The 10 Best Walking Tours in New Mexico, United States

Experience the first and oldest grape growing region in the country! By visiting three wineries and their vineyards, taste your way through New Mexico wines. Learn about the different grapes that grow in our high desert, short growing season, see where the grapes are actually pressed and processed, and taste our version of varietals you may be familiar with, and others you're meeting for the first time. This private tour includes all fees and tips (except your guide's gratuity) and door to door service, so don't worry about driving, your guide has you covered!

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Tasting room server tips, Wine tasting room fees

Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide gratuities (while not required, gratuities of 15-20% of tour cost is welcomed to make your guide feel appreciated and valued)

Immerse into Taos’ eclectic artistic community! Starting on Kit Carson Road, weave in and out of winding alleyways exploring the historical context while pausing to mix with the local art scene. Taos has been on the map as an art colony since the late 1800s and it has a reputation for its eclectic talented creative populace. Come to this high desert mountain town to not only experience the ethereal light and vivid landscape, but to also encounter this dynamic community and their remarkable art to life. Enjoy a mix of old and new while exploring downtown’s rich art history. Discover the vibrant center of this uniquely quirky and highly talented community. We conclude this tour with a Chocolate Elixir at Chokola to weave in the art of chocolate making by owners Deb and Javier who are passionate about every step in the process of their decadent sipping chocolate, truffles, mousses and tarts! A perfect way to celebrate the finale of your immersion to Taos Artisans!

Inclusions: Hot or Cold Sipping Chocolate Elixir, Experience Guide

Exclusions: None, Gratuity for Guide, Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection

Get the best introduction to the local wine culture on a half day private tour. Your local wine expert will take you on a journey to the beautiful Constantia region. Enjoy bubbly MCCs, delightful white wines and rich red wines paired with cheese and chocolate. You will experience the best wine tour you could have in Cape Town together with a local host in an exclusively private tour only for you and your group. Every Lonely Planet Experience also comes with six months' free access to Lonely Planet's Guides app, which includes over 8,000 destination guides, and unbeatable discounts in the Lonely Planet store.

Inclusions: Local guide, 8 Wine Tastings, Cheese tastings, Chocolate tasting, A/C Car, Driver, Hotel pick-up and drop off

Exclusions: Drink and food other than what mentioned as inclusion

Mezcla de Culturas means “the mix of cultures” and this immersive and enchanting two-hour walking tour celebrates the history and influence of Albuquerque’s 17th century Old Town’s history neighbored with the vision of New Urbanism’s mixed-use blend of shopping, arts, entertainment and residential. Your tour winds through the historic Old Town and Sawmill districts, where you’ll have the opportunity to see this mix of old and new influences currently shaping Albuquerque’s burgeoning business center.

Inclusions: Experienced Guide, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Guide Gratuity, Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection

The Savor Santa Fe Tour is perfect for unique romantic experience with a loved one or private experience with family, friends, or co-workers. Savor Santa Fe is a more upscale tour that provides an eclectic progressive dinner, wine, and dessert! Along the way we will provide information about the history of Santa Fe, our food, culture, and historical points of interests. The tour includes a full dinner, n/a drinks, wine pairings, and dessert. The tour meets at 4:30pm at our first restaurant (Exact meeting instructions will be found on your ticket), starts at 4:45pm and lasts 2.5-3 hours. Tours will sell out. Note: We are the only food tour company in Santa Fe that are truly locally owned and operated.

Inclusions: Gratuity for your servers are included, though not for your guide. , All food, alcohol pairings and non alchoholic beverages are included on the tour, as well as dessert.

Exclusions: Gratuity for your guide

VIP Private History Tours: *Get up close and personal with Old Town *We'll customize the tour to suit your own interests *Take a more in-depth look at Old Town's historic properties, cultures and community *The casual atmosphere of a Private History Tour allows for more questions and detailed interaction with our guides *Enjoy the individual service and personal atmosphere of a private tour *Your knowledgeable Guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every need or request *Your private tour is really yours, because your questions and comments will shape the route, focus, the stories and even the locations that the tour explores We KNOW Old Town! We know the sights, sounds, flavors, people, shops, products, places, photo opportunities & all of the unique things that give visitors the complete “Old Town Experience”. Whether you're visiting Old Town for a few hours or for several days, we ensure you won't miss a thing! We will tell you Old Town's Secrets! Guide Gratuities appreciated!

