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St Francis Cathedral

Originally set up by Franciscan monks in 1593, a parish church has been in continuous operation since 1610 on this site, though it has undergone many restorations and rebuilds.

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Santa Fe's historic city square is a great place to explore the blended Mexican, Spanish, and Native American heritage of the city.

Palace of the Governors

Built in 1610, the Palace of the Governors is the oldest continuously occupied public building in the country.

New Mexico History Museum

If you're looking to explore and understand the first peoples and colonial history of New Mexico, this museum details the state's lengthy heritage.

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

Known as the 'Mother of American Modernism,' Georgia O'Keeffe painted scapes of New Mexico in equal measure to the skyscrapers of New York City.

New Mexico's cuisine

A blend of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo flavors, to many the food seems like Tex-Mex. However, its' heavy usage of chile earns it distinction.

Santa Fe Arts & Crafts scene

From pottery and painting to photography and weaving, come to Santa Fe prepared to explore its colorful and expansive art scene.

Related Tours

Private Walking Tour of Santa Fe

Located along the US border with Mexico, Santa Fe is brimming with history and culture. On your private guided tour of Santa Fe, you will:

Begin in Santa Fe Plaza and orient yourself with the city's layout, including seeing the Palace of Governors, which is one of the country's oldest continually operational municipal buildings.
Learn the history and present realities of the nation of Santa Fe Pueblo Native Americans.
Understand the relationship of the many cultures melding in the city - American, Native American, Mexican, and Spanish, and the role of Catholicism in the city.
Enjoy a light bite and a drink along the route, where your guide will give you recommendations of the best places for local cuisine.
Indulge in the vibrant colours of the crafts on display throughout your tour, and learn about how the Arts & Crafts scene is important to the city's identity.
Your guide will drop you at the entrance of the Georgia O'Keeffe museum, where you can tour her magnificent photography at your own leisure.

Images of purple sunsets against desert-washed scenery, dramatic turquoise and vibrant paintings, giant plates of black beans and red rice with various tacos - Santa Fe is a treasure trove of culture with something for everyone. The city's 400 years of history and its complex social fabric have made the city a favourite spot for travellers to return year after year. The adobe architecture throughout the historic district makes it unlike any other American city, and inspires curiosity about how the trade is preserved.

On your private walking tour, your guide will explain the history of New Mexico and its enduring relationship with Mexico. Learn about the beautiful jewellery, tapestries, weavings, paintings, folk art, and photography - a mecca for art enthusiasts. Explore the history of the city, enjoy a bite of New Mexico's delightful cuisine at a local restaurant. Your guide will happily point you in the direction of the best eateries in town to make sure each meal you have is better than the last. Learn about the secrecy of the Second World War era's Manhattan Project, based in Santa Fe and the remnants of stories still told by locals. Finally, finish your tour at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, where your guide will part with you. Explore the museum at your leisure, while learning about the American modernist photographer.

Santa Fe Highlights Live Virtual Tour

We’re all missing different things during this challenging year and amongst the raft of restrictions? Travel.

Are you wondering when you will be able to travel overseas again or thinking about your next destination? Have you had to postpone or cancel a much anticipated holiday this year? Has your next vacation planning been put on hold due to these uncertain times?

If you are feeling the same itch to reach for your passport and hop on a flight anywhere, we have the perfect solution!

At Travel Curious we have launched Live Virtual Tours globally to help ease the struggle and bring you closer to the destinations you would love to visit in the future, or virtually take you to places you've been before and that you would like to see one more time.

On this Live Virtual Tour, we will take you to Santa Fe, a city with gorgeous landscapes and it sits at the edge of the Chihuahuan desert, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains and close to the Colorado Plateau.

It is known as "the City Different,” due to its diverse culture as a product of the mix of Native American, Spanish and Anglo cultures.

On this Private "Santa Fe Highlights Live Virtual Tour" you will start your tour at Santa Fe Plaza and you will discover:

The Palace of the Governors, a building made of adobe located on Palace Avenue
Sena Plaza, one of the oldest houses standing
The Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis, the patron of Santa Fe
La Fonda Hotel, a luxurious hotel with classic elements of Santa Fe
Loretto Chapel, now a museum and wedding chapel
Santa Fe Trail Marker,
New Mexico Museum of Art, an iconic architectural landmark since 1917
and art galleries along the way.

For a more immersive experience, you will learn about Santa Fe through their visual arts, food, drink and local music that we might discover along the way.

IMPORTANT

This experience will be broadcasted live from the location, no Powerpoint presentations are involved.
The Live Virtual Tour will be on the platform Zoom, and you will receive a link in your email to gain access.
The recording of the tour will be available for all participants to keep for the future.
It's designed as a private experience for you and your group. Each person can be connected from one device.
The tour will be private for a small group of 10 people. If your party is larger, please contact us for a customized tour. Send us an email to reservations@travelcurious.com
Date and Time may be affected by weather conditions to guarantee the best experience.
Please note the start times are expressed in local time so take into consideration the time difference with your location.