Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour
4.8

Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour

By Heritage Inspirations
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Ages 18-80, max of 8 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Local guide
  • Gruet tasting
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities for Local guide and Gruet tasting staff are appreciated
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection


Start:
  • Heritage Inspirations Santa Fe Tours & E-Bike Rentals, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Tour meets at Heritage Inspirations E-Bike Travel Hub located inside of Inn and Spa at Loretto. 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
End:
  • Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room, Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Tour ends with an optional Wine Tasting at Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room located inside Hotel. St. Francis.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46992P2

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 46992P2

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Itinerary
  • 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Tour meets at Heritage Inspirations E-Bike Travel Hub located inside of Inn and Spa at Loretto. 211 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
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  • Hotel St. Francis, 210 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA
    Tour ends with an optional Wine Tasting at Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room located inside Hotel. St. Francis.
About the operator
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  • Heritage Inspirations
    4.9 of 5 bubbles761
    Taos, United States
    Joined in April 2016
  • G2621WAangelas
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Afternoon
    Katrina was an amazing tour guide. We enjoyed every stop on this afternoon tour. Her love for this area and her knowledge of the artists made it an unforgettable experience. Do not miss this treat!!!!! What a town steeped in art history.
    Written 16 January 2025
  • marytZ582LN
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Bandelier
    Fritz was a wonderful guide on our trip to Bandelier! He displayed deep knowledge of the area and could answer a range of questions. He also was adaptable when there was a detour on our planned excursion. Very friendly!
    Written 14 January 2025
  • jpearldog
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Santa Fe overview on an EBike, what’s not to enjoy?!?
    Love the Ebike tour! I have taken friends and family multiple times. Ebike tour provides a great introduction to the Santa Fe area, a good overview of Santa Fe history and layout of the city. The guides are knowledgeable and accommodating. Bikes are easy and fun to use and allow you to enjoy the clean fresh Santa Fe outdoor. We have taken several Heritage tours. I especially like that the owner and founder is an independent, well-traveled and highly knowledgeable woman business owner! Strongly recommend this tour company and the Ebike tour!
    Written 30 December 2024
  • ChiQuynh
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chill and informative
    We were in NM for a short time and booked a quick 2-hour walking tour of Old Town in Albuquerque before we flew out. Tam was our guide, and she was an ideal guide who was a local, has a high level of knowledge the history of the area and people, is passionate about the culture, and has a chill demeanor. Great use of time to get a concise appreciation for the area.
    Written 1 December 2024
  • johnnyu041
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hiking at Bandelier National Monument
    This last August we got to experience a wonderful hiking tour of Bandelier National Monument with Tyler as our guide. We had an amazing time! He was incredibly patient, especially with our children ages 9,7 and 5 understanding that they moved at a slower pace and needed time to get up and down the ladders on site. We felt very safe. Tyler shared fascinating insights about the area's history and set up a wonderful lunch for us during the hike. His knowledge and thoughtful approach made the experience unforgettable. Highly recommend!
    Written 23 November 2024
  • Venture57078903407
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chaco Culture National Park A+
    I had the pleasure of exploring Chaco Culture National Park under the expert guidance of Tam Chavez in November, 2024. Tam had an unparalleled knowledge of the Chaco Complex and the ancestral Puebloan architecture, art, and geoastronomical acumen. I booked the tour as a single person with 5 other adventurers, and I felt very safe throughout the day as we were driven to and from Hotel Chaco in ABQ. I even got a branded reusable water container as a souvenir. Highly recommended! A+
    Written 18 November 2024
  • Scenic687355
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A visit beyond expectations
    My kids did not want me hiking solo so I went searching for a hiking guide and got, well, extremely lucky! The hiking with Angeliza was unlike any other guided tour I have booked anywhere. Her knowledge of flora, fauna, geology and the cultural history of Taos made for a deep experience that went well beyond the physical hiking. We talked about so many things, women in business, the state of the world, the ancient indigenous people whose footsteps we were walking…it lifted me right out od the day to day world and into a workday of other possibilities. Highly highly recommend!!
    Written 18 November 2024
  • mgdolfin
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chaco and Acoma with a cherry on top!
    We did the Acoma Pueblo and Chaco Canyon tours. What a wonderful experience to travel with our experienced guide Tam and our welcoming Acoma Pueblo host a turtle. We learned so much about current and ancient Puebloan cultures. This made the experiences very meaningful. Everyone was on time, food was delicious and the van was well equipped. Hope to return again.
    Written 17 November 2024
  • Culverman
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Taos full day private tour
