My favorite way to see any new to me city is through a food tour! I booked a trip through Pack Up…read moreand Go and they sent up this food tour for me on my birthday so I was beyond ecstatic! Our guide, Jose, was absolutely phenomenal! He has so much knowledge of Santa Fe and the food scene, and you can definitely tell he is passionate about the cuisine there. He was extremely personable, funny, and was happy to answer any questions and tell us lots of stories! Really just an overall joy! It was also super fun that everyone in the group was visiting from out of town and many of us loved doing food tours in other cities so we got to swap food tour stories and whatnot. Here's a list of our stops and what we had: La Fogata Grill - taco and margarita Del Charro - enchilada with both sauces and margarita San Francisco St Bar and Grill - half of a green chili cheeseburger and margarita Senor Murphy Candymaker - various sweet treats Everything was absolutely phenomenal - I really can't pick a favorite dish because they were all so yummy. But the Del Charro meal convinced me to always order "Christmas" sauce the rest of my stay in Santa Fe. My favorite margarita was definitely the one at San Francisco! And also, there was one person in the group that didn't drink and they were very accommodating to give him some fancy mocktails instead of cocktails (or boring soda!). Thanks for making my birthday extra special with some fantastic bites and sips!

Jose was an excellent tour guide, as his passion for New Mexican food was very apparent. The tour…read morewas very organized, and I loved that the restaurants were all prepared for our visit, and easily able to accommodate my vegetarian friend, since we had let them know well in advance. The food tour started of strong with a stop at La Fogato Grill, where we ate a delicious shredded beef taco, and had a standard margarita. Next to Del Charro, where we had an excellent chicken enchilada, and got to compare the red and green chili sauces that New Mexico is famous for. We also had a standard margarita here. After reading other Yelp reviews, it's apparently part of Jose's shtick at this location to shoot down anyone who prefers the enchilada over the taco served previously. I didn't take offense; I just thought it was funny. Here's where the tour needs improvement - our next stop was for a dry, half of cheeseburger with a couple of chilis on top and french fries. This felt like food filler. BORING. I could do this at home. And yet ANOTHER plain margarita. FYI - margaritas come in different flavors, and it would have been excellent had a flavored one been served to us. Next 2 stops were food-less for a break, and it was interesting hearing the stories about San Miguel Church, Loretto Chapel, and adobe bricks for building. Our final stop was underwhelming; four tiny pieces of chocolate at Senor Murphy Candymaker. So all in all a decent food tour, but I had been hoping for a more unique food selection, like the posole, tamales, sangria, green chili corn chowder, or New Mexican pizza as listed on their webpage of potential food samplings. Or dessert at the churro place we passed by and Jose recommended. Still, I would definitely recommend this food tour.

The location is great, the room was good, but I'm not happy with the parking situation. It's Valet…read moreparking, and the guy drove our SUV so fast that our ice cooler fell and spilled water all over our trunk. Also, we ordered room-service, and we wanted to order the hamburgers and they weren't available. The only thing we were able to order was steaks, and they were the most expensive items on the menu. I have to admit the steaks were good, but overly priced. In addition, the food on the plaza was very pricey.

La Fonda is a historical gem - and a visual feast of hand-painted furniture, tin chandeliers,…read moreintricate tile work, and original Southwest artwork. Nothing corporate here! Our room (#505) had charming hand-painted headboards, local artwork and a view of distant adobe homes in the hills. We arrived just in time for the soft opening (hotel guests only) of the Bell Tower Rooftop bar - with wraparound views of the city. Gorgeous sunset with dramatic cloud formations. Sweet menu - we shared the Grilled Shrimp and Avocado Cocktail and the Roasted Olive Plate. Just enough. We were seated outside at a cosy flame table. One word to the wise, the Bell Tower Bar holds an actual bell that rings Westminster chimes hourly. Lovely in daytime, but bringing earplugs for bedtime is a good idea!

Andrew was exceptional ! He was so knowledgeable about what we could do to our Jeep but still have…read moreit our day car. It was really nice to see how someone could patiently help you do some real 4x4 and teach you how. The ride was soooo fun !! TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY !

Can't say enough about this company and Andrew our guide. We did a "follow you" trip in our Bronco…read more He gave us a radio to communicate and off we went. He was friendly/funny and very knowledgeable about the area and off road etiquette!! His main concern always was safety first! Look up this company if you're in the area. You can go in his jeep if you want to!!

We had the best time. Because we wanted to birdwatch and had time constraint issues, Sue…read morecustomized a tour for us. George took us up to an nature preserve (forgot the name) and the Audubon Center just north of Santa Fe. His knowledge of plants and animals extant in the area was amazing. Both Sue and George are such charming people. We had the best time ever.

I can't say enough about this amazing couple. We had an incredible hiking adventure with Georges…read more His energy is unparalleled. The hike was breathtaking, and George's' passion for nature and history added so much to our experience. He's amazing!! Sue is absolutely lovely and seamlessly organized everything. Thank you both so very much! Scotty, Ted and Mary Scott Brisson

This was a great tour. Rocky had knowledge of the land, the culture, and lot about the history of…read moreSanta Fe. This tour was definitely worth it. He was very personal, very engaging and was open to it questions. Highly recommend and if you're lucky to have Rocky that's a plus!! Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures. From the time we took off to the end of the tour, we were constantly looking left right up around. It was a very busy tour and that's probably why I didn't even bother to take my camera out. Just so much information.

