The Original Historic Walking Tour - Since 1979

The best Introduction to this most unusual of all Cities

Why did General Sherman say that the U.S. should re-open the war
with Mexico and force her to take New Mexico back?

Why did a famous governor say "Every calculation based
on experience elsewhere, fails in New Mexico"

What would happen if you combined a multi-thousand year old Pueblo Indian culture with a 400 year old Spanish colony (including refugees rom the Spanish Inquisition), isolated both in a 7000 foot high desert at the foot of a Rocky Mountain ski resort, and added the Wild West, a state capitol, 200 art galleries, 8 major museums, a bunch of nuclear physicists and a handful of movie celebrities? You’d get diversity gone berserk, endless creativity, a quirky bunch of individuals who disagree about virtually everything, and no sign of mainstream America. Welcome to the City Different !

This is a leisurely, unforgettable stroll through centuries of beauty, history, culture, conflict – and refugees from the Spanish Inquisition. Nothing compares with the visual and cultural impact of Santa Fe, and the best beginning is on the narrow streets - with a well-informed and certified guide. The compact nature of the old downtown encourages a walking exploration Too much can be missed looking out of a moving vehicle. Normally Includes:

Historic Old Plaza - its significance and history;

Palace of the Governors - oldest public building in the U.S.

Sena Plaza - a large, beautiful, historic home and garden;

St. Francis Cathedral - French Romanesque from first U.S. bishop;

Loretto Chapel Stairway - Maybe Miraculous, definitely intriguing;

Oldest Mission Church - San Miguel - masses from 1600s to today;

State Capitol - beautiful sculpture and art; the unusual “roundhouse”;

and endless examples of Santa Fe style, history and art along the way

No Reservation Needed
9:30 am and 1:30 pm every day from inside Eldorado Hotel's lobby
9:45 am and 1:45 pm from inside Hotel St. Francis' lobby
9:45 am Saturday and Monday from inside La Posada Resort & Spa lobby
$12, Under 12 free, Lasts about 2 1/4 Hours

Includes admission to the "Miraculous" Stairway

No Afternoon Tours During Winter Months: November 1 - March 1

Group Rates and Private Tours available

If you are grouchy, irritable or just plain mean,
there may be an extra charge for putting up with you

Aspook About

Ghosts, Mysteries, Legends And The Not Quite Dead

Skeptics May Not Feel Or Hear What We’re Going To Experience

Not All Cries In The Night Belong To Dogs And Cats

Some Cold Breezes Are Not What They Seem . . . .

In the evening, as darkness falls, take a short walk into Santa Fe’s less well known past, a past filled with mysteries, unanswered questions and the not quite dead - - our ghost tour. This is a fun walk, including visits to many of the buildings and places where unexplainable things have happened - and are still happening, with the story behind the events.

This is a lighthearted but thought provoking look into the inevitable result of 400 years of Spanish folklore, encircled by 1700 years of Pueblo tradition, both surrounded by Apache, Navajo and Comanche, topped off with the wild west. We visit many of the buildings and sites where unexplainable things have happened - - -And are still happening.

Reservations Required: 505-988-2774

5:30 PM Friday from inside Eldorado Hotel's lobby
5:30 PM Saturday and Monday from inside La Posada Resort and Spa's lobby
$13; Under 6 free; Tour ends about 7 PM