Discover Santa Fe’s rich history with a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic sites like San Miguel Chapel and Loretto Chapel at your own pace.
Discover Santa Fe’s rich history with a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic sites like San Miguel Chapel and Loretto Chapel at your own pace.
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New Mexico Capitol Art Collection - This tour kicks off outside the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection building located at 415 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe. If you’re not already there, make your way there now. To begin, position yourself so the large circular Art Collection building is on your left. Then proceed straight down Old Santa Fe Trail.
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- New Mexico Capitol Art Collection - This tour kicks off outside the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection building located at 415 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe. If you’re not already there, make your way there now. To begin, position yourself so the large circular Art Collection building is on your left. Then proceed straight down Old Santa Fe Trail.
NOTE: This 1.1-mile tour highlights the essentials of Santa Fe in 1-2 hours.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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San Miguel Chapel - Pause here and glance to the right. Notice the simple adobe chapel with a cross on top? That’s San Miguel Chapel. And guess what? You’re viewing the oldest church in the United States!
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Loretto Chapel - Pause here and look to the right. Here stands Loretto Chapel, constructed in 1878. While it doesn’t boast as much history as the San Miguel Chapel, it has its own claim to fame. That would be the so-called “miraculous stair.”
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - Pause here. To the right stands the impressive Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, built in 1869. It occupies the site of a much older church that missionaries constructed back in 1610. That one was destroyed in 1680, but it might have survived to the present day if not for a crucial decision in 1675.
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Santa Fe Trail End Marker - Santa Fe has long been a key destination along many trails through the American west. This includes the Old Spanish Trail, which connects Santa Fe to the California coast, and El Camino Real, which stretches all the way up from Mexico City. And it’s these ancient trails
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Santa Fe Plaza - We’re standing in the heart of Santa Fe Plaza. This obelisk in front of us is the Soldiers’ Monument, erected in 1867 to honor the Union soldiers from New Mexico who fought in the Civil War. It’s actually been a rather controversial monument for decades. To learn more about that, click on Learn More.
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Palace of the Governors - Pause here. That adobe building across from us is the Palace of the Governors, the administrative center of Santa Fe since 1610. From here, the Spanish governed New Mexico for decades. And it’s here where Po’pay set his sights when he led his Puebloan forces into the city.
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Chocolate + Cashmere - Look ahead a little, on the left side of the street. Do you see the white sign that says “chocolate + cashmere”? That marks a chic little boutique selling exactly what it advertises… but the address itself has a much more intriguing history.
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DeVargas Center - After Otermín’s unsuccessful attempt at reconquest, a decade passes in relative peace. That is, until Diego de Vargas enters the scene. In 1692, Vargas marches on Santa Fe with only a few hundred men and a handful of cannons. But he isn’t there to fight. He offers the Puebloans a deal: If they allow Spain to retake control of New Mexico, they will all be granted clemency and will not be punished for their revolt. After much debate, the Puebloan leaders agree.
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Fort Marcy Dog Park - Continue walking along the path. Remember to pace yourself if needed. We’re currently more than 7,000 feet above sea level. That means the oxygen here is much thinner than you might be accustomed to! So if you start feeling out of breath, it’s okay to take a break!
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Cross of the Martyrs - Up ahead stands the Cross of the Martyrs, the most iconic feature of this park. This cross honors the 21 Franciscan missionaries and 380 settlers who were killed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
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- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Discover the charm of Santa Fe with this engaging self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and continue to the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history at the Santa Fe Plaza and the impressive Cross of the Martyrs, which provides…
Discover the charm of Santa Fe with this engaging self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and continue to the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history at the Santa Fe Plaza and the impressive Cross of the Martyrs, which provides breathtaking views of Santa Fe. As you stroll through the city’s ancient Spanish streets, you’ll revisit the significant events of the Pueblo Revolt that shaped this extraordinary capital.
After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.
Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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.