Wild Earth Llama Adventures rocks! I went on a two-day/one-night trek with them, and I was…read morethoroughly impressed. Leah in the office was super helpful in telling me what I needed to know to do the trek. And Stuart, the lead, was organized, prepared, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skilled at everything that was needed to make our trek fun, comfortable, and positively memorable. The llamas were gentle and sweet, Stuart cooked great food, and the views of the lake where we camped were spectacular. I'm so glad I was able to make this adventure happen. I think it was a great value for the cost, and I highly recommend the experience.

This was a terrific and memorable experience. The llamas were tons of fun to spend the day with,…read morethe hike in Kit Carson National Forest was gorgeous, and Stuart was a fantastic guide. He is very knowledgable about the history of the region and its the plant and animal life.

A superb tour of Santa Fe's historic area, even on a chilly, rainy day. Karen knows the city, its…read morehistory, and its architecture very well. She's a great communicator, sensed our interests, and kept us all in good humor even in the rain. We learned about the city's history and enjoyed many fascinating stories about noteworthy people and events. She even gave us a few restaurant recommendations.

Karen, our guide was wonderful. She was enthusiastic and fun. She was interactive, not just on…read moreauto-pilot, intetested in us as well. We got a nice sense of the historic Santa Fe, a good starting point for someone on a first time vist.

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!!!

We did the Historic Plaza Food Sip and Savor Tour. It included 4 stops; 2 with food and alcoholic…read morebeverage taste, 1 stop with champagne flight, and 1 stop with churro dessert. Lauren was outstanding host but the $179 per person plus expected tip is outrageous pricing and would have expected more value (food and drink or 5 versus 4 stops).

Probably the #1 advice I give fellow travelers is to do a food tour soon after arriving in a new…read morecity. You get some history, get a basic understanding of the lay of the land, and best of all... you get to eat. On our particular day we ate Italian, ice cream, tamales, amazing pozole and (I think) El Salvadoran food. Everything was delicious and in a couple of cases, a first for me! A huge shout out to our guide - I think her name was Lauren. She did an amazing job and went the extra mile to make sure that we returned to our hotel okay (we were having shuttle issues). She was funny, caring and informative. Besides that, also a chef so she knew what she was talking about! The tour was about $200 per person before tip. Don't forget to tip! I highly recommend this tour.

What a great experience. Misty and Andy did an excellent job guiding us thru some of Old Town's…read moreghostly spots. Misty's excellent telling abilities drew everyone in. Andy was "Johnny on the spot " as her assistant. I highly recommend this fun tour!

We had a great time on our Ghost Tour of Old Town Albuquerque! MARY was a fantastic, informative…read moreand fun guide! Great job MARY and THANK YOU!!

The Puye Cliff Dwellings are closed until further notice (as of last week of November) because of a…read moreroad maintenance project. Please give the visitor center a call before you plan to visit this place.

Five stars for a great look into the ancient Pueblo people. The 1 hr Mesa top tour was perfect- I…read morerecommend checking the weather and going early or later in the day because it can get very hot and there is no shade at the top where they do most of the talking about the history. Our tour guide was Samantha and she did a great job. They have done a beautiful job maintaining the site and hiring local tribe members. Overall, it was great to walk through the ruins and while terrifying to get to, it was so cool to see the cliff dwellings up close. Definitely have to be moderately fit to make it down the hill but they do have the option to take the tour van they use to get us to the top back down. That said, if you don't climb down you miss the best part of the tour. I recommend wearing clothes that you can rinse off easily (I had an athletic skort on which was the perfect material to dust off).

Jerard was an amazing guide for our walking history, sip, and savor tour of Santa Fe, New Mexico…read more He is a true local, his family goes back many generations, and he's exceptionally knowledgeable about the history of New Mexico, in particular Santa Fe. This is a great tour to take when you first arrive in the area because you will leave with many tips and ideas for places to eat, drink, see art, and experience the history of this wonderful city In the following days we revisited several places, including the governors palace, coyote, cafe, and the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Thank you Jerard, for a wonderful day and an unforgettable experience. It was definitely a highlight of our trip.

I went as a part of a group of graduate students from St. John's College. The guide was jovial,…read morepersonable, fun, and loud when he needed to spread the great facts. I loved learning that the smaller doors around the area were not because the people were tiny, it was because they were more easily defended but that changed when the railroad got there circa 1880 and stronger building material could be brought easily. How cool is that? If you liked that fact, there's plenty more where that came from, and it's this tour.

