Tired of store after store Learn about where you are! Put yourself in perspective…read more Return with a sense of history

A friend recommended this tour, and after walking around Santa Fe all day it was nice to sit in the…read moretrolley for about an hour and just listen to info about the places we had walked by! We were sent from their parking spot by the Loretto Chapel to the pickup point across from the La Fonda hotel by a staff member. Being late afternoon, it was very hot, and the fellow in the trolley wasn't engaging with any of us in line on the sidewalk until I spoke up and asked, "Are you boarding yet?" and then he kind of snapped to and started selling us tickets, and we all were able to sit down in the shade. Tickets were $25 per person for a 1.25 hour tour. At first I thought it was just going to be "this building is real Adobe and this one isn't" because there was a lot of that to begin with, but the tour encompassed architecture, history (including some of the grittier aspects), popular culture, and local information. It covered the area around the Plaza as well as Canyon Road and up toward Museum Hill. A worthwhile tour especially if you are needing a break later in the day.

This little bus tour (a little over an hour, pointing out sights and history of Santa Fe) was…read morecompletely worth it to us -- we got many idea of where to visit and where to eat. We learned a good bit about the area's history and specialness too. It was $25 per person and our guide Dave was very nice and knowledgeable. Christian, who I believe owns the business (?), is very friendly and directed us to a tour leaving outside La Fonda hotel, because he said there weren't enough people to run twice the number of tours (we intended to take one of the three daily tours outside Loretto Chapel -- but the only ones running at this time are outside La Fonda. So he walked us right over to where the other tour was leaving from and that was very nice and helpful. The only complaint about the tour is they _pack_ that little bus full. Depending on the size of the other people in your row, you might be really squeezed and uncomfortable the whole time. I was wedged at one end for the entire trip, and my whole side and arm are very sore now many hours later. It's a couple narrow steps up to get into the bus (hard to describe -- just trust me!) which is fine for any healthy person with normal mobility but an older person or person with any little challenge with their mobility might struggle! I'm still glad to have taken the tour, but maybe they can break out the second tour bus and not pack us in quite so tightly? Really enjoyable and interesting though!

Elaine Ritchel is an art historian with attitude…read more Nobody knows the Santa Fe art scene like she does. A tour with this company is intimate, family-oriented, and worth your while. You'll leave with a lot of new information.

My group of four booked a private Canyon Road Art Tour with our guide Mary, and I'm so glad we did…read more This was my third visit to Santa Fe, and although I'd been to Canyon Road before, I never knew where to start--there are over 80 galleries to choose from. Mary transformed what could have been an overwhelming stroll into a curated, engaging, and educational experience. She guided us through a moveable story of Santa Fe: Native and Indigenous art galleries where we learned more about Santa Fe's history, an artist-in-residence home where we discovered how Canyon Road developed, and contemporary galleries where she introduced us to owners and working artists. Along the way, she also pointed out additional galleries, eateries, cafés, and gardens worth returning to--I took notes and can't wait to visit again. Mary was knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible, making the tour both interactive and accessible. She seemed to know everyone--every gallery owner we visited greeted her--which made us feel like we were walking in with a VIP or a local celebrity. As a matter of fact, I'd book this tour with Mary again on my next visit just to explore more galleries we didn't get to this time. The behind-the-scenes insights, personal introductions, and Mary's thoughtful curation elevated the entire experience and greatly reduced my FOMO. Booking the tour was seamless as well! The operators were a pleasure to work with, very responsive, and flexible in helping us arrange the experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to go beyond simply "looking at art" and really connect with the history, people, and culture of Canyon Road.

You never know what to expect when you book a tour in an unfamiliar city. Sometimes you get lucky…read more Sometimes you hit the jackpot. We hit the jackpot with Allan Pacheco. He is a first-class tour guide. He is accommodating and caring but mainly, he has a deep commitment to making sure you have a great experience. He has a vast knowledge of the history of Santa Fe and does a terrific job bringing that history to life. He has a 'flair for the theatrical' but I mean that in the best sense: he wants to make the tour vivid and memorable for you. My wife and I learned much from him. I highly recommend Allan and his tour!

Allan's not your "summer job" kinda historical/paranormal tour guide. He's steeped in Santa Fe lore…read moreand can pull from deep aquifers of underground knowledge with enthusiasm, clarity, and yes, spirit. Funny, flexible, and, incredibly, not able to be blown off course by our forays into his other ample areas of experience and expertise. This is someone who's been an on-the-ground investigator-- he hasn't simply "heard of" legends, he has his own photographic evidence and has actually been in the first waves of responders to rather incredible incidents. He has lots of information he could convey, so the more you've pre-researched (though not at all necessary!), the faster he can skip to the really juicy stuff. Tip to the curious journeyer: ask about local cattle mutilations! Thanks Allan for the whirlwind tour. -Peter and Cynthia

Santa Fe's one and only taxi company JUST closed their Cab Doors for any business. The is…read morePedicab's moment! Yes, you can get an Uber, but even with that, WHY? The air in Santa Fe is fabulous and one a 2 seated open air, human powered tricycle this is the only way to go. I stopped by one and struck up a conversation with 71 year old peddle/driver, Pete, by asking if Pedicab was hiring. Great guy, originally from the NYC area and transplanted to Santa Fe only one years ago. His knowledge of the area, rich history, and it's people was most impressive. We talked for roughly 20 minutes and his vim and vigor for life, health, and continued gathering of knowledge was inspiring. Imagine, 71, yes a former biker & runner, but able to a 21 geared tricycle with as much as 350-600 pounds of cargo is jaw dropping. Remember, when you accept a ride, please, generously tip these bubbly tourist driven enthusiasts.

