Charles F.United States
George Gonzales is an excellent tour guide. He provided us with a lot of interesting information about Albuquerque. His tour took us to some very interesting places.
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Private tour in Albuquerque George G
City of Albuquerque Highlights Full Day Tour
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6 hours
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George G.
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I was born in the NW valley of Albuquerque, High School and College. Both my parents families were the beneficiaries of land grants in Northern New Mexico, one was from the King of Spain the other Woodrow Wilson back in the 1800's so my history and culture of New Mexico goes back many generations. New Mexico is my passion, I was absent from the state for 30 years as I was employed at Boeing as a engineer making aircraft in the state of Washington. I would return to my home state several times a year during my absence and each trip involved mountain hikes and camping in Northern New Mexico to explore and experience the beauty of this state. I have hiked the highest peaks of New Mexico (Truchas, Wheeler, Jicarita and many more) on my solo adventures. The most memorable was on Wheeler Peak (13, 161') was a sunset ascent and then a moonlit descent, the other was a late December solo summit on the snow covered trail. Hiking in snow is a typical hike that I have experienced in the state of Washington hiking to the base camps on Mt Rainier, summiting Mt Adams on a two day and other day hikes on snow covered mountains of Washington. I am an outdoor enthusiast and can offer high altitude running on the mountain trails, bike tours and other exciting adventures. I was/am an active runner competing in over 500 races (of all distances) in the last 10 years. Adventures with beauty and excitement awaits!! Mechanical Engineering NMSU Bachelors 1990 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (US Customs agent) 2005 No Restrictions
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Overview of your Albuquerque tour
Albuquerque has various historical and cultural sights for a visitor wanting to experience the typical Hispanic culture of New Mexico, your tour can be customized to any additional preferences you and party may desire. The city & surrounding areas offer the following; Old Town Plaza, Museum of Natural History, Rio Grande Nature Center, Rio Grande Bosque, Petroglyph National Monument, Albuquerque Volcanos, Sandia Peak Tramway, Route 66, Great Local Mexican Restaurants, Balloon Fiesta Park, Famed Unser Museum & a few Breaking Bad film locations. Growing up in Albuquerque from grade school to college I explored and played in this entire city, I have seen it grow and develop to the attraction that it provides to today's tourist. The Nature Center was a cottonwood forest when we were kids, a group of us built a huge treehouse above where the current caretakers building sits. Each item can last a few hours or less it's up to you and your desire on how much time you desire to spend and what you wish to see.
Recent Reviews
Eileen C.United States
George was very helpful and provided a terrific tour for me. I was able to spend the entire day touring around Santa Fe focusing on the historic district. He also kindly helped me with my pet while I was touring churches and museums. He knew a terrific lunch spot and made the reservations... It was delicious; He recommended a wonderful store where I was able to purchase some gifts made by locals. George also showed me the historic area of Albuquerque as well. George was fantastic.
Katrina S.United States
George's tour of Albuquerque was a real treat for me. I had not been here in 60 years (it's grown), and was reluctant to drive myself around the town--it's difficult to drive and take in the sights at the same time. It was fun to visit local sites and hear about them from a local who had grown up there. One of my favorites was the nature center with it's cottonwood bosque-who knew we might spot porcupines up in the trees. Next time I'm in a big city I'll look for Tours by Locals right away. Thanks
Paula S.United States
George did a great job customizing our Albuquerque tour to our requests. We made it to the Sandia Tram only to have it closed down due to high winds. He suggested we go to the peak of Sandia by car, which turned out to be a great substitution. Also his recommendation of where to have authentic New Mexican cuisine at a local favorite was spot on,as was his guidance on trails at Petroglyph National Monument. And we are most appreciative of his help in helping us get economical carryon luggage for souvenirs.
Your Albuquerque tour itinerary
- Start at the Old Town plaza, tour the galleries & shops, visiting the church then off to the Museum of Natural History to learn about New Mexico's history, (a few blocks away), we can look at the statute of Onate the demonstrators tried to pull down. - Rio Grande Nature Center is located a few miles away which will be the next stop (ironically is my childhood back yard) we will do a brief walk along the paths to see typical vegetation and wildlife of the New Mexico Bosque. - Located on the west side are the Volcanoes of Albuquerque which is a short drive and then a few mile hike, the summit enables us to view the city atop one of the Volcanoes, located in one Volcano is a small steam-heated cave. - We will end the tour with a cross-city drive to the Sandia Tram, which will lift us up to an elevation of 11, 000 plus feet to view the city & actual fossils from when this mountain was underwater millions of years ago. The tour can be fit to your choice of locations, events, and time Please reach out to me!
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan
Full size Toyota Tacoma, 4 doors
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. ($25) Money for Lunch.
($10) per person Natural History
($25) per person for Tram Ride
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Layover
Tour reference number
762554
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in Albuquerque is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's rich Hispanic culture and historical sites. It's also ideal for those who enjoy outdoor adventures and want to experience the natural beauty of New Mexico. With a flexible itinerary, it's great for anyone looking to customize their experience based on personal interests. Families with kids will find it suitable as well, given its kid-friendly nature.
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6 hours
30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-4 people
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