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History Alive!

Take a Walk Through Time on a Private Santa Fe Walking Tour

“Santa Fe is one of the most historically significant cities in North America …” Forbes Magazine


History Alive! is a private walking tour in Santa Fe that brings the city’s 1,000-plus years of history to life. As you stroll through Historic Downtown, you’ll explore major landmarks and lesser-known sites while learning how Native, Spanish, and American influences created the Santa Fe we see today.


This relaxed, story-driven walk is ideal for visitors who want a meaningful introduction to Santa Fe’s history — without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.


If you’d like to experience Santa Fe’s story in a way that feels personal, engaging, and unhurried, I’d love to guide you. Come take a walk through time with me.  ~ Karen

Tour Details

Tour Name: History Alive!

Tour Type: Private Santa Fe History Walking Tour


Location: Santa Fe – Historic Downtown

Duration: 1.5 hours

Distance: About ½ mile


Group Size: Private tour
Price: $95 per person (2-person minimum)


Starting Point: San Miguel Chapel

Ending Point: Santa Fe Plaza
Scheduling: You choose the day and time when you book 

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What You’ll Experience

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

On this private Santa Fe walking tour, you will:


  • Visit 12 historically significant sites in the Historic District.
  • Walk at a comfortable pace tailored to you.
  • Explore key landmarks including San Miguel Chapel (the oldest church in the USA), Loretto Chapel with its miraculous staircase, and the Santa Fe Plaza.
  • Learn about ancient Native settlements, Spanish colonization, and the Wild West.
  • Hear vivid stories that bring past events, people, and daily life into focus. 

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

Who This Tour Is Perfect For

  • First-time visitors wanting to explore Santa Fe’s main tourist district.
  • Travelers curious about Santa Fe’s layered past.
  • Visitors who want history, culture, and sightseeing all in one tour.
  • Anyone who prefers a private, personal experience. 

  

What Makes This Tour Unique


  • Covers over 1,000 years in a relaxed, private walk.
  • A story-driven walking tour that brings Santa Fe’s past to life.
  • Fully private, with time for questions and conversation.
  • Led by a local guide with a clear passion for the city. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Not at all. History Alive! is conversational and story-driven. As we walk, I share the people, turning points, and everyday moments that shaped Santa Fe — so it feels engaging, not academic.


Absolutely. This walk is designed as a welcoming introduction. Whether it’s your first visit or you’ve been here before, you’ll gain context that helps the city make sense.


Stops include San Miguel Chapel, the Oldest House, Loretto Chapel, and the Santa Fe Plaza, along with other historically significant sites in the Historic District. 


Yes. We cover only about half a mile over 1.5 hours, with plenty of time to pause, look closely, and ask questions.


Yes. Because it’s a private tour, you can bring up questions and comments about the era that interests you most — Native history, Spanish colonial days, or the territorial and Wild West years.


Think of it as walking through town with a local who loves its stories. You’ll see the major landmarks, but you’ll also come away understanding how they connect — and why Santa Fe feels the way it does today.


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