Welcome to Santa Fe: Private 2.5 hr Introductory Walking Tour

Enjoy a welcome introductory private walking tour of Santa Fe, the vibrant, multicultural, creative capital city of New Mexico situated in the spectacular Sangre de Cristo foothills. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, Santa Fe is famous for its historic architecture, dramatic landscape, quaint and crooked cobbled streets, delicious cuisine, and colourful art scene.

You’ll learn about the significant role Catholicism and devotees of Saint Francis have played in the formation of the city – and see America’s oldest church, San Miguel.

As well as the historic and cultural highlights of Santa Fe, your guide will show you the hidden spot along Palace Avenue that played a key role in the top-secret Manhattan Project during the Second World War.

Your tour ends near Santa Fe Plaza, surrounded by vibrant bars and restaurants – your guide will be only too happy to make recommendations for the rest of your stay!

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.

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.

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.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

• Welcome to Santa Fe: Private 2.5 hr Introductory Walking Tour
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• Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
• A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

• Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup/drop-off
• Food and drink

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• This Tour is Provided by Travel Curious.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Denver.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 12 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.