Uncover Route 66’s secrets with local experts on a full-day tour. Explore historic sites, enjoy a unique lunch, and relive the Mother Road’s legacy.
Uncover Route 66’s secrets with local experts on a full-day tour. Explore historic sites, enjoy a unique lunch, and relive the Mother Road’s legacy.
- Santa Fe - This Route 66 tour offers a unique experience as it follows the original path of Route 66, with many locations not found on any map. This authenticity allows guests to travel along the historic Route 66, a route unknown to many. The tour parallels the current I-25, crossing it over 10 times, uncovering hidden segments and alignments of…
- Santa Fe - This Route 66 tour offers a unique experience as it follows the original path of Route 66, with many locations not found on any map. This authenticity allows guests to travel along the historic Route 66, a route unknown to many. The tour parallels the current I-25, crossing it over 10 times, uncovering hidden segments and alignments of the pre-1937 Route 66. Some stops will allow guests to disembark, though these locations are not marked on any map.
- Canoncito - At this stop, guests will visit a Veterans Memorial known as AL’s Place, also referred to as the Gettysburg of the West. Here, guests can explore where the original Route 66 once passed, now overgrown with grass and weeds. The tour will cover the battle of Apache Canyon and highlight areas where the road continues to erode.
- Glorieta - This location features remnants of the original Route 66 and the site of the battle of Glorieta Pass.
- Pecos National Historical Park - Lunch will be enjoyed at Pecos National Park, where guests can choose to explore the park with a guide, shop at the visitor center, and savor a pre-selected box lunch. Guests can leisurely explore the park, capturing photos and appreciating the ruins of the Pecos Pueblo people, who inhabited the area from 800 AD to the early 1800s.
- San Jose - This stop takes guests through a historic town that once thrived with the arrival of the railroad but is now slowly fading. Guests will disembark to see the original Route 66 and the Truss Bridge, offering stunning photo opportunities of the Pecos River.
- Romeroville - Near the tour’s conclusion, guests will visit another historic community that once flourished. Here, they will see a disused bridge, one of three, and observe firsthand the various alignments and changes of the Route over time.

- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Gratuity is not included
- Gratuity is not included
Join a tour operated by 12th Generation New Mexican and Vigilante Guides.
Delve into the essence of Route 66 with this engaging tour led by local specialists, Owner Jerard Vigil and lead guide Willie Lambert, who has spent over 22 years revealing the secret wonders of this legendary highway. Travel in comfort as you explore forgotten landmarks, historic…
Join a tour operated by 12th Generation New Mexican and Vigilante Guides.
Delve into the essence of Route 66 with this engaging tour led by local specialists, Owner Jerard Vigil and lead guide Willie Lambert, who has spent over 22 years revealing the secret wonders of this legendary highway. Travel in comfort as you explore forgotten landmarks, historic churches, and stunning vistas. Relish an included lunch at Pecos National Historic Monument, where you can stroll through ancient history spanning 12,000 years. This full-day excursion from 9am to 4pm is ideal for history enthusiasts and culture lovers, offering interactive experiences and stories that bring this iconic road to life.
- Dive into the genuine history of Route 66 with a local guide
- Uncover hidden treasures and original Route 66 artifacts along the journey
- Savor an included lunch at Pecos National Historic Monument
- Enjoy a full day of exploration with numerous stops for interactive engagement
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.