Architecture Tours

We offer walking, cycling, virtual, and behind-the-scenes tours of historic architecture, the contemporary built environment and the studios of architects who design it. Our tours enable the public to explore the history, architectural and planning ideas, and cultural forces that continue to influence the formal expression of Santa Fe’s unique neighborhoods, buildings and shared physical spaces.

UPCOMING

WALKING TOUR - Santa fe style 1912-wwii // Saturday, April 20, 1-4pm

This downtown walking tour is the kick-off event in our 2024 four-part program series, ReVision: The Future of Santa Fe Style.

Revisit the cultural moment and creative visions that formed a new regional style. Evaluate the roles of imitation, appropriation, and authenticity in urban placemaking.

The tour will begin at the New Mexico Museum of Art and will cover about 2 miles. Participation is free and registration is required. Registration will be capped at 25 participants.

Ongoing: Spaces Speak

SPACES SPEAK is an online portal for crowd-sourced virtual architecture tours, presenting personal narratives about locals' favorite built spaces in Santa Fe.

Our buildings, parks, streets, and sidewalks not only define the physical fabric of our community, they also hold the stories and memories of those who occupy them. While architects and designers forecast the specific needs of our built world, it is the people inhabiting these spaces who give them meaning.

Do you have a favorite building that has influenced your own work? A monument that has inspired you to learn about local history? How about a park bench that provides the perfect view? A mural that colors your morning commute? Capture images and sketch out your narrative or shoot a short video—Share with us what this space means to you.

browse all submissions and submit your story here.

Tours Archive:

ThE Route Unseen - MAY AND OCTOBER 2023

ARCHITECTURAL DETECTIVE AGENCY - JUNE 2022

Baca Railyard District - DECEMBER 2019

North Guadalupe Corridor Walking Tour - august 2017

Downtown Santa Fe Walking Tours - summer 2016

Architect Studio Tours

La Fonda Hotel - june 2014

The Lensic Performing Arts Center - june 2014