Tours & Activities in Santa Fe

Looking for the 'Best Thing to Do' in Santa Fe? You will create 1 painting in 2 hours at Santa Fe Art Classes: even if you've never tried to paint. - Bring wine to privates: Birthdays, bridal parties, and corporate events. - We welcome Last Minute bookings. - Create 1 Frame worthy painting in 2 hours. - One block from The Plaza. - Professional Artist Instructors guide you step by step. - Learn tons of techniques through Robbi’s Proven Firestone Painting method. - Voted #1 Art class/Workshop in Santa Fe for 10 years. - Voted Best of the Best: Santa Fe 2020, 21, 22, 23 - Awarded Travel & Hospitality International.: Best Culture Experience NM 2021 - Partnerships: La Fonda, Hilton, Anasazi, Loretto, etc. - Clients: Raymond James, UNM, YPO, Massey Fergusson - Press: NYTimes, LA Travel, Worth, Huff Post, Santa Fean, NM Mag More FUN than you can imagine. With Hundreds of 5 Stars: 1000’s of Happy Painters, we cannot WAIT to see what YOU Create!

Join a curated walking tour that takes an interactive approach to exploring several must-see galleries in Canyon Road. Chat with artists and gallerists while learning local art history.

Santa Fe is a mecca for artists who have a wide array of diverse creative talents. In this activity, travelers work with an experienced artist-teacher who is trained to bring out the creative talents of everyone, even novices. We specialize in abstraction and make painting approachable and fun.

Forget about waiting for more people or goint to another Hotel to pick up more people, will be a pleasure driving you carefully to the Airport directly or if you prefer we can stop by for some souvenirs. Enjoy the Ride.

Feast your eyes on incredible art, run your hands over adobe walls, and discover some of the best galleries in Santa Fe. Home to over 80 art galleries, Canyon Road is a “must see” for any art lover visiting Santa Fe. Our Canyon Road Arts District walking tour brings a fresh perspective to this historic neighborhood. You'll delve into art, engage with the work on view, and chat with local gallerists and artists. In just two hours, you'll get to know Canyon Road and gain a new perspective on art. On our Canyon Road Art Tour, you’ll: Visit don’t-miss art venues on Canyon Road See a variety of artwork Discuss the history and evolution of Canyon Road Meet local artists and gallerists Get tips for analyzing and interpreting art

Brewery and distillery tour led by experienced brewers/distillers. It is an interactive, hands-on and multisensory tour. The tour is followed by sampling spirits and/or beer in our intimate tasting room.

Discover the historic heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico in a whole new way! See the sights, explore at your own pace, and have a blast solving 21 fun challenges as you follow clues on your smartphone.

This one-of-a-kind walking tour will help you understand the significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the history of our unique city. Following on the research done by the team, this walking tour tells the story behind about a dozen art installations, murals, and tiles featuring her image. Have your cameras ready because each stop, planned or not, is an opportunity to capture beautiful images and share them with the hashtag, joining thousands of people worldwide in the documentation of this powerful and iconic image.

Enjoy a welcome introductory private walking tour of Santa Fe, the vibrant, multicultural, creative capital city of New Mexico situated in the spectacular Sangre de Cristo foothills. Founded as a Spanish colony in 1610, Santa Fe is famous for its historic architecture, dramatic landscape, quaint and crooked cobbled streets, delicious cuisine, and colourful art scene. You’ll learn about the significant role Catholicism and devotees of Saint Francis have played in the formation of the city - and see America’s oldest church, San Miguel. As well as the historic and cultural highlights of Santa Fe, your guide will show you the hidden spot along Palace Avenue that played a key role in the top-secret Manhattan Project during the Second World War. Your tour ends near Santa Fe Plaza, surrounded by vibrant bars and restaurants - your guide will be only too happy to make recommendations for the rest of your stay!

Explore the historic Plaza area while sampling some of Santa Fe's best restaurants!

