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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne Toast
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Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local Guide
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Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted Stories

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Albuquerque: Guided Bike Tour Old Town, Rio Grande & Nature Stops
Albuquerque: Guided Bike Tour Old Town, Rio Grande & Nature Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (110)2hYou’ll pedal through Albuquerque’s Old Town with a local guide, visit quirky spots like the Rattlesnake Museum, cruise along the Rio Grande River Trail, relax at Tingley Beach, and pause inside peaceful nature parks. Expect laughter, real stories, and plenty of fresh air — plus all your gear included.Free cancellationfromUS$ 125View ›
Santa Fe: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch & Award Margaritas
Santa Fe: Chef-Guided New Mexican Lunch & Award Margaritas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (119)2hYou’ll join a small group for a chef-guided lunch in Santa Fe, skipping long lines to taste both red and green chile dishes while learning their history from a local expert. Enjoy three unique margarita pairings and end on a sweet note at Santa Fe’s favorite ice cream shop—all within an easy walk through downtown flavor and stories.Free cancellationfromUS$ 149View ›
Rio Grande white water rafting in Taos: Class 3 rapids
Rio Grande white water rafting in Taos: Class 3 rapids★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (130)3hWhite water rafting on the Rio Grande in Taos puts you in a raft with a professional guide navigating Class 3 rapids for three hours. The operator provides all equipment—splash tops, bottoms, dry bags, wet shoes and snacks—so you arrive with a hat and sunscreen and leave soaked. Children from age 6 are welcome, and guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and several other languages.Is it for me?Book this trip if you want to paddle Class 3 whitewater without spending a full day on the river or arranging your own gear—the three-hour window fits a morning or afternoon, and everything you need is already in the raft waiting for you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 80View ›
Santa Fe Canyon Road: Art Walking Tour & Gallery Stops
Santa Fe Canyon Road: Art Walking Tour & Gallery Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (115)2hYou walk Canyon Road with a professional guide trained in art history and museum education, stopping at five or six galleries to look closely and discuss what you see. You'll learn a method for interpreting art that works anywhere, understand how Santa Fe's art scene connects to its history, and move at a pace that lets you actually absorb what's in front of you instead of rushing to the next room. The guide handles the curation and context; you just show up in comfortable shoes.Is it for me?This tour is right for anyone who wants to understand Santa Fe's art scene beyond surface-level gallery browsing—the guide's expertise and the small-group format mean you actually absorb what you're seeing instead of moving through rooms on autopilot.Free cancellationfromUS$ 70View ›
Rio Grande Gorge: Full-Day Rafting & Riverside Lunch
Rio Grande Gorge: Full-Day Rafting & Riverside Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (207)6h 30mYou’ll float through peaceful stretches of the Rio Grande Gorge, paddle into whitewater rapids with expert guides, spot wildlife along lush banks, and share a riverside fajita lunch. Expect laughter, splashes, and those rare moments when time slows down between rapids—leaving you both tired and quietly happy by day’s end.fromUS$ 165View ›
Santa Fe: Architecture Walking Tour & Gruet Champagne Tasting
Santa Fe: Architecture Walking Tour & Gruet Champagne Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (149)3hYou’ll wander Santa Fe’s historic eastside with a small group and local guide, learning how Pueblo and Spanish Territorial styles shaped these quiet streets. Pause for stories and neighborly greetings along the way before finishing at Hotel St. Francis for Gruet champagne tasting — it’s less about facts than feeling at home in someone else’s city for a morning.Free cancellationfromUS$ 157View ›
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise: Small Group
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise: Small Group★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (261)3hA hot air balloon flight over Albuquerque at sunrise with a professional guide, limited to 8–12 passengers per basket for a more spacious experience. The flight lasts around three hours and includes a champagne toast and light snacks. Children are welcome from age 5, and the guide speaks English. Public transportation options are available nearby to reach the launch site.Is it for me?Pick this if you prefer a smaller group—it caps at 8–12 passengers instead of the 14–16 you'll find on other Albuquerque flights, giving everyone more space in the basket.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 239View ›
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: Small Group with Local Guide
