Discover the scenic highlights of Santa Fe’s Old Town, and learn about the New Mexico capital’s centuries of history, on this private walking tour. Choose from several convenient daily tour times, and meet your guide in Santa Fe Plaza. You’ll see landmarks like the Palace of Governors and San Miguel Chapel, will learn about the city’s characteristic adobe buildings, and will even enjoy a taste of local delicacies.
- A private tour offers the most personalized, flexible way to explore
- See many of Santa Fe’s top historical highlights, all in one tour
- Multiple start times are available to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a light tasting to accompany your sightseeing
What To Expect
Santa Fe Plaza
Explore the vibrant Santa Fe Plaza, a National Historic Landmark and the iconic cultural hub of the city – playing host to many markets, concerts, and community events. Learn about the history of New Mexico, its unique mountainous geography, and today’s confluence of Spanish, Native American, Mexican and American cultures reflected in its cuisine and creativity.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
Visit the impressive Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi – dedicated to the city’s patron saint, it was built in the Romanesque Revival style in the 19th century, in sharp contrast to the local adobe, its rose window was imported from France in the 1800s.
Then, walk down De Vargas Street and see the city’s oldest two-roomed adobe house which is now a small but fascinating free museum. Also pass by San Miguel Mission – said to be the oldest church in the US dating back to 1610, it is dedicated to the Archangel Michael and is still in use today for mass and live music.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Fe
During your private your, walk down De Vargas Street and see the city’s oldest two-roomed adobe house which is now a small but fascinating free museum. You will also visit Palace Avenue – a little-known point of interest in Santa Fe that was the drop-off point for the onward journey to the hidden research facility in Los Alamos for spies and scientists involved in the Secret Manhattan Project, to create the atomic bomb.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 12
