Insider-Led Canyon Road Gallery Tour Santa Fe

My group of four booked a private Canyon Road Art Tour with our guide Mary, and I’m so glad we did. 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.

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