Albuquerque, the largest city in New Mexico, typically has a lot to offer its tourists as well as locals. This is what has made the city to be on the list of one of the most fascinating cities in America. You will never run out of places to visit in this old city of New Mexico. Let’s explore some of the best tours in Albuquerque.

In Albuquerque, there are many tours one may take to enjoy the city. Below are some tours and excursions you may take to enjoy the city. 

Ghost Tour of Old Town

Take a haunted tour of Old Town in Albuquerque and learn about the ghosts who haunt old town. The ghost stories and history come to life as you embark on an excursion through 313 years of Old Town’s haunted history. The historic buildings and dark alleys conceal long- forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings and hidden cemeteries, just to name a few. The tour is family and pet friendly, starting at 8pm with a guided outdoor walking tour that is less than 1 mile with 7 different stops. Ending right back where the tour started.

Culinary Tour

If you want to explore the diverse cuisine of Albuquerque, the best you can do is to take a culinary tour. Take a food tour around the city and get to taste the city’s cuisine ad get to sample the best restaurants to revisit when you come back to the city. The food tour offers numerous tours in Albuquerque, such as the 2.5-hour Taste of Old Town Albuquerque. 

Make sure you put on comfortable shoes and bring with you a healthy appetite for sweet and savory sampling, not to mention the tons of beer and snacks you will taste. The culinary tour will leave you craving Albuquerque dishes wherever you are.  

Hot Air Balloon Tour

Albuquerque is known for it’s International Balloon Fiesta every October. So on any given day, you are more likely to see the colorful balloons set against the city’s sky. If you have never been in a hot air balloon, Albuquerque offers you the chance to join the lucky fliers to view the city’s landscape on a hot air balloon tour. This experience is quite breathtaking. Climb into the basket with 11 others and take flight over the Rio Grand Valley.

Jeep Tour

If you are looking for the perfect way to explore the city’s rugged trails and wildlife-rich nature preserve, taking a jeep tour would be an ideal option. Most of these lands are marked by prehistoric ruins, the remnants of an early Spanish settlement, ancient Native American petroglyphs, 1920s ghost towns, and so much more. There are also wild horses that roam the mountains and Galisteo Basin . The private tours can be customized based on your interest. So the best thing you do can is to let the driver know what you would want to see and what you would want to hear, whether it is wildlife, medical plants, or geology. Don’t forget to carry with you your camera and sunscreen since you will have to get out and explore the area.

Breaking Bad Tour

Numerous businesses provide themed excursions since Albuquerque and its vast surroundings were part of the television series “Breaking Bad”. The Breaking Bad RV Tour, which takes you to 20 spots that you’ll know right away, is something fans can’t miss. Even the RV will be recognizable since it is a copy of the famous RV that Walt and Jesse in the show owned. Visit the car wash, the laundry/drug superlab, and Walt’s residence before stopping at Los Pollos Hermanos for an amazing meal. Even one of the “Breaking Bad” actors might be your tour guide. For the three-hour trip, brush up on your “Breaking Bad” trivia to ace any impromptu mid-tour tests.

Trolley Tour

The Best of ABQ City Tour by ABQ Trolley Co. gives you a general overview of Albuquerque’s geography as well as a list of its best attractions. Travel 18 miles in an open-air trolley from Old Town, through sporting venues and the University of New Mexico, down Museum Row and Historic Route 66. There is the Albuquerque BioPark complex, which houses Tingley Beach, the Rio Grande Botanic Garden, and the Rio Grande Zoo. Keep your tour sticker to receive special offers at nearby businesses like the BioPark and Albuquerque Museum. Every day except Mondays from April through October, trolley tours are offered.

In conclusion take these tours and get to enjoy the beauty of this city.