The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico in Santa Fe
Santa Fe, United States

The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico

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Is The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico worth booking?

The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico is a 2-hour experience in Santa Fe, United States, from $7 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 3.5/5 rating across 4 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
50 / 100
Rating
3.5/5 (4)
Duration
2 hours
From
$7 per person

Madrid produced the coal that both built the Bomb and inspired Walt Disney. Abandoned as a ghost town for many years, it was reborn as a thriving artistic community. The Oral History Tour lets you hear Madrid’s stories,

What you get

    About this experience

    Madrid produced the coal that both built the Bomb and inspired Walt Disney. Abandoned as a ghost town for many years, it was reborn as a thriving artistic community. The Oral History Tour lets you hear Madrid’s stories, as told by the people who lived them. Using smartphone technology, it plays the audio automatically, at exactly the right time and place. All dimensions of Madrid’s peculiar, multifaceted story are explored: from an eyewitness account of union-busting violence, to that time the brand-new fire engine accidentally burned down the firehouse. The Oral History Tour was distilled from seventy hours of interviews, and endures as a preserved collective memory of this unique New Mexican treasure. Of this two-hour tour, The Santa Fe Reporter wrote, “It’s a deep dive into the fascinating history of the little town. You’ll find interviews with locals, some of whom have lived in Madrid their whole lives, and a narrator with a soothing voice ... it works exceedingly well.”

    What's included

    Included

    • Lifetime access to History Tour of Madrid: The Town Too High To Die tour
    • VoiceMap Application
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Not included

    • Smartphone
    • Transportation
    • Food/Drink
    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

    What you'll see and do

    1. Madrid Ghost Town

      The ghost town of Madrid is quite alive and filled with art and history. Hear the hidden stories of Madrid delivered from its residents straight to your phone as you explore the town.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. The Mine Shaft Tavern

      Established in 1899, The Mine Shaft Tavern is a roadside saloon that offers New Mexican food, draft beer & live music.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. Madrid Old Coal Town Museum

      The Old Coal Town Museum is a tribute to mining-town life and has a vast range of mining memorabilia including old mining equipment and also old shop fittings and hospital paraphernalia.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Santa Fe

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Unique and enticing shops offer everything from curated vintage clothing to handmade chocolate.Your audio tour of Madrid begins and ends at the historic Mine Shaft Tavern.The original work of local artists and artisans give Madrid its authenticity.Madrid, New MexicoMadrid, New Mexico

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    1 mention

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    4 verified traveler reviews for The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    G8921JCandreww · July 2024

    Easy-to-use and totally engaging experience

    The tour is easily and instantly downloaded from any of the many WiFi spots all over town. The tour itself is done offline, so there's no need for a phone signal. This audio tour took us about 2 hours and is packed with wild firsthand accounts of this unique town over the years. Midway through we stopped, had lunch, and kept on going!

    via Tripadvisor

    rondac521 · October 2023

    Don't purchase anything in advance!!!

    There's no service in Madrid for cell phones so NO Audio! NO Nothing...Nobody could help or knew anything about it....What a Total RIP OFF!!!!!!

    Response from the operator: Hi We're sorry to hear you had a bad experience. This is usually a highly-rated tour. This is a self-guided audio tour that you play through your own device. As advertised, you'll need to use your own smartphone and headphones. Thanks, Alicia

    via Tripadvisor

    Barbara_G · August 2023

    Wild Hog Town

    First, let me say that the author and the people interviewed were entertaining and informative. The street of Madrid is a busy, dangerous, well used street by trucks and cars flying by. There are no sidewalks and parts of this tour could be dangerous without using a car and pulling over. Cute town where Wild Hogs was taped. Note: nearest gas station is 8 miles away.

    via Viator

    Catharine_R · March 2023

    Picturesque bit of western history

    We enjoyed wandering through the picturesque little town. We had some trouble coordinating the narrative with the locations; if we had followed directions and loaded the program onto both our devices, and used earphones with both, it probably would have worked better.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    1
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 50

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)69
    Review evidence (18% weight)26
    Booking momentum (14% weight)13
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)23
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Fe.

    How much does The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico cost?

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    Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Fe usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Fe is not rushed.

    Is The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.5/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Santa Fe, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico?

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    Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Fe can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Fe and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does The Town Too High To Die: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in New Mexico start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Fe within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Santa Fe?

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    Santa Fe runs on culture: Canyon Road gallery walks, Georgia O'Keeffe country and Ghost Ranch tours, pueblo visits, green chile food tours and Bandelier hikes. Cultural access and guide expertise matter more than price here. On Outty we rank every Santa Fe experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Santa Fe Revisited, Santa Fe Ultimate History Walking Tour, The ORIGINAL Wander New Mexico "Sip & Savor" Plaza Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Santa Fe?

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    April to June and September to October, with Indian Market in August. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Santa Fe?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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