Albuquerque to Santa Fe Private Day Trip

Welcome to your seamless, all-inclusive Santa Fe day trip, completely taken care of from start to finish.
A True Private Experience: You get the undivided attention of your personal guide and a dedicated driver for the entire day. Forget crowded buses and rigid schedules; this day revolves entirely around you and your interests.

Completely Hassle-Free: We handle all the logistics. Your tour includes comfortable, private transportation directly from your Albuquerque hotel or Airbnb, all parking, and a curated itinerary designed for the best possible experience.

All-Inclusive & Transparent Pricing: One price covers your entire day of discovery. All admission fees to every site on our itinerary are included—a value of over $70 per person! This covers the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Loretto Chapel, and more, so you can walk right in without worrying about tickets.

What to expect:

Duration: between 6 hours and 9 hours

Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Your day begins with a comfortable and scenic 1.5-hour drive from Albuquerque. We'll travel north, watching the landscape transform as we approach the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the historic city of Santa Fe.

1 hour

Santa Fe Plaza

63 Lincoln Ave, 100 Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501, New Mexico

Our first stop is the historic Santa Fe Plaza, the heart and soul of the city for nearly 400 years. We'll take a moment to soak in the atmosphere of this National Historic Landmark, surrounded by adobe architecture, shops, and museums. It's the perfect starting point for our walking tour.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of the Governors

105 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, 87501-2014, New Mexico

Located on the north side of the Plaza, we'll visit the Palace of the Governors, the oldest continuously occupied public building in the United States. Here, under the historic portal, we will see the Native American artisans who display their authentic, handmade jewelry and crafts, offering a unique cultural shopping experience.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

131 Cathedral Pl, , Santa Fe, 87501-2026, New Mexico

Next, we will visit this stunning Romanesque Cathedral. We'll admire its beautiful stained-glass windows and learn about its history, which is deeply intertwined with the story of New Mexico and its first archbishop.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Loretto Chapel

207 Old Santa Fe Trail, Inn and Spa at Loretto, Santa Fe, 87501, New Mexico

Next, we visit the famous Loretto Chapel to see the "Miraculous Staircase." This beautiful wooden spiral staircase is a marvel of carpentry, built with two 360-degree turns and no visible means of support. We'll hear the legendary story behind its mysterious construction

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

San Miguel Chapel

401 Old Santa Fe Trl, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501-2746, New Mexico

We continue our journey back in time with a visit to the San Miguel Chapel. Considered to be the oldest church structure in the continental United States, this simple, beautiful adobe church has been a place of worship since the early 1600s. You can feel the immense history within its thick adobe walls.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Oldest House

215 E de Vargas St, Lower Old Santa Fe Trail, Santa Fe, 87501-2703, New Mexico

After visiting the San Miguel Chapel, we will see a building claimed to be the oldest house in the United States. Part of the structure rests on the foundation of an ancient Pueblo village from the 1200s. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the area's earliest inhabitants.

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Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico

After a rich morning exploring centuries of history, we'll take a relaxing break for lunch. Enjoy the world-famous flavors of authentic Northern New Mexican cuisine at a classic Santa Fe restaurant, with the cost of your meal included in the tour.

1 hour

Georgia O'Keeffe Museum

217 Johnson St, , Santa Fe, 87501-1826, New Mexico

After lunch, we'll immerse ourselves in the iconic art of the "Mother of American Modernism." The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum showcases a stunning collection of her vibrant paintings of New Mexico landscapes, large-scale flowers, and New York cityscapes

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Canyon Road

Canyon Road, , Santa Fe, New Mexico

Our final stop is a stroll down the world-famous Canyon Road. This charming, half-mile road is packed with over 100 art galleries, boutiques, and sculpture gardens housed in historic adobe buildings. It's a visual feast and the epicenter of Santa Fe's art scene.

30 minutes

Albuquerque

Albuquerque, New Mexico

After a full day of art and history, you can relax and enjoy the views on our comfortable 1.5-hour drive back to Albuquerque, where we will drop you off directly at your hotel or Airbnb.

1 hour