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AnnaMaria's concerts are broadcast internationally on EWTN to a viewership of over a quarter billion, but this is a unique opportunity for a small group to engage with AnnaMaria's performance style in an intimate and historic Santa Fe adobe.

Adventure lovers and artist types- This is the perfect nature adventure on the lower banks of the Rio Grande between Taos and Santa Fe on the Orilla Verde. Its more remote, and there is a lot of space to yourself. This event starts at a local artists studio on the banks of the Rio Grande and then heads onto a curated course/hiking trail having you do creative missions along the way. End with a swim in the Rio Grande, if you like, at a secret spot! Tara, your hunt master will also design a special custom clue for groups of over 4. She also curates and designs custom hunts for proposals, birthday and wedding celebration as well as team building events.

The Virtual History, Legends & Lore Old Town Stroll provides a richer and deeper look into many more locations than can be experienced on our Daily 90-minute Guided Walking Tours. See how the historic Old Town area has developed and changed since 1706. Compare modern day photos with historic images to gain a feeling of what life in the Wild West was really like. Our mission is to share the past history and the current vitality of this beloved and most visited Albuquerque destination. AbqTours has provided memorable experiences for over 200,000 Guests since April 2001 and is rated 5-Stars on TripAdvisor. Featured on some of your favorite shows including Weird Travels, The Dead Files, In Plain Sight, Coast to Coast Radio and numerous other News, Radio and Print media. With 20 years’ of Guiding Tours, we KNOW Old Town!

VIP Private History Tours: *Get up close and personal with Old Town *We'll customize the tour to suit your own interests *Take a more in-depth look at Old Town's historic properties, cultures and community *The casual atmosphere of a Private History Tour allows for more questions and detailed interaction with our guides *Enjoy the individual service and personal atmosphere of a private tour *Your knowledgeable Guide is ready to respond to (almost) your every need or request *Your private tour is really yours, because your questions and comments will shape the route, focus, the stories and even the locations that the tour explores We KNOW Old Town! We know the sights, sounds, flavors, people, shops, products, places, photo opportunities & all of the unique things that give visitors the complete “Old Town Experience”. Whether you're visiting Old Town for a few hours or for several days, we ensure you won't miss a thing! We will tell you Old Town's Secrets! Guide Gratuities appreciated!

We KNOW Old Town! We know the sights, sounds, flavors, people, shops, products, places, photo opportunities and all of the unique things that give visitors the complete “Old Town Experience”. Whether you're visiting Old Town for just a few hours or for several days, we ensure that you won't miss a thing! Our professional Guides will cater to your almost every need. We know the History, Legends & Lore. We know Shops, Merchants, Museums, Restaurants, Hidden Treasures and Special Gems that you would not find on your own. We will tell you Old Town's Secrets!

Take a haunted tour of Old Town Albuquerque and learn about the many ghosts who have made the square home. Legends, folklore, ghost stories, and history come to life as you depart on an intriguing excursion through 313 years of haunted history. Historic buildings and dark alleys conceal long-forgotten secrets of battles, murders, hangings, hidden cemeteries, and more.

From the comfort of your vehicle, your ride-along private guide brings to life the top sites of Taos: Taos Pueblo Native American village and UNESCO World Heritage Site, picture-perfect Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, historic and quaint Taos Plaza, funky and famous Earthship neighborhood, or any four stops of your choice on your private, custom tour. Hear stories from an experienced and personable local guide. *included: admission fees Offered daily.

Combine dinner with entertainment and enjoy an evening in Albuquerque unlike any other by attending America's largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show. While dining on a delicious four-course meal you'll play the part of a sleuth by attempting to solve a crime and rein in the prime suspects who are hiding in plain sight.

The Taste of Santa Fe Tour is unique because it features some of our top restaurants in Santa Fe, highlights our favorite historical points of interest, and wraps up with our favorite hidden gem for dessert. This tour has a bit more of a upscale theme, is eclectic, and happens to be our top tour. We will provide information about the history of Santa Fe, our food, culture, and historical points of interests such as the Palace of the Governors, The St. Francis Basilica, The San Miguel Mission (Oldest church structure in the USA), and The Loretto Chapel (Home to the Miraculous Staircase). This tour includes a full lunch, n/a drinks, alcohol pairings (Such as wine, margaritas, or local beers), as well as dessert. This tour meets at 10:45am near the plaza (Exact meeting instructions will be found on your ticket), starts at 10:55am and lasts 2.5-3 hours.

This guided tour of Albuquerque's Turquoise Museum showcases stunning examples of this brilliant blue stone from more than 80 locations across the globe. One of a kind pieces, like the 'George Washington Stone' are proudly displayed alongside other examples of the world's most colorful gem. Your guide will share stories about the Lowry/Zachary family that founded this popular museum, as well as information about local life, the gem trade and the city of Albuquerque.