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: Small Group with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (124)3hA small-group walking tour of Santa Fe limited to 10 guests, led by a live guide through downtown landmarks including Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel, San Miguel Chapel and Sena Plaza. The tour traces Native American, Spanish and American influences across historic streets, quiet courtyards and lesser-known sites over roughly 2 hours. Service animals are welcome; the tour operates year-round though winter departures may be canceled if conditions turn unsafe.Is it for me?This tour is built for travelers who want to understand Santa Fe's layered history—Native American, Spanish and American—without being herded through it. The small group size means your guide can answer real questions and show you the quiet places that explain why locals call it "The City Different," not just the stops everyone photographs.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 98View ›
Santa Fe: Wine & Lunch Tour with Loretto Chapel & Local History
Santa Fe: Wine & Lunch Tour with Loretto Chapel & Local History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (114)2h 30m–3hYou'll walk through Santa Fe's oldest neighborhoods, hear the history of four major landmarks including the Loretto Chapel and San Miguel Mission, then stop at three local restaurants for a full lunch with alcohol pairings and dessert. Everything except the guide's tip is covered. The whole thing runs 2.5 to 3 hours, starting at 10:55am near the plaza, and you'll walk roughly 1.5 to 2 miles total.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat well in Santa Fe while actually learning the history of the places you're walking through, and you're comfortable with a moderate amount of walking and New Mexican spice levels. The fixed schedule and included pairings mean you don't have to plan three separate meals or figure out what to order.Free cancellationfromUS$ 242View ›
Alamogordo: PistachioLand Farm Tour & Wine Tasting Ride
Alamogordo: PistachioLand Farm Tour & Wine Tasting Ride★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (252)30mYou’ll ride through working pistachio orchards on an open-air cart with a local guide in Alamogordo’s PistachioLand, taste fresh nuts and local wine, and maybe spot some wildlife along the way. Expect laughs, earthy smells, and plenty of snacks — plus guaranteed seating if you book ahead.Free cancellationKids −80%fromUS$ 5.30View ›

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Albuquerque Ghost Tour: Old Town's Haunted History
Albuquerque Ghost Tour: Old Town's Haunted History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (88)1hAlbuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour is a one-hour walking ghost tour through Old Town Albuquerque led by a live guide in English. You'll pass the American International Rattlesnake Museum, San Felipe de Neri Church, and the Bottger Mansion while learning about the gruesome deaths, illicit activities, and financial disasters that have marked this historic district. The tour covers roughly a mile and includes an EMF detector to use as you walk.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hear the specific dark histories tied to Old Town's oldest buildings and churches without arranging a guide or transportation yourself—the live guide handles the storytelling and the route, so you just show up and walk.Free cancellationfromUS$ 26View ›
Taos: Private Walking Tour with Artist & Storyteller Sam Richardson
Taos: Private Walking Tour with Artist & Storyteller Sam Richardson★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (95)1h 30mYou’ll walk through Taos with artist Sam Richardson, hearing stories of Kit Carson and Mabel Dodge Lujan while exploring historic streets where legends lived—and sometimes died. Expect spontaneous moments, glimpses into the art world, and real conversations you won’t get from any guidebook.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 40View ›
Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Food Tour: Churros, Biscochitos & More
Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Food Tour: Churros, Biscochitos & More★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (33)2hA two-hour guided food tour through Santa Fe's historic downtown where you taste beignets, churros, biscochitos and other traditional New Mexican sweets while learning about the city's Native, Spanish and Mexican heritage. The guide leads you past the Palace of the Governors and through adobe-lined streets, stopping at local cafes and a hidden bakery known for creative sweets. A live guide speaks English or Spanish; children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without canceling other plans, yet long enough to taste multiple sweets and hear the stories behind them and the city itself. If you want to explore Santa Fe's food and history but need time for other activities the same day, this tour holds together without eating your whole schedule.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 70View ›
Gourmet Brunch in Santa Fe with Chef Carolina