    Angelisa was great to work with by phone, email & texts to arrange a private tour to Taos. Fritz, our driver & guide took us along the high road & offered plenty of geological & cultural information. Taos Pueblo was unfortunately closed for tribal ceremonial activities, but Fritz had other options & we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
    Written 4 November 2024
  • peggyorloff
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Angelia and Heritage Inspirations made our trip a gift we will never forget!
    Wow. We used Heritage Inspirations/Angelisa for my sisters 70th birthday celebration in Santa Fe. From the minute we met Angelisa we were greeted with such love and she was so excited to share this adventure with us. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about her culture and the history and culture of New Mexico. We went horseback riding at Ghost Ranch and then a day tour all about Georgia Okeefe and her life. We spent the day together and Angelisa was so full of interesting information that made the trip even more special. There were 10 of us and she took such good care of all of us with snacks and water and her van was so comfortable to be in for the day. I highly recommend Heritage Inspirations and we all send our thanks for an amazing day.
    Written 29 October 2024
  • Z6342ISnancys
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful guides who care about history and Nee Mexico
    Absolutely amazing- Horseback riding at Ghost Ranch Lunch in Abique Tour of Georgia OKeffe’s home Private tour of OKeefe Museum And lovely stay at La Posada Wonderful guides- professional and historical knowledge- light hearted and fun!!
    Written 28 October 2024
  • Maria R
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our first visit to Taos.
    Katrina was a wonderful guide, informative & engaging. She has a lovely manner and exhuberant personality. Her knowledge of the areas we toured was exemplary.
    Written 24 October 2024
  • BarbiD_13
    0 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not worth the money
    Our guide Katrina was excellent and knowledgeable. The content of the tour itself was very disappointing and definitely not worth $125 per person. We felt like some of the galleries we visited were just in the to try to sell us stuff.
    Written 22 October 2024
  • Trtl1996
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Chaco Canyon glamping experience I cannot recommend enough.
    This trip was so much more than I expected. From the start everything was well planned and executed. The meals from breakfast to our incredible lamb chop dinner was fabulous. The glamping tents were incredibly comfortable. As an added treat the cultural astronomer on the trip, Danielle, taught me some many things I didnt know about the sky and stars. The guided hikes and tour of Chaco were great. Angelia’s and her entire team are incredible.
    Written 22 October 2024
  • andreamR925WX
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Trip to Bandelier
    My husband and I took the full day Bandelier National Monument Tour with Fritz Devendorf. Fritz was friendly and very knowledgeable about the history, indigenous culture, the trails and the natural environment! We learned a lot about this beautiful place and enjoys delightful picnic, too!
    Written 22 October 2024
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Beverly W
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
Our guide, Sandra, was incredible. Her wealth of knowledge and way of delivering tidbits without being overwhelming was very well done! She provided a historical backdrop of Santa Fe’s origins which played into every building we saw. It truly gave us a deeper appreciation of what we were seeing. She also read our energy and gave us places to sit in the shade while she continued telling her story so we were able to cover ground without getting tired. A very pleasant person to spend a morning in Santa Fe with! Highly recommend!!
Written 18 September 2024
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Thank you so much for this insightful and inspiring review! Sandy is a true gem and so passionate about immersing our guests in the many historic layers on this tour. Thank you so much for sharing and traveling with Heritage Inspirations!
Written 19 September 2024
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Alice K
Canandaigua, NY5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour was one of the highlights of my visit to SF this year. Sandy, our guide, did an exemplary job, from beginning to end. Her passion for and knowledge of the subject are impressive. She paced the walking and the narrative perfectly, ensuring everyone’s comfort and ability to absorb the tour’s many engaging and memorable details. Even though I have visited Santa Fe many times and know some of its historical and architectural background, most of what I learned on the tour was both new to me and fascinating. I strongly recommend the tour and Sandy.
Written 21 August 2023
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Thank you so much for this glowing review of our Sandy. She is a gem! She's so knowledgable and loves sharing all things Santa Fe. We're so thankful to have her and that your time spent was both memorable and you learned new things! What more could we ask for? Thank you for sharing. All the best, Julie
Written 25 August 2023
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Kenneth B
Ridgewood, NJ3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Tsankawi and Los Alamos Tour - The tour we took with Daniel (not listed on this site) is both a great introduction to the history of this area, both ancient and modern, and the natural grandeur of New Mexico. Whenever we travel, here and abroad, we always seek out local people to help us learn about the area and Daniel ranks among the best we have experienced. He was very knowledgable, enthusiastic, easygoing and curious as we were about all we were experiencing. He was very flexible in tailoring the tour to both our time limitations and including a brief stop in Los Alamos, which I highly recommend. Daniel is the kind of friendly and interesting person you hope to meet when you travel and who you remember long after you have returned home.

