Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Description
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Santa Fe and uncover the hidden history of this desert city. Visit San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the U.S., see the famed “Miraculous Staircase” at Loretto Chapel, and unearth the city’s spiritual center at the Cathedral Basilica. Along the way, hear stories of figures like Po'pay and Diego de Vargas, the Pueblo Revolt and the Spanish reconquest play automatically as you explore the heart of New Mexico’s capital. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.
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Itinerary
San Miguel Chapel is the oldest church in the United States, dating back to the early 1600s. This historic adobe structure reflects Santa Fe’s rich cultural and architectural heritage.
The Loretto Chapel is renowned for its iconic "Miraculous Staircase," a spiral staircase constructed without nails or visible support. Built in the late 1800s, the Gothic Revival-style chapel is a marvel of craftsmanship and design.
This stunning French Romanesque cathedral, built in the late 19th century, stands as a spiritual and architectural centerpiece of Santa Fe. Its elegant arches, rose window, and serene interior create an atmosphere of awe and reverence.
The Cross of the Martyrs offers stunning panoramic views of Santa Fe and the surrounding mountains. This hilltop memorial commemorates the Spanish friars who lost their lives during the Pueblo Revolt of 1680.
Santa Fe Plaza is the vibrant heart of the city, brimming with history, culture, and local charm. Surrounded by historic buildings, including the Palace of the Governors, the plaza hosts art markets, cultural festivals, and community events.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
The tour was an excellent way to discover Santa Fe for my first trip here. The duration was just right and the history included in the audio spots was great. I found the app a little glitchy and struggled to get it started, but once it started working, it was good. I appreciated the self-pacing that allowed me to go at my desired pace and on my schedule. Overall, I would definitely recommend this experience!
Hi there, thanks for taking our Santa Fe Historic Walking audio tour. We’re so glad to hear it was a great way to explore the city on your first visit and that the pacing and history worked well for you. We’d love to learn more about the trouble you had getting started on the tour. Was it difficult to find the right starting point, or was it something else? If you can, please let us know some more details. We’d greatly appreciate it if we could improve the tour experience. We’re really glad it worked well once you got going, and we truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to join you again soon!
Very informative about the history, clear narrator, easy walking, lots of restaurants along the way, Lots of shopping and museums
Hi Nancy, thanks for taking our Santa Fe Historic Walking audio tour. We’re so glad you found it informative and easy to follow, and that the clear narration brought the history to life. It’s great that you enjoyed the mix of restaurants, shopping, and museums along the way. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
The app was easy to download and the audio guide was excellent—we really loved the narrator's voice. Being able to take our time and avoid the crowds made for a very relaxing experience.
Hi Thelma, thanks for taking our Santa Fe Historic Walking audio tour. We're glad to hear the app was easy to download and that you loved the narrator’s voice. It’s wonderful that the self-paced format helped you enjoy a relaxed experience without the crowds. We really appreciate your recommendation. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
Once we got started, the tour was excellent. Easy pacing, pleasant narrator voice, interesting sites. Just long enough. The reason for the 4 stars is that there was no exact address to begin. It was all very vague, and we had the impression that we had to sign in at a kiosk or a representative to activate. Confusing and frustrating for the first-time user and we almost gave up. But, we chanced upon the start point and off we went with no problems. Additionally, too many text reminders, even after we completed the tour, which made us think we had missed something. All that said, it was a solid tour and a good value.
Hi Carthy, thanks for taking our Santa Fe Historic Walking audio tour. We’re glad to hear that once you got started, you enjoyed the pacing, narration, and interesting sites. We apologize for the initial confusion. You can simply walk through the path, and the tour will trigger automatically. We appreciate your feedback and will definitely work on making the starting point more straightforward for future users. We’ll also pass along your suggestion about the text reminders to our team. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
This was an excellent tour. We enjoyed the tour also very informative. The speaker had a great voice. Loved all the stories with many details!
Hi Victorine, thank you for taking the Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour. We're delighted that you found the information informative and enjoyed the detailed stories along the way. Hearing the narrator’s voice added to the experience. We hope to join you on the road again soon!
I followed all prior instructions. While walking, the app kept telling me to enable driving ultimately the app stopped. Support was very responsive but I did not get the full experience as there was not any narration after Loretta Chapel. Very frustrating and disappointing.
Hi Divenia, we’re sorry you didn’t get the whole experience on the Santa Fe Historic Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour. We’re a little puzzled by what occurred, and would love to get some more details from you as it sounds like you were trying to tap on the highlight icons which are simply placeholders to show the location. Do you recall if you turned right after the Loretta Chapel? Going in a different direction would have meant that you left the tour route, and the commentary would no longer automatically play. We’re delighted that the support team was responsive to the issue and that they completed the refund for you as requested, and we hope you’ll have the chance to try another audio tour in the future. If you feel that we’ve adequately resolved your issue, we hope you’ll consider updating or removing your review.
