Join Ana Pacheco as she delves into four centuries of Santa Fe history. Through her thirty-one years as a writer and historian Pacheco has created books, articles, blogs, videos, and five-star walking tours of her beloved hometown. In the last three decades she has pieced together the puzzle that makes Santa Fe the most historically significant city in the U. S. Your two-hour walking tour includes a signed copy of one of Ana Pacheco’s books. Ana Pacheco is the only local history tour guide in Santa Fe. Her family settled in the state capital in 1692. She was the Santa Fe City Historian from 2015’2017. Pacheco is the author of eight books on Santa Fe and New Mexico history.

Bring only sunscreen and waterwear, they’ll have kayaks and dry bags
This adventure is limited to 7 participants, making it great for groups
Take you little one on a ride and let your infant ride on your lap

What To Expect

Santa Fe Plaza

The Santa Fe plaza has been at the interesection of commerce, culture and history since 1605.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Often referred to as the heart of Santa Fe, the cathedral houses the oldest madanno in the United States. La Conquistadora arrived in Santa Fe in 1625.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

109 East Palace

Get an insider’s view to the dawn of the atomic age when visiting the Manhattan Project Santa Fe office.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedral Park

Visit the monument dedicated to the first Spanish settlers. Learn about the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Barrio de Analco

Cross the Santa Fe river to enter the Barrio de Analco one of the oldest European neighborhoods in the United States. This ancient area of Santa Fe was given its name by the Tlaxcalan Indians of Mexico. Part of the Aztec Empire, the Tlaxcalns spoke Nahuatl. Analco means on the other side of the river in Nhuatl.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)

The New Mexico State Capitol is the only round state capitol in the United States. Built in 1970, it’s the only Native American desgined government building in the country.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Miguel Chapel

The oldest church in the United States, San Miguel was built between 1605 – 1608. Learn how it survived the destruction of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Experience the ancient artifacts inside the church including the 1769 painting of St. Michael the Archangel by Bernardo Miera y Pacheco.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Complimentary signed book by Ana Pacheco

Exclude

Bottled water