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We compared all 46 experiences in New Mexico so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.7 46 experiences from US$ 5.30 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne Toast
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Most booked
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne ToastFloat over Rio Grande Valley at sunrise in Albuquerque's hot air balloon. Includes pilot commentary, champagne toast & certificate. 10-16 passengers per flight.
1,460 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local Guide
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★Top rated
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local GuideWalk Santa Fe's oldest neighborhoods with a guide whose family roots run 400 years deep in northern New Mexico: three hours covering the plaza.
627 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted Stories
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Best value
Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted StoriesStep into 300 years of haunted Albuquerque history on a lantern-lit Old Town ghost tour. Hear local legends, explore secret alleys, and join with family or pets.
964 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h–2h
Every day
20:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 38per person

Recommended (7)

Santa Fe Plaza: New Mexican Food Tour & Historic Sites
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe Plaza: New Mexican Food Tour & Historic Sites
526 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
fromUS$ 187per person
Albuquerque: Breaking Bad RV Film Tour & Los Pollos Lunch
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Likely to sell out
Albuquerque: Breaking Bad RV Film Tour & Los Pollos Lunch
512 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
fromUS$ 125per person
Santa Fe historical tour: Centuries with a local historian
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe historical tour: Centuries with a local historian
491 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 15m
fromUS$ 80per person
Santa Fe Plaza Food Tour: Sip & Savor with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe Plaza Food Tour: Sip & Savor with Local Guide
372 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 219per person
Santa Fe E-Bike Tour: Hidden Neighborhoods & Railyard District
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe E-Bike Tour: Hidden Neighborhoods & Railyard District
342 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 211per person
Albuquerque Old Town: 75-Minute Walking Tour & Rattlesnake Museum
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Travelers' pick
Albuquerque Old Town: 75-Minute Walking Tour & Rattlesnake Museum
323 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
fromUS$ 38per person
Albuquerque: Route 66 Open-Air Trolley Tour & Breaking Bad Locations
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Travelers' pick
Albuquerque: Route 66 Open-Air Trolley Tour & Breaking Bad Locations
320 reviews
4.79★
Duration
1h 40m
fromUS$ 35per person

Top rated (10)

Albuquerque Bicycle Tour: 20+ stops, Rio Grande River Trail
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Albuquerque Bicycle Tour: 20+ stops, Rio Grande River TrailGuided two-hour bike tour of Albuquerque through Old Town, Rio Grande Nature Center, and Tingley Beach, complete with helmet and water.
114 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Wednesday
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Santa Fe Food Tour: Chef-Guided Lunch with Margaritas
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Likely to sell out
Santa Fe Food Tour: Chef-Guided Lunch with MargaritasChef-led New Mexican lunch tour in Santa Fe with margarita pairings at each course and a craft ice cream finale: two hours of tasting, not touring.
123 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Fri
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Santa Fe Canyon Road: Art Walking Tour & Gallery Stops
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Santa Fe Canyon Road: Art Walking Tour & Gallery StopsCanyon Road art district walking tour in Santa Fe with local guide, 5-6 gallery stops, and guided art analysis. Small groups, 3/4 mile walk, all fitness levels.
120 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
Wed and Fri
14:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Rio Grande white water rafting in Taos: Class 3 rapids
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Travelers' pick
Rio Grande white water rafting in Taos: Class 3 rapidsWhite water rafting on the Rio Grande near Taos with professional guide, all equipment and snacks included: three hours of Class 3 rapids in northern New Mexico's high desert.
135 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DE · EL · IT +5Free cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
Rio Grande Gorge Rafting: Class II-III rapids and scenic float
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Rio Grande Gorge Rafting: Class II-III rapids and scenic floatFull-day rafting on the Rio Grande with morning float through Orilla Verde, afternoon Class II-III rapids on the Racecourse, lunch included.
207 reviews
4.90★
Duration
6h 30m
Next departure: 20 Mar 2027Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 165per person
Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour: 3 Styles, Local Guide
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Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour: 3 Styles, Local GuideWalk Santa Fe's historic eastside on a 3-hour architectural tour with a local guide, learning Pueblo, Spanish Territorial and Northern New Mexico styles.
151 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h
Thu–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 157per person
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise: Small Group
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Travelers' pick
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise: Small GroupFeel the morning air over Albuquerque with a small-group hot air balloon flight, guided by locals. Includes pickup, light snacks, and a celebratory champagne toast.
273 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 239per person
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: Small Group with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: Small Group with Local GuideSmall-group walking tour of Santa Fe with a live guide covering 2 hours through downtown landmarks: Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel.
137 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
Mon–Sat
09:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Santa Fe: Wine & Lunch Tour with Loretto Chapel & Local History
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Santa Fe: Wine & Lunch Tour with Loretto Chapel & Local HistorySanta Fe wine and food tour with 3 restaurant stops, alcohol pairings, dessert, and historical sites. 2.5–3 hours from the plaza. Includes gratuity and all beverages.
114 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
Wed–Fri
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 242per person
Alamogordo: PistachioLand Farm Tour & Wine Tasting Ride
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Alamogordo: PistachioLand Farm Tour & Wine Tasting RideCurious about pistachios? Ride through Alamogordo’s PistachioLand orchards, sample fresh nuts & local wine, and meet the folks behind the farm. Guaranteed seat with booking.
258 reviews
4.79★
Duration
30m
Mon
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 5.30per person