Our group included, in addition to myself, my two adult "kids" who could not stop talking about the hike and what they learned, when we returned to our resort. I would encourage Heritage Inspirations to expand their offerings to include tours that opens visitors eyes to the areas Native American heritage and the modern history of Los Alamos. The perspectives that both provide are very much needed today.
Written 15 October 2021
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We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Daniel. It was our pleasure to make such a memorable experience for your group. Thank you for this eloquent review highlighting your journey on tour with us! We hope to host you again.
Written 18 January 2022
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pramod1031
Ashburn, VA21 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2020
The tour was cancelled by the tour operator. My card was still charged and despite several calls and messages the charge of 115/- is still not refunded. Its over a week now and I am still waiting for the refund. The cancellation wasn't communicated and I had to wait for an hour at the starting point before I called them and was notified that the tour is cancelled. I
Written 4 December 2020
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Hello Pramad, after several attempts reaching out to you regarding the cancellation of this tour due to our NM Governor's travel restrictions order and upon one hour of your booking, we canceled, refunded and contacted you would have more understanding. We've responded to you numerous times that refunds take time and that due to our restrictions the most integral thing to do was cancel this tour. I hope during delicate times like these you would understand our responsibility as travel operators was to cancel this tour. We would love to host you in the future when travel isn't compromised by restrictions that are out of our control.
Written 13 December 2020
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Claudia W
Carlsbad, CA11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We have done quite a few historical tours i our travels, but I have to say the walking architectural tour with Ed was absolutely one of the very best. Full of both historical fact and local insight , the tour was packed with information and local lore. It is so obvious when a tour leader really cares about the area he/she covers. Ed had “ fire in his belly” from his affection for Santa Fe.

Santa Fe, a place like many others, has been deeply affected by various populations over time. Ed was very diligent in talking about the past in ways that did not avoid past misdeeds. Native architecture (of course) and culture was front and center. Of special interest: Don’t miss touring the State Capital Building. Follow up with visit to Palace of the Governors for a pictorial review of local history.

