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Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour

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Santa Fe, USA
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On average, this is booked 10 (0.75) days in advance.

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Walk around historic downtown Santa Fe and discover it’s 400-year history and the stories behind the sites. Go at your own pace and schedule.

Advantages of this tour?
- Our app offers immersive location aware walking tours navigated by your smart phone. Go at your own pace, on your own schedule and on your own terms. It's like a real life tour guide.
- Best deal in town.
- Professional Narration, production and music to bring the history to life
- Walk at your own pace and hear the stories of what you see.
- Stop anytime.
- The tour never expires.
- Listen remotely after taking the in person tour.

On the tour you’ll learn about the times of the Spanish Conquistadores, the Crypto Jewish people, the Santa Fe Trail, the scientists of the Manhattan Project, the Pueblo Native People, the patron saint of animals, Artists, Georgia O’Keeffe, Billy the Kid, Zozobra, the oldest church in the US, how to make your food “Christmas Style”, and so much more. Not to be missed.

What's Included

  • Go at your own pace and schedule
  • See many of Santa Fe's historic sites
  • Learn the 400 plus year history of Santa Fe
  • No entry tickets this tour is all outside
  • No human in person guide, this is all on our app
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

401 Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

63 Lincoln Avenue
Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

Our tour ends in the heart of Santa Fe, the Santa Fe plaza. You'll learn it's history and be able to find plenty of great spots to shop and eat!

What To Expect

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San Miguel Chapel

The tour starts at the oldest church in the US, and. you'll hear the story of New Spain and how the Spanish ruled this land for hundreds of years.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Loretto Chapel (pass by)

The Loretta chapel is well known for it's miracle staircase that many do consider to be a miracle. Of the many reasons, the wood that was used to build it has never been identified on earth. Learn the story of the staircase and the La Fonda Hotel.
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

It's one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the area, and it also olds a secret in it's door. You'll learn the story of the cathedral.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

109 East Palace

This simple shop was once the launching pad for the Manhattan project, you'll learn it's atomic story.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palace of the Governors (pass by)

We will walk outside the Palace of the Govenors and learn it's historic story, including the author that wrote Ben Hur and the time Billy the Kid roamed the streets.
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New Mexico Museum Of Art (pass by)

Inside you’ll find 20,000 works of art by well knowns artists including the epic photographer Ansel Adams, the great woodblock printmaker and painter Gustave Baumann, the amazing painter Georgia Okeefe, and the Taos Society of Artists, to name a few.You’ll also find works of the and Los Cinco Pintores, translated to English as The Five Painters.
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Burro Alley

Santa Fe gets about 32 inches a snow a year, and its winters are cold. So how did they get firewood in this old adobe town?Burros carried in wood from lands far away and when they arrived in Santa Fe, they stopped here in Burrow alley to sell it. Hence the name Burro alley.You'll learn about Burro alley and also see the Jail the Billy the Kid was locked in.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum (pass by)

She is known as the “Mother of American Modernism" and celebrity here in Santa Fe. You'll learn her story and see the outside of the Museum.
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Santa Fe Community Gallery

You'll get a chance to see the local community gallery with up and coming artists, it's free.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

City Hall Park

We will explore the park and statues and their stories.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Santa Fe Plaza

The historic Plaza is the heart of Santa Fe, you'll hear it's story and get tips on festivals and food.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Fe Historic Downtown Smart Phone Audio App Self Guided GPS Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (MST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-222222P42

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Reviews

4.35
130 reviews

Average 4.35 out of 5 stars based on 130 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
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4 stars
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Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 10 (0.75) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • Go at your own pace and schedule
  • See many of Santa Fe's historic sites
  • Learn the 400 plus year history of Santa Fe
  • Self Guided Smart Phone Audio GPS Tour on our App
  • No entry tickets this tour is all outside
  • No human in person guide, this is all on our app

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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