The 7 Best Walking Tours in Albuquerque, New Mexico (NM)

May 22, 2022 Layne Dawes

Whether you're into history, culture, outdoor adventures or just in need of some new and unique scenery, Albuquerque offers exciting attractions for all ages and interests, anytime of the year. In the historic section of Old Town, ancient Indian and Spanish cultures come to life through old churches, quaint shops and piazzas, winding brick paths and adobe benches. Browsers can spend a whole day making their way through the more than 100 stores, boutiques and galleries that sell Southwestern goods as well as unique products from around the world. During the winter holiday season, Old Town is adorned with small lit candles and thousands come to stroll through the streets, listen to live music and celebrate. It is truly a sight to see. But the history doesn't stop there. The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and the Petroglyph National Monument offer a glimpse of old Indian customs and art. Families will find plenty to do at the Albuquerque Biological Park, which features a zoo, aquarium and botanic garden. Outdoor types will find ample opportunities for hiking, biking and golf. After working up an appetite, head to any number of fine restaurants that serve up a choice of hot or even hotter New Mexican cuisine. To top it all off, take a ride on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of all this vibrant city has to offer.
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1. Mezcla de Culturas A Walking Tour of ABQ Sawmill District & Historic Old Town

800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA Heritage Inspirations
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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

Reviewed By dajawalsh1

excellent guide, very interesting route, and e-bike a pleasure to ride. guide pprovided good tips gor other sedona activities ,including breakfast.

2. VIP PRIVATE History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll = 2pm

#AbqTours - History & GHOST Tours of Old Town, Plaza don Luis, 303 Romero St NW N120, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA History and Ghost Tours of Old Town
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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

Reviewed By 684alanat

Charlie was such a great storyteller, and he interweaved fascinating stories about ABQ's history with ghost stories that raised the hair on my arms!

3. Old Town Albuquerque "Sip and Savor" Half-day Food Tour

Old Town, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA Wander New Mexico
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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!

Reviewed By Jasmin R

Went on a food tour with John during our gals weekend in October. He was super knowledgeable about the area, so much fun to hang with, and he showed us all the amazing local spots. He gave us some great recommendations for the rest of our trip too. We had an amazing time and highly recommend!!

4. The Ghost Tour of Old Town - New Mexico's oldest Ghost Walk - Since 2001

303 Romero St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA History and Ghost Tours of Old Town
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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!)

Reviewed By 7077Mike

Charlie was fantastic. Great story teller. We loved how he mixed history with the ghost stories. Wish the tour could have been longer.

5. 12pm - Public High Noon History, Legends & Lore Tour - Guided Old Town Stroll

#AbqTours - History & GHOST Tours of Old Town, Plaza don Luis, 303 Romero St NW N120, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA History and Ghost Tours of Old Town
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We KNOW Old Town! We know the sights, sounds, flavors, people, shops, products, places, photo opportunities and all of the unique things that give visitors the complete “Old Town Experience”. Whether you're visiting Old Town for just a few hours or for several days, we ensure that you won't miss a thing! Our professional Guides will cater to your almost every need. We know the History, Legends & Lore. We know Shops, Merchants, Museums, Restaurants, Hidden Treasures and Special Gems that you would not find on your own. We will tell you Old Town's Secrets!

Inclusions: Admission to the 12pm Guided Outdoor Walking Tour, Family Friendly. Pet friendly., Historic Photographs, Legends, Folklore, Historic Properties, Trivia and fun facts!

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.

Reviewed By 684alanat

Charlie was such a great storyteller, and he interweaved fascinating stories about ABQ's history with ghost stories that raised the hair on my arms!

6. Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Albuquerque by Operation City Quest

2005 N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, USA Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunt of Albuquerque

Operation City Quest of Albuquerque allows your team to discover the city in a fun and different way. The game instructs you to find a variety of items that can be found in the downtown area. For every item you find, you'll get points. You'll also participate in exciting challenges for points as well. See how your points stack up to others on our app rankings. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Albuquerque

Inclusions: All Activities, GST (Goods and Services Tax), 2 hours with a remote interactive guide

Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation

7. New Mexico Mines, Wild West Towns and Turquoise Trail Tour from Albuquerque

Corn Maiden Tours

The historic Turquoise Trail, a National Scenic Byway between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, is synonymous with Native American spirituality, Spanish explorers, adventurous mining, and brave pioneers. The blue-green turquoise, nationally recognized as a precious stone, was first mined by the early Pueblo people as early as 900 A.D. From the 1800s onward Spanish explorers, missionaries and prospectors followed the trail of the native American Indians already here. Today the National Scenic Byway is home to many modern day settlers and host to tens of thousands of visitors a year! The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy breathtaking scenery while traveling back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos. These small towns are now alive with art, crafts, museums and restaurants. Drive, gawk, walk, and eat on this trail of history!

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Reviewed By 708crystalg

Amy was a wonderful guide, knowledgeable and peaceful. She led us through the wonderful tapestry of Chimayo and we were able to make the most of travel during the age of COVID. We were all vaxxed so that made the trip even more peaceful. One highlight was the restaurant - so good! I look forward to traveling with her in the future.

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