SANTA FE CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A three-hour tasting walk through Santa Fe’s downtown—Pranzo, Terra Cotta, Gruet Tasting Room and La Boca
A guided, three-hour walking restaurant tour led by the Santa Fe School of Cooking that pairs Italian, Spanish and globally inspired small plates with wine in the heart of downtown Santa Fe.
A three-hour tasting walk through Santa Fe’s downtown—Pranzo, Terra Cotta, Gruet Tasting Room and La Boca.
Embark on a lively 3-hour walking restaurant tour through downtown Santa Fe that visits neighborhood favorites such as Pranzo, Terracotta Wine Bistro, the Gruet Tasting Room and La Boca, sampling Italian, Spanish and globally inspired dishes paired with wines while moving between distinctive, historic downtown venues.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Small plates paired with regional and Spanish-focused wines
The tour emphasizes a mix of Italian, Spanish and globally inspired cuisine paired with wines, with dedicated stops that showcase thoughtful wine programs alongside locally oriented dishes.
Historic, influential downtown venues
Stops include long-established and influential Santa Fe restaurants—venues that carry forward local culinary traditions and strong wine programs, including one noted for its focus on Spanish sherry and modern Spanish cuisine.
A brisk downtown walk between lively tasting rooms
Set in the heart of Santa Fe, the route threads lively dining rooms and tasting bars, offering a sense of the city's compact, social dining culture as you move from one restaurant to the next.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over three hours you’ll walk a curated downtown route and stop at a sequence of local restaurants and tasting rooms—sampling small plates and wines at each venue—guided by staff from the Santa Fe School of Cooking as you experience a blend of Italian, globally inspired and Spanish flavors framed by the city’s downtown atmosphere.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walking tasting tour suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided walk runs approximately three hours and begins at The Santa Fe School of Cooking; tours run Friday afternoons from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Participants must be 21 or older to join this tasting-focused tour.
Restaurants are subject to change due to booking conflicts; the operator will communicate any changes as soon as possible.
Because the tour includes substantial tasting, guests are asked to reconsider making dinner reservations the same evening.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The walking restaurant tour lasts approximately three hours.
Where does the tour begin?
The tour begins at The Santa Fe School of Cooking.
What restaurants are included?
Typical stops include Pranzo, Terracotta Wine Bistro, the Gruet Tasting Room and La Boca, though restaurants are subject to change due to booking conflicts.
Are there age restrictions?
Yes—participants must be age 21 or older.
When do the tours run?
Tours run Friday afternoons from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Should I make dinner reservations after the tour?
Guests are asked to reconsider dinner reservations following the restaurant walking tour because the chefs provide substantial tastings.