Santa Fe: Guided Historic Downtown Walking Tour｜United States

Meet your guide at the New Mexico History Museum and set off on a walking tour through the heart of Santa Fe. Explore 400 years of history, culture, and architecture in the nation’s oldest capital city.

From ancient Indian Pueblos to the birth of the atomic age, learn about the incredible true stories, colorful characters, and unique places that make Santa Fe "The City Different."

Stroll from the ancient plaza to the state capitol building and discover the intriguing history, diverse architecture, and unique atmosphere of one of the United States’ oldest and most notable capital cities.
Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe will provide you with an up-close glimpse of the vibrant and multicultural history of the Land of Enchantment’s capital city. On your tour, our well-trained and historically knowledgeable guides will lead you on an unforgettable journey through Santa Fe’s past.

Tours visit eighteen historic sites and structures and explore the interiors of two historic buildings.

On the one and one-half mile walk you will discover:

How the Villa de Santa Fe became the capital of “The Kingdom of New Mexico” and the oldest capital city in the U.S.
Why the 1680 Pueblo Revolt was one of the most successful indigenous peoples rebellions in history.
How Santa Fe became the center of an international network of trade routes despite being at least 1000 miles from the trails’ destinations.
Why an unassuming little office at 109 East Palace Avenue was crucial to the success of the Manhattan project and the birth of the Atomic Age.
How a Catholic priest from France managed to build a grand stone cathedral in a town of little mud houses.
Why New Mexico is the only state in the U.S. with a round capitol building.
How a group of anthropologists, artists, and writers created the Santa Fe we know and love today.