Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Only historical tour of its kind by a true local and bona fide historian. Ana Pacheco's family settled in Santa Fe in 1692 and she was the City Historian of Santa Fe (2015 - 2017). Pacheco is the author of eight books: Legendary Locals of Santa Fe, The History of Spirituality in Santa Fe, Pueblos of New Mexico, Early New Mexico Death Rituals, Los Comidas Cookbook, Saints & Seasons, Early Santa Fe, J. Paul Taylor: The Man from Mesilla.
Information on the tour includes: Santa Fe Opera, Route 66, 109 E. Palace & the Manhattan Project, Pueblos of New Mexico History, Loretto Chapel, San Miguel Mission, Canyon Road & Santa Fe as an Art Mecca, Sunmount Sanatorium, Santuario de Guadalupe, Masonic Scottish Rite Temple, Spirituality in Santa Fe & Cross of the Martyrs, Japanese Internment Camp, History of the Civil War in New Mexico. Billy the Kid's story begins in Santa Fe.
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
La Conquistadora the oldest Madonna in the United States. The Santa Fe Plaza, Loretto Chapel, the San Miguel Mission church, the oldest in the country. History of Art and Architecture in Santa Fe. An overview of four hundred years of Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American history in Santa Fe, the oldest capitol city in the United States
109 East Palace
The military checkpoint for the Manhattan Project during WWII.
Options
Santa Fe Revisited
What‘s Included
Tour Guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
455 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour for history enthusiasts
Aniruddha D,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good tour for people who want to learn New Mexico history . Ana is very knowledgeable guide , historian and author.
Education about Santa Fe!
Gary D,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Library full of information from her, incredible history of Santa Fe. If you need to know anything about the history of Santa Fe, this is for you.
Ana was very...
Julia M,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana was very knowledgeable and her family has a deep history in the region. In our time together, she taught us a ton—about the the Native Americans and the local Pueblos, how the Spanish came to the region and brought disease and war but also education and hospitals, and how Los Alamos nearby was the site of the Manhattan Project. Perfect for our first day in Santa Fe!
Ana made the history of Santa Fe come alive!
Bruce H,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A tour guide that has authored 8 books is sure to be a hit. We enjoy history and not being familiar with Santa Fe or the southwest…we learned so much. And the word straight from a locals mouth comes with some great stories. We highly recommend Ana for the Santa Fe Revisited tour.
Santa Fe's Fascinating History
sheldaw2015,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You could hardly find a more qualified historian to speak to the history of Santa Fe. The time flew and I learned SO much! You could never get this kind of detailed and reliable information anywhere else...oh AND with a sprinkling of humor! Very well worth the time spent.
Best Sante Fe Tour
JRH65,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana was an incredible tour guide. Local to the area, explained the area, history and personal stories with us. She listened to our questions and made connections to our lives/experiences. Excellent tour - worth the time and $
Don’t miss this tour!
G2222MSmariah,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I wish we’d had this tour on our first day in Santa Fe! Ana delivered a robust introduction to the city and the region, the people, the arts, the church, and gave lots of insider info that will enhance your enjoyment of this place. She is incredibly engaging and authentic, funny and smart as a whip. Don’t miss this tour!
Perfect morning tour in Santa Fe!
juliesA3437HF,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour with Ana today. She is knowledgeable, interesting, and the tour was the perfect combination of walking, observing, learning, and enjoyment. Would highly recommend!!!!
Amazing tour with Ana
shaurshik,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My sister and I traveled to Santa Fe and took a history tour with Ana, and it was absolutely outstanding. Ana was astonishingly knowledgeable, engaging, and entertaining throughout the entire experience. Her command of history was incredible — facts, dates, people, stories, and all the context in between — yet she presented everything in such a vivid and accessible way that the tour never felt overwhelming for a moment. She brought the history to life with humor, insight, and genuine passion. We learned an enormous amount while thoroughly enjoying every minute. This was easily one of the best guided tours we have ever taken. Highly, highly recommended!
The Best
mztracim,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana was absolutely fabulous! She was engaging, informative and an excellent story teller.
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