Inclusions: Admission for a VIP PRIVATE History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll - 90 minutes, Family Friendly. Pet friendly., Good, old fashioned, story telling, fun!, Up to 5 people INCLUDED

Exclusions: Guides accept & appreciate your Gratuity, suggested 15% at Tour's end - think of it as good karma!, We do not usually go inside the buildings during the Tour, we reminisce from the outside walkways., Tours meet at our Ticket Window in Old Town. Transportation to and from Old Town is NOT included., Extra Guests Over 5 People

This is the classic Albuquerque food & drink adventure. We will explore the Historic Old Town neighborhood by foot while sampling the best in local food and wine. You will have a chance to sample classic New Mexican flavors, as well as get a taste of what’s new and exciting in Old Town’s food scene. Along the way, you’ll learn about the city’s long and fascinating history, with an emphasis on how Native, Hispanic, and Anglo cultures shaped – and were shaped by – the region’s unique (and delicious!) food culture.

Inclusions: 5 food and/or drink tastings served with a side of historical context, Fun and informative tour guide, Wander New Mexico's pocket guide to Albuquerque, Service gratuities at all tour stops

Exclusions: Gratuity for your guide - optional but appreciated!

Embark on this unique 3.5 hour walking food tour of Santa Fe's Railyard Arts District. You'll get a chance to learn about the arrival of the railroad in Santa Fe in 1880 and the rapid change this brought to the surrounding area. The Railyard Arts District is one of Santa Fe's most vibrant and up and coming neighborhoods that's home to some of the best restaurants in the city. Stop at four locations throughout this tour to eat, drink and hear about the culture of Santa Fe. This tour is designed with adventurous eaters in mind. Some food in New Mexico can be spicy, and while we can accommodate food allergies we are unable to provide "non-spicy" alternatives.

Inclusions: Fun and knowledgeable local guide, Two sit down food tastings, each with drink pairing, One spirits or wine tasting (Friday tour only), One other food/drink tasting (e.g. bakery, chocolate shop), Guided tour of the Santa Fe Farmer's Market (Tuesdays only)

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Guide gratuity

New Mexico's oldest & most famous Ghost Walk since 2001! Featured on your favorite shows: Weird Travels, Dead Files, Coast to Coast Radio, The Travel Channel & more. Learn the spooky 300+ year history of Old Town, hear the reported Ghost Stories, review the evidence collected & decide for yourself the possibility of the existence of Ghosts! Bring your digital camera; many unusual photographs are captured during the Tour. Everyone loves a good old-fashioned Ghost Story! Family friendly. Pet friendly. Legends, folklore, ghost stories and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 313 years of haunted history. Historic buildings & dark alleys conceal long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, & hidden cemeteries. Tour Guides escort you on a 105-minute, lantern-lit adventure. Search for souls of early residents, phantoms, spooks, specters, wandering apparitions & the 13 ghosts who have made Old Town their eternal home. Guide Gratuities appreciated

Inclusions: Admission to 8pm Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque is included. Guided, outdoor, Walking Tour, Family Friendly. Pet Friendly.

Exclusions: Guides accept & appreciate your Gratuity, suggested 15% at Tour's end. #TipTheBillChallenge, We do not usually go inside the buildings during the Tour, we reminisce from the outside walkways., We are NOT a haunted house. No one is jumping out at your. (Or, if they do, they are not with us!)

A quick and easy intro to this funky little town. We cover the pivotal historical points that make this place unique, including the deadly haircut of New Mexico’s first American Governor, the red light district of Taos's past, a priest’s 51 children, and the most important Native American in history. We mix plenty of spice, sauce, and a few ghost stories to keep you entertained for the whole 50-minute, half-mile walking tour. Dog friendly! Offered daily at 11:00AM with a reservation. Call for group tours or last minute bookings.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Guide gratuity: While gratuities are not a requirement, it is an appropriate and welcome gesture. A 15-20% gratuity based on the cost of your tour will make your guide feel appreciated and valued.