First let me say that tour itself was well worth the time and money because you saw a lot of places…read moreyou wouldn't see otherwise because you simply wouldn't know about them. The guide was knowledgeable about the history but there were times it would have been nice for some silence to just take in the sights. If you're a first time visitor like we were then you should for sure take this trip. Now for the down side. They don't take reservations so it's first come first serve. Some people missed out which having an on line presence could have prevented. Second we were told they picked up at the Lorreto Chapel, they don't so we had to dash over several streets to catch the tour. They only take cash, having a web site could eliminate that. There were some who didn't have money, just plastic. Word of caution, these buses are difficult to get in and out of, they are like trolly cars. If you have any sort of physical disability the trip might not work for you

My mother, dog, and I spent 5 nights at Casa Candelario, one of Rancho Roybal's vacation rental…read morehomes in Santa Fe. We could not have been happier with the home, or with the responsiveness and warmth of Michael, the owner. The house was spotlessly clean, roomy, and such a bargain compared to hotels in the area. Extensive and thoughtful remodeling has kept the soul of this older casa intact, while providing beautiful new amenities like a walk-in steam shower, jacuzzi, granite countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and whole house stereo system. Best of all, were the gorgeously burnished plaster walls, so smooth and softly shiny. The house's layout offers privacy, and though my mom is a very talented snorer, we both slept well. The master bedroom is super-dreamy, with a large attached sitting room and french doors opening into a green and lovely, fully-enclosed backyard complete with gas grill and a stone-tiled outdoor dining area. Despite having so many great nearby restaurants, the welcoming draw of the backyard patio won out several evenings of our stay. And after days spent visiting pueblos and museums, we returned home with great appreciation for the Native pottery displayed throughout the open kitchen and living room. Very, very cool. Candelario's location is fabulous, with little street noise to speak of, and only a nice 12 block walk to the plaza. The Santa Fe River Park is a block and a half from the house and several grocery stores are within a couple minute's drive. Access to the main thoroughfare to Taos and the Northern Pueblos is just a few blocks away. Rancho Roybal's Casa Candelario and Casa Quintana's backyards adjoin through a gate in the tall coyote fence, so if's possible to rent both houses for a larger group. If you are traveling with an active canine family member, Santa Fe's amazing and huge Frank Ortiz off-leash dog park is a tidge over a mile from the house and has great views down over the city and so much room to hike and run. Casa Candelario was hard to leave, and I'm already looking forward to a return visit!

Amazing experience. They really make your adventure a great one. Highly recommend Jeep Tours.read more

I am so glad I did the jeep tour with Clint on my recent trip to New Mexico . He gave me a real…read morefeel for the land and history..He is very knowledgeable and made the tour fascinating. He was great about taking pictures so i was able to have some pictures of myself during the tour. You could tell that he really loved the land and history . I was very happy that he was thoughtful enough to provide a porta potty. The jeep is a tight fit, but he does everything possible to make i it comfortable . I was able to see wild horses, Indian petroglyphs', a Spanish Land Grant, a slot canyon that had many fossils and many other amazing things.. .Everybody should do this while they are in the area

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 blast! We signed up for this class knowing we would be in town for a couple of days. It…read morewas hands on and is definitely something we will always remember! The class size was just right, enough people to make it fun and social, but still small enough that everyone got involved. Chef Mica kicked things off by giving us an overview of the history of the area, its chile traditions, and the differences between the peppers we'd be working with and seeing around the city. That context added so much depth to the cooking, it wasn't just a class, it was a cultural experience. Each of us prepared a different type of relleno, and then at the end we all sat down and shared the full spread together buffet style. It was such a fun way to learn, connect, and taste a variety of chiles without spending hours cooking everything on your own. It was well organized, engaging, and easy to follow. My anxiety did kick in once I realized other people would also be eating what I made, but we made it through and I loved what I got, the jalapeno poppers. You can feel the passion in what the chef does and everything ran very smoothly even though we were the last done lol Come hungry and ready to learn! We walked away with some new skills, a deeper knowledge of peppers, and some great recipes we can't wait to try at home. This truly will be memorable for us!

We took a cooking class here and it was good. Not great but good…read more They have a very well put together kitchen for classes and the instructor has a long list of credentials. Our class was on salsa sauces with different peppers and home made tacos. The class started with the chef walking us through the printed recipes and what was wrong with them. (Maybe redo these with correct recipes? And then go right to cooking and teaching?) Then we all chopped and cooked. At the end we got to taste everybody's products.

It was my mistake that I booked the wrong month and it happened to be the same exact days in…read moreFebruary and March. When I realized this checking the man at the front could be less helpful about it. Said thy would upgrade us for the same room but at 300 more than I originally paid. We were with another couple and sharing a car so another hotel was not on option. To start not a lot of parking on the other side of the hotel where we stayed. Second the noise from the other room made us move the bed to the middle of the room for our entire stay. And the last was the all night road work and noise on our last day there with no warning the workers said they gave the hotel. Oh the best part was the hanging used towels on the back of our bathroom door checking in. We were going to talk to the guy at the front desk when we left but it was the same guy we had checking in so I knew he would not be helpful at all!! So many other places that would have been better than this place. I have attached pics of the bathroom in our upgraded room. Spend your money to stay somewhere/anywhere else in Santa Fe!!!

Excellent experience. We stayed 4 nights in #9 and loved it. Gorgeous, full unit with a kitchen,…read morebathroom, tv, armoire, fireplace, and private patio. Complimentary breakfast every morning. Loved the blue corn pancakes with a chai the most. Very beautiful and romantic.