Private Tour: Albuquerque Full Day
Overview
This is a private tour for 1-3 people. We can do as much as you like and can fit in 8 hours. We can drive through historic Route 66-downtown Albuquerque; visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, museum, & store; Old Town-plaza, church, hidden patios, galleries/shops.
We will drive north on Rio Grande Blvd, following the river through the valley occupied by Pueblo Indians, Spanish settlers and still is home to farms, and wine growers.
We can visit historic Los Poblanos Lavender Farm/shop; the village of Corrales; and prehistoric Pueblo Indian village of Kuaua (Coronado State Monument-established during the Classic Period of Anasazi Culture). On our way back to Albuquerque we will see Sandia Pueblo's herds of cattle and Buffalo and ride the Sandia Peak Tram for magnificent views of the area.
This is a perfect tour of the present and past filling you with beauty and delicious food. Lunch options are many depending on your cravings. Great Photo tour!
We will drive north on Rio Grande Blvd, following the river through the valley occupied by Pueblo Indians, Spanish settlers and still is home to farms, and wine growers.
We can visit historic Los Poblanos Lavender Farm/shop; the village of Corrales; and prehistoric Pueblo Indian village of Kuaua (Coronado State Monument-established during the Classic Period of Anasazi Culture). On our way back to Albuquerque we will see Sandia Pueblo's herds of cattle and Buffalo and ride the Sandia Peak Tram for magnificent views of the area.
This is a perfect tour of the present and past filling you with beauty and delicious food. Lunch options are many depending on your cravings. Great Photo tour!
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Beverages
- Snacks
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
An overview of Albuquerque, starting in Downtown Albuquerque, we will look at the historic building and the changes that have been made on Route 66 and visit a Trading Post. We can see the many mural created for the Beautify Albuquerque Project visit the historic Railyards, home to the new Film school from the University and much more!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Los Poblanos Open Space, Montano Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM
We will visit the historic Los Poblanos Ranch and the Farm Shop that features artisan lavender products made from organic lavender essential oil along with their Farm Foods collection fresh from the kitchen located by the Rio Grande River and the Bosque (one of the largest Cottonwood forests in the world). Los Poblanos is one of the oldest farms and still operates as a farm, restaurant and Inn.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004, USA
Coronado is the ruins of a Pueblo from the the 1200's. One of the first Pueblos or villages visited by the Spanish, it is a treasure of historic and cultural experiences for the traveler.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sandia Park, Sandia Park, New Mexico
A trip to the Sandia Tram is also a possibility. A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature's more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10, 378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11, 000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque in the Sandia Foothills at the end of Tramway Road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Pinto Restaurant, 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
One of the recommended choices for lunch is this amazing Hacienda style restaurant set among the cottonwood trees, serving New Mexico style food. Other options are available
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW Park in North Parking Lot, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2302
we can visit the Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with a restaurant, a museum and an award-winning gallery and store. The museum is the perfect place to discover the history, culture, and art of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. The museum collection houses thousands of rare artifacts and works of art, including a world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary Pueblo pottery, as well as baskets, weavings, paintings, murals, jewelry, and photographs (www.indianpueblo.org.)
The gallery and Native Art store, Shumakolowa, is a showcase for works from Pueblo and Southwestern Native artists. Dances are offered on Saturday and Sundays
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Town Poco a Poco Plaza, 328 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1499
Returning to Old Town Plaza, we can stroll the Plaza, visit museums, or shop at over 150 stores and galleries for unique gifts from the Southwest and around the world. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered! We can have an afternoon coffee, ice cream, or just stroll around shops before returning to your hotel. Let me know your thoughts. The Church on the Plaza dates from the 1700"s and is a New Mexican icon.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico
An overview of Albuquerque, starting in Downtown Albuquerque, we will look at the historic building and the changes that have been made on Route 66 and visit a Trading Post. We can see the many mural created for the Beautify Albuquerque Project visit the historic Railyards, home to the new Film school from the University and much more!
