Discover Santa Fe’s rich history with a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic sites like San Miguel Chapel and Loretto Chapel at your own pace.
Discover Santa Fe’s rich history with a self-guided audio tour. Explore iconic sites like San Miguel Chapel and Loretto Chapel at your own pace.
- Santa Fe Trail End Marker - Santa Fe has historically been a key destination along numerous trails in the American West. This includes the Old Spanish Trail, linking Santa Fe to the California coast, and El Camino Real, stretching all the way from Mexico City. These ancient trails have played a significant role in history.
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Santa Fe Trail End Marker - Santa Fe has historically been a key destination along numerous trails in the American West. This includes the Old Spanish Trail, linking Santa Fe to the California coast, and El Camino Real, stretching all the way from Mexico City. These ancient trails have played a significant role in history.
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Santa Fe Plaza - Standing in the heart of Santa Fe Plaza, the obelisk before us is the Soldiers’ Monument, erected in 1867 to honor the Union soldiers from New Mexico who served in the Civil War. This monument has been a source of controversy for decades. To learn more about its history, click on Learn More.
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Loretto Chapel - Pause here and look to the right. Here stands Loretto Chapel, constructed in 1878. While it may not have as much history as the San Miguel Chapel, it is renowned for its “miraculous stair.”
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi - Pause here. To our right is the impressive Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi, built in 1869. It occupies the site of a much older church constructed by missionaries in 1610, which was destroyed in 1680. It might have survived if not for a pivotal decision in 1675.
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New Mexico Capitol Art Collection - This tour begins outside the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection building at 415 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe. If you’re not already there, head there now. To start, position yourself so the large circular Art Collection building is on your left, then proceed straight down Old Santa Fe Trail.
NOTE: The tour covers over 1.2 miles, includes more than 19 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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San Miguel Chapel - Pause here and look to the right. See that simple adobe chapel with a cross on top? That’s San Miguel Chapel. You’re looking at the oldest church in the United States!
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Palace of the Governors - Pause here. The adobe building across from us is the Palace of the Governors, the administrative center of Santa Fe since 1610. From here, the Spanish governed New Mexico for decades. It was also the target of Po’pay when he led his Puebloan forces into the city.
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Chocolate + Cashmere - Look ahead a little, on the left side of the street. Do you see the white sign that says “chocolate + cashmere”? It marks a chic boutique selling exactly what the name suggests, but the address itself has a much more intriguing history.
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DeVargas Center - After Otermín’s unsuccessful attempt at reconquest, a decade of relative peace ensued. That is, until Diego de Vargas arrived on the scene. In 1692, Vargas marched on Santa Fe with only a few hundred men and a handful of cannons. However, he wasn’t there to fight. He proposed a deal to the Puebloans: If they allowed Spain to regain control of New Mexico, they would all be granted clemency and not be punished for their revolt. After much deliberation, the Puebloan leaders agreed.
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Fort Marcy Dog Park - Continue walking along the path. Remember to pace yourself if needed. We’re currently over 7,000 feet above sea level, meaning the oxygen here is much thinner than you might be accustomed to! If you start feeling out of breath, it’s perfectly fine to take a break!
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Cross of the Martyrs - Up ahead stands the Cross of the Martyrs, the most iconic feature of this park. This cross commemorates the 21 Franciscan missionaries and 380 settlers who were killed during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Embark on an enchanting journey through Santa Fe with this self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and then explore the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history come alive at the Santa Fe Plaza and the towering Cross of the Martyrs, which…
Embark on an enchanting journey through Santa Fe with this self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and then explore the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history come alive at the Santa Fe Plaza and the towering Cross of the Martyrs, which offers breathtaking views of Santa Fe. As you meander through the city’s ancient Spanish streets, you’ll revisit the dramatic events of the Pueblo Revolt that forever transformed this unique capital.
After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
Purchase once and use for an entire year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.