Explore the blending of old and new in Albuquerque's Old Town and Sawmill District with Mezcla de Culturas, or "the mix of cultures." This two-hour walking tour celebrates both the historic 18th-century neighborhood with the vision of New Urbanism, mixing retail and residential living. At sites like Albuquerque’s oldest home, the Albuquerque Museum Sculpture Gardens and the San Felipe de Neri Parish, see how three hundred years of growth has made the city into the vibrant destination it is today.
- Visit sites like San Felipe de Neri Parish, which opened in 1706, the year of the city’s founding
- Spend 2 hours walking through two neighborhoods: Old Town and the Sawmill District
- Discuss the ways that Albuquerque has grown and changed
- Explore both historic and contemporary sites in the city
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Max group – 8
