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Self-Guided Xperiences in Albuquerque

See Albuquerque differently with self-guided experiences built around the stories, flavors, places and discoveries that make this city unlike anywhere else.

Explore at your own pace. Stop when you want. Stay longer when something catches your attention. XploreWise gives you the freedom to make the experience your own.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Choose Your Albuquerque Xperience

From centuries-old streets and Route 66 stories to New Mexico flavors, unforgettable views and Albuquerque's colorful skies, there's more than one way to Xplore the city.

Choose the experience that sounds like you, or try them all.

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Albuquerque Uncovered: self-guided city tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoCity Tours$13
Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Essential Albuquerque Xperience

Albuquerque Uncovered

Short on time but curious about Albuquerque? Discover the people, places and stories that shaped the city as you explore Old Town, Route 66, historic neighborhoods and the high-desert landscape at your own pace.

Old Town PlazaRoute 66Historic Neighborhoods
Approximately 3 hoursSelf-Guided Driving + Walking Xperience
Explore This Xperience
Old Town: Stories Behind the Walls: self-guided city tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoCity Tours$12
Albuquerque, New Mexico

A Deeper Walk Through Albuquerque's Beginning

Old Town: Stories Behind the Walls

Slow down and look closer at one of Albuquerque's most historic neighborhoods. Discover the stories behind the plaza, architecture, church, people and traditions that shaped the city long before Route 66 arrived.

San Felipe de Neri ChurchOld Town PlazaHistoric Architecture
2 hrsSelf-Guided Walking Xperience
Explore Old Town
Route 66: Albuquerque's Mother Road: self-guided city tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoCity Tours$12
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Route 66: Albuquerque's Mother Road

Cruise through Albuquerque's Route 66 story and discover how the Mother Road helped transform the city. Explore neon, architecture, neighborhoods and stories from the road that changed America.

Central Avenue NeonVintage MotelsRoute 66 History
2.5 hrsSelf-Guided Driving Xperience
Explore Route 66
High Desert & Ancient Stories: self-guided city tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoCity Tours$14
Albuquerque, New Mexico

High Desert & Ancient Stories

Venture beyond downtown and discover a landscape shaped by geology, centuries of human history and the dramatic high desert surrounding Albuquerque.

Petroglyph National MonumentWest MesaHigh Desert Landscape
3 hrsSelf-Guided Driving + Walking Xperience
Explore the High Desert
Albuquerque After Dark: self-guided city tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoCity Tours$13
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque After Dark

An evening drive through Albuquerque's glowing neon, legendary haunts and nighttime discoveries, where the city's most fascinating stories come alive after sunset.

Neon Signs of Central AveDowntown After DarkLocal Legends & Lore
2 hrsSelf-Guided Driving Xperience
Explore After Dark
Albuquerque Photo Xperience: self-guided photo opportunities in Albuquerque, New MexicoPhoto Opportunities$11
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Find the View. Capture the Story.

Albuquerque Photo Xperience

Discover memorable Albuquerque views, distinctive architecture, colorful details and photo-worthy places while learning a little about what makes each location worth noticing.

Sandia Mountain ViewsOld Town ArchitectureMurals & Viewpoints
2.5 hrsSelf-Guided Photo Xperience
Find Albuquerque Photo Spots
XploreWise Local Food Xperience: Albuquerque: self-guided food tours in Albuquerque, New MexicoFood Tours$18
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Taste the Stories of New Mexico

XploreWise Local Food Xperience: Albuquerque

Discover the foods that define New Mexico, learn the stories behind them and find local places worth stopping for. From red and green chile to Albuquerque favorites, experience the city one bite at a time.

Green & Red ChileLocal RestaurantsNew Mexico Food Culture
3 hrsSelf-Guided Food Xperience
Taste Albuquerque
Albuquerque Balloon Hunt: self-guided scavenger hunts in Albuquerque, New MexicoScavenger Hunts$13
Albuquerque, New Mexico

A Live Balloon-Spotting Adventure

Albuquerque Balloon Hunt

Turn Albuquerque's colorful skies into an interactive adventure. Spot balloons, complete challenges, capture memorable photos, discover ballooning facts and earn digital achievements as you explore.

Balloon SpottingPhoto ChallengesDigital Achievements
2.5 hrsSelf-Guided Scavenger Hunt

XploreWise is an independent experience and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® or its organizers.

Discover the Balloon Hunt
XploreWise Food Xperience: Santa Fe: self-guided food tours in Santa Fe, New MexicoFood Tours$18
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Taste the City Different

XploreWise Food Xperience: Santa Fe

Explore Santa Fe's legendary culinary scene, from world-class New Mexican cuisine to artisan chocolates, local wine and the flavors that define the City Different.

Santa Fe Plaza DiningCanyon Road CafesNew Mexican Flavors
3 hrsSelf-Guided Food Xperience
Taste Santa Fe

Which Xperience Is Right for You?

First time in Albuquerque?

Start with Albuquerque Uncovered.

Love history?

Explore Old Town or Route 66.

Travel for the food?

Choose the Local Food Xperience.

Always taking photos?

Choose the Albuquerque Photo Xperience.

Visiting during balloon season?

Try the Albuquerque Balloon Hunt.

Want the full Xperience?

Explore more than one and discover Albuquerque from a completely different perspective.

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