Albuquerque Audio Tour: Legends & Landmarks of Downtown’s Golden Mile

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 24 Oct, 2025 at 12:00 am UTC-04:00

Alvarado Hotel | Albuquerque

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Albuquerque Audio Tour: Legends & Landmarks of Downtown\u2019s Golden Mile
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Self-guided audio tour of Albuquerque. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
About this Event
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Embark on the Albuquerque Audio Tour: Legends & Landmarks of Downtown’s Golden Mile

A neon glow once defined Downtown—yet secrets still shimmer beneath the city lights.

This self-guided audio journey leads through Civic Plaza’s hidden corners, behind the ornate facades of the Sunshine and Simms Buildings, and into the haunted heart of the KiMo Theater. Discover the stories that most visitors hurry past, whispered in marble halls and neon reflections.

Who tried to silence a rising politician inside the Simms? What strange symbols hide in the ornate tiles above the KiMo’s grand doors? Why was a long-forgotten rebellion planned while sunshine streamed through a certain corner office?

Walk through echoes of scandal and uprising, tracing footsteps from glamorous opening nights to conspiratorial midnight meetings. Each turn reveals the city’s rough edges and unsung beauty as glass towers and art deco ghosts crowd together.

Peer into Albuquerque’s mysteries. Begin the tour now and unlock what the neon glow conceals.


 


🗺️ Tour Details
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  • Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes
  • Distance: Around 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
  • Audio Content: up to 38min
  • Meeting Point: Start at Alvarado Hotel, only a 3 minute walk from Downtown Albuquerque Rail Runner Station
  • Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Albuquerque Plaza, The Clyde Hotel (Albuquerque), Simms Building

Experience the charm of Downtown like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.


 


🎒 What's Included

  • Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Downtown's history to life
  • Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  • Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  • Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience

 


ℹ️ Important Info

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  • You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  • You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  • The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  • Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!

 


📲 Getting Started is Easy!

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Albuquerque on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.


 


👥 Who's It For?

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.


 


🎧 What is AllTours?
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AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!


With AllTours, you'll experience:



  • Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  • Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  • Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  • Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  • Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.


 


📍 Tour Stops

You will visit the following locations:


  • 🏨  Alvarado Hotel (3min)
  • 🏢  Occidental Life Building (4min)
  • 🏢  Sunshine Building (4min)
  • 🏨  Hotel Andaluz (3min)
  • 🌳  Albuquerque Plaza (2min)
  • 🏨  The Clyde Hotel (Albuquerque) (2min)
  • 📍  Albuquerque City Council (4min)
  • 📚  Albuquerque Bernalillo County Library (2min)
  • 🎭  KiMo Theater (3min)
  • 📮  Maisel's Indian Trading Post (4min)
  • 🖼️  Richard Levy Gallery (2min)
  • 🏢  S. H. Kress Building (Albuquerque, New Mexico) (4min)
  • 📮  Old Post Office (Albuquerque, New Mexico) (3min)
  • 🏢  Simms Building (4min)
  • ⛪  Cathedral Church of St. John (Albuquerque, New Mexico) (4min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.


 


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Above photo: Camerafiend, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Kenneth C. Zirkel, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Daniel Schwen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: Camerafiend, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

 


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Above photo: PerryPlanet, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped & resized.

 


 


🌍 Available Languages

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:



🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese


 


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Alvarado Hotel, Alvarado Hotel, Albuquerque, United States

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