New Mexican Flavors Food Tour of the Santa Fe Plaza

4.8 (527 Viator reviews) 2 hrs 30 min – 3 hrs Santa Fe area

The BEST green chile stew in New Mexico is at..... guess you'll have to come find out!
Eating at local hidden gems while enjoying historical views!
Mini smothered enchilada plate made just for us! Wash it down with the perfect margarita? Sure. Why not! It's included.
San Miguel Mission
Best hidden local taco spot around.. sshhhhhh!

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About this activity

Join this fun food tour, with locally raised guides who have generations of knowledge! This tour is unique because you will enjoy a hand-picked New Mexican food experience. Experience New Mexican food and discover some of the best foodie spots near the Santa Fe Plaza. On the tour, you will also learn about the history of Santa Fe, the food, culture, and historical points of interest such as the Palace of the Governors, The San Miguel Mission (The oldest church structure in the USA), and The Loretto Chapel (Home to the Miraculous Staircase). This casual tour includes a full lunch, non-alcoholic drinks, alcohol pairings (Such as wine, margaritas, or local beers), as well as dessert. **NOTE** This tour features New Mexican-inspired foods and can be spicy for some guests. We don't recommend this tour for anyone with serious food restrictions and minimal walking ability.

Itinerary

  1. Santa Fe Plaza · 10 min

    You will see the heart of Santa Fe, where the city began, while you gather a brief intro history.

  2. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

    As we stroll to our first stop, we will see the Basilica built in 1866.

  3. Palace of the Governors

    During our intro talk we will be in the plaza, directly in front of the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the US.

  4. Loretto Chapel

    We will stop and tell the story of the Miraculous Staircase build in 1888 inside the Loretto Chapel. We do not enter the Chapel but do encourage entry after our tour to spend significant time in the museum. There is a $5 entry fee to the Chapel.

  5. San Miguel Chapel

    The oldest church structure in the US, build in 1610, by hand with a group of friars and local indigenous people. We do not enter the San Miguel Mission but recommend that you revisit after the tour ends. There is a small entry fee into the Mission and the museum of $4.

  6. New Mexico State Capitol (Roundhouse)

    We will catch a glimpse of the "Roundhouse" which is the Capital building of New Mexico. You will learn a bit about the architecture and the reason the structure was build round.

What's included

  • Gratuity for your servers are included, though not for your guide.
  • All food, alcohol pairings and non alchoholic beverages are included on the tour, as well as dessert.

Not included

  • Gratuity for your guide

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).

End point: The northwest corner of the Santa Fe Plaza. (Detailed instructions will be provided on your e-ticket).

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • There is a total minimum of 4 guests required to run the tour
  • Travelers must be able to be in good walking condition to cover 1.5-2 miles of total walking

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Santa Fe (Viator lists this tour under Santa Fe; it has no meeting-point coordinates).