Santa Fe Railyard Food Tour: Gastronomic Historical Journey
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77 Ratings
Santa Fe
Embark on a unique 3 1/2 hour walking food tour of Santa Fe's Railyard Arts & Culture District. Indulge in delicious cuisine, learn about the city's history, and experience the vibrant food scene of Santa Fe.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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SITE Santa Fe - Orientation to the museum, its history and its role in the Railyard District
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Santa Fe Farmer’s Market - Guided walking tour of the Farmer’s Market
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Railyard Arts District - Guided walking tour
What's Included
- Locally inspired food and beverage tastings
- Guided tour of the Santa Fe Farmer’s Market (Tuesdays only)
- Fun, passionate and knowledgeable local guide
- One spirits lesson & tasting (Friday tour only)
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Customary gratuity for your guide
Additional Information
Set out on a one-of-a-kind 3 1/2 hour culinary stroll through the Railyard Arts & Culture District of Santa Fe. Discover the impact of the railway’s advent in the 1800s in Santa Fe and the fast transformation it catalyzed in the adjacent areas. Make pit stops at 3 distinctive Santa Fe spots on this trip to dine, imbibe and revel in the rich heritage of Santa Fe. The package includes a two-course curated tasting, each paired with premium margaritas, at the most legendary New Mexican restaurant in Santa Fe, where you’ll engage in conversations with the third-generation proprietors. The Railyard Arts District is the most dynamic, emerging neighborhood in Santa Fe, housing some of the city’s top food and beverage craftsmen. This escapade is curated with those who have a hankering for the daring in flavor. While we can adjust for food allergies, ‘non-spicy’ alternatives may not always be feasible given that some delights in New Mexico can be zestful.
- PLEASE SPECIFY AT TIME OF BOOKING if you or your guests require GLUTEN-FREE, VEGETARIAN OR NON-ALCOHOLIC substitutions. We can only guarantee those options but will do our best with any other critical allergies.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. This is a walking tour. Moderate amount of walking required – tour is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, but spread out between the four stops. You MUST be in good walking condition to enjoy this tour. No refunds will be give to those who are unable to complete the tour route
- Locations visited are subject to change
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Location
1609 Alcaldesa St
Alcaldesa Street
Underneath the Santa Fe Railyard water tower. This is directly across the railroad tracks from the Violet Crown movie theater.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(77 Ratings)
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Barry_d
Oct 28, 2023
Highly recommend!! - Lauren was so knowledgeable, passionate, personable and funny. Not only was the food tour informative but the food stops were delicious. We have been on many food tours and this one ranks as one on the best. Highly recommend!
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Wattsup70
Oct 10, 2023
Great time - Great food tour with Laura who is friendly and knowledgeable. Great food and the Laura Combo at the end was amazing. Highly recommend
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Passport713408
Sep 20, 2023
GREAT JOB - Don’t miss!!! - We enjoyed this tour with Lauren who was fun, interesting & gave us some great historical info as well! Great Market also- don’t miss!!
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M6698rijuliet
Sep 18, 2023
Great way to spend an afternoon - A great way to spend an afternoon! Lauren was super informative and fun! Great variety in the tour and a section of Santa Fe we wouldn’t have visited. She also gave fantastic recommendations for other places to eat while in town. Highly recommend!
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Stay45320422680
Sep 9, 2023
So much fun!! - Lauren knows her stuff! Entertaining, knowledgeable and so much fun!! The food was great and we learned so much!
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Lkwinget
Aug 15, 2023
Unique experience! Book it! - Lauren was fabulous! We had such a great time! We enjoyed all the fun facts of Santa Fe and her knowledge was vast and lastly, the tastings were great! Each place was different and delicious! This was so much fun!
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Bluesea182
Jul 21, 2023
Good food, interesting history and a fun guide - My husband and I selected this food tour because we thought it would be a great way to sample good local food and drink, tour the rail yard area and generally learn some Santa Fe history with a local guide. Our guide, Lauren, did not disappoint! She has an impressive culinary background and an obvious love and appreciation for Santa Fe and its people. The tour was interesting and felt personal and special. That was especially true of La Choza, where one of the owners, Sarah, took the time to sit with our group, explain the history of the food we were served, and tell us about the restaurant and her family (her grandparents started La Choza and The Shed). Lauren’s style worked well for us - she is funny and irreverent in the best way, and she was just as interested in learning new things from our restaurant hosts as she was in teaching her tour guests.
She also handled an odd situation like a true pro - along with my husband and me, there was a couple in their 80’s and their daughter on this tour. The couple clearly misunderstood the tour, thinking it would last only an hour and they made other plans. Lauren was gracious and apologized (though clearly it was no fault of hers!), and she didn’t skip a beat when the wife changed her mind about having alcohol after the first stop. Other tour guides might have shown irritation or not been accommodating, but Lauren took it all in stride.
Overall, a very interesting tour with good food and a fun guide!
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M8876uokimberlyg
Jul 11, 2023
Amazing Food Tour - We LOVED Lauren. She was so amazing. She was warm and personable and very knowledgable. She has a cullinary backround which made the tour even better. The food locations were amazing. The first place we enjoyed a scrumptous Margaritta and amazing Tacos. At the second location we were able to meet the chef and hear all abut his backrgound. We enjoyed an amazing Burrato dish and appetizing dessert. The last place we had wine tasting. Lauren also gave us a tour of the downtown and explained the history behind some of the places. She had great ideas of places to go for the rest of our stay. It was a great tour
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Y2895tamarthac
Jun 16, 2023
Great tour: good food and fun historical background info - Lauren was very knowledgable about the area and the food and shared it in a fun and friendly way. All of the food we sampled was absolutely delicious. The only drawback was it was so good, we over ate a bit! If I'm ever back in Santa Fe, I'll make it a point to book this tour again.
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Twilae_13
Aug 9, 2023
Not a lot of choice for produce; too much other stuff - Very small outdoor farmers market with only a sample of produce sellers who certainly must be in the area; over-priced bread items ($4.00 for a simple pastry which we later discovered was the better price comes to $5.75 in other venues there and throughout the city). This is what we call a ‘city-person’ version of a farmer’s market, certainly not a representation of local farmers. The fruit and vegetables we bought were fresh and good but one would expect that from any farmer’s market. Plenty of artsy-fartsy crafts for sale and maybe a bit better priced than the rest of this overpriced city. We bought none of that. The rest of the Railyard experience is pretty sleepy and lacking in interest. You can find history of this area online. Save your money.
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