Gourmet Brunch in Santa Fe with Chef Carolina★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (177)1h 30mA three-course gourmet brunch in Santa Fe led by Chef Carolina, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu School, and sommelier Manuel. You'll eat hand-picked dishes made from locally sourced ingredients, starting with fresh breads and fruit, moving through a signature hot dish, and finishing with a sweet course. In winter you sit at a communal table with up to 10 guests; in summer, small tables are set in the garden. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.Is it for me?The brunch is held at a private location in Santa Fe, with the address sent to you after booking—no need to hunt down a restaurant or arrange your own transportation once you know where to go. If you're staying in town without a car, confirm the location and plan your arrival; if you're staying elsewhere, the 90 minutes fits easily into a morning or early afternoon.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 78View ›
Santa Fe: Scenic Train Ride with Champagne & Live Music
Santa Fe: Scenic Train Ride with Champagne & Live Music★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (118)2h–3hYou’ll board at Santa Fe Depot for a scenic train ride across New Mexico’s high desert, complete with a welcome champagne toast and live music drifting through restored cars. Watch golden hills roll by Galisteo Basin while guides share local stories—no stops, just pure landscape and laughter until you return.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 99View ›
Santa Fe Food & Drink Walking Tour: 3 tastings with local guide
Santa Fe Food & Drink Walking Tour: 3 tastings with local guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (78)3h 30mThis walking tour through Santa Fe covers the city's history, culture and architecture across three food and drink stops over 3.5 hours, led by a guide from a 12th generation New Mexican family. You taste craft beer, cocktails, wine and margaritas alongside tacos, pizza and handmade chips and salsa at each location. The tour includes all food and drink; guides speak English or Spanish, and the minimum age is 21.Is it for me?At 3.5 hours, the tour fits inside a morning or afternoon without consuming your whole day, leaving time to explore galleries, shops or other neighborhoods before or after. The fixed stops and included meals mean you don't hunt for lunch or negotiate prices at the bar—you show up hungry and walk away fed.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 169View ›
New Mexico Food Tour Old Town Albuquerque: Local Flavors
New Mexico Food Tour Old Town Albuquerque: Local Flavors★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (20)2h 45mThis food tour of Old Town Albuquerque pairs regional tastings with the history of the neighborhood's founding, churches and architecture, led by a guide raised in New Mexico. The tour runs about three hours and covers all food included; you'll walk roughly a mile across the plaza and surrounding blocks. A minimum of four guests is required for the tour to run.Is it for me?The tour covers about a mile of walking over three hours at a steady pace, so it suits travelers comfortable with that distance and rhythm. If you prefer minimal walking or need to move quickly through Old Town, a self-guided visit to the same sites would work better.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 197View ›
Hot Air Balloon Flight Albuquerque: Float over Rio Grande valley
Hot Air Balloon Flight Albuquerque: Float over Rio Grande valley★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (161)3h 30mYou arrive at a launch site chosen that morning for safety and views, float for an hour over the Rio Grande Valley and farmland, and land with a champagne toast included. Private flights are available if you want the basket to yourself. The flexible launch radius means better odds of a smooth flight and scenic landing, whether that's near the river or over Tome Hill.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want a different view of Albuquerque and can stand in a basket for an hour. The flexible launch sites mean better odds of a smooth flight, though you'll need to be comfortable with the crew choosing the location based on morning weather rather than a fixed route.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 199View ›
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights Albuquerque: Groups of 2-8
Private Hot Air Balloon Flights Albuquerque: Groups of 2-8★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (97)3h–4hA private hot air balloon flight over Albuquerque for groups of 2 to 8 people, piloted by an FAA-certified professional with nearly 30 years of experience. You'll see the Rio Grande River Valley, ancient volcanos, lava flows, and the Sandia Mountains from the air, then return to a champagne or sparkling cider toast with light snacks. The flight lasts 3 to 4 hours and includes a professional English-speaking guide.Is it for me?Book this for a special occasion or a morning when you want to see Albuquerque from a completely different angle—the private basket means your group stays together without the noise and crowd of a shared flight, and the experienced pilot handles all the technical work so you focus on the view.Free cancellationfromUS$ 350View ›
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