Taos Artisan Walking Tour: Explore Eclectic Artistry

Immerse yourself in Taos’ eclectic artistic community on a walking tour. Explore the historical context, mix with the local art scene, and discover the vibrant center of this uniquely quirky and highly talented community.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Heritage Inspirations - Embark on a guided exploration through the historic district of Taos, including the renowned Taos Plaza.
  • The Couse-Sharp Historic Site - Gain insights into the lives of the Taos Artist Society’s pioneers.
  • Blumenschein Home & Museum - Encounter craftsman Rich Nichlos in the art studio of Ernest Blumenschein.
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What's Included
  • Guided Experience
  • Sipping Chocolate Elixir
What's Not Included
  • None
  • Gratuity for Guide
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
Additional Information

Dive into the diverse artist circle of Taos! Start at Kit Carson Road, meander along twisting paths, learn about the historical backdrop while interacting with the local arts society. Taos has been known as an artist colony since the late 19th century, celebrated for its diverse and skilled citizens. Visit this mountainside town in the high desert to…

Location
El Monte Sagrado
Kit Carson Road
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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X5592vttoms
Oct 18, 2024
Taos artists unlocked for us! - Katrina was an excellent tour guide! We toured a number of galleries. Our favorite was Untitled Fine Art gallery, where one of the featured artists, KC Tebbut, enthralled us with an in-depth description of the nuances and techniques of the several artists on display, including his own. Katrina shared her knowledge and personal perspectives on the historical and contemporary artists of Taos. And we ended with a stop at Chokola for some delicious sipping chocolate. A wonderful way to start our stay in Taos!
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900pattie
Sep 26, 2024
Don’t miss the Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate! - I am a first-time visitor to the Taos area so this tour was really a nice way to see some great art & artisans. I have always loved art & have dabbled with drawing and painting, but I also love seeing & learning about the creative process & different artists. Our guide, Tyler, was knowledgeable & very personable. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone coming to Taos.
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Lpalantone
Sep 8, 2024
Learn & connect with the Taos artisan community - I really enjoyed the Taos Artisan Walking Tour! Our guide, Tyler, did a great job sharing interesting information and anecdotes about the history of the artist community in Taos. Our group had unique experiences at each stop on the tour to connect with local artisans from those that specialize in painting to weaving and more!
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Nancy_w
Aug 2, 2024
A feast for sight and taste. - We learned a lot about the history of art and artists in Taos, thoroughly enjoyed the walk and the chocolate was to die for!
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Sightseer18877875315
Jul 24, 2023
The highlight of our time in Taos! - This tour made us fall in love with Taos! We did the artisan walking tour. Our tour guide, Leslie, had lived in Taos for 25 years and had a wealth of art knowledge. She knew the artists in town and was able to introduce us to a lot of great people and places. Our favorite part of the tour was visiting one of the artists in his studio and hearing his passion for art and Taos. We learned so much about art, history, and the city from her. She also gave us great food/drink/shopping recommendations for the rest of our visit. Leslie made our visit to Taos so special and walking around the city with her was like learning from a fun friend! We can’t wait to do it again!
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Amy
Jun 11, 2023
Immersive and Unforgettable! - My daughter booked this tour because she knows how much I love chocolate and it sounded interesting. It was a truly phenomenal experience! We had an immersive introduction to the art scene and the history of textiles and weaving in Taos. Our fabulous guide Lizzy shared her passion, knowledge, and personal connections to the artists and artisans we met along the tour. The pace was relaxed and the people she introduced us to along the way were fascinating. We might have wandered into some of these places on our own but we never would have seen Taos the way we did without Lizzy. She recommended Medley for dinner and we had a memorable and fabulous foodie experience. At the chocolate shop we had drinking chocolate for the first time! A must do experience! Well worth
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Aprilmi
May 9, 2023
Fabulous, fun experience! - Fabulous art-focused tour with our incredible guide Leslie! Leslie gauged our interests and toured us accordingly. We were exposed to all kinds of art from painting to jewelry to weaving and beyond. Along the way she sprinkled in history, architecture, offered suggestions for additional points of interest and dining recommendations. She gave generously of her time yet kept us on track for all the places she wanted us to visit. A lovely human being with whom to have spent an afternoon. And all of it topped off with a chocolate tasting! A memorable adventure!
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Karen
Mar 24, 2024
Don’t Miss Taos - We had a great visit toTaos with a wonderful guide, great stories and a chance to meet and interact with artist in their studios…the chocolate tasting was a pleasure to experience at the end of an amazing afternoon!
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Barbid_13
Oct 22, 2024
Not worth the money - Our guide Katrina was excellent and knowledgeable. The content of the tour itself was very disappointing and definitely not worth $125 per person. We felt like some of the galleries we visited were just in the to try to sell us stuff.
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H9242xpjulieb
Sep 25, 2023
A waste of time and money. - I’ve booked a lot of tours and this is the only one I would say was very disappointing. Just walked us in and out of galleries for the most part. One gallery was skipped because the owner was not available so it was closed. The tour guide or the employees at the galleries didn’t add much content to the gallery tour. In the end it was just a waste of time and money.
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