Private Walking Tour with Local Santa Fe Historian

Santa Fe, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the historic Santa Fe Plaza
  • Visit the oldest church in the United States
  • Discover the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
  • Learn about the Pueblo Revolt and Spanish settlers
  • Cross the Santa Fe river to Barrio de Analco

Meeting Point

In front of the statue of St. Francis of Assisi. Guide will be carrying a black binder.

Meeting point

131 Cathedral Pl, Santa Fe, NM 87501 , United States

End point

End Point

In front of the church entrance.

Meeting point

401 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Santa Fe Plaza

The Santa Fe plaza has been at the interesection of commerce, culture and history since 1605.

Duration 20 minutes
2

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Often referred to as the heart of Santa Fe, the cathedral houses the oldest madanno in the United States. La Conquistadora arrived in Santa Fe in 1625.

Duration 15 minutes
3

109 East Palace

Get an insider's view to the dawn of the atomic age when visiting the Manhattan Project Santa Fe office.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Cathedral Park

Visit the monument dedicated to the first Spanish settlers. Learn about the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

Duration 15 minutes
5

Barrio de Analco

Cross the Santa Fe river to enter the Barrio de Analco one of the oldest European neighborhoods in the United States. This ancient area of Santa Fe was given its name by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico. Part of the Aztec Empire, the Tlaxcalns spoke Nahuatl. Analco means on the other side of the river in Nhuatl.

Duration 20 minutes
6

New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)

The New Mexico State Capitol is the only round state capitol in the United States. Built in 1970, it's the only Native American desgined government building in the country.

Duration 15 minutes
7

San Miguel Chapel

The oldest church in the United States, San Miguel was built between 1605 - 1608. Learn how it survived the destruction of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Experience the ancient artifacts inside the church including the 1769 painting of St. Michael the Archangel by Bernardo Miera y Pacheco.

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Ana Pacheco

What our experts say

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    Visit the Santa Fe Plaza for shopping.
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    Check out nearby Café Pasqual's for lunch.
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    Bring water, as it's not provided.
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    Don't miss the stunning Cathedral Basilica.
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    Explore the vibrant Barrio de Analco.

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