Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Self-Guided (GPS) Audio Driving Tour
Places: 47 POIs
Distance: 51.41 mi
Duration: 3h:21m
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About this English self-guided 3h:21m driving tour in Albuquerque
Welcome to Albuquerque! The land where Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul came to life.
I'm Rick, your trusty guide, here to lead you through some of the most legendary spots from the shows.
Are you ready for a day filled with fun?
Like you, I'm a huge fan of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
I mean, who can resist those gripping storylines, rich characters, award-winning performances, and of course, the stunning backdrop of Albuquerque?
We will stop at 21 iconic locations. The tour will take about 3 hours, depending on traffic, weather, and the number of selfies you take.
Along the way, I’ll sprinkle in some trivia and test your knowledge of the Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul universe. Points for correct answers, so if you have a car full of fans, you can find out who the ultimate "Breaking Baddie" is.
There are a total of 47 points of interest or POI listed on the tour details screen. A POI is either a stop, quiz, trivia, or routing point.
This tour is all about flexibility and fun. You can go at your own speed, pause the audio for a snack or a photo op, or even split the tour across days—just remember where you left off! To help you know where you are in the tour I will announce the poi number for each step.
Keep in mind that audio clips from the show are included, so they might not be suitable for little ones.
To make sure you have a blast, here are a few things to remember...
The tour will give you turn-by-turn directions and will automatically move on when you pass invisible markers I’ve set up along the route. By the way, if you can see the markers or me in the backseat, then maybe somebody else should drive. ha ha ha!
I cannot promise you the jokes will get better, but I can promise you a great tour!
The narration lengths are based on speed limits, so stick to those and you won’t miss a thing.
Let’s have a great time, but safety first! Stay aware of your surroundings, drive carefully, and obey the rules of the road. I also suggest no munching or sipping for the driver as well!
All stops are on private property, so let’s be courteous to the homeowners and the neighborhood. No trespassing, blocking driveways, or double parking, please. If you want to snap a pic, park legally and stroll over to your chosen spot.
When you are ready to move on just check your device to see where to go.
If you missed some narration or you think you missed a stop, hit the arrow at the top of the screen to go back to the tour details page and scroll down to the poi to review the written script. Then scroll back to the top and select the "starting point" button, choose the next "POI" from where you are at now, and hit "Start Tour". Directions will take you to the next tour marker.
Lastly, we aren't responsible for any accidents, property damage, or injuries you might encounter while enjoying this audio adventure.
The tour kicks off in the JC Penney parking lot at Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque. I’ll catch up with you when you reach the starting point!
- 1For the best experience, begin at the tour's recommended starting point and follow the stops in order.
- 2Want to start somewhere else? Simply use Start At on the tour screen, before tapping Start Tour, to begin from any stop.
- 3Need to detour or skip a stop along the way? Tap Tour Assistant (
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) to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.
) to use Force Play, Skip, and Back, for full flexibility.
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Place #1
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Recommended Starting Point
Distance: 0.00mi
, Attraction : Omaha Mall Cinnabon
10030 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot)
You're here! I trust your drive was pleasant. Go ahead and park in front of JC Penney while I kick off the tour. Let's start with some background to ensure we're all on the same wavelength.
"Breaking Bad" was a TV drama shot in Albuquerque from 2008 to 2013, focusing on Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston),
a seemingly ordinary high school chemistry teacher who gets a rather grim diagnosis of terminal lung cancer with a prognosis of only a couple of years left to enjoy life.
Walter is a dedicated family man whose primary concern is the future of his wife, Skyler (played by Anna Gunn), their son, Walter Jr. (played by RJ Mitte),
and their baby daughter, Holly. As an example, to protect the family from worry, he initially keeps his medical condition a secret.
Later that day, the Whites are joined by Skyler's sister Marie (played by Betsy Brandt) and her husband, Hank Schrader (played by Dean Norris), who is a local DEA agent.
Hank, who is a lot to deal with but cares about his family, senses that something is off with his brother-in-law. To lift Walter's spirits, Hank offers to take him on a DEA bust at a nearby drug lab. While they wait, Hank updates Walter on the lucrative world of meth production.
Hank and his partner leave the vehicle with Walt in the backseat and enter the house to make the arrest. As soon as the commotion starts in the house, Walt spots someone escaping through a window next door. Surprise! His former problem student, Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul), recognizes Walter right back.
Although Walter is confident that Marie and Hank will care for the kids and Skyler, his pride drives him to want to provide for their future. But how?
Walt concocts a plan to use his formidable chemistry expertise to cook up some meth and, with his ex-student Jesse's help and connections, he could sell a few batches and attain the legacy for his heirs.
