Santa Fe Revisited

Overview

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.

City: Santa Fe

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $80.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $80.00

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What's Included

Tour Guide

Additional Info

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
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

What To Expect

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.

Palace of the Governors

Oldest government building in the U.S. plus the History of New Mexico's 19 Indian Pueblos.

New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)

History of the only U.S. government building designed as a Native American symbol.

Loretto Chapel

Loretto Chapel was built in 1878 by Archbishop Lamy to accompany the Sisters of Light Loretto Academy. The Gothic-Revival chapel was inspired by Saint Chapelle in Paris, which was built by architect Antoine Mouly, who did the restoration of chapel that was patterned for King Louis IX in Paris. Legend has it that the 360-degree staircase built in the chapel between 1877 and 1881 had no visible means of support. Today, it is known as the Miraculous Staircase that St. Joseph the Carpenter had built. The Chapel was closed in 1968 and deconsecrated by the Catholic Church and is now run a privately owned museum.

Burro Alley

Burro Alley is a small street connecting Palace Avenue and San Francisco Street. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, vendors who sold salt from the Galisteo Salt Basin and firewood from surrounding mountains would tie up their burros there to rest. While the animals recuperated, the vendors would frequent the local saloons and brothels. The gambling hall that was run by María Gertrudis Barceló, known as Doña Tules, was at the corner near Palace Avenue.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (124)

Linda_R

Nov 2021

Ana was an amazing tour guide, the best we’ve ever had. Her personal connection to Santa Fe and her deep knowledge of the area’s history really brought Santa Fe to life for us. We loved the way she connected the different layers of history here in Santa Fe so that we had a true perspective on how the city became the vibrant, arts centered community that it it today.

Torben_H

Nov 2021

We had a amazing morning on Ana's tour! We learned SO much and came away with a real understanding of Santa Fe's history and foundation. As a bonus we bought two of her books which she signed for us. Don't hesitate to join one of Ana's tours.

N7036QXmarkb

Nov 2021

We spent 3 1/2 hours with Anna Pacheco and it was one of the most interesting tours I’ve been on. Anna is a true historian and reveals so many interesting facts about Santa Fe you wouldn’t believe it. She’s extremely knowledgeable has written books on Santa Fe and provides a complete experience. I would highly recommend Anna.