Thank you, Ed. Worth every penny!
Written 4 October 2022
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Wow, thanks for the splendid review! Ed has an incredible base of knowledge about Santa Fe, and he truly loves to share it with guests. Thanks for letting us show you a little of what Santa Fe has to offer!
Written 5 October 2022
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Mwamikazi
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Friends
Had an incredible road trip to Taos with Tyler, one of the Santa Fe Ambassador & Inspired Guide.
From the start of the trip to the end, Tyler made sure we get all the history, anecdotes and facts of every place we were stopping.
We started with a pleasant hike with other folks, he made sure we were all comfortable to one another and were COVID safe. (Which is a big deal in the new normal way living). After the hike he really curated the trip to our needs and interests. We visited historic churches, walked on the Rio Grande bridge, picked some sage on our way back to Santa Fe.
Thanks to Tyler I left Santa Fe feeling fortunate to have done this trip to New Mexico.
Thank Heritage Inspirations for working with human like Tyler who can provide a world class experience of New Mexico.
Highly recommend Heritage Inspirations to learn about the complexity and beauty of New Mexico
Written 14 August 2021
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J B
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
I would like to commend our wonderful tour guide for the beautiful, informative and exciting tour of Santa Fe. Sandy was extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter and shared many interesting anecdotes with us. This was a great history lesson, wrapped up in a very pleasurable walk around downtown Santa Fe, and topped off by a delicious flight of wines from Gruet Winery, a local treasure. Even after living in New Mexico for many years, I found this tour to be exceptional and loaded with new information. Loved it!
Written 19 September 2022
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Thanks so much for joining the tour! I'm so glad to hear you were able to learn more about Santa Fe, even after living here for years. There is so much to see and do around Santa Fe; even a lifetime isn't enough!
Written 5 October 2022
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Rochelle R
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Family
Sandy was a fabulous tour guide! We had never been to the city and we learned so much about Santa Fe history. We had a smaller group of 7 total and we enjoyed meeting the other vacationers and sharing stories about the things we had been doing while vacationing in the area as we enjoyed the wine flight at the end. This was a wonderful tour and we would highly recommend it.
Written 24 March 2024
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We are so happy you enjoyed your visit on our Architectural & Interiors Walking Tour with Sandy! We loved reading your review of your experience and appreciate the high recommendation.
Written 15 April 2024
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Scotch W
Los Angeles, CA9 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Business
Tour guide was a no-show, with no explanation. We booked for a Saturday tour. Then, company reached out 2 days before, saying Saturday needed to be canceled, so we agreed to go Friday instead. This required rearranging our entire Friday and Saturday, but we hoped it would be worth it. Friday came, we waited 30 minutes for the tour guide, but they never showed. So, we called the company multiple times asking if tour was still happening, and an operator said we'd be called back soon, but nobody called us back with any useful information. Finally received an apology message hourrrrrs later, but with no explanation as to why this happened. Also, upon agreeing to switch to Friday, I asked to be sent a reconfirmation, but that request was also ignored..... Company said in its apology, "This isnt how we operate," but clearly it is exactly how they operate. Very disappointed, since our time in Santa Fe was limited. Buyer beware, and have a backup plan, since company's communication and follow-through appear unreliable at best. Included is a pic I took of the company's locked and unmanned office where we wasted our 30 minutes.
Written 16 February 2024
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Byron R
Laguna Beach, CA694 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
What a wonderful way to be introduced to Santa Fe. I would recommend that it be done early in your visit because if gives you a great overview of Santa Fe. As mentioned in the description it is a 3 hour tour so I would recommend comfy shoes, a hat (even an umbrella for those sun sensitive and water. It is a flat walk ( Santa Fe is flat ;0). So it is a leisurely walk. Sandy was our guide and she was chocked full of great information. She encouraged conversation and made the tour very special. She was a delight to spend time with. The tour ends with a flight of wine at a local Santa Fe winery. My apology for not remembering the name because the wine was very nice. This little stop at the winery was pleasant because it reserved time for the guests to chat among themselves and Sandy. I found all on the tour very pleasant and we intend to remain in contact.
Written 3 August 2022
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Thank you so much for joining us on the tour, and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed yourself! Sandy is a truly wonderful guide who really has a knack for showing off the best of Santa Fe. And just in case you're ever back in town, the winery is called Gruet ;)
Written 28 August 2022
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