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Santa Fe Walking Tour: Historic Sites Exploration
4.6
39 Ratings
Santa Fe
Discover the enchanting history of Santa Fe on a walking tour of its historic sites. Immerse yourself in the stories and charm of the oldest city in the United States.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- La Fonda on the Plaza - La Fonda on the Plaza is a historical luxury hotel located in downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico adjacent to the Plaza. It has been described as “the essence of the city’s exuberant soul” and offers a classic New Mexican experience in a distinctive pueblo-style building filled with Native American and Southwestern art.
What's Included
- Local Professional Guide
Additional Information
Start at La Fonda on the Plaza, where Santa Fe’s soul comes to life in a historic hotel adorned with Southwestern art. Marvel at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, a fusion of Romanesque and Pueblo styles. Stroll through Sena Plaza, a charming hacienda now bustling with boutiques and eateries. Experience the mystery of Loretto Chapel’s unsupported spiral staircase. Wander the Barrio De Analco Historic District, steeped in centuries-old adobe architecture. Visit San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the U.S., and explore The Oldest House, a testament to ancient Pueblo life. Finish at the Roundhouse, New Mexico’s capitol, renowned for its circular design and extensive art collection, encapsulating Santa Fe’s unique blend of history and culture.
Location
La Fonda on the Plaza
East San Francisco Street
Our guide will meet you in front of the La Fonda on the Plaza.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(39 Ratings)
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Laurent_p
Apr 16, 2024
Excellent. - Excellent. Robbie had so much knowledge to share and was so sweet. She was able to share a mix of historical and architectural facts.
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Htassone24
Apr 10, 2024
Attended the Tampa Bay Symphony Concert of new Composers - This Historic building is a beautiful venue for a concert. Wonderful columns and plenty of spaces for smaller more intimate events.
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Maria_h
Apr 2, 2024
Santa Fe Lore - Great history plus storytelling. We really enjoyed our guide’s perspective. We saw historic sites and modern day artwork too. Great blend.
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Sharon_r
Mar 17, 2024
Great experience - Paul was amazing. His knowledge and story telling made it a great tour. It was our first time in Santa Fe and walked away with a great appreciation of its history.
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Steven_b
Oct 19, 2023
Paul was great - Knowledgeable (re history and art) and friendly guide. Communication beforehand excellent. Shared stories and sites of Manhattan Project connections to Santa Fe.
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Lrm208
Aug 18, 2023
Historic Tour - We had a great informative walking tour in downtown Santa Fe. Ken, was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He also recommended restaurants along the way.
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Davidrv3267jx
Aug 15, 2023
Great guide and history but high price, - The guide was very interesting and knowledgeable about all the local history, of which there is a huge amount that Easterners are never taught in school. He accommodated our special mobility needs perfectly. The tour was well paced.
Criticism: very high price compared with the food tour the following day, which covered a lot of the same history and architecture but also included multiple delicious food stops.
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Khinkley
Jul 31, 2023
History nice, not on tour for shops - Didn't go to all places mentioned. We were taken by shops we felt were to make purchases. History great, not on the tour for shops.
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Gailw252
Aug 2, 2023
ONE BIG DISAPPOINTMENT - Buyer Beware - Being this was the first time in Santa Fe, I was excited to learn more about this great area, architecture and people Being this tour was on the pricey site (two of us it was a total of $445), I had high expectations. These were immediately called into question as we initially spent 10 minutes getting a map lesson of the area (mentioning the same things over and over again). Then we started out walking to a few sites, not a lot of storytelling history and definitely hard to follow (again, lots of repetition). We also walked by many restaurants and were told the "good" places to go. This tour was definitely not worth the money, there are $25 City Tours available in La Fonda - I suggest trying those instead. Because that is what we should have paid. Very disappointed - I could have just walked around throwing money on ground - and received the same result.
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Curious430905
Jul 29, 2023
Waste of money - This tour at its best is worth 25.00. We walked around as our guide pointed out shops and restaurants. Did not enter a chapel, museum NADA. Yes we were told some history. What a complete waste of money!
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