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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour Guide
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.
373 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Charlotte G,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
Great, informative tour. Friendly, knowledgeable guide with a great personality. Highly recommended.
Paulette S,
Aug 7, 2025
- Viator
The guide is very knowledgeable & has a great sense of humor. This is an experience you do not want to miss.
Gretchen K,
Jul 25, 2025
- Viator
Excellent historical tour of the heart of Santa Fe. She has written 7 or 8 books on the history of Santa Fe and was engaging the whole 2 hours.
Chris H,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Our guide was very knowledgeable and well versed in local history. She was able to weave the history of Santa Fe into interesting stories that kept your attention. Highly recommend.
Thomas D,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
Ana has deep knowledge of the history of Santa Fenand wrote 8 books on it. We watched her YouTube channel last night after the tour.
Operated by Ana Pacheco