Private Walking Tour with Local Santa Fe Historian

Private Walking Tour with Local Santa Fe Historian

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About This Tour in Santa Fe

Join Ana Pacheco as she delves into four centuries of Santa Fe history. Through her thirty-one years as a writer and historian Pacheco has created books, articles, blogs, videos, and five-star walking tours of her beloved hometown. In the last three decades she has pieced together the puzzle that makes Santa Fe the most historically significant city in the U. S. Your two-hour walking tour includes a signed copy of one of Ana Pacheco’s books. Ana Pacheco is the only local history tour guide in Santa Fe. Her family settled in the state capital in 1692. She was the Santa Fe City Historian from 2015–2017. Pacheco is the author of eight books on Santa Fe and New Mexico history.

Why Visit Santa Fe?

Santa Fe, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Fe provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Santa Fe

You can reach Santa Fe, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Complimentary signed book by Ana Pacheco

What's Not Included

  • Bottled water

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

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

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

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

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

End Point

The oldest church in the United States, San Miguel

In front of the church entrance.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The Santa Fe plaza has been at the... 20 minutes

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

Often referred to as the heart of Santa... 15 minutes

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.

Get an insider's view to the dawn of... 15 minutes

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

Visit the monument dedicated to the first Spanish settlers 15 minutes

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

Cross the Santa Fe river to enter the... 20 minutes

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.

The New Mexico State Capitol is the only... 15 minutes

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.

The oldest church in the United States, San Miguel was built between 1605 - 1608 20 minutes

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.

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