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Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne Toast
Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Sunrise Flight & Champagne Toast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (1,421)4hYou arrive before sunrise, help inflate the balloon, and float for an hour over the Rio Grande Valley while your pilot explains the landscape below. The flight path changes with the wind — you might drift over Albuquerque or skim the river — and ends with a champagne toast and certificate. Shared basket with 10-16 passengers; the whole experience takes a few hours from check-in to return.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Albuquerque from a perspective most people never get and don't mind waking before dawn — the early start is what puts you in the air when the light is actually worth floating through.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 189View ›
Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted Stories
Albuquerque Old Town: Ghost Tour, Lantern Walk & Haunted Stories★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (936)1h–2hYou’ll walk Albuquerque’s Old Town by lantern light with a local guide sharing haunted stories, secret alleyways, and legends tied to places like San Felipe de Neri Church and the Rattlesnake Museum. The atmosphere shifts as you listen for echoes of 300 years past — you might even leave wondering what you believe about ghosts.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local Guide
Santa Fe History Walking Tour: 400 Years with a Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (597)3hA three-hour walking tour of Santa Fe led by Victor Romero, a storyteller with deep family ties to northern New Mexico dating back before Spanish arrival. The tour covers the Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase, the oldest church in North America, the oldest European settlement on the continent, and the historic neighborhoods that hold the city's layered history. All fees and taxes are included; children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?This tour works best for travelers who want the real history of Santa Fe told by someone whose family has lived it for generations, not a quick overview. The high pace and three-hour commitment suit people with moderate fitness who are ready to acclimate to the elevation and absorb the layered story of the city rather than rush through it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −77%fromUS$ 135View ›
Albuquerque: Breaking Bad RV Film Tour & Los Pollos Lunch
Albuquerque: Breaking Bad RV Film Tour & Los Pollos Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (508)3hYou’ll ride through Albuquerque in the famous Breaking Bad RV with a local guide who knows every story behind each stop. Snap photos at iconic filming locations like Jesse’s house and Saul Goodman’s office, then grab lunch at Los Pollos Hermanos (aka Twisters). Expect laughs, inside jokes, and small surprises along the way — it feels like stepping right into your favorite episodes.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 125View ›
Santa Fe Plaza: New Mexican Food Tour & Historic Sites
Santa Fe Plaza: New Mexican Food Tour & Historic Sites★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (508)2h 30m–3hYou walk the Santa Fe Plaza with a local guide, stopping at five hand-picked spots for New Mexican food, learning the history of the Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Mission, and Loretto Chapel along the way. Lunch, drinks, alcohol pairings, and dessert are included, plus server gratuity. The tour covers 1.5–2 miles at a casual pace, and you finish with a full afternoon of eating behind you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real New Mexican food without arranging your own stops, navigating the plaza alone, or figuring out which places are worth the time — the guide's local knowledge and the fixed itinerary handle all three.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 187View ›
Santa Fe historical tour: Centuries with a local historian
Santa Fe historical tour: Centuries with a local historian★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (475)2h 15mAna Pacheco, Santa Fe's former City Historian (2015–2017) and author of eight books on the region, leads a walking tour covering four hundred years of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American history across the Plaza, Loretto Chapel, San Miguel Mission and other landmarks. The tour runs about two and a half hours and includes stops at the oldest government building in the U.S., the Manhattan Project checkpoint, Route 66, Canyon Road and the Santuario de Guadalupe, with a live English-speaking guide.Is it for me?If you're arriving in Santa Fe without a car or staying elsewhere in the city, the tour starts at the Plaza and moves on foot through the historic center, so you don't need to arrange transportation to the landmarks themselves. A guide who spent two years as the City Historian means the stops hold together as a narrative rather than a list—you understand why each place matters instead of just seeing it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 80View ›
Santa Fe Plaza Food Tour: Sip & Savor with Local Guide
Santa Fe Plaza Food Tour: Sip & Savor with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (361)4hYou walk the downtown Plaza with a local guide who knows both the food and the history—four tastings at different venues, each one tied to how Spanish, Native American, and Anglo cultures shaped what Santa Fe eats. Food and gratuity are included; the route is 1.5 miles spread across four stops. Bring comfortable shoes and plan a late breakfast beforehand.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Santa Fe's actual food story rather than just hitting restaurants by name—the guide connects the history to the plate, which is what makes the tastings stick. The fixed route and four stops mean you're not deciding where to go or calculating portions; you show up, walk, and eat.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 219View ›
Santa Fe E-Bike Tour: Hidden Neighborhoods & Railyard District
Santa Fe E-Bike Tour: Hidden Neighborhoods & Railyard District★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (325)3h 30mYou ride an e-bike through Santa Fe's quieter neighborhoods, past the Audubon Center's historic mill, the Railyard District, and up to Fort Marcy Park for views of the mountains and downtown. The pedal-assist motor handles the 7,000-foot elevation so you can focus on the guide's stories and the route itself. Helmet, bike bag, and reflective triangle included; parking available on-site.Is it for me?Good for riders who want to explore Santa Fe's quieter corners without arranging their own transport or managing the altitude—the e-bike's motor assist is what makes it possible to cover multiple neighborhoods and still have energy to absorb what you're seeing.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 195View ›
Albuquerque: Route 66 Open-Air Trolley Tour & Breaking Bad Locations
Albuquerque: Route 66 Open-Air Trolley Tour & Breaking Bad Locations★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (294)1h 40mYou board an open-air trolley for a fully narrated tour of Albuquerque's Route 66 heritage, passing Old Town, Nob Hill, UNM, and the Breaking Bad filming locations that made the city famous on screen. The multimedia narration covers the city's red and green chile culture, its music, and its place in American road-trip history. You'll ride for a couple of hours without arranging your own transport or figuring out which stops matter—the trolley does that for you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Route 66 and Albuquerque's neighborhoods without driving yourself or deciding which stops matter—the trolley's route and narration handle both, and the open-air setup is what makes the road feel like a road instead of a list of places.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Albuquerque Old Town: 75-Minute Walking Tour & Rattlesnake Museum
Albuquerque Old Town: 75-Minute Walking Tour & Rattlesnake Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (289)1h–1h 30mYou walk a flat, manageable mile through Albuquerque's oldest neighborhood with a certified local guide who knows the history, the hidden shops, and the stories behind the 1706 church and colonial architecture. You get entry to the Rattlesnake Museum, a free map and postcard, bottled water, and the kind of pace that lets you actually see what you're looking at instead of rushing through it. The whole thing takes 75 minutes and works for families, pets, and anyone who moves at a regular speed.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to understand Old Town without arranging your own route or missing the stories that make it worth visiting—the fixed noon start and flat, walkable mile mean you can fit it into a short visit and actually remember what you saw.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 38View ›
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 ›
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 cancellationBest valueKids −80%fromUS$ 5.30View ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 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: 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 ›
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 ›
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