Mezcla de Culturas Walking Tour of ABQ's Historic Old Town and Sawmill District
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.
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Stop At: San Felipe de Neri Church, 2005 North Plaza, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Albuquerque Old Town, N Plaza St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Albuquerque Museum, 2000 Mountain Rd NW In the heart of Old Town, Albuquerque, NM 87104-1459
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Inclusions
- Experienced Guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
Exclusions
- Guide Gratuity
- Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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