But here's the catch: he has to be super careful that Hank, who is laser-focused on the meth market, doesn't get suspicious. That will be a tall order since Hank and Marie are involved in the White family life.
This adds delightful suspense and drama, as Walt could easily be caught red-handed.
After "Breaking Bad" wrapped up, "Better Call Saul" emerged as a prequel. Instead of pure drama, it's a dramedy set in the early to mid-2000s, years before the events of "Breaking Bad."
The lead character, Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk),is an aspiring lawyer and natural con artist who gradually spirals into moral decline, eventually becoming the self-serving criminal defense attorney Saul Goodman, who later assists Walter with his drug empire.
Key characters include Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks),
(audio clip)
a former corrupt cop turned fixer for drug traffickers who also teams up with Walt in "Breaking Bad"; Kim Wexler, Jimmy's love interest (played by Rhea Seehorn); Jimmy's big brother and attorney, Chuck McGill (played by Michael McKean); Howard Hamlin, Chuck's law partner (played by Patrick Fabian); and Gus Fring, a local leader by day and a drug kingpin by night (played brilliantly by Giancarlo Esposito).
So, what does all that have to do with Cottonwood Mall?
In the first episode of every season of "Better Call Saul," except for season 6, we see Gene Takavic (aka Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman) working at a Cinnabon in a mall in Omaha, Nebraska. This mall is where those scenes were filmed—Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque.
So why Cinnabon? In "Breaking Bad," Saul Goodman, while waiting for new identities in the vacuum store basement, says, Cinnabon was thrilled to be name-dropped on a hot TV show and quickly jumped on social media, targeting Bob Odenkirk and sharing a link to their careers page to keep the excitement alive.
The production team of "Breaking Bad" noticed Cinnabon's enthusiasm. Not only did they allow the use of their name and logo, but they also collaborated with the "Better Call Saul" production crew.
The Cinnabon at Cottonwood Mall, which had previously closed, was revived. Cinnabon sent equipment, packaging, products, and more to turn it into a functioning location. They even coordinated staffing with employees from other places to play extras in Gene Takavic's (Jimmy's) bakery scenes. They consulted on the authenticity of the scenes. They trained Bob Odenkirk to whip up their famous, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls.
Oh, and here's a fun fact: none of the three indoor shopping malls in Omaha, NE, have Cinnabons.
When you're ready, check your device for instructions on heading to the next destination, Hamlin, Hamlin, and McGill. I'll catch up with you a little further down the road.
Head east out of the parking lot toward Cottonwood Mall Drive. The JC Penney main entrance should be in your rearview mirror. Take a left onto Cottonwood Mall Drive. This is the road that loops the mall. At the first stop sign, you will make a right.
"Breaking Bad" was a TV drama shot in Albuquerque from 2008 to 2013, focusing on Walter White (played by Bryan Cranston),
a seemingly ordinary high school chemistry teacher who gets a rather grim diagnosis of terminal lung cancer with a prognosis of only a couple of years left to enjoy life.
Walter is a dedicated family man whose primary concern is the future of his wife, Skyler (played by Anna Gunn), their son, Walter Jr. (played by RJ Mitte),
and their baby daughter, Holly. As an example, to protect the family from worry, he initially keeps his medical condition a secret.
Later that day, the Whites are joined by Skyler's sister Marie (played by Betsy Brandt) and her husband, Hank Schrader (played by Dean Norris), who is a local DEA agent.
Hank, who is a lot to deal with but cares about his family, senses that something is off with his brother-in-law. To lift Walter's spirits, Hank offers to take him on a DEA bust at a nearby drug lab. While they wait, Hank updates Walter on the lucrative world of meth production.
Hank and his partner leave the vehicle with Walt in the backseat and enter the house to make the arrest. As soon as the commotion starts in the house, Walt spots someone escaping through a window next door. Surprise! His former problem student, Jesse Pinkman (played by Aaron Paul), recognizes Walter right back.
Although Walter is confident that Marie and Hank will care for the kids and Skyler, his pride drives him to want to provide for their future. But how?
Walt concocts a plan to use his formidable chemistry expertise to cook up some meth and, with his ex-student Jesse's help and connections, he could sell a few batches and attain the legacy for his heirs.
But here's the catch: he has to be super careful that Hank, who is laser-focused on the meth market, doesn't get suspicious. That will be a tall order since Hank and Marie are involved in the White family life.
This adds delightful suspense and drama, as Walt could easily be caught red-handed.
After "Breaking Bad" wrapped up, "Better Call Saul" emerged as a prequel. Instead of pure drama, it's a dramedy set in the early to mid-2000s, years before the events of "Breaking Bad."
