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Discover Santa Fe’s rich blend of history, culture, and creativity on this private walking tour, including tickets to the renowned Museum of Art. Begin near Santa Fe Plaza, the city’s historic heart, and explore key landmarks like the Palace of the Governors, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis, and San Miguel Mission—America’s oldest church. Walk through De Vargas Street, visit Loretto Chapel to hear the legend of its “miraculous staircase,” and learn about the city's ties to the secret Manhattan Project. Enjoy vibrant desert views, traditional adobe architecture, and the colorful energy of local markets. Your tour ends at the Museum of Art, where your guide will introduce its history and highlights before you explore independently. With works spanning styles and centuries, this tour offers a perfect introduction to Santa Fe’s unique character—ideal for art lovers and curious travelers alike.
Check Availability✓ Entrance to Loretto Chapel
✓ Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
✓ Entrance to the Museum of Art
✓ A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
✕ Gratuities
✕ Transportation
✕ Hotel pickup/drop-off
✕ Food and drink
15 min
Begin your private tour near Santa Fe Plaza, the historic gathering place and a National Historic Landmark.
15 min
Admire the Palace of the Governors, the old capitol building built in 1610 with traditional adobe (mudbrick in Spanish).
30 min
Visit the imposing Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, a French Romanesque revival style building dedicated to the city’s patron saint.
15 min
Stroll along De Vargas Street and see the city’s oldest house, turned small free museum.
30 min
Visit the San Miguel Mission (If open at the time of the tour) - the oldest church in America dating back to 1610 dedicated to the Archangel Michael.
15 min
Discover a hidden gem on Palace Avenue and learn all about the top-secret Manhattan Project at the nearby research centre Los Alamos.
1 hr
Learn about the history of New Mexico, and its amalgamation of Spanish, Native American, Mexican and American cultures that influenced its art, culture, and cuisine. Admire the desert views and mountain scenery, soak up the vibrant colours and atmosphere of the city, and end outside the Museum of Art where your guide will give you tickets and tell you all about this famous art gallery, so you can enjoy the museum at your own pace!
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to 'Five & Dime General Store' at 58 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM 87501, United States.
End Point
New Mexico Museum of Art. The guide will assist with advising you on your journey.