Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Santa Fe, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Santa Fe has architecture unlike nearly any city in the United States—it’s dominated by adobe buildings but has diverse Victorian and Mission Revival styles. This tours offers a chance to learn about the architecture while taking a guided walk through the city’s back roads, residential areas, and art districts. Finish with a champagne tasting at Gruet Tasting Room at Hotel St. Francis.
- See Santa Fe architecture on this off the beaten path walking tour
- Discover three styles of Santa Fe architecture—Pueblo, Spanish Territorial, and Northern New Mexican
- Finish with a champagne tasting experience
- Visit a traditional courtyard and one of Santa Fe’s oldest hotels
What's Included
- Local guide
- Gruet tasting
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities for Local guide and Gruet tasting staff are appreciated
- Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Heritage Inspirations Santa Fe Tours & E-Bike Rentals211 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 point
- Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting RoomHotel 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.
Operating hours.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Santa Fe
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Gruet Winery Santa Fe Tasting Room
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum age is 21 years
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Rohosen_B
Our tour with Ed was absolutely amazing. It was a total of 3 hours of tour that included a complimentary local wine tasting at the end. Our tour guide Ed was extremely knowledgeable as well as both about New Mexican Architecture and history. We got to learn so much from him. Both my husband and I loved this tour. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
Reviews
4.9
based on 139 reviews
Anshu_C, Mar 2026
I learned a lot from Bonnie, our guide. She is very knowledgeable about almost everything we came across.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour and that Bonnie helped bring the city’s story to life for you.
Bonnie has a wonderful ability to illuminate the layers of Santa Fe’s architecture, culture, and history, and we are grateful to have her on our guide team. Our goal is always to help guests see the city through a deeper lens, understanding the many influences that have shaped this remarkable place over centuries.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back to explore more of Northern New Mexico with us in the future.
Alex_A, Apr 2024
Sandy was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and engaging! Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Fantastic to hear, we are so happy you joined us! Thank you for your inspiring review.
Hannah_T, Nov 2023
Micky was really outstanding! Her knowledge of the architecture and history of the area is vast. She was also very welcoming and extremely engaging. If you’re considering this tour just do it!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you so much for this exceptional review with Mickey, she is a true gem! We appreciate you sharing your outstanding experience and making Heritage Inspirations part of your travels to Santa Fe.
Paolo_C, Sep 2023
Sandy guides us around the city, and Travis shadowed her since he’s becoming a guide soon. They were both incredibly well-versed on the city, its history, and the architecture. It was great whenever Sandy explained something, and Travis added on - they would bounce their knowledge back and forth and we learned so much and had a lot of fun. They also had great recs for food, activities, and other places in NM to see. 1000/10 would recommend. Thanks, Sandy and Travis!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We LOVE this review and your 1000/10 glowing recommendation for our guides Sandy and Travis! Both locals and have a true passion sharing their knowledge on tour. Thank you for making Heritage Inspirations part of your visit to Santa Fe touring on our walking tour!
John_J, Sep 2023
Wonderful tour, as our guide Mary was well informed with an excellent art background. Canyon road has so many galleries, I wasn’t really up for “winging it”. I did the tour in the morning, had lunch, and then hit several galleries on my own as I walked back to the hotel. Thanks Mary!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
We love this review title and agree with you! Thank you for experiencing our Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour and allowing us to be part of your Santa Fe visit!
Eileen_E, Jul 2023
Sandy was a superb guide. I think the tour would have been better without the wine tasting, though. It was a hot day and not the best idea
Response from Host, Jul 2023
We appreciate your review, Sandy is wonderful!
We end this tour with the option to do the wine tasting as a signature finish at Gruet Winery. However, if you don't want to do the wine tasting you don't have to. You also have the option to coordinate it later in the day. We hope you enjoy your visit to Santa Fe.
Rohosen_B, Jan 2023
Our tour with Ed was absolutely amazing. It was a total of 3 hours of tour that included a complimentary local wine tasting at the end. Our tour guide Ed was extremely knowledgeable as well as both about New Mexican Architecture and history. We got to learn so much from him. Both my husband and I loved this tour. Can’t recommend this tour enough.
Ilse_C, Dec 2022
The tour guide had so much knowledge about the area and the history of Santa Fe it was a delight to listen to her.
Response from Host, Dec 2022
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and learned about the many enchanting aspects of Santa Fe. Thanks for joining us!
Jane_H, Nov 2022
Fantastic tour! Our guide as incredibly knowledgeable and tailored our tour to our interests. Couldn't have been better.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed our Santa Fe Architectural Walking Tour! Thank you for making Heritage Inspirations part of your travels!
Shannon_B, Oct 2022
Sandy was a great guide! Despite the rain, we had a great tour. Really enjoyed learning so much of the history of Santa Fe!!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
So glad you enjoyed the tour, even despite the rain! Sandy is a truly wonderful and knowledgeable guide, and she so enjoys sharing her love of the city with guests.
heather_k, Aug 2022
Sandy was an absolutely incredible tour guide. Her knowledge and passion of New Mexico and Santa Fe were infectious. We will definitely be coming back and requesting Sandy for our next trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thanks for allowing us to show you around Santa Fe! Sandy is truly an amazing guide and we're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour.
Penny_D, Aug 2022
Doug was a great story teller. Showed us hidden things in places. The wine tasting was a nice way to end the tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thanks so much for joining us on the tour and allowing us to show you around Santa Fe!
Gabriel_S, Aug 2022
What a great way to learn about the city! Sandy was wonderful, knowledgeable and a kind tour guide… I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends who will be traveling to the city … you won’t be disappointed!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
So happy to hear you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for letting us show you around.
