Booking choice: The Breaking Bad RV Tour, from $125 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Both options cover the core locations: Saul's office, the car wash, Jesse's house, Walt's house and Los Pollos Hermanos.
The differences are who drives, what you learn, whether you can cancel and how the morning feels.
The quick answer
Choose the RV tour ($125) for guides who worked on the shows, a Los Pollos Hermanos meal, trivia and no driving, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Choose the self-guided audio tour ($10) if you have a car, want your own pace and can live with a non-refundable booking.
How do they compare side by side?
The RV tour is guided, social and all-in; the self-guided tour is cheap, flexible and do-it-yourself.
| RV tour | Self-guided audio | |
|---|---|---|
| From | $125 | $10 |
| Transport | Replica RV (SUV for small groups) | Your own car |
| Guide | Live, from the shows | Recorded narration |
| Food | Light meal at Los Pollos Hermanos | No |
| Timing | Set start, about 3 to 3.5 hours | Any time, about 2 hours plus stops |
| Refund | Free up to 24 hours | Non-refundable |
| Rating | 4.8 (510) | 4.5 (10) |
Leaning towards the guided version? Check RV tour dates with free cancellation.
Check dates for the Breaking Bad RV TourWhat do you get on the RV tour that you cannot get alone?
Guides who worked on the shows, behind-the-scenes stories, clips between stops, trivia for prizes and a meal at Twisters.
Guests consistently praise the hosts: one called it much better than a recorded sightseeing tour. And you are riding in a replica of the show's RV, which is half the fun.
What are the downsides of the RV tour?
The price, a fixed schedule, and a route you do not control.
Some sites are drive-bys, the order changes with traffic, and the RV only runs on tour days with six or more guests. A few guests report finishing 30 to 45 minutes late, and one complained about exhaust smell on board.
How does the self-guided tour work?
You open a browser-based audio tour on your phone, follow Google Maps links from stop to stop and play the narration at each one.
It starts at Saul's office on Montgomery Boulevard and ends at Los Pollos Hermanos on Isleta Boulevard. Guests like the freedom to stop for coffee or add the Breaking Bad Store and the Candy Lady.
Have a rental car? The audio tour gives you narration and directions for $10.
Explore the self-guided audio tourWhat are the downsides of going self-guided?
No refund, no meal, and you do the driving and the navigating.
A few guests found the app confusing at first, and one could not connect at all. Set it up on Wi-Fi before you leave, and bring a passenger to work the phone.
Which is better for families?
The RV tour, if your children are teens who know the show; the self-guided drive if they are younger and you want to cut it short.
The RV tour is PG-13, charges full price for every age and needs a car seat for children under 60 lb. In your own car, you can skip stops and leave when the kids are done.
What is the verdict?
Big fans and first-timers without a car: the RV tour. Budget fans with a car: self-guided.
- Huge fan, first visit: RV tour.
- Want photos at your own pace: self-guided.
- No car: RV tour.
- Tight budget: self-guided at $10.
- Casual viewer: the $35 trolley city tour.
Made up your mind? Check dates for the RV tour before planning the rest of the trip.
Check dates for the Breaking Bad RV TourFrequently asked questions
Can I do the Breaking Bad locations without a tour?
Yes. Most are visible from public streets. A self-guided audio tour helps with directions and background, but always respect private homes.
How long does the self-guided Breaking Bad tour take?
About two hours of driving, plus however long you spend at each stop.
Do you need a car for the RV tour?
Only to reach Old Town. The tour starts and ends at the Breaking Bad Store, with parking across the street.
Ready to book
Choose your tour
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on the guided tours; the self-guided audio tour is non-refundable. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Breaking Bad RV Tour with Los Pollos Stop
- Guided tour of 20+ Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino locations
- Ride in a replica of the show's RV (small groups can run by SUV)
- Light meal and drink at Twisters, the real Los Pollos Hermanos
Self-Guided Breaking Bad Audio Driving Tour
- Browser-based audio tour with narration for every stop
- Google Maps links for each filming location
- Starts at Saul's office, ends at Twisters (Los Pollos Hermanos)
Albuquerque Highlights Trolley Tour
- Live-narrated trolley tour of Albuquerque's highlights
- Old Town Plaza, Route 66 and film and TV locations including Breaking Bad
- Shaded open-air trolley, local guides
