New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza
Food Tour New Mexico
4.8
Traveler44264772896
19 days ago
Very enjoyable experience and great food. Lots of cultural history with Jose. He was so engaging and passionate about history and food. The tour was one of the best we've been a part of.
Join this fun food tour, with locally raised guides who have generations of knowledge! This tour is unique because you will enjoy a hand-picked New Mexican food experience. Experience New Mexican food and discover some of the best foodie spots near the Santa Fe Plaza. On the tour, you will also learn about the history of Santa Fe, the food, culture, and historical points of interest such as the Palace of the Governors, The San Miguel Mission (The oldest church structure in the USA), and The Loretto Chapel (Home to the Miraculous Staircase). This casual tour includes a full lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, alcohol pairings (Such as wine, margaritas, or local beers), as well as dessert. **NOTE** This tour features New Mexican-inspired foods and can be spicy for some guests. We don't recommend this tour for anyone with serious food restrictions and minimal walking ability.
Departure Point
- The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).
- The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Santa Fe Plaza63 Lincoln Ave, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoYou will see the heart of Santa Fe, where the city began, while you gather a brief intro history. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi131 Cathedral Pl, , Santa Fe, New MexicoAs we stroll to our first stop, we will see the Basilica built in 1866. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Palace of the Governors105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, New MexicoDuring our intro talk we will be in the plaza, directly in front of the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the US. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Loretto Chapel207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, New MexicoWe will stop and tell the story of the Miraculous Staircase build in 1888 inside the Loretto Chapel. We do not enter the Chapel but do encourage entry after our tour to spend significant time in the museum. There is a $5 entry fee to the Chapel. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: San Miguel Chapel401 Old Santa Fe Trl, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoThe oldest church structure in the US, build in 1610, by hand with a group of friars and local indigenous people. We do not enter the San Miguel Mission but recommend that you revisit after the tour ends. There is a small entry fee into the Mission and the museum of $4. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoWe will catch a glimpse of the "Roundhouse" which is the Capital building of New Mexico. You will learn a bit about the architecture and the reason the structure was build round. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- There is a total minimum of 4 guests required to run the tour
- Travelers must be able to be in good walking condition to cover 1.5-2 miles of total walking
- Gratuity for your servers are included, though not for your guide.
- Gratuity for your guide
Join this fun food tour, with locally raised guides who have generations of knowledge! This tour is unique because you will enjoy a hand-picked New Mexican food experience. Experience New Mexican food and discover some of the best foodie spots near the Santa Fe Plaza. On the tour, you will also learn about the history of Santa Fe, the food, culture, and historical points of interest such as the Palace of the Governors, The San Miguel Mission (The oldest church structure in the USA), and The Loretto Chapel (Home to the Miraculous Staircase). This casual tour includes a full lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, alcohol pairings (Such as wine, margaritas, or local beers), as well as dessert. **NOTE** This tour features New Mexican-inspired foods and can be spicy for some guests. We don't recommend this tour for anyone with serious food restrictions and minimal walking ability.
Departure Point
- The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).
- The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Santa Fe Plaza63 Lincoln Ave, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoYou will see the heart of Santa Fe, where the city began, while you gather a brief intro history. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi131 Cathedral Pl, , Santa Fe, New MexicoAs we stroll to our first stop, we will see the Basilica built in 1866. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Palace of the Governors105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, New MexicoDuring our intro talk we will be in the plaza, directly in front of the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the US. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Loretto Chapel207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, New MexicoWe will stop and tell the story of the Miraculous Staircase build in 1888 inside the Loretto Chapel. We do not enter the Chapel but do encourage entry after our tour to spend significant time in the museum. There is a $5 entry fee to the Chapel. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: San Miguel Chapel401 Old Santa Fe Trl, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoThe oldest church structure in the US, build in 1610, by hand with a group of friars and local indigenous people. We do not enter the San Miguel Mission but recommend that you revisit after the tour ends. There is a small entry fee into the Mission and the museum of $4. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)Paseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, New MexicoWe will catch a glimpse of the "Roundhouse" which is the Capital building of New Mexico. You will learn a bit about the architecture and the reason the structure was build round. Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- There is a total minimum of 4 guests required to run the tour
- Travelers must be able to be in good walking condition to cover 1.5-2 miles of total walking
- Gratuity for your servers are included, though not for your guide.
- Gratuity for your guide
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Traveler44264772896
Very enjoyable experience and great food. Lots of cultural history with Jose. He was so engaging and passionate about history and food. The tour was one of the best we've been a part of.
Travelin_Fool_972
What a fabulous mixture of history, culture and food. Jose was fantastic and able to layer his personal history. This was one of the highlights to our trip to Santa Fe.
Julie_B
Jose was a wonderful guide with a true passion for all things New Mexico! This tour was a great way to see, taste, and experience the history and beauty of Santa Fe.
christinepF6150VQ
Jose is a good story teller, who knows a lot about Santa Fe history, food history, and culture, so he talked about these almost non-stop. The result: a lot of listening, and a lot to learn about Santa Fe culture. Jose excels in this category!
However, since this was a food tasting tour, we were disappointed in the restaurants and food choices. I noticed that all eleven people in our tour seemed to be as non-plussed as I was. I finally figured out that when he said, "This is how my grandmother would make it, he meant just that. Apparently, she made rather plain tacos with very little embellishment beyond the green chile sauce." I get it-simple foods. Yet, I was expecting something a little more complex. The next restaurant was about average and the last restaurant offered . . . a hamburger topped with a chopped green chili & fries! Seriously? I see that Jose gets mostly 5-star reviews, and I am bewildered by this. After the tour, we found restaurants that served local foods like delicious pozoles and green chile stews. In Summary: If you are NOT serious about exploring great tasting Santa Fe foods, and if you secretly wanted a hamburger instead, this is the tour for you.
Heather_S
Great way to experience downtown Santa Fe. Jose was very engaging and knowledgeable. I would recommend taking this tour at the start of your trip so that you have time to go back and explore more on your own. This was a great way to get introduced to the great food and culture.