James_K, Jul 2022
I have already recommended this and out guide Sandy to several others. She was wonderful and made me feel as if I now have a personal interest and connection to Santa Fe thanks to legacy of this great city. Could not recommend this more.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Thank you for your recommendations and for joining us for a walking tour of Santa Fe! Sandy's passion for showing her guests around town is unrivaled!
Pat_M, Jul 2022
Ed was the tour guide and is very knowledgeable of the history and how it inform the architecture. He asked about our interests and was thoughtful in planning the tour to include some spots that catered to our passions (gardening, food, and history).
We also worked with Ed on an E-Bike tour two days later and he worked hard to show us new locations and add to what we had learned on the walking tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Ed has an incredible knowledge of Santa Fe and loves to share it, and we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time with him!
Sara_B, Jun 2022
Our Santa Fe tour was both enjoyable and informative. Sandy was an awesome and knowledgeable guide! We would highly recommend this experience to any travelers who are interested in history, architecture, and wine.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks so much for your kind words and for coming along on the tour!
Robert_P, May 2022
Mickey was an excellent tour guide and provided lots of historical and cultural perspective re: the architecture and homes of Santa Fe.
Just a really fun and entertaining time. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thanks so much for coming along on the tour, and I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it! It was our pleasure to host you.
Alison_H, May 2022
Daniel was an excellent guide through the history and architecture of Santa Fe. Really interesting stories he shared. Nice walk around town. Very much enjoyed the tour. Wine tasting at the end was a fun bonus.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for allowing us to show you around Santa Fe, and we're so happy to hear you enjoyed yourself!
Cari_Y, Apr 2022
Sandy provided an excellent story about the history and architecture of Santa Fe. It was obvious that she loves history and enjoyed doing a lot of research to enhance her presentations.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Glad to hear you learned so much during your tour. Sandy has such an incredible wealth of knowledge and loves to share it!
Patricia_H, Apr 2022
Edward Miller was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge of the history, peoples, art and architecture of this area was incredible.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Thank you for coming on tour with us, and for the lovely review! It was our pleasure.
Sharon_S, Mar 2022
Our guide, Edward shared so much history on Santa Fe history and architecture which made this tour an amazing experience. Ending the tour at a winery allowed us to meet and enjoy the company of our group. I highly recommend this tour! Lots of walking involved and the streets/sidewalks of Santa Fe can be uneven so if you have limitations this tour might be a challenge.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
We're so happy that you joined us to explore Santa Fe. It was our great pleasure to show you around.
Dave_D, Mar 2022
Great overview of the histories and cultures that converged to create the distinctive architecture and experience that Santa Fe is today. Sandy is a complete delight and extremely educational. A real treat!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
This is fantastic to read your experience on our Santa Fe Architectural and Interiors Walking Tour! Sandy is a real gem and we are so grateful to have you tour with us!
Steven_K, Mar 2022
Our guide Sandi was very personable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. Great guide! Strongly recommend.
Chloe_B, Mar 2022
Our tour with Sandy was absolutely amazing! We have been traveling to Santa Fe for 30 years and had never done a tour of the city. This tour provided an immense amount of history and information on the architecture that truly makes this city what it is. We have taken tours all over the world and the tour that Sandy provided was top notch. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2022
What an extraordinary review that warms our hearts to read about how this tour enriched your Santa Fe experience after your 30 years of travel here! What a treasure to inspire others to start their exploration of the City Different on our Santa Fe & Architectural & Interiors Walking Tour! We are absolutely grateful you traveled with us!
Charmaine_A, Nov 2021
Sandy's architectural tour is such a welcome treat. She is an extremely knowledgeable, insightful and animated storyteller. You will walk away from her tour with so many a-ha! moments and a fun historic download of New Mexico. The tour fee is definitely worth every penny. Plus, Sandy unselfishly offers up her time to answer any questions from participants even after the tour ends. The free wine tasting is also an added bonus. If you could do only one Santa Fe tour book the architectural walking tour. You won't regret it.
Response from Host, Dec 2021
We are honored your time to write this charismatic review. Sandy is a gift to the world and we're very lucky to have her on our team. Thank you for your kind words.
David_B, Oct 2021
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Fabulous, knowledgeable guide Sandy, what a delightful person. We learned amazing facts we’d never known while visiting Santa Fe for 30 years! Highly enjoyable and fun.
Response from Host, Nov 2021
I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed your walking tour with Sandy. It was our honor to show you around Santa Fe, and hope we're able to show you more of New Mexico on your next visit.
Cheryl_J, Sep 2021
Sandy was well informed and a pleasure to be with ! Her personality was perfect . We recommend her for any tour. Phil and Cheri
Gerald_M, Aug 2021
Learning so much of the history of Santa Fe. Tour guide Sandy was outstanding! The history lessons about DeVargas street, the social divide between north and south of the river, and the different architectural elements all were new knowledge.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
Thank you for your inspiring review and joining our tour while visiting Santa Fe!
Donna_F, Aug 2021
Our tour with Sandy was really great. We learned some history that we would have never known if we had not taken the tour. We saw lots of interesting places. It was great and we highly recommend it.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
We're so gratified to hear you learned so much and enjoyed your tour. It was our absolute pleasure to show you a little bit of the lesser-seen parts of Santa Fe!
Sharon_F, Jul 2021
We had a wonderful experience with our travel guide because she had great knowledge of the history here in Santa Fe. She shared with us how the community started and how different cultures help one another.I found this to be wonderful knowledge that not everyone would possess. And knowledge of Santa Fe, the indigenous people, and many other interesting aspect which are too many to list.
Response from Host, Aug 2021
We love reading how much you learned on this tour while visiting Santa Fe! Our guides value authentically curating on every one of our tours to enrich your experience in our home! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your Santa Fe visit.
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