Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Tour: Chiles, Churros, Biscochitos & More

Your sweet adventure through Santa Fe begins with meeting your entertaining, local guide just steps from the historic Santa Fe Plaza at Café Des Artistes, a charming local café surrounded by adobe architecture, art galleries, and the unmistakable atmosphere of "The City Different." Here, you'll enjoy delicious beignets and fresh coffee while learning about Santa Fe's world-famous art scene and the unique blend of Native American, Spanish, and Anglo cultures that define the city today.

You’ll then stroll toward the iconic Santa Fe Plaza, the historic and cultural heart of the city since 1610. Your guide will share stories about the Palace of the Governors, local legends, and the fascinating history behind Santa Fe's distinctive Pueblo-style architecture.

Once in the Plaza, you'll have time to soak in the vibrant energy, the mountain views, and the centuries of history.

The next stop on this tasty tour introduces you to another beloved local spot where you'll sample traditional New Mexican sweets, including the famous biscochito, New Mexico's official state cookie. You'll also discover how local flavors like chile and piñon have become part of Santa Fe's thriving café and culinary culture.

The tour continues through historic Burro Alley, once a lively trading route filled with merchants and pack burros carrying firewood into town. Here, you’ll we'll visit a hidden local bakery to taste one of Santa Fe's most iconic savory-sweet creations: a flaky green chile croissant. This local favorite perfectly captures the city's culinary spirit, blending classic French pastry techniques with the unmistakable flavor of New Mexico's beloved green chile.

Along the way, you'll also pass the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum and discuss how Santa Fe's stunning landscapes inspired one of America's most celebrated artists and helped develop the city into the artistic hub it is today.

Your culinary adventure wraps up at a colorful local café, Fusion Delicias Café, known for its incredible fresh-made churros and homemade dipping sauces. It's the perfect sweet ending to a flavorful, fun, and unforgettable journey through the heart of downtown Santa Fe, New Mexico.

• Sample authentic churros, beignets, and Santa Fe sweet specialties.
• Explore Santa Fe's historic streets with a local guide, discovering hidden gems and beloved local favorites.
• Visits to iconic locations like Santa Fe Plaza and Burro Alley.
• Learn about the Santa Fe’s history, art, architecture, and culture.

• A guided walking tour through historic downtown Santa Fe
• Beignets, pastries, churros, biscochitos, and other sweet treat tastings at 4 venues.

• 2 hours

• Available year-round with tours daily Monday - Sunday at 10:00am & 12:00pm *
  *Subject to availability

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• This tour is a family-friendly experience perfect for all ages.
• Please make sure to include your dietary restrictions when you reserve your tour day / time with the tour provider and they will do their best to accommodate.
• Tours run rain or shine. In the event your tour is cancelled due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of a refund or to reschedule your tour to another date.
• This tour is outside, so please dress according to the weather.
• Tour guide gratuities are not included, optional and always appreciated.

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