The lead character, Jimmy McGill (played by Bob Odenkirk),is an aspiring lawyer and natural con artist who gradually spirals into moral decline, eventually becoming the self-serving criminal defense attorney Saul Goodman, who later assists Walter with his drug empire.
Key characters include Mike Ehrmantraut (played by Jonathan Banks),
(audio clip)
a former corrupt cop turned fixer for drug traffickers who also teams up with Walt in "Breaking Bad"; Kim Wexler, Jimmy's love interest (played by Rhea Seehorn); Jimmy's big brother and attorney, Chuck McGill (played by Michael McKean); Howard Hamlin, Chuck's law partner (played by Patrick Fabian); and Gus Fring, a local leader by day and a drug kingpin by night (played brilliantly by Giancarlo Esposito).
So, what does all that have to do with Cottonwood Mall?
In the first episode of every season of "Better Call Saul," except for season 6, we see Gene Takavic (aka Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman) working at a Cinnabon in a mall in Omaha, Nebraska. This mall is where those scenes were filmed—Cottonwood Mall in Albuquerque.
So why Cinnabon? In "Breaking Bad," Saul Goodman, while waiting for new identities in the vacuum store basement, says, Cinnabon was thrilled to be name-dropped on a hot TV show and quickly jumped on social media, targeting Bob Odenkirk and sharing a link to their careers page to keep the excitement alive.
The production team of "Breaking Bad" noticed Cinnabon's enthusiasm. Not only did they allow the use of their name and logo, but they also collaborated with the "Better Call Saul" production crew.
The Cinnabon at Cottonwood Mall, which had previously closed, was revived. Cinnabon sent equipment, packaging, products, and more to turn it into a functioning location. They even coordinated staffing with employees from other places to play extras in Gene Takavic's (Jimmy's) bakery scenes. They consulted on the authenticity of the scenes. They trained Bob Odenkirk to whip up their famous, gooey, and delicious cinnamon rolls.
Oh, and here's a fun fact: none of the three indoor shopping malls in Omaha, NE, have Cinnabons.
When you're ready, check your device for instructions on heading to the next destination, Hamlin, Hamlin, and McGill. I'll catch up with you a little further down the road.
Head east out of the parking lot toward Cottonwood Mall Drive. The JC Penney main entrance should be in your rearview mirror. Take a left onto Cottonwood Mall Drive. This is the road that loops the mall. At the first stop sign, you will make a right.
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Place #2
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Distance: 0.46mi
10001 Coors Rd, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA
Quiz Question #1
You are traveling on Coors Bypass Boulevard and should stay in the left lane. Our next destination is the Pan American Building located at 100 Sun Avenue Northeast, which we should reach in about 11 minutes.
Thank you, Jimmy, for reminding us that it is quiz time! Along the tour, I will pose some trivia questions from "Breaking Bad" or "Better Call Saul." I'll be testing to see who is a true "Breaking Baddie." Please keep score along the way. You can play as a group or individually, and I hope there is more than one person in the car.
Let's start with a 10-point "Breaking Bad" quiz question: "What name does Walter White use for his drug dealings?" You'll receive 10 points for this question. Take a few moments to think about your answer.
Thank you, Jimmy, for reminding us that it is quiz time! Along the tour, I will pose some trivia questions from "Breaking Bad" or "Better Call Saul." I'll be testing to see who is a true "Breaking Baddie." Please keep score along the way. You can play as a group or individually, and I hope there is more than one person in the car.
Let's start with a 10-point "Breaking Bad" quiz question: "What name does Walter White use for his drug dealings?" You'll receive 10 points for this question. Take a few moments to think about your answer.
Tour itinerary stops | Additional places you'll see on this self-guided tour
Place 1
Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot)
Place 2
Quiz Question #1
Place 3
Answer to Quiz Question #1
Place 4
Pan American Building - 5150 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque
Place 5
Quiz Question #2
Place 6
Answer to Quiz Question #2
Place 7
Directions
Place 8
Sunset Pointe Apartments - 6500 Montgomery Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Place 9
Trivia Time
Place 10
3816 Piermont Dr NE, Albuquerque
Place 11
The Bourbon House-9800 Montgomery Blvd NE # 2, Albuquerque
Place 12
Quiz Question #3
Place 13
Quiz3!
