Private Tour
Private Walking Tour with Local Santa Fe Historian
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Fe Plaza
The Santa Fe plaza has been at the interesection of commerce, culture and history since 1605.
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.
What‘s Included
Complimentary signed book by Ana Pacheco
Bottled water
Options
Private Walking Tour with Local Santa Fe Historian
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very very good tour!
843judsonb,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.004 adults. I'm a history nut so this tour was a must for me. That said, the tour was voted the highlight of the trip (fascinating given the mountains, food, art, etc - which we all did plenty of...)! Santa Fe is steeped in the history of the US and Ana does a full 2 hour lesson in everything SF, She's a very engaging presenter and person. If like history or deep diving into a location you love this tour.
Excellent, friendly walking tour
mantlej,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely excellent walking tour with Ana around some of beautiful Santa Fe’s historic highlights. Ana was so knowledgeable and friendly and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide of the city. Thank you Ana for showing the three of us around and sharing your expert knowledge.
Informative and engaging - highly recommended
AD2581,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent tour with Ana - she was so informative and engaging, it was the perfect way for us to start our visit to Santa Fe. We came away with the sense that she knows literally everything about the city and its history and culture, and she shared her knowledge in a really engaging way, showing us a whole range of sights and features and bringing everything to life. It was a brilliant tour and we very much enjoyed meeting Ana. Highly recommended.
Lots of history and lots of fun
BottleScholar,,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ana gave an excellent tour. She was on time, friendly, knowledgeable, and considerate. We learned a lot and saw a lot. Our appreciation for Santa Fe was even greater with Ana's help. So glad we chose her tour!
Santa Fe Walking Tour
Jana D,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting historical tour from a very knowledgeable Santa Fe native (possibly the only tour guide that grew up in Santa Fe and whose family arrived in the 1600’s!) this lady knows her stuff and is delightful!
Great tour
Kathleen F,,May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana was incredibly knowledgeable about Santa Fe history and provided a great perspective on the impact of the at history. She’s personable and friendly… we had a great tour!
Excellent start to a more enriching stay in Santa Fe. We learned a lot.
JeffB4706,,Jul 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We two did the tour on the first morning after we arrived in Santa Fe. We are glad we did, because Ana provided a great introduction to the city that enriched our Santa Fe visit. Her explanation provided us a grasp of Santa Fe's history within the context of Spanish America, Mexico, and the United States. We gained other valuable information as well, including about the rotating Native American artisan merchants who operate in a designated area of Santa Fe Plaza. This tour, which we purchased directly from Ana on her website, was a great value.
Only if you really want to know the incredible history of Santa Fe and the surrounding area...
RickBrosseau,,Jul 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had always wanted to visit Santa Fe and after 40 years...Finally got around to doing it! Ana's tour was the first thing my wife and I did on our first (of 4) days, and we have commented over & over to each other that we were SO glad we chose to do that! Incredibly knowledgeable with a vibrant delivery, we could have easily spent another couple of hours getting to know more about the "City Different". We've actually taken a variety of tours in our travels over the last 4 decades but I can tell you without hesitation that Ana's was the best one we'd ever been on! (Second place? The "Sound of Music" Tour in Salzburg...) Thanks again for a very fun & educational day, Ana! Sincerely...Rick B, St. George UT
Tour Santa Fe with the resident expert Ana!
ELLEN L,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ana is the resident expert in all things Santa Fe. It is a privilige to a member of one of her tours!
A great historical tour of SantaFe
gloriappangman,,Nov 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I would highly recommend Ana’s walking tour. It is an easy walk for everyone, young and old with breaks along the way. Ana knows the history of Santa Fe well and I learned so much . She has also written several books if you care to explore further. She is personable and knowledgeable and her love of Santa Fe is evident. It is a town rich with history and she gives a great overview. This is THE walking tour to take. Thank you Ana for sharing your love of Santa Fe!
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