

Things to do in Albuquerque
Albuquerque is balloon country: sunrise flights over the Rio Grande valley, plus Sandia Peak tram rides, Old Town and Route 66 tours, petroglyph hikes and Breaking Bad location runs. Weather-cancellation policy is the thing to read before booking a flight.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Albuquerque?
Outty ranks 57 bookable experiences in Albuquerque, United States. The highest scoring is 8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001! at 90 out of 100, followed by Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise, ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour, High Noon History, Legends & Route 66 Lore - Tour of Old Town. Prices start at $7 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. October for Balloon Fiesta, otherwise April to June and September to November.
- Ranked experiences
- 57
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $7 per person
- Bookable today
- 57
Top tour operators in Albuquerque
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Albuquerque they cover.
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
taxiGo Limo Airport Service
1250 experiences across 304 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
302 experiences across 66 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Most Popular in Albuquerque
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

Breaking Bad RV Tours

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Breaking Bad Filming Locations Audio Driving Tour in Albuquerque

Albuquerque's Balloon Festival Aerogelic Ballooning
Most Highly Reviewed in Albuquerque
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001!

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour
Last Minute in Albuquerque
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001!

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour

High Noon History, Legends & Route 66 Lore - Tour of Old Town

Breaking Bad RV Tours

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise
Family Friendly in Albuquerque
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Breaking Bad RV Tours

Private Full Day Albuquerque Tour (with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff)

Holiday Scavenger Hunt in Albuquerque by Holly Jolly Hunt

New Mexico Flavors Tour Of Old Town Albuquerque

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Pagosa Springs - Arrival Transfer

Private Family Walking Tour in Albuquerque Cultural Sites
Food & Drink in Albuquerque
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Albuquerque, NM

Historic Old Town Albuquerque smart phone App/Audio Walking Tour

A Food and Art Walking Tour through Old Town ABQ

New Mexico Flavors Tour Of Old Town Albuquerque

Private Christmas tour in Albuquerque the Land of Enchantment
Culture & History in Albuquerque
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001!

ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour

High Noon History, Legends & Route 66 Lore - Tour of Old Town

Breaking Bad RV Tours

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise

Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque
Outdoors in Albuquerque
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise

ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour

Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque

Route 66 Speakeasy Shared Tour

Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset

Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque
Nightlife in Albuquerque
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour

Route 66 Speakeasy Shared Tour

Duke City Pedaler: Beverage Tour to Old Town/Sawmill Albuquerque

Private Full Day Albuquerque Tour (with Hotel Pickup & Dropoff)

Route 66 Remixed Tour
Highest rated in Albuquerque
The top of the Outty Ranking across 57 local experiences
- 18pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001!1h • from $3890.0
- 2Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise4h • from $18988.0
- 3ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour1.7h • from $3585.4
- 4High Noon History, Legends & Route 66 Lore - Tour of Old Town1h • from $3884.1
- 5Breaking Bad RV Tours3h • from $12583.2
- 6Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Rides at Sunrise3h • from $19977.8
- 7Daily Guided Bicycle Nature Tour of Albuquerque2h • from $12577.7
- 8Albuquerque Desert Shadows Rising Ghost Tour1h • from $2674.6
- 9Route 66 Speakeasy Shared Tour3.5h • from $7571.7
- 10Private Hot Air Balloon Flights with Elevated New Mexico1h • from $35068.7
- 11Albucreepy Haunted Trolley Tour2.5h • from $5068.4
- 12Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunset3.5h • from $22567.0
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Planning questions about Albuquerque
- What are the best things to do in Albuquerque?
- 8pm ORIGINAL Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque - since 2001! is the highest ranked experience in Albuquerque, scoring 90 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 955 traveler reviews. Albuquerque Hot Air Balloon Ride at Sunrise, ABQ Trolley Co. | Best of ABQ City Tour, High Noon History, Legends & Route 66 Lore - Tour of Old Town, Breaking Bad RV Tours round out the top five. Outty ranks 57 bookable experiences in Albuquerque, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Albuquerque cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Albuquerque is $75 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $7 on Podcast Tour The Tricultural Heart of Old Town Albuquerque. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Albuquerque for today?
- Yes. 57 of the top 57 experiences we rank in Albuquerque currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Albuquerque good for families?
- Yes. 6 of the experiences we rank in Albuquerque are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Albuquerque?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Albuquerque?
- October for Balloon Fiesta, otherwise April to June and September to November. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Albuquerque?
- 48 of the 57 experiences we rank in Albuquerque offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Albuquerque gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Albuquerque so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.