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Los Poblanos Open Space, Montano Boulevard, Albuquerque, NM
We will visit the historic Los Poblanos Ranch and the Farm Shop that features artisan lavender products made from organic lavender essential oil along with their Farm Foods collection fresh from the kitchen located by the Rio Grande River and the Bosque (one of the largest Cottonwood forests in the world). Los Poblanos is one of the oldest farms and still operates as a farm, restaurant and Inn.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Coronado Historic Site, 485 Kuaua Rd, Bernalillo, NM 87004, USA
Coronado is the ruins of a Pueblo from the the 1200's. One of the first Pueblos or villages visited by the Spanish, it is a treasure of historic and cultural experiences for the traveler.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sandia Park, Sandia Park, New Mexico
A trip to the Sandia Tram is also a possibility. A trip on the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway transports you above deep canyons and breathtaking terrain a distance of 2.7 miles. See some of nature's more dramatic beauty unfold before you. At sunset the desert skies produce a spectacular array of color, and your vantage point from the observation deck atop 10, 378 foot Sandia Peak in the Cibola National Forest affords an 11, 000 square-mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley and the Land of Enchantment. Located on the eastern edge of Albuquerque in the Sandia Foothills at the end of Tramway Road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: El Pinto Restaurant, 10500 4th St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
One of the recommended choices for lunch is this amazing Hacienda style restaurant set among the cottonwood trees, serving New Mexico style food. Other options are available
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, 2401 12th St NW Park in North Parking Lot, Albuquerque, NM 87104-2302
we can visit the Albuquerque's Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with a restaurant, a museum and an award-winning gallery and store. The museum is the perfect place to discover the history, culture, and art of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. The museum collection houses thousands of rare artifacts and works of art, including a world-renowned collection of historic and contemporary Pueblo pottery, as well as baskets, weavings, paintings, murals, jewelry, and photographs (www.indianpueblo.org.)
The gallery and Native Art store, Shumakolowa, is a showcase for works from Pueblo and Southwestern Native artists. Dances are offered on Saturday and Sundays
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Old Town Poco a Poco Plaza, 328 San Felipe St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1499
Returning to Old Town Plaza, we can stroll the Plaza, visit museums, or shop at over 150 stores and galleries for unique gifts from the Southwest and around the world. Quiet hidden patios, winding brick paths, gardens and balconies are waiting to be discovered! We can have an afternoon coffee, ice cream, or just stroll around shops before returning to your hotel. Let me know your thoughts. The Church on the Plaza dates from the 1700"s and is a New Mexican icon.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- A maximum of 3 people per booking
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Judith_W
October 2018
This was my first visit to Albuquerque. Since the Marriott Pyramid North offered the Corn Maiden Tour as a local attraction, I was confident that it would be worthwhile. It turned out to be even more outstanding and amazing. I listed my background and interests of architecture and Native American...
This was my first visit to Albuquerque. Since the Marriott Pyramid North offered the Corn Maiden Tour as a local attraction, I was confident that it would be worthwhile. It turned out to be even more outstanding and amazing. I listed my background and interests of architecture and Native American culture, and my tour complemented all of my requests. My guide was an Archeologist with years of experience with the New Mexico culture and the region. My personal day tour went north up the El Camino Real Highway where we saw the beautiful panoramas of volcanos and wonderful mountain scenery. My guide narrated an overview of the Turf Shurn Tui Pueblo area; the Sandia Pueblo area; a tour through the Bernalillo adobe architecture; the Coronado Historic Site of the Kuaua Pueblo on the Rio Grande River; and the Santa Ana Casino area. We had an authentic New Mexican lunch at Silvia’s Saloon in Bernalillo. We walked through the Los Poblanos Ranch to see the lovely lavender fields, mix of Adobe and Greek architecture, many artifacts collected from the settling of the region, and taste the wonderful food they created on the farm. We then drove by many luxurious homes of some of the well-known families of New Mexico. We stopped at the Pueblo Harvest, near the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center where they have indigenous Dance Festivals. There I purchased authentic Native American goods and jewelry at the Shumakolowa Native Arts Shop. Then we ended the tour with a walk through the Old Town plazas, patios, architecture, and shops. My guide Mae knew many people of the communities along our route. What an extensive and excellent day of discovery!Thank you so much to Mae and Corn Maiden Tours for the opportunity to absorb all of this culture of Albuquerque in one day!Judith C. White, BS, MS-GISBritsatHome
October 2018
Fantastic is the first word that comes to mind about our tour with Mae Araujo. We were a party of 4. Mae planned the perfect tour to our requests and threw in some ideas we hadn't thought of. This was our second tour with Mae, she took us to Santa Fe two days earlier. Mae adjusted our start time ...