Every day, we offer a leisurely ride through the heart of Santa Fe from our central location at La Fonda On the Plaza. This signature two-hour experience showcases the beautiful culture, art, history, and panoramic landscapes of 'The City Different' as our professional, local tour guides offer an intimate look at the many unique landmarks and local treasures along the route. This ride is enjoyable for all skill levels, and families (riders 4’8” and up) are welcome! Traditional pedal bikes are included; please inquire about E-bike upgrades.

Create the likeness of your pet or favorite animal in colorful mixed media. No drawing experience required. Classes are limited to six for maximal individual attention. All materials provided. Make lasting memories and a piece of art.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

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.

Did you know that Santa Fe is home to the oldest church in the United States? Or that New Mexico is known as the “Land of Enchantment”? Our professional, charismatic guide will take you to the most charming places in the city. They will delight you with fascinating facts at each location and share what is special and unique about living in “The City Different”, as it’s known. It is truly amazing how many stories are hidden amongst the streets and buildings of Santa Fe. This tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to see and do as much as possible in a short time!

Santa Fe Canyon is the best birding Santa Fe has to offer! It's diversity of ecosystems provide habitat for a huge number of bird species. The diversity of ecosystems means it's also a wonderful place to see wildflowers and a large variety of plants. You will be hiking with an expert naturalist giving you a unique opportunity to learn the fascinating natural history of Santa Fe Canyon and get all your questions answered!

The psychic message and healing circle included in the workshop offers profound psychic insights about your personal, professional, and spiritual life. You’ll receive the unique spiritual guidance that the collective spirit of the circle attracts, and psychic answers to your specific questions from the tarot and clairvoyant reading. All workshop tools are provided and include the Tarot and the Speaking Stones.

Experience a delightful half-day walking tour through the enchanting streets of Santa Fe, blending leisurely historical exploration with tantalizing food tastings. Start your adventure at the historic Santa Fe Plaza, where the echoes of the past invite you to weave your story into the city’s vibrant tapestry. Here, amidst traditional architecture and bustling cultural activities, you’ll enjoy sampling a variety of local culinary delights. Continue to the San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States. Journey on to Galisteo Street, a charming thoroughfare lined with historic buildings and local eateries, perfect for a picturesque stroll through Santa Fe’s famed arts district. This tour is more than just a walk; it’s an immersive experience that combines the joys of historical insights and gastronomic pleasures. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

We provide a local experience and help travelers and locals alike see all the main attractions in and around the Plaza and Downtown Santa Fe including the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi, Laredo Chapel, San Miguel Chapel, Oldest House, Plaza, etc. If you are a history buff or wanting to take a deep dive into the millennial old city, this is the tour for you!

Your tour begins in Santa Fe Plaza, the vibrant, historic and cultural heart of the city. Your tour will explore all the major highlights and a few hidden gems of New Mexico’s capital city. Santa Fe is famous today for its colourful art scene, multicultural and multiethnic music, cuisine, and crafts. On your private tour, you will see the Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Church (the oldest church in America), the Basilica Cathedral of St Francis, De Vargas Street, and more. Enjoy the banter of market vendors selling beautiful jewellery, crafts, folk art, and photography. Your tour ends outside the Museum of Art, a century-old museum that evokes all the nostalgia of the Pueblo Revival style associated with Santa Fe architecture. Your guide will give you a thorough introduction to the museum, for you to explore at your own pace, and choose from among the tens of thousands of pieces of artwork to admire across a breadth of styles and periods.

Embark on a captivating journey through Santa Fe with this self-guided walking tour. Start at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the U.S., then wander to the enchanting Loretto Chapel, known for its miraculous spiral staircase. The past comes alive in the Santa Fe Plaza and at the soaring Cross of the Martyrs, offering unparalleled views of Santa Fe. As you wind through the city’s old Spanish streets, you’ll relive the dramatic events of the Pueblo Revolt which forever changed this unique capital. After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Action Tour Guide app, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 600+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

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.

