Taos Private Walking Tours

4.6 (100 Viator reviews) 1 hr 30 min Taos area

Frontiersman Kit Carson one of Taos' historical icons
Padre Martinez who started the first newspaper in New Mexico
Painting by Taos Walking tours owner and guide, artist, and storyteller Sam Richardson
Taos Walking Tours owner and guide Sam Richardson
Artwork by Navajo code talker Carl Gorman, part of our tour.

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About this activity

One-on-one walking narrative from well-known Taos artist, writer, guide and storyteller Sam Richardson.

Itinerary

  1. Taos Plaza · 30 min

    Walking narrative about Taos history and culture, art scene, points of interest, and historical figures. Hear about frontier scout Kit Carson, Padre Martinez (the Ben Franklin of New Mexico), R.C. Gorman (Taos most famous artist from the past), and socialite Mabel Dodge Lujan (the Gertrude Stein of Taos), among others.

  2. R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery · 20 min

    R.C. Gorman was the first Native American to have his own gallery. He was Taos most famous and successful artist.

  3. Stop 3 · 20 min

    Mike Vargas paints beautiful New Mexico saints. All originals. No two alikes

  4. Stop 4 · pass by

    The Red Light district during the wild west days.

  5. Stop 5 · 20 min

    Historic street where Governor Bent was assasinated during the revolt of 1847

  6. Stop 6 · 10 min

    Historic street where outlaw John Dunn has four saloons and a gambling hall

  7. Stop 7 · 10 min

    Memorial statues with narrative by your guide about Taos veterans and Taos Pueblo veterans

What's included

  • Walking narrative about Taos' history and culture, art scene, and historical figures.

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

We begin at the statue of Padre Martinez on the Taos Plaza

End point: We begin at the statue of Padre Martinez on the Taos Plaza

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

4.6/5

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Distances are straight-line from the activity's center of Taos (Viator lists this tour under Taos; it has no meeting-point coordinates).