We took this tour on a weekday morning with guide Carol and were very disappointed. She provided…read morescant historical context or really any information on the social, cultural, and economic development of the town and region. She had difficulty telling a linear story and mostly related personal anecdotes about her two children, her husband, her home and which bars served the best Margaritas. She promoted various shops, the owners of which were ostensibly her "friends," and filled the tour time with similar trivia. For five years, I was a tour guide in San Francisco and we received extensive training on how to provide a meaningful experience for our walkers, both substantively and through effective presentation techniques. I've taken walking tours in many cities, and in my experience this was about as poor a tour as I've seen. The fee of $40 was exorbitant in relation to the experience; even if it had been free, I would have considered it largely a waste. Perhaps the other guides in the company are better, but based on this tour, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.

I took the Ghostwalk Tour with this outfit and was very disappointed. I've done ghost tours in…read moremany places around the U.S., from Gettysburge to Bisbee, AZ, from Monterey, CA to Chicago, and they are usually well done by people who are real ghost/paranormal buffs, as well as history buffs. My complaint about the Historical Walks offering is that the guide, Allan, really wasn't someone who's a paranormal expert or buff, but a historian who seemed to have a very hard time staying on topic--ghosts. He was extremely long-winded about all kinds of historical minutiae, but short on ghost stories. We spent the first hour, an HOUR--just sitting in the La Fonda Hotel lobby while he droned on and on with the "introduction." I literally dozed off. And I love ghost tours and history. The ghost walk was very short--the old hospital and La Posada, and the hanging tree. I'm sure there's lots more in the area, isn't there? At La Posada he spent more time talking about the furniture and chandeliers than the ghost stuff. There are plenty of historical tours, but someone looking for the ghost tour is getting a short shrift with this one. This guide, Allan, seemed to think he was teaching a class rather than acting as a tour guide. In short, it was boring. Also, the promotional cards and website insist guest make advance reservations. I had to call twice to get a call back, and the person calling was extremely rude. Really poor customer service, and a disappointing ghost walk. There are other operators offering ghost walks, including one called "Original Ghost Walk of Santa Fe." I'm going to check that out. In other cities and towns, it is often the original one who is the real expert.

Elaine Ritchel is an art historian with attitude…read more Nobody knows the Santa Fe art scene like she does. A tour with this company is intimate, family-oriented, and worth your while. You'll leave with a lot of new information.

My group of four booked a private Canyon Road Art Tour with our guide Mary, and I'm so glad we did…read more This was my third visit to Santa Fe, and although I'd been to Canyon Road before, I never knew where to start--there are over 80 galleries to choose from. Mary transformed what could have been an overwhelming stroll into a curated, engaging, and educational experience. She guided us through a moveable story of Santa Fe: Native and Indigenous art galleries where we learned more about Santa Fe's history, an artist-in-residence home where we discovered how Canyon Road developed, and contemporary galleries where she introduced us to owners and working artists. Along the way, she also pointed out additional galleries, eateries, cafés, and gardens worth returning to--I took notes and can't wait to visit again. Mary was knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible, making the tour both interactive and accessible. She seemed to know everyone--every gallery owner we visited greeted her--which made us feel like we were walking in with a VIP or a local celebrity. As a matter of fact, I'd book this tour with Mary again on my next visit just to explore more galleries we didn't get to this time. The behind-the-scenes insights, personal introductions, and Mary's thoughtful curation elevated the entire experience and greatly reduced my FOMO. Booking the tour was seamless as well! The operators were a pleasure to work with, very responsive, and flexible in helping us arrange the experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to go beyond simply "looking at art" and really connect with the history, people, and culture of Canyon Road.

I organize a trip for 100 friends every May, and we descend on a new city to explore each year. I…read morereached out to Peter for a customized walking tour for our group about a year ago, and I'm so glad I did. With several decades in the travel industry, Peter was a consummate professional. He was knowledgeable, he took the time to understand our group interests and dynamics, and he came up with a jam-packed, information-rich tour that everyone LOVED, led by four guides that everyone had nothing but glowing reviews for. I couldn't have been happier with Peter, his guides, or the tours they led us on. We all left with a deeper, richer understanding of and appreciation for Santa Fe. Highly recommend.

I recently came to Santa Fe on a large group visit. Our group was split up among a number of…read moreCamaratour's guides. I was lucky enough to be in Peter's group. Our tour was interesting, funny, and interactive. Peter was excellent at managing our large and lively group, and balanced education with entertainment like the pro he is. I was particularly appreciative of the context he provided to us of the historical facts so that we could truly begin to understand Santa Fe's past and present. As a Bostonian, I was ready to fight when he started talking about oldest this and oldest that, and I left his tour far more aware of the huge blind spots my northeastern education left me with, although he started to help me fill them. Friends who were with other tour guides from the company similarly raved about their experience.