Ghost Tours of Santa Fe: Meet Old Town’s Infamous Spirits 

The central plaza of the third oldest city in America is surrounded by historic structures with amazing architecture, most of which have been preserved or reconstructed to their traditional appearance. The area that is now “Old Town” Santa Fe has been inhabited for thousands of years, starting with the indigenous people who built the original village. Many of the spooky stories only date back a few hundred years, to the settling of the American West when stage coaches traveling along the Santa Fe Trail delivered mail, trade goods, and the occasional outlaw to town.

Most of the ghost tours begin in the historic plaza, just a few steps from the Palace of The Governors, where the stories are sure to surpass your spooky expectations. Then wander across the plaza to the La Fonda Hotel, where many of the guests have witnessed apparitions walking through the downstairs hallways and into the courtyard. But the most haunted places might be ahead in the San Miguel neighborhood— the location of, what many claim to be, America’s oldest church, San Miguel Mission.

Here are a few ghost tours to consider on your next trip to Santa Fe:

Ghost Tour: The Dark Side of Santa Fe
Santa Fe Ghost & History Tours
Santa Fe Haunted Spirits Tour
The Original Santa Fe Ghost Tour

Travel Tip: We highly recommend taking a walking tour of Santa Fe, especially if it’s your first time in the city. As one of the oldest places in the country, expect to discover more historic sites and other unique points of interest than there are hours in the day. From experience, the tours provide a great introduction to the neighborhoods, allowing you to spend more time in the areas that piqued your interest. If you aren’t visiting in October, not to worry, the ghost tours operate year-round.