The Best of Santa Fe & The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: Private Tour
Overview
Enjoy this welcome tour of the historic centre of Santa Fe, taking in all the main highlights, including the Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Church (the oldest church in America and dedicated to the Archangel Michael), the Basilica Cathedral of St Francis, De Vargas Street and more.
You’ll soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this uniquely artsy city, and enjoy the banter of the market vendors selling beautiful jewellery, tapestries, weavings, paintings, folk art, and photography; combined with the city’s history and unique adobe architecture Santa Fe is truly a perfect destination for curious travellers and art enthusiasts.
Your tour ends outside the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, where your guide will hand you tickets and tell you all about the extraordinary life and legacy of the artists. The Museum houses over 3000 works by O’Keefe including 140 oil paintings, 700 drawings, and hundreds of other works until 1984 when the artist’s eyesight forced her to retire.
You’ll soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this uniquely artsy city, and enjoy the banter of the market vendors selling beautiful jewellery, tapestries, weavings, paintings, folk art, and photography; combined with the city’s history and unique adobe architecture Santa Fe is truly a perfect destination for curious travellers and art enthusiasts.
Your tour ends outside the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, where your guide will hand you tickets and tell you all about the extraordinary life and legacy of the artists. The Museum houses over 3000 works by O’Keefe including 140 oil paintings, 700 drawings, and hundreds of other works until 1984 when the artist’s eyesight forced her to retire.
Inclusions
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional guide with first-hand knowledge of the area
- Entrance tickets to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
- Entry/Admission - Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santa Fe Plaza, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Start your tour from Santa Fe Plaza - the historic heart of the city and discover the vibrant Plaza, the cultural hub of the city. Learn about the history of New Mexico, its confluence of Spanish, Native American, Mexican and American cultures reflected in its cuisine and creativity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of the Governors, 105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2014
Admire the Palace of the Governors, the old capitol building of New Mexico, built in 1610 of the traditional adobe (mudbrick in Spanish) that the city is renowned for. Soak up the rugged desert views and dramatic scenery, enjoy the vibrant colours - and famous turquoise and immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Fe, NM, USA
Explore this vibrant, multicultural, creative capital of New Mexico with an expert. Walk down De Vargas Street and see the city’s oldest two-roomed adobe house which is now a small but fascinating free museum. See a hidden gem on Palace Avenue - a little-known drop-off point for spies and scientists involved in the Manhattan Project for the onward journey to the hidden research facility in Los Alamos, where they developed the atomic bomb.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1826
End outside the Georgia O’Keefe Museum where your guide will give you tickets and tell you all about this iconic 20th-century artist, her fascinating life, her influential style in American modernism, and her lasting legacy, so you can enjoy the museum at your own pace!
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Santa Fe Plaza, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Start your tour from Santa Fe Plaza - the historic heart of the city and discover the vibrant Plaza, the cultural hub of the city. Learn about the history of New Mexico, its confluence of Spanish, Native American, Mexican and American cultures reflected in its cuisine and creativity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Palace of the Governors, 105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2014
Admire the Palace of the Governors, the old capitol building of New Mexico, built in 1610 of the traditional adobe (mudbrick in Spanish) that the city is renowned for. Soak up the rugged desert views and dramatic scenery, enjoy the vibrant colours - and famous turquoise and immerse yourself in the artistic atmosphere of the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Santa Fe, NM, USA
Explore this vibrant, multicultural, creative capital of New Mexico with an expert. Walk down De Vargas Street and see the city’s oldest two-roomed adobe house which is now a small but fascinating free museum. See a hidden gem on Palace Avenue - a little-known drop-off point for spies and scientists involved in the Manhattan Project for the onward journey to the hidden research facility in Los Alamos, where they developed the atomic bomb.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-1826
End outside the Georgia O’Keefe Museum where your guide will give you tickets and tell you all about this iconic 20th-century artist, her fascinating life, her influential style in American modernism, and her lasting legacy, so you can enjoy the museum at your own pace!
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Joyce_T
September 2022
Meeting Christian Gian Salia. He made us feel comfortable with his witty personality and historical knowledge.
Meeting Christian Gian Salia. He made us feel comfortable with his witty personality and historical knowledge.Hillary_M
November 2021
Miguel was an INCREDIBLE guide. What a stud! He knows everything about everything and can give as much or as little detail as you want. He is super friendly and easy to talk with. Felt like we just spent the morning with an old friend.
Miguel was an INCREDIBLE guide. What a stud! He knows everything about everything and can give as much or as little detail as you want. He is super friendly and easy to talk with. Felt like we just spent the morning with an old friend.Ann_O
October 2023
It was great to walk through the streets of Santa Fe and imagine what it would have been like in the early days. Fantastic overview of the City and loved the Museum.
It was great to walk through the streets of Santa Fe and imagine what it would have been like in the early days. Fantastic overview of the City and loved the Museum.mego923
October 2023
Christian was the best! We really enjoyed the fascinating history of Santa Fe. Even my 12 year old son enjoyed it!
Christian was the best! We really enjoyed the fascinating history of Santa Fe. Even my 12 year old son enjoyed it!KathyS990
September 2022
Our guide, Miguel, was wonderful! Very nice and quite informative! We got a complete history of Santa Fe and visited some wonderful sites, including the Georgia O’Keefe museum.
Our guide, Miguel, was wonderful! Very nice and quite informative! We got a complete history of Santa Fe and visited some wonderful sites, including the Georgia O’Keefe museum.insreglaw
August 2022
We have been to Santa Fe a half dozen times, but never took a guided tour. We scheduled this tour for the morning of our first full day in the city. We were met and guided by Christian, who not only provided a fabulous overview of Santa Fe, he explained how world events impacted the city’s histor...
We have been to Santa Fe a half dozen times, but never took a guided tour. We scheduled this tour for the morning of our first full day in the city. We were met and guided by Christian, who not only provided a fabulous overview of Santa Fe, he explained how world events impacted the city’s history and development and also the roles Santa Fe played in world events. Having him show us where the nuclear scientists reported for transportation to Los Alamos, surrounded by nests of foreign spies, was a real kick. Christian was very knowledgeable and a true gentleman. Money very well spent.