I always see the Pedicabs in downtown San Diego riding around but had never once bothered to ride…read moreone. Well, I crossed that off my bucket list, while recently in Santa Fe, N.M. Once I checked out of my hotel, I needed to kill some time before I got on the Rail Runner train. I had seen a colorful Pedicab earlier when I took the city tour and it looked like fun. So after that tour and a visit to the Crepes Shop nearby, I was feeling pretty good but not like I wanted to hike all the way down to the Santa Fe Depot for the train. That's when I saw a blond guy sitting in a Pedicab parked in Santa Fe Plaza. I asked him how much he charged and it was one dollar per minute, That seemed affordable so I hopped on. Soon we were passing through the beautiful Plaza and on our way through the Railyard District. It was so nice taking in all the sights from an open air carriage. The driver was nice enough to stop while I admired and took pictures of a church with a lovely rose garden. Soon enough, we had arrived at the Depot and the ride was only $12. The driver had used his little step stool to help me get down and forget to take it when he left. So I called the Pedicab office and told them I was leaving his step stool with the Tourist Info office there. The gentleman did come back to fetch his step stool. This company does an excellent job, hire wholesome, honest-looking drivers and give visitors a fresh air way of enjoying the sights. According to their website, they also do "tours of Canyon Road Galleries (many of the drivers are artists), the Railyard District, and tours of nightlife hotspots (some of the drivers specialize in nightlife). Tours can be of any length you choose." Santa Fe Pedicab operates from 9 am to 10 pm seven days a week from May to November. Call for a reservation or ask your concierge to make arrangements. Usually there is a Pedicab somewhere around the Plaza area, which is where I found mine. 5 YELP STARS for environmentally-friendly pedal power in beautiful Santa Fe.

My family of four did this walking tour along with my brother's family of four and we had a great…read moretime. John was knowledgeable, engaging, and a lot of fun. The hotels and shops that we visited were very accommodating. I recommend this tour.

From the owner: Come on our Santa Fe ghost tour as we explore the hauntings of this 400 year old city--15 years…read moreexperience as a ghost tour walking guide. You learn about the ghosts, witches, paranormal activity and supernatural traditions unique in the world. We start in the Inn and Spa at Loretto (just off the plaza) with an introduction then proceed on our 2 hour 'spooked out' walking tour. Our tour is featured in the award winning book "American Ghost" by Hannah Nordhaus. Fee is $20 per person. We leave at 5:30 Wed and Sat. from November through March and 7pm from April through October. . Please call us to make a reservation at (505) 995-0165. John

We had a great time on our Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque! MARY was a fantastic, informative…read moreand fun guide! Great job MARY and THANK YOU!!

First off, Mary and Rod are a delightful ghost tour duo that we got lucky with to have as our…read morehosts/guide. Very informative, educational, and entertaining. The tour meet up is right in the Old Town area, which itself is nice. We booked ours in the early evening so partway through it became night for some of the places we toured through. It included great historic stories of not only the town, but the ghost stories that folks have experienced over the decades+. If puns and bad jokes are your thing, these two do it well. And they're my thing so I had fun throwing a few at them myself (which I've allowed them to add to their speeches if they feel the need to). All in all, recommended experience for fellow ghost hunters, fans of tours and a good time.

Tara and Fig are a blast! All the creative investment she has put into the hunt does make for an…read moreadventure. 9/10 a must do, however, I will encourage a small group, or at least make a go of it with more than two. This is a timed challenge. eat first, hit the restroom...this is not a lazy "I spy" stroll. Here, the synopsis does a great job of explanation. you're in for a mishmash of social interaction and experiment needing to get some history info clues from some locals and needing to find other visitors to the area, with some detective work and some creative expression. this is a couple hours of excited silliness, and it will take that, so plan your time. Gotta say, bravo to the Taos locals near the plaza. you will search, you will learn, you will silly. thank you Tara... till next time, when we can take on your Santa Fe edition!

This was unlike anything i have done before! The clues inspired creativity and connecting with…read moreothers along the way... I loved finding my spirit animal and felt challenged in a good way by doing a random act of kindness. It was great to do with my friend but I can also see how it would be awesome for larger groups. Tara told me she even designs speciality hunts for anniversaries, proposals etc., hmmm... i'm definitely up for a rematch at one of her other locations!