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.
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New Mexico Capitol Art Collection - This tour kicks off outside the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection building located at 415 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe. If you’re not already there, it’s time to head over. To begin, position yourself so the large circular Art Collection building is on your left. Then proceed straight down Old Santa Fe Trail.
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- New Mexico Capitol Art Collection - This tour kicks off outside the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection building located at 415 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe. If you’re not already there, it’s time to head over. To begin, position yourself so the large circular Art Collection building is on your left. Then proceed straight down Old Santa Fe Trail.
NOTE: The tour spans over 1.2 miles, featuring more than 19 audio stories, and takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
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Santa Fe Plaza - We are currently 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, click on Learn More.
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Loretto Chapel - Pause here and glance to our right. Here stands Loretto Chapel, constructed in 1878. While it may not boast as much history as the San Miguel Chapel, it has its own claim to fame: the so-called “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 that missionaries constructed in 1610. That church was destroyed in 1680, but it might have endured to this day if not for a pivotal decision in 1675.
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Santa Fe Trail End Marker - Santa Fe has long been a key destination along many trails through the American West. This includes the Old Spanish Trail, which links Santa Fe to the California coast, and El Camino Real, which stretches all the way from Mexico City. These ancient trails
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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. And guess what? You’re gazing at the oldest church in the United States!
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Palace of the Governors - Pause here. That adobe building across from us is the Palace of the Governors, the administrative hub of Santa Fe since 1610. From here, the Spanish governed New Mexico for decades. It’s also where Po’pay set his sights when leading 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 holds a much more intriguing history.
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DeVargas Center - After Otermín’s unsuccessful attempt at reconquest, a decade of relative peace ensues. That is, until Diego de Vargas arrives on the scene. In 1692, Vargas marches on Santa Fe with only a few hundred men and a handful of cannons. But he isn’t there to fight. He offers the Puebloans a deal: If they allow Spain to reclaim control of New Mexico, they will all be granted clemency and will not face punishment for their revolt. After much deliberation, the Puebloan leaders agree.
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Fort Marcy Dog Park - Continue 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! So if you start feeling breathless, 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 lost their lives 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
Discover the charm of Santa Fe with an engaging self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and continue to the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history at the Santa Fe Plaza and the towering Cross of the Martyrs, which provides breathtaking…
Discover the charm of Santa Fe with an engaging self-guided walking tour. Begin at the historic San Miguel Chapel, the oldest church in the United States, and continue to the captivating Loretto Chapel, famous for its miraculous spiral staircase. Experience history at the Santa Fe Plaza and the towering Cross of the Martyrs, which provides breathtaking views of the city. As you stroll through the ancient Spanish streets, you’ll revisit the significant events of the Pueblo Revolt that shaped this extraordinary capital.
After booking, be sure to 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 specified starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
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
- New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
- Your password can be used on the same number of devices as travelers booked. Enter the same password on each device.
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.