El Paso doesn’t get the same recognition as Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, or Houston, but that doesn’t mean that it’s not one of the best places in Texas to live or visit. With about 680,000 residents, it’s smaller than other cities, making it easy to explore on your own. However, a tour of El Paso is one of the best ways to experience everything the city has to offer. From food and drink to landmarks and attractions, these El Paso tours are worth the price of admission.
GeoBetty Tours
If fitness and exercise are an important part of your life, explore El Paso on foot or mountain bike with GeoBetty Tours. When you book a tour with GeoBetty, a guide will take you through the most beautiful parts of the Chihuahuan Desert and the Franklin Mountains. Both of these amazing geographic locations feature diverse ecosystems with a variety of flora and fauna such as mountain lions, mule deer, coyotes, cacti, and succulents.
GeoBetty offers packages or customized tours based on your interests, fitness level, skills, and times. Both hiking and mountain biking tours range from two to five hours with skill levels ranging from one to five. Prices start at $75 per person, $25 for each additional person, and $15 for youths (12-17).
A Taste of El Paso Dining Tours
A melting pot of cultures converges in El Paso, creating a diverse culinary scene unlike any other. With A Taste of El Paso Dining Tours, you can get your hands on some of the most delicious food in El Paso while learning about the culinary and historical influences of the city.
Choose from an authentic Mexican dining experience or the Trail Hands Tour, which provides a trip to a ranch, a delicious steak, and a view of both El Paso and Juarez, Mexico, from Scenic Drive. The tours are available by appointment every day from 4 to 9 p.m. The cost is $95 per person.
Self-Guided Downtown Walking Tour
Some travelers like to explore at their own pace. With the self-guided downtown walking tour, you can do just that. Created by the Visit El Paso tourism board, this self-guided tour takes you through some of the most important buildings, parks, and architectural marvels that are part of the city’s urban revitalization project. Just download the Visitor’s Guide app for directions on the 90-minute tour, and stop off at the other shops and restaurants to your heart’s content.
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society Ghost Tours
One of the major cities in the Old West, El Paso has plenty of stories and secrets. Hop on board one of the Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society Ghost Tours to learn about some of the most ghastly, scandalous, and frightening events. This includes visits to haunted brothels and saloons, as well as places frequented by Billy the Kid, John Wesley Hardin, Doc Holiday, Wyatt Earp, and other Wild West lawmen and outlaws.
Whether you’re a fitness freak, a foodie, or just an adventurous explorer, you won’t find any better way to soak in El Paso than through these exciting tours. You might just love them enough to take them on your next visit to the city.
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