Lowest price (10)

Tumbleroot Brewery Tour: Hands-on Tasting in Santa Fe
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Tumbleroot Brewery Tour: Hands-on Tasting in Santa FeBrewery and distillery tour in Santa Fe led by experienced brewers and distillers, with a hands-on look at how beer and spirits are made.
25 reviews
4.80★
Duration
45m–1h 30m
Wed
17:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Albuquerque Ghost Tour: Old Town's Haunted History
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Albuquerque Ghost Tour: Old Town's Haunted HistoryWalking ghost tour through Albuquerque's Old Town with a live guide and EMF detector: hear the dark histories behind the adobe buildings and churches.
91 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 26per person
Meow Wolf Santa Fe: 70+ Rooms of Interactive Art
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Travelers' pick
Meow Wolf Santa Fe: 70+ Rooms of Interactive ArtMeow Wolf's House of Eternal Return in Santa Fe features over 70 artist-made rooms with hands-on art installations and behind-the-scenes insights into its construction.
211 reviews
4.47★
Duration
1h–5h
start times · Every day
26
Free cancellationfromUS$ 38per person
Taos: Private Walking Tour with Artist & Storyteller Sam Richardson
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Travelers' pick
Taos: Private Walking Tour with Artist & Storyteller Sam RichardsonMeet Taos through the eyes of a local artist: walk historic streets, hear untold stories, and see the art scene up close. Includes private guide and accessible route.
100 reviews
4.63★
Duration
1h 30m
Mon–Fri
11:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Food Tour: Churros, Biscochitos & More
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Food Tour: Churros, Biscochitos & MoreTwo hours walking through Santa Fe's historic downtown with a local guide, tasting beignets, churros, and traditional New Mexican sweets at local cafes and hidden bakeries.
34 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Gourmet Brunch in Santa Fe with Chef Carolina
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Travelers' pick
Gourmet Brunch in Santa Fe with Chef CarolinaChef Carolina, trained at Le Cordon Bleu, prepares a three-course brunch in Santa Fe showcasing Spanish, Mexican and Native American flavors.
195 reviews
4.72★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day except Wednesday
11:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Santa Fe: Scenic Train Ride with Champagne & Live Music
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe: Scenic Train Ride with Champagne & Live MusicFeel the rhythm of New Mexico’s high desert on a Santa Fe scenic train ride, with a champagne welcome, live music, and panoramic views. Includes return to Santa Fe Depot.
136 reviews
4.45★
Duration
2h–3h
Next departure: 14 Mar 2027Instant confirmationfromUS$ 99per person
Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate: Meet Local Artists
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Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate: Meet Local ArtistsThree-hour walking tour of Taos' art galleries and studios with a live guide, ending with sipping chocolate at Chokola: meet working artisans and see a weaving demonstration.
54 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
Thu–Sat
13:00
Season until 28 NovLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 158per person
Santa Fe Food & Drink Walking Tour: 3 tastings with local guide
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Travelers' pick
Santa Fe Food & Drink Walking Tour: 3 tastings with local guideWalk three stops through Santa Fe's Plaza district sampling craft cocktails, beer, wine, margaritas.
92 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h 30m
Wed–Sun
10:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
New Mexico Food Tour Old Town Albuquerque: Local Flavors
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New Mexico Food Tour Old Town Albuquerque: Local FlavorsWalk Old Town Albuquerque with a native New Mexican guide, sampling regional food at the plaza, churches and a hidden chapel over three hours.
21 reviews
4.38★
Duration
2h 45m
start times · Thu–Sat
2
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 197per person
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New Mexico at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne Toast, US$ 189 (4h, 4.90★ · 1,460).
  • Top rated: Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local Guide, US$ 135 (3h, 4.90★ · 627).
  • Best value: Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted Stories, US$ 38 (1h–2h, 4.88★ · 964).

Of the 46 experiences: 42 with free cancellation, 39 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup and 23 bookable last-minute.

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