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Old Town Julie Brown

Julia is a true tourist at heart. Having traveled extensively across the US and abroad, Julia will stop for all curious roadside attractions (like the biggest ball of twine, fainting goats, etc.) and she thrives on recounting the tales of miscellaneous trivia acquired during her journeys. Julia arrived in Albuquerque in February 1997, from Seattle, Washington and has embraced the unique lifestyle of the Land of Enchantment. Julia thrilled guests as a Docent with the Albuquerque Museum of Art & History for seven years. Well known as "The Ghost Lady", Julia has been guiding History & GHOST Tours of Old Town Since February 2002 and is the General Manager. Julia enjoys helping visitors to discover and experience both the past history and the current vitality of Old Town, Albuquerque.

Charlie

Charlie has been a resident of Albuquerque since 2008, Charlie hails from Long Beach, Ca. where he worked for years for the Los Angeles Times newspaper. As an avocation, Charlie has worked professionally as a voice over artist, whose voice has been heard in airports across the country, as well as radio and television commercials performing announcements for products ranging from Honda to Quaker Oat Meal. An avid fan of the paranormal, Charlie has always believed in “something on the other side” and enjoys the dark mysteries of ghosts angels and demons. Just don’t ask him to play around with a Ouija Board. He won’t do it! Charlie has been Guiding History & GHOST Tours of Old Town since August 2012. In the Winter months, you can find Santa Charlie all around the City of Albuquerque!

Lin

Lin is a native New Mexican who enjoys music and swimming. He is an avid Frank Zappa connoisseur with an extensive collection of music and memorabilia. Lin earns his living as a credit counselor for the largest money management agency in the world. He is the only son in a family of three who all reside in Albuquerque. Lin has been Assisting History & GHOST Tours of Old Town since 2007 and enjoys the evening stroll and ghost stories.

Santa Charlie

Santa will be back in November 2019 to delight children of all ages. Santa is available for visits at Isleta Resort in Casino every weekend from Thanksgiving through Christmas!

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Angela

Angela has been an Albuquerque resident since she was 10-years-old. She has a bachelor's in history from the University of New Mexico and has theatre and teaching experience. An avid reader, Angela delights in any type of storytelling - especially if it includes mystery and intrigue. A mom of two boys, she doesn't scare easily! Angela's loves include travelling to new and distant lands and experiencing new things. She can't wait to help tour-goers have an interesting evening full of stories to go home and share! Angela has been assisting Tours since 2017.

Ed

Ed was raised in the East Bay Area of Northern California and relocated to the Land of Enchantment in 2005 where he has been Assisting History & GHOST Tours of Old Town ever since. Ed loves the history, the Code of the West and the Southwestern Culture (and food!). Ed spends his free time on alternative living and energy. He is building a Tiny Home and looks forward to going "off grid". An excellent chef, Ed grows his own vegetables using an aquaponics system. Ed's curiosity about things that go bump in the night has been fueled by all of the history, legends & lore in New Mexico. Ed has been Assisting tours since May 2009.

Do you have just a short time to stay with us? Our custom-tailored packages range from 90 minutes to all day in YOUR BUS, VAN, RV, OR PRIVATE TRAIN CAR. You bring the wheels … we bring the rest! Our unique, just-for-you tours can range from 90 minutes to all day!

• Our Certified Historical Guides will “step-on” to YOUR VEHICLE and share the sights, sounds, history, humor, legends, magic, and fascinating facts of America’s oldest and most colorful community – Albuquerque and the Land of Enchantment!

• Experience a World of Wonders – Route 66 … dinosaurs … hot-air balloons … Conquistadors … the world’s longest aerial tramway … ancient rock carvings … Wild West badmen … ghosts and the paranormal … adobe architecture … Civil War surprises … extinct (?) volcanoes, and much more!

• Professional Performers Narrate your Tour – our Guides are degreed historians, librarians, authors, and showbiz veterans. We can tailor a package to your interests, entertain and inform your group while riding to Old Town or Albuquerque’s other world-acclaimed attractions!

Spending the night in Albuquerque with nothing to do in the evening? We can bring historical and technical presentations to your hotel for an evening’s entertainment, or we can organize an unforgettable nighttime exploration of all Duke City, including dinner reservations at one of our award-winning restaurants!

SPECTACULAR STEP-ON GUIDES

We know the most exciting places to show you if you only have a limited time to spend in the Duke City!

Step-on Guide Rate:

$150.00 for Route 66 City Tour - 90-minutes
$25.00 each additional 15-minutes
Rates not including applicable taxes or Tour Guide gratuities

Call for availability: (505) 246-TOUR (8687)

History & Ghost Tours of Old Town's fun and knowledgeable Guides join you at your event to present entertaining details of our History or Ghost Tours. Presentations are catered to your needs.

Perfect for classrooms, business lunches and parties of all types!

Speaker Presentation Rate: $75.00 per hour (one-hour minimum required)

Rates not including applicable taxes or Tour Guide gratuities

Text or Call for availability: (505) 246-TOUR (8687) / Email: [email protected]

About Us

Our Mission:

To provide quality entertainment sharing both the past History, Legends & Lore and the current Vitality of Old Town, Albuquerque.

Our Guarantee:

#AbqTours - History & GHOST Tours of Old Town will treat you as a valued guest by providing consistent professional customer service. We will strive to personally answer the phone when you call or will return your call at the earliest opportunity. We will personally reply to every email received. Every inquiry will be responded to within 24 hours or less. We will staff and maintain a physical location for you to visit us during regular business hours. We will have a Tour professional ready to serve you. We will present a professional appearance and demeanor. Tours will be held on a daily basis. Tours will start at scheduled times. #AbqTours - History & GHOST Tours of Old Town will provide you with historically accurate and thought provoking quality entertainment.

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Ghost Hunting Affiliations:

History & Ghost Tours of Old Town affirms that every person has the right to their own beliefs, and we will never dictate what a person should think or believe. History & Ghost Tours of Old Town is open minded and accepting of ALL theories and methods for delving into the unknown world of the Paranormal; including the psychic method as well as the scientific.

Several renowned Ghost Hunting organizations have worked with #AbqTours - History & Ghost Tours of Old Town to research and investigate reported Haunted locations. Tour materials come from investigation findings and ghost stories which have been published in numerous books. Local psychics have contributed their expertise bringing exciting new material to the Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque line up.

We recognize and appreciate the Ghost Hunting efforts by Cody Polston, Founder of the Ghost Tour and Founder of the Southwest Ghost Hunters Association.

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We are proud to be the oldest, most famous and #1 Rated 5-Star Ghost Walk in Albuquerque!

By the participation in any of our Tours, Events or Scavenger Hunts, the participant as well as any heirs or assignees agree to hold harmless and release, both now and in perpetuity, #AbqTours - History & Ghost Tours of Old Town and its agents, employees, contractors and or representatives from any and all liability, injury, accident, death, harm, financial loss or incidental damages or any other circumstance arising from or that may occur during, immediately preceding or following or is in any way related to participation in said activity, whether or not due to omission, negligence, incompetence, failure or any other reason on the part of or by History & Ghost Tours of Old Town. Participant understands that said activity may be physically strenuous, emotionally disturbing and potentially hazardous, and agrees that they are in adequate physical and mental condition to participate as well as adequately outfitted and clothed. Tours and Scavenger Hunts are for entertainment purposes only.