Fantastic is the first word that comes to mind about our tour with Mae Araujo. We were a party of 4. Mae planned the perfect tour to our requests and threw in some ideas we hadn't thought of. This was our second tour with Mae, she took us to Santa Fe two days earlier. Mae adjusted our start time to suit our B & B's breakfast schedule. Mae's knowledge and insight into the people and geology of the area would be hard to beat. We came home feeling that we had made new friend for life, Hope we make it back again sometime. We'll certainly be recommending friends to visit and tour with Mae.judym514
August 2018
We're a couple who take tours everywhere. We like learning things, and we like to have people tell us about new places. In Albuquerque, we hired Mae, of Corn Maiden Tours, and, man!, were we lucky! She is a wonderful, outgoing person who is attentive, discursive, informative. She was infinite...
We're a couple who take tours everywhere. We like learning things, and we like to have people tell us about new places. In Albuquerque, we hired Mae, of Corn Maiden Tours, and, man!, were we lucky! She is a wonderful, outgoing person who is attentive, discursive, informative. She was infinitely charming, extremely knowledgeable, and clearly in love with her subject. We give her our highest recommendation!Brian_M
July 2018
We spent an entire day with our guide Any Atkins from Corm Maiden Tours. She was very attuned to our interests and made sure we were able to see a variety of sites and make the most of this visit. She was very knowledgable about the area and able to answer any questions. I would definitely recomm...
We spent an entire day with our guide Any Atkins from Corm Maiden Tours. She was very attuned to our interests and made sure we were able to see a variety of sites and make the most of this visit. She was very knowledgable about the area and able to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend booking this tour.KAREN_B
October 2022
as with our tour the day before we were picked up late by Amy Atkins. We asked not to be given an old town tour as we were going on our own the next day, she filled that time with an hour long tour of the college by car, which we had no interest in. we asked repeatedly about walking about and wer...
as with our tour the day before we were picked up late by Amy Atkins. We asked not to be given an old town tour as we were going on our own the next day, she filled that time with an hour long tour of the college by car, which we had no interest in. we asked repeatedly about walking about and were told no time for that. she took us to photo graph a castle that was closed to public and was behind a stone wall and trees she offered to take us to a winery which was included in tour anyways! Your description says the Tram is admission free and cost us an additional 28.$ each! when we mentioned this to her we were told Viator often gets things wrong. we cut the tour short since the only time we had out of the car was a 20 min trip to the winery and a 15 minute soup lunch and honestly did not want to listen to this person any longer!!!! not even close to worth the money the 2 days with Amy Atkins cost us!!Sherpa820268
November 2021
My family and I took the all day Albuquerque tour with Mae. The tour was outstanding, exceeded my expectations. Mae is an encyclopedia of information. The tour was well organized, it was customized to our needs and moved at our pace. I would highly recommend any of the Corn Maiden Tours.
My family and I took the all day Albuquerque tour with Mae. The tour was outstanding, exceeded my expectations. Mae is an encyclopedia of information. The tour was well organized, it was customized to our needs and moved at our pace. I would highly recommend any of the Corn Maiden Tours.