Santa Fe 3-Hour Ultimate History Walking Tour Including Loretto Chapel
by THE SANTA FE VIP, L.L.C.
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This walking tour in Santa Fe lasts about three hours and covers key historical and cultural sites throughout the city. The guide shares stories about Santa Fe’s past and the wider New Mexico region, drawing on family roots that date back over 400 years before the arrival of the Spanish. The tour moves at a brisk pace to help visitors adjust to the city’s 7,200-foot elevation, so drinking plenty of water beforehand is advised. The tour begins at the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the Southwest, with a 20-minute stop to learn about its role in regional history. It continues to the Santa Fe Plaza for a 20-minute exploration, followed by a 10-minute visit to a distinctive district known for its local secrets. Next is Barrio de Analco, the oldest European settlement in North America, where guests spend 20 minutes. Stops include the Oldest House next to the oldest church in the area, the Loretto Chapel with its famous miraculous staircase (15 minutes), and the oldest church in North America (15 minutes). The route then passes the Santa Fe River Park (2 minutes), part of the country’s oldest watering system, and a brief 3-minute walk along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Sena Plaza, one of Santa Fe’s oldest hacienda homes, is visited for 3 minutes. The tour ends with short visits to Santa Fe Plaza (2 minutes) and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (2 minutes), a central site of Catholic faith in the city. All fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Palace of the Governors
The oldest public building in the Southwest, important for its historical role in the region. The group spends 20 minutes here.
20 min
Santa Fe Plaza
Central meeting place for the city where the tour stays about 20 minutes to explore.
20 min
Unique District
A distinctive area of Santa Fe holding local secrets visitors can discover during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Barrio de Analco
The oldest European settlement in North America, visited for 20 minutes.
20 min
Oldest House
Located next to the oldest church in the oldest neighborhood, this historic house is part of the walking route.
Loretto Chapel
Famous for its miraculous staircase, the chapel is discussed by the guide during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Oldest Church
The oldest church in North America, visited for 15 minutes.
15 min
Santa Fe River Park
Part of the oldest watering system in America, with a brief 2-minute stop.
2 min
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
A short 3-minute walk along this historic trail.
3 min
Sena Plaza
One of Santa Fe’s oldest hacienda homes, visited for 3 minutes.
3 min
Santa Fe Plaza
Returned to for 2 minutes; the plaza is the core around which Santa Fe developed.
2 min
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
A grand cathedral central to Santa Fe’s Catholic history, visited for 2 minutes.
2 min
Meeting point
The T-shirt shop next to the Burrito Company on the North East corner of the Plaza. Best PARKING is along Nusbaum Street as it allows up to 4 hours of parking. There is also an app for parking on the meter with your space number and zone. Take a picture along with license place #
End point
The T-shirt shop next to the Burrito Company on the North East corner of the Plaza. Best PARKING is along Nusbaum Street as it allows up to 4 hours of parking. There is also an app for parking on the meter with your space number and zone. Take a picture along with license place #
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Santa Fe 3-Hour Ultimate History Walking Tour Including Loretto Chapel
by THE SANTA FE VIP, L.L.C.
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$270Overview
This walking tour in Santa Fe lasts about three hours and covers key historical and cultural sites throughout the city. The guide shares stories about Santa Fe’s past and the wider New Mexico region, drawing on family roots that date back over 400 years before the arrival of the Spanish. The tour moves at a brisk pace to help visitors adjust to the city’s 7,200-foot elevation, so drinking plenty of water beforehand is advised. The tour begins at the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the Southwest, with a 20-minute stop to learn about its role in regional history. It continues to the Santa Fe Plaza for a 20-minute exploration, followed by a 10-minute visit to a distinctive district known for its local secrets. Next is Barrio de Analco, the oldest European settlement in North America, where guests spend 20 minutes. Stops include the Oldest House next to the oldest church in the area, the Loretto Chapel with its famous miraculous staircase (15 minutes), and the oldest church in North America (15 minutes). The route then passes the Santa Fe River Park (2 minutes), part of the country’s oldest watering system, and a brief 3-minute walk along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. Sena Plaza, one of Santa Fe’s oldest hacienda homes, is visited for 3 minutes. The tour ends with short visits to Santa Fe Plaza (2 minutes) and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (2 minutes), a central site of Catholic faith in the city. All fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Palace of the Governors
The oldest public building in the Southwest, important for its historical role in the region. The group spends 20 minutes here.
20 min
Santa Fe Plaza
Central meeting place for the city where the tour stays about 20 minutes to explore.
20 min
Unique District
A distinctive area of Santa Fe holding local secrets visitors can discover during a 10-minute stop.
10 min
Barrio de Analco
The oldest European settlement in North America, visited for 20 minutes.
20 min
Oldest House
Located next to the oldest church in the oldest neighborhood, this historic house is part of the walking route.
Loretto Chapel
Famous for its miraculous staircase, the chapel is discussed by the guide during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Oldest Church
The oldest church in North America, visited for 15 minutes.
15 min
Santa Fe River Park
Part of the oldest watering system in America, with a brief 2-minute stop.
2 min
Santa Fe National Historic Trail
A short 3-minute walk along this historic trail.
3 min
Sena Plaza
One of Santa Fe’s oldest hacienda homes, visited for 3 minutes.
3 min
Santa Fe Plaza
Returned to for 2 minutes; the plaza is the core around which Santa Fe developed.
2 min
The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
A grand cathedral central to Santa Fe’s Catholic history, visited for 2 minutes.
2 min
Meeting point
The T-shirt shop next to the Burrito Company on the North East corner of the Plaza. Best PARKING is along Nusbaum Street as it allows up to 4 hours of parking. There is also an app for parking on the meter with your space number and zone. Take a picture along with license place #
End point
The T-shirt shop next to the Burrito Company on the North East corner of the Plaza. Best PARKING is along Nusbaum Street as it allows up to 4 hours of parking. There is also an app for parking on the meter with your space number and zone. Take a picture along with license place #
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.