Santa Fe Trip Overview
Who doesn’t love a tour of Santa Fe? Santa Fe boasts 400 years of history and its colourful cultural mix makes it a favourite destination for travellers, many of whom return year after year. Its unique history and adobe structures in the historic district makes it a unique city to visit and evokes curiosity about how trade was preserved. Santa Fe is not only famous for its vibrant art, turquoise, black beans and tacos but also for its stunning desert backdrop and breathtaking sunsets.
During your private walking tour, your guide will lead you through the history of New Mexico and its binding relationship with Mexico. You’ll see some beautiful craftwork during your tour including tapestries, paintings, photography and jewellery, and it will become obvious as to why artists love this city so much.
Please note: Due to Covid restrictions, the mission has reduced its entrance hours. To visit the mission on your tour, book the 12 PM tour Monday – Friday.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Santa Fe, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Who doesn’t love a tour of Santa Fe? Santa Fe boasts 400 years of history and its colourful cultural mix makes it a favourite destination for travellers, many of whom return year after year. Its unique history and adobe structures in the historic district makes it a unique city to visit and evokes curiosity about how trade was preserved. Santa Fe is not only famous for its vibrant art, turquoise, black beans and tacos but also for its stunning desert backdrop and breathtaking sunsets.
During your private walking tour, your guide will lead you through the history of New Mexico and its binding relationship with Mexico. You’ll see some beautiful craftwork during your tour including tapestries, paintings, photography and jewellery, and it will become obvious as to why artists love this city so much.
Please note: Due to Covid restrictions, the mission has reduced its entrance hours. To visit the mission on your tour, book the 12 PM tour Monday – Friday.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santa Fe Plaza, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Begin in Santa Fe Plaza and orient yourself with the city’s layout, including seeing the Palace of Governors, which is one of the country’s oldest continually operational municipal buildings. Learn some of the history and present realities of several Native American nations, whose lands are spread throughout much of New Mexico.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: San Miguel Chapel, 401 Old Santa Fe Trl Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2746
See the oldest church in America, while understanding the role of Catholicism in the city, as you visit San Miguel Chapel, Loretto Chapel, and The Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Santa Fe, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Visit the De Vargas Street House – the oldest house in Santa Fe, built in the traditional adobe style, which is now a free two-room museum.
Duration: 1 hour
