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Mezcla de Culturas Walking Tour of ABQ's Historic Old Town and Sawmill District

Mezcla de Culturas Walking Tour of ABQ's Historic Old Town and Sawmill District

Overview

Mezcla de Culturas means “the mix of cultures” and this immersive and enchanting two-hour walking tour celebrates the history and influence of Albuquerque’s 17th century Old Town’s history neighbored with the vision of New Urbanism’s mixed-use blend of shopping, arts, entertainment and residential.

Your tour winds through the historic Old Town and Sawmill districts, where you’ll have the opportunity to see this mix of old and new influences currently shaping Albuquerque’s burgeoning business center.

City: Albuquerque

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $82.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $82.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Experienced Guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

San Felipe de Neri Church

San Felipe de Neri church opened the year of its founding, in 1706, and with a few pauses for rebuilds and renovations, has continually maintained a presence in Old Town Plaza.

Albuquerque Old Town

Mezcla de Culturas is Spanish for “the mix of cultures” and this immersive and enchanting two-hour walking tour celebrates the mixture of influences and cultures that make up the heart of Albuquerque’s 18th Century Historic Old Town. This tour is a shared journey where guests get a glimpse into Albuquerque’s past and still living history. During your walk, our discussion will focus on how Albuquerque has grown over the last three hundred years and bloomed into the city it is today.

Albuquerque Museum

You will visit sites like Albuquerque’s oldest home, the Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Gardens and the San Felipe de Neri Parish which opened the year of the city’s founding, in 1706; and with a few pauses for rebuilds and renovations, has continually maintained a presence in Old Town Plaza.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (6)

774lakeshias

Nov 2022

This was an amazing tour. Bobby was the tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about all things New Mexico. It was just my dad and I and Bobby still put in the effort as if there were 20 of us. My dad was full of questions and he happily answered every one of them. I walked away feeling very informed and intrigued about the history and culture. I would recommend doing this tour 100%!

nora_sans_h

Aug 2021

Don't miss this amazing walking tour! Our charismatic local guide, Stephanie Anne, showed us all of the marvelous nooks and crannies of Old Town with great aplomb! Her informed narration and enthusiasm imparted the true "mezcla" of cultures and nuanced layers of ABQ's multi-century history. I really appreciated how the tour also addressed contemporary issues (such as sculptures and legacy of colonialism), evidence of the fact that, to borrow from Faulkner, the past is never really in the past! To top it off, my husband and I got a great view of the city from the roof the Chaco hotel and then a voucher for the Sawmill (to which we returned twice!). Such a gem.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

We're happy you experiences this charming tour of Albuquerque's Historic Old Town and Sawmill District. Thank you for sharing this review. Until next time! -Heritage Inspirations

juliosteen01

Jul 2021

The Mezcla de Culturas tour was the best tour we've ever had anywhere. It totally exceeded our expectations by a mile. Bobby's deep and wide historical, local, and architectural knowledge, combined with his own multi-generational family's local history (uhhhh... like over a dozen generations back in the area) was astounding. When we come back to the area -- and we will be back -- we'll be signing up for every tour he leads.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Reading your review brought us ear to ear, Bobby truly is a gem and we are honored that this was the best tour imaginable for you! Thank you so much for joining us on our ABQ Walking Tour and Bobby can't wait to host you another tour in the near future also!