The Ghosts of Santa Fe: Private 2-hour Spooky Evening Tour

As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in North America, it’s no wonder Santa Fe has a wealth of supernatural stories woven into its history. A cultural crossroads for centuries, many different civilisations have made their mark on the city, and the restless spirits of several former inhabitants are still said to wander the streets today. Our private Santa Fe ghost tour is a wonderful way to discover the city’s most macabre tales while exploring downtown after dark.

On our private 2-hour ghost tour, you will:

• Spend a captivating evening uncovering Santa Fe’s most intriguing ghost stories with a knowledgeable local guide;
• See some of Santa Fe’s most iconic sights under the moonlight and learn about paranormal occurrences that have taken place there;
• Begin your adventure in Santa Fe Plaza, the city’s historic heart;
• Stroll through Sena Plaza, and find out why it is considered one of Santa Fe’s most haunted locations;
• Soak up the powerful spiritual energy at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi;
• Hear the tragic tale of La Llorona;
• Pass by the oldest house in the USA and hear about the spirits that are thought to linger there;
• Stop by the San Miguel mission and listen out for the chanting heard by many visitors over the years;
• Make a stop at the Santa Fe River and hear the chilling tale of La Llorona, the weeping woman said to haunt its banks in search of her lost children;
• Pass by the Loretto Chapel and uncover the mystery of the “miraculous staircase”;
• Discover La Fonda, New Mexico’s most notorious haunted hotel.
  
  

As twilight descends over the city and the shadows begin to stretch across the emblematic adobe walls, your adventure begins in the historic Plaza Santa Fe. Led by a local expert guide well acquainted with Santa Fe’s history and legends, you’ll embark on a journey into the city’s supernatural side, weaving through dimly lit streets, centuries-old courtyards, and sacred grounds steeped in mystery.

The evening unfolds with tales of haunted happenings beneath the stars, starting in the very Plaza where centuries of conflict, celebration, and tragedy have left more than memories behind. Making your way toward Sena Plaza, you’ll step into one of Santa Fe’s most notoriously haunted corners. Here, amid the creaking wood and flickering lanterns, you’ll hear chilling accounts of apparitions and whispers that echo through time. From there, your guide will lead you to the majestic Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, where they’ll share stories of watchful spirits and ghostly clergy said to linger in the stillness of the night. Just steps away, you’ll find the oldest house in the United States, where strange sounds and shadowy figures have been reported for generations. 

Make a stop at the Santa Fe River, where the eerie stillness of the water sets the scene for the haunting legend of La Llorona. Learn how this centuries-old tale of a grieving mother searching for her lost children continues to echo through local folklore, and why many claim to have heard her cries along the riverbanks at night.

Later, you'll pause at San Miguel Chapel, whose ancient foundation predates most American cities. You should listen carefully, since many have claimed to hear soft chanting and footsteps that seem to come from nowhere. You will then pass the beautifully lit Loretto Chapel, where your guide will unravel the mystery of the miraculous staircase, an architectural wonder shrouded in spiritual legend and ghostly lore. No ghostly route around Santa Fe would be complete without a stop at La Fonda on the Plaza, an iconic hotel with a long history of spectral guests. From phantom judges to ballroom dancers that vanish mid-step, the stories here are as rich and layered as Santa Fe itself.

Whether you're a curious sceptic or a seasoned ghost hunter, this intimate evening tour offers a rare and thrilling glimpse into the uncanny elements of one of America’s most enchanting cities.