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Canyon Road Arts District: Private Gallery Tour

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12 Ratings

Santa Fe

Immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene of Santa Fe's Canyon Road Arts District. Explore galleries, meet artists, and gain a fresh perspective on art in just two hours.

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Canyon Road - During the tour, we’ll visit four or five art galleries on Canyon Road. You’ll see a variety of art, including contemporary art, outdoor sculpture, and historic painting. We’ll also stop at El Zaguan, a historic site on Canyon Road, to discuss history and architecture.

What's Included

Bottled water
Guide with professional arts background

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Additional Information

Bask in the brilliance of stunning artwork, feel the authentic texture of adobe structures, and uncover the best art hubs in Santa Fe. With more than 80 art hubs adorning it, a trip to Canyon Road is a mandatory inclusion in an art admirer’s itinerary. Our guided Canyon Road Arts District exploration offers a refreshing look at this historic region. Engage with the art, delve into it, and converse with local gallery owners and creators. Dedicate two hours and you will understand the essence of Canyon Road while gaining fresh insight into art.

In the process of exploring with our Canyon Road Art Tour, you’ll:

Drop by must-see art spaces on Canyon Road
Witness an assortment of artistic pieces
Explore the timeline and transformation of Canyon Road
Interact with local creators and gallery owners
Learn handy strategies for art evaluation and interpretation

Canyon Road is a historic area with uneven sidewalks. Many of the galleries have steps between interior rooms. If you have mobility restrictions, please contact us directly so that we can discuss options with you.
Minimum age is 10 years. If you have younger children, please contact us so we can discuss options with you. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Santa Fe is hot and dry in the summer and can be cold and snowy in the winter. Please dress appropriately and bring bottled water with you.
We will be walking about 3/4 of a mile. Please wear comfortable shoes.
We’ll provide bottled water at one of our stops, but we recommend bringing along your own!
Public restrooms are limited on Canyon Road. Please use the restroom before arriving for the tour.

Location

Wiford Gallery Santa Fe

Canyon Road

We will meet at Wiford Gallery, located at 403 Canyon Road. Free street parking is available along Canyon Road and nearby Delgado Street.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Esther_m

Apr 16, 2024

Must include this tour! - My sister and I had an exceptional experience with Elaine who not only knew everything and everyone on Canyon Road but gave us so much of the history of the area plus she was so personable and fun to be with. Highly recommend.

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Karen

Mar 21, 2024

Wonderful Canyon Road Experience - This was a wonderful morning with Elaine as our guide…her knowledge of both Canyon Rd and Santa Fe were amazing! Two hours wasn’t enough time, we didn’t want it to end! I highly recommend this experience!

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Lydiab373

Oct 22, 2023

Fun, fascinating, easy, and pro! - I work in experiential marketing, and took a group of about nine people to Santa Fe on a branded trip. My clients (a group of four marketing folks from the brand) and their guests (five journalists) came in with very little info, but pretty high expectations for the trip. Elaine's tour of Canyon Road was a major highlight of the experience! She was fun, friendly, easy to get along with, and super knowledgable about the history of Santa Fe, the art scene there, and the various artists and galleries along Canyon Road. She was perfectly professional, yet totally warm, and made everyone feel comfortable asking questions, sharing, and exploring. She also went above and beyond to help the brand connect with an artist to create a custom piece for us. It was amazing and we all had a great time!

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Linda_w

Jul 5, 2023

Wonderful - My friends and I truly enjoyed Elaine’s guidance and expertise. We would have been lost on Canyon Rd by ourselves

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Jia_l

Jun 15, 2023

Great art and gallery tour - wonderful guide. - Our tour guide was great - very knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to talk to. She really knew the galleries well and provided some Santa Fe history to put the art in context. We would definitely recommend this tour.

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Steven_h

Apr 2, 2023

A unique experience! - We had heard about the Canyon Road Art community and heard that there were tons of places to go. We did not want to be overwhelmed and opted to sign up for a tour. We met Elaine and she exposed us to a number of different types of art from indigenous to abstract, from paintings to sculpture to pottery and beyond. She had each of us to select what we liked then asked questions to get us to interpret why we liked what we liked. My wife and I liked different things but our discussions went beyond . "I like that". Because this was more than a southwest painting and jewelry excursion we now have tools to appreciate art in any environment. A really good experience.

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Ianostergaard

Oct 8, 2022

Art of Canyon Learning - Elaine was knowledgeable and engaging, we had a great experience and could not rate it more highly. She was creative in her approach and made the tour very interactive. A great morning and we left with a higher appreciation of multiple art forms. Thank you, your professionalism is acknowledged and appreciated.

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Dave

Aug 27, 2022

A great trip. Every season has a different vibe. - Santa Fe Downtown is a great visit. Very walkable. Great food most everywhere. The adobe buildings give the place its own unique style and I love the southwest landscape. Several good day trips. We did our best to complete the margarita trail!

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Ellen_b

Aug 24, 2022

Fantastic experience! We... - Fantastic experience! We learned so much about art on Canyon Road in Santa Fe! We especially enjoyed “The Art of Looking.”

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