All of our pottery experiences are one-time, two-hour sessions guided by local Santa Fe artists and geared toward travelers, newbies, and anyone looking for a fun introduction to pottery. At the end of class, students will recycle their pieces, but you need not walk away empty handed. Each student gets $15 off of a piece from our gallery, which is full of pottery handcrafted by our teachers. In the wheel-throwing experience, students will dive into the most popular method of making ceramics. Working at the wheel is a meditative, yet challenging process. In this two-hour class, our potters will take you through the process of throwing a piece of pottery on the wheel. In our hand-building experience, students will learn the ancient techniques of working with clay by hand through sculpting, coil-building, or slab-building. The slowness of these methods allow for deeper connection with the material and total freedom of expression through clay.

Stained glass is a rare art these days, and classes are even harder to find. This distinctive art and straightforward instruction with unique tools make for a fun combo! Plus, how often do you get to break glass and melt metal?

As a 12th generation New Mexican we provide a fun and informational experience that is all inclusive. We talk about our unique culture and heritage, our amazing food and drink, art and outdoors and everything else in between. This is an experience unlike any other where you truly feel like a local. We have fun, interact, and enjoy each others company while we eat and drink some local delicacies.

This photo class, and tour, is a unique experience in and around Santa Fe. Professional photographer David has been a Santa Fe resident for more than 30 years. Bring your digital camera, smartphone, or both. This photo class/tour is a great place to start here in Santa Fe. You will learn composition, portraiture, landscape photography, lowlight, camera functions, and lots more. This 2- hour photo-class/tour will be a fun and insightful photographic learning experience for you while getting to know Santa Fe. Photo editing with Snapseed will be part of the instructions. David knows all the best places to photograph in and around Santa Fe as well as being able to help travelers with questions regarding local restaurants, cultural activities, hiking, etc.

Feast your eyes on incredible art, run your hands over adobe walls, and discover some of the best galleries in Santa Fe. Home to over 80 art galleries, Canyon Road is a “must see” for any art lover visiting Santa Fe. Our Canyon Road Arts District walking tour brings a fresh perspective to this historic neighborhood. You'll delve into art, engage with the work on view, and chat with local gallerists and artists.In just two hours, you'll get to know Canyon Road and gain a new perspective on art.

“Mind Blowing” “The absolute best tour we've ever taken and we travel the world” “Great way to start the day and visit to Santa Fe” This is an performance and experience NOT to be missed. An absolute must do tour to not only get one of the most in-depth understanding of Santa Fe, the surrounding area, and the state of New Mexico at large. Victor Romero has deep family roots to northern New Mexico dating back before the arrival the of Spanish over 400 years ago. A truly outstanding New Mexican storyteller of his people, their culture and experience of New Mexico that will leave you in awe and laughing as you make your way through this historic and culturally packed city. Victor is a true gem and ambassador of the city of Santa Fe. This tour is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED *A high paced tour as to help acclimate our guest to the 7,200 ft elevation.

Embark on this unique 3 1/2 hour walking food tour of Santa Fe's Railyard Arts & Culture District. You'll learn about the arrival of the railroad in Santa Fe in the 1800s and the rapid change this brought to the surrounding area. Stop at 3 uniquely Santa Fe venues on this tour to eat, drink and regale in the rich culture of Santa Fe. Included is a 2-course guided tasting, each with top shelf margaritas, at Santa Fe's most fabled New Mexican eatery, sharing stories with the 3rd generation owners. The Railyard Arts District is Santa Fe's most vibrant, up-and-coming neighborhoods that's home to some of the best restaurants and food/beverage artisans in the city. This tour is designed with adventurous eaters in mind. Some food in New Mexico can be spicy, and while we can accommodate food allergies we are not always able to provide "non-spicy" alternatives.