Santa Fe Footprints is a veteran-owned and operated tour agency providing guided walking tours,…read morehikes, and outdoor experiences across parts of Northern New Mexico. Led by veteran guide Bob Ackenhausen and local naturalist Terry, the company focuses on delivering insights into the region's unique architecture, diverse culture, history, and natural ecology. I took a friend's suggestions and booked an historical walking tour of the Plaza area of Santa Fe on our first morning here. I've been to Santa Fe several times over the years, but individual touring often doesn't go deep enough as you sometimes walk by something without much thought. Some examples of that during our Santa Fe Footprints tour was Burro Alley, the Spitz Clock, and the Solders Monument. Our guide for our 2 hour deep dive was Terry. We were impressed with his knowledge and insights, and I'm sure Gayle and I will see him again when we return to Santa Fe next year. Other choices may include the Botanical Garden, History Museum, Bandelier, and other "hidden" treasures.

Let me preface this by saying my husband and I have been to Santa Fe many times…read more For a change, we decided to do a historical walking tour. Bob Ackenhausen and Santa Fe footprints were fantastic. First off, Bob is super responsive to email and texts. Bob greeted us at Henry and the Fish at 900am. He's relaxed and puts you at ease. The next two hours were delightful. We learned so much American, Spanish and Mexican history. It was not a lot of walking however there were so many interesting tidbits along his route. Bob is extremely knowledgeable and we totally recommend him. Santa Fe is a wonderful town and thanks to Bob, we'll have wonderful memories!!!

My sister and I just made our annual pilgrimage to Santa Fe for our yearly Soul Revival, and a…read morefriend recommended that along with our daily local 'walk-abouts', we should contact a local driving guide who had taken them on a few excursions outside of Santa Fe. We called Nat Shipman and booked a day trip to Taos and a half day to Bandelier National Park. These may have been the best tours I have ever taken on a trip! Nat is a native Santa Fean, and he is a wealth of knowledge, expertise, folksy and interesting stories, and, he makes everything so much fun! He is articulate, well-traveled, and a natural raconteur, who knows a lot about a lot. I now know more about Santa Fe and New Mexico in general than I have ever learned in the many years I have been visiting. We are both quite inquisitive, and that leads to us asking lots of questions. Not only did Nat not seem to mind, but we never asked him a question he couldn't answer! I have already referred Nat to some friends who are visiting Santa Fe next month...I hope they contact him right away, because the word is out, and he is always very busy. I can't wait til next year when we head to Santa Fe again - we are already planning our next excursion with Nat. Gayle and Cheryl Clark

What a great day we had a with Tom from GSWA. We are a group that likes to learn and Tom quenched…read morethat thirst. He was so knowledgeable about the area, the history, the geology and the people north of Santa Fe. We highly recommend GSWA and it's wonderful team. A special thanks to LaVonne for making it happen on very short notice!

My wife and I had a fantastic experience with Monique of Great Southwest Tours of the Taos, New…read moreMexico area. Our guide Monique pointed out the topography of the region as well as of all the tribal lands and the history of those tribes. Sante Fe has a rich history and Monique's highlighting of the history was incredibly enriching. Touring with Monique in the Toas area was so wonderful that we felt like we were back in college, we learned so much. When we plan next trip to the Sante Fe, New Mexico we will schedule a tour of the area with Great Southwest Tours and ask for Monique as our guide. Having a knowledgeable guide like Monique will surely make your visit just as memorable.

Amazing staff! Very engaging and informative. Nice little gift shop and great referral on places to…read moreeat and things to do. Highly recommended

Stopped in on a Saturday morning with my wife and 12 year old twins to find out about the history…read moreof the area, and what spots to visit. The gentleman on staff was welcoming, engaged my kids on their level, and provided a wealth of knowledge about Los Alamos. As out-of- town visitors, it was great to find someone so friendly and helpful. Make sure to stop by when visiting this town steeped in history and modern science.

An interesting, informative tour! We learned a lot about the overall history of Santa Fe in…read moreaddition to some of the town's spookier stories. The tour took us into some beautiful hotels, the plaza, and past the historic "oldest house" (as well as a bunch of other destinations). I even managed to take a few pictures of some ghost orbs! (Or were they light flares? Your mileage may vary.) A fun way to spend a few hours exploring the city and learning about its history, ghostly and otherwise.

Had a wonderful time; great stories and 2 hours of seeing historic Santa Fe from a fun perspective…read more Walking tour so wear your tennies!

Andrew was exceptional ! He was so knowledgeable about what we could do to our Jeep but still have…read moreit our day car. It was really nice to see how someone could patiently help you do some real 4x4 and teach you how. The ride was soooo fun !! TOTALLY WORTH THE MONEY !

Can't say enough about this company and Andrew our guide. We did a "follow you" trip in our Bronco…read more He gave us a radio to communicate and off we went. He was friendly/funny and very knowledgeable about the area and off road etiquette!! His main concern always was safety first! Look up this company if you're in the area. You can go in his jeep if you want to!!

Woman in gallery was knowledgeable, helpful, and kind. Not pushy and didn't hover. We found a piece…read morewe loved and cannot wait to hang it up.

Very, very, very pet friendly! Alley was welcomed and loved here. Great art as well! We will be…read morebaclk....alley wants another treat!

Convenient and accessible!…read more En route to Bandelier National Monument, we stopped at White Rock Visitor Center, to take advantage of the shuttle service that you can get from here to Bandelier, especially because there's limited road access to the monument. The shuttle service runs about every 20 minutes, and gets you directly to the main visitor's entrance of Bandelier. Inside the visitors center is where you'll find tons of information of nearby attractions and sites, with brochures, maps, etc... The space was also very large, clean and dog-friendly. There's also a help desk at the center where staff are happy to speak with you for recommendations and assistance. You can also pay for your park fees here. I advise anyone who's on their way to Bandelier National Monument to stop by the White Rock Visitor Center for its shuttle service and getting tips and information on other nearby sites while in the area.

A pit stop to grab the Bandelier Shuttle, we were happy to miss the first ride and spent some time…read morein the center. Delightful staff, with so much knowledge, ask them questions! You will learn a lot :) They also have very easy parking, nice bathrooms, and lots of fliers to promote ideas in the area. The gorgeous large windows make it a delightful pit stop to sit and relax, while you take in a bit of the mini museum.