Santa Fe Sweet & Spicy Tour: Chiles, Churros & More
About this activity
Highlights
- Filled beignets and coffee near the Plaza
- Biscochitos, New Mexico's official state cookie
- A green chile croissant on Burro Alley
- Finish with fresh churros
Full description
From there, we'll stroll toward the iconic Santa Fe Plaza, the cultural and historic heart of the city since 1610. Along the way, 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 mountain views, vibrant energy, and centuries of history that make Santa Fe unlike anywhere else in the United States.
Our next stop 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 piñon and chile have become part of Santa Fe's thriving café and culinary culture.
Continuing through historic Burro Alley, once a lively trading route filled with merchants and pack burros carrying firewood into town, we'll visit a hidden local bakery to enjoy 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. It's a delicious reminder that Santa Fe's food scene is as creative and unexpected as the city itself.
Along the route, we'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 shape the city into the artistic hub it is today.
We'll finish our experience at a colorful local café known for its incredible fresh-made churros and homemade dipping sauces. It's the perfect sweet ending to a fun, flavorful, and unforgettable journey through the heart of downtown Santa Fe.
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Coffee
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Cafe Des Artistes
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Group limited to 20 travelers
- Stroller accessible
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a hat or sunglasses for sun protection
- Arrive hungry and ready to sample treats
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!