The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico showcases the J.C. “Zack” Zachary turquoise collection. The collection includes turquoise from over 80 locations around the world, several one of a kind pieces including the “George Washington Stone” (a large turquoise stone with a remarkable resemblance to George Washington), and displays show that off almost every aspect of “The World’s Most Colorful Gem”. Energetic, entertaining, and informative tours are guided by a member of the Lowry/Zachary Family. Visitors often remark, “we should have come here before we went shopping”.

The Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, New Mexico showcases the J.C. “Zack” Zachary turquoise collection. The collection includes turquoise from over 80 locations around the world, several one of a kind pieces including the “George Washington Stone” (a large turquoise stone with a remarkable resemblance to George Washington), and displays show that off almost every aspect of “The World’s Most Colorful Gem”. Energetic, entertaining, and informative tours are guided by a member of the Lowry/Zachary Family. Visitors often remark, “we should have come here before we went shopping”.

Take time to relax during your travels and reconnect to your center during this calming meditation & sound bath. This is the perfect experience if you're looking to unwind & decompress during your time in Taos, whether here for work or on vacation. Come as you are, ready to relax and recharge. Science has shown meditation can relieve stress, decrease anxiety, improve emotional well-being, improves sleep, can help to control pain & more. Healing sounds can facilitate emotional release, upliftment, & an increased sense of connection to all.

Get a comprehensive tour of Taos' highlights with a small group on this single day tour. You'll cover the must-see attractions: the Earthship neighborhood, the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos Plaza, and of course the UNESCO-listed Taos Pueblo. Traveling with a small group means you'll enjoy an intimate atmosphere and plenty of time to ask questions. If the Pueblo is closed, the group will stop at the Martinez Hacienda instead.

Explore the historical aspects of downtown Taos on this 1-hour walking tour of the town. Stroll through the streets, as you walk about half a mile (0.8 km) and learn about the people of the past. Hear stories of Kit Carson, Padre Martinez, Don Juan de Onate, Long John Dunn, and Doc Martin.

Many Taos treasures are located outside of town, but you can easily see them all in one afternoon on this small-group tour. Starting from the historic Taos Plaza, visit the famously photographic St. Francis de Asis church, peer over the Rio Grande Gorge, and observe Native American traditions at the UNESCO-listed Taos Pueblo. A dedicated guide handles all the driving so you can soak up New Mexico history and high desert views the whole time.

Explore downtown Santa Fe's best food and wine venues on a half-day walking tour led by an informative guide. Get a taste of new developments in Santa Fe’s food scene and sample classic New Mexican flavors when you stop into several local eateries. You'll also visit landmarks like the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis, Loretto Chapel, and Palace of the Governors. Your guide shares commentary about the city’s history and the mix of cultures that have shaped its food culture throughout the leisurely walking tour.

Explore Santa Fe’s rich heritage through the history and food culture of Canyon Road. Learn how the neighborhood, which was established in the 1600s, grew from a Spanish farming community to a nationally renowned art market. Enjoy the area’s wide range of flavors, from traditional New Mexican cuisine to innovative contemporary cooking, on a tasting tour that amounts to a progressive three-course meal with wine pairings.

“Women of the West - Pioneering Women in New Mexico's History” focuses on telling the state's rich history through the eyes of important female historical figures such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Dona Tules, and the Sisters of Loretto to name just a few. Explore the downtown historic Plaza neighborhood by foot while learning about the lives of influential and fascinating women.

Visit several art galleries and a specialty chocolate shop in Santa Fe on a 2-hour walking tour with an art expert guide. Stop into three art galleries that show a variety of artwork, and take time to discuss the art with your guide. Expect to walk less than one mile (about one km) at a leisurely pace, then end your tour with a chocolate tasting and elixir.

An Outdoor New Mexico Paradise!  Migrating birds, wild life, and the most amazing scenery, we will visit history and nature on this 6 hour tour.  Driving south from Albuquerque, we follow the Camino Real, the historical King’s road of the Conquistadors.  We follow the Rio Grande River passing by the villages of Los Lunas, the Isleta Pueblo, Belen, and continue through Socorro to our turn off at San Antonio.  Each village is part of a rich history of Native American and Spanish Culture we will share as we travel.  As we turn east, we see the flood plain, re-created in 1939 to sustain the migrating birds.  Our first vision of the refuge is from the Visitor Center overlooking the lakes filled with as many as 100,000 Snow Geese.  The white wings cover the lake creating the illusion of snow on the water. At moments, the birds rise as one and fill the air with the sounds of thousands of wings.  The adventure begins.