buildings and no fake paranormal activity. Just historic places and strong stories.
Money Back Guarantee
Complete your tour and didn't love it? Let us know within 24 hours and we'll give you your money back.
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Trusted by Millions of Ghost Tour Enthusiasts since 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Ghost City Tours in Santa Fe? Here are some answers.
Is Santa Fe haunted?
Santa Fe has more than 400 years of history as a capital city, and far longer as a home to Pueblo peoples. That history has produced generations of ghost stories, many tied to the city's historic hotels and oldest buildings. Some are connected to documented events; others are local legends and accounts told by people who experienced them. Whether the city is haunted is something you can decide for yourself.
Which Santa Fe ghost tour is right for me?
The Ghosts of Santa Fe Tour is our family-friendly tour for all ages, focused on fascinating history, local legends, and age-appropriate ghost stories. The Bones Beneath the Plaza is our adults-only tour (16+), exploring the darker chapters of Santa Fe's past, including its lost burial grounds, with mature themes. Adults-only means mature historical content, not a drinking tour, gore, or a deliberately terrifying experience.
When do Santa Fe tours run?
Our Santa Fe tours open for the 2027 season on April 29, 2027, and you can book your 2027 tour now.
Do the tours go underground or to excavation sites?
No. Both are walking ghost tours on the streets of historic Santa Fe. There's no underground access, archaeological excavation, or cemetery visit involved.
Do the tours go inside hotels, churches, or museums?
No. Our tours don't include entry to La Fonda, La Posada, churches, museums, or other buildings. Their history may be part of the stories you hear, but the experience is a walking tour.
Are the stories true?
Our research begins with the actual history of a place. We don't invent murders, deaths, or hauntings, and we'll always tell you which parts of a story come from the historical record and which come from legend or reported encounters.
Are these walking tours?
Yes. All Ghost City Tours are walking tours led by a professional Ambassador. Santa Fe sits at about 7,000 feet, so bring water and take it easy if you've just arrived.
What is your Money Back Guarantee?
If you complete your tour and don't love it, let us know within 24 hours and we'll give you your money back. The guarantee applies to tours completed in full; it doesn't cover no-shows, early departures, or a tour being scarier (or less scary) than expected. We also offer a Best Price Guarantee when you book directly with us.
Where do the tours meet?
Our tours meet in historic downtown Santa Fe. You'll receive exact meeting point details in your confirmation email.
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Rain or shine, we run tours every single night of the year.
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