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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.
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.
Tour Guide
410 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Karen B,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Amazing! The best tour guide. Learned so much fascinating history about Santa Fe and NM! Ana was truly awesome ! Highly recommend. We have visited all of the places we stopped at on this tour multiple times but did not go into any of them but that was ok with us. We wanted to learn about the history of all these landmarks. So if you want to go inside these landmarks you need to go before or after this tour.
N1527LUsandrab,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Ana was an amazing guide! She is a true expert on Santa Fe history and can deliver a torrent of info in an engaging way. The day of my tour was unusually cold and windy for Santa Fe and she was so attentive to guiding our group to sheltered and sunny spots for our comfort. The historic photos she showed of locations we visited brought the past to life!
gracef635,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
If you want to know the history of Santa Fe and the region, take Ana's tour. It was fabulous. We highly recommend it. xxxxxxxx
elizabethbM1378DI,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Ana was a very knowledgeable, interesting, and cordial guide. Great way to start our stay in Santa Fe and New Mexico. Highly recommend.
L2748UKsarab,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent tour with Ann, a local historian who really knows her stuff and shares it well. Would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Santa Fe for the first time.
203jesusad,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The Santa Fe walking tour with Ana was very good! Her narration of the history of Santa Fe very informative and interesting. She covered a lot in the 2-hour time we walked with her. Historical stops. She’s excellent and highly recommended! I am glad I signed up with her. Thank you Ana. Also after I signed up, I called her on the number that appeared on Trip Advisor. And she called back. She gave suggestions on where to stay in Santa Fe. Very grateful because my accommodation is walking distance to the Plaza.








Gloria N,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
I learned a lot about the history of Santa Fe, culture and art from this walking tour with Ana. Definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Santa Fe. It makes a huge difference when you have a knowledgeable local tour guide like Ana.
Harvey V,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great experience! Ana is a wealth of historical knowledge! Learned much about Sante Fe and surrounding area! Highly recommend!
Dawn H,,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
So much wonderful history of Santa Fe and its impact on the United States as well as the world. Ana is a true historian and does her research. Highly recommend!
Linda F,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very informative and always interesting. learn so much history that I never knew before. Just the right pace.
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