Place 14
4901 Cumbre Del Sur Ct NE, Albuquerque
Place 15
Quiz Question 4
Place 16
Quiz #4 Answer
Place 17
Directions
Place 18
Mister Car Wash
Place 19
One Executive Plaza - 8500 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Place 20
Quiz Question #5
Place 21
Quiz Question 5 Answer
Place 22
4401 Adams St SE, Albuquerque
Place 23
Trivia #2
Place 24
1208 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Place 25
Trivia and Quiz Question 6
Place 26
Quiz Question #6 Answer
Place 27
1613 Candelaria Rd NW
Place 28
Quiz Question #7
Place 29
Quiz Question 7 Answer
Place 30
123 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque
Place 31
Trivia #3
Place 32
500 1st St NW, Albuquerque
Place 33
Roundabout Instructions
Place 34
Java Joes - 906 Park Ave SW, Albuquerque
Place 35
Dog House - 1224 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque,
Place 36
1612 San Cristobal Rd SW, Albuquerque
Place 37
322 16th St SW, Albuquerque, NM
Place 38
1501 San Patricio Avenue SW, Albuquerque
Place 39
Question Answer 8!
Place 40
Quiz Question #8 Answer
Place 41
Trivia Time
Place 42
El Moreno Restaurante y Paleteria - 2511 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque
Place 43
Twisters - 4275 Isleta SW, Albuquerque
Place 44
Quiz Question #9
Place 45
Quiz Question #9 Answer
Place 46
Giant Rattlesnake
Place 47
Netflix Albuquerque Studio - 5656 Avedon Ave SE, Albuquerque
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Have any questions about this tour? Or a general travel / self-guided tours question? That's completely natural
+ How long does this tour take?
Most travelers complete this tour in approximately 3 to 4 hours, depending on pace, time spent at each stop, and optional detours. Having said that, please remember that self-guided tours are extremly flexible (you can start, pause, continue anytime) and everyone has their own pace.
+ What does this tour include?
This self-guided driving tour includes 47 stops, covering top attractions such as Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot), Quiz Question #1, Answer to Quiz Question #1, Pan American Building - 5150 San Francisco Rd NE, Albuquerque, Quiz Question #2.
+ Where does the tour start?
The tour starts at Cottonwood Mall (JC Penney Parking Lot) (Address: 10030 Coors Bypass NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114, USA). You can begin the tour there or join from any stop along the route.
+ What type of tour is this?
This is a self-guided driving tour designed to be completed by car, covering scenic routes, city highlights and optional key stops.
+ Can I do this tour at my own pace?
Yes, this is a self-guided driving tour, so you can start anytime and explore at your own pace. You can pause, skip stops, or spend more time at places that interest you. You can even split it into multiple days. Explore however feels right for you. The only vaiables that might affect your pace are speed limits and traffic congestion.
+ Do I need a car for this tour?
Yes, this is a driving tour, designed to be completed by car, with stops spread across different locations connected by a driving route.
+ Do I need anything in order to take the tour?
There are two things that you need - 1. A mobile phone (with the UCPlaces app installed and active location services, and a cellular data plan with a decent signal for downloading the tour). 2. A car. Here are some recommendations for a great experience: 1. Make sure your phone is fully charged and bring a charging cable for your car. 2. Connect your phone to the car speaker system via bluetooth or use our CarPlay/Android Auto option for the best experience.
+ How will I navigate from point to point during the tour?
The tour uses GPS-based navigation through the UCPlaces app, with automatic audio playback and step-by-step directions between stops. This works great either directly from your phone, or while connected to your car's multimedia system and using our CarPlay or Android Auto options. Just follow the route and listen to the audio guide. Use the resume feature to continue from where you recently stopped (or closed the app). Easily skip or go back to stops.
+ Is this tour suitable for families or groups?
Yes, self-guided tours are ideal for families and small groups, allowing everyone to explore comfortably without being tied to a fixed schedule.
+ What makes a self-guided tour better than a guided tour?
Self-guided tours are more flexible, affordable, and personalized. You can avoid crowds, choose your pace, and focus on the stops that interest you most.
+ I installed the app and it's now asking for GPS and media access permissions, why?
The app is your tour-guide, it needs to know where you are located on the map to be able to trigger the points of interest. It also needs access to audio and media files to provide you with this experience.
+ What happens if there are unexpected roadblocks or navigation issues?
We have been working hard to deliver a great experience. Though you may run into unexpected obstacles (the world is constantly changing), our app has multiple features and mechanisms in place to help you overcome them, including: AI assistance, force play an audio if you can't reach the stop, skip or return to stops, automatic rerouting and more.
+ Can I take the tour in my language?
Though all of our tours are primarily in English, many tours are muyltilingual (including: Spanish, German, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Hebrew, French, Arabic and more...). The tour language options depend on the specific tour - You can easily check which languages are available in the tour screen!