Taos Private Walking Tours
Overview
Inclusions
- Walking narrative about Taos' history and culture, art scene, and historical figures.
- Entry/Admission - Taos Plaza
- Entry/Admission - Veteran's Memorial
- Entry/Admission - The Michael McCormick Gallery
- Entry/Admission - R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Taos Plaza, Immediately West of the Intersection of Us 64 and Nm 68, Taos, NM 87571-6071
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery, 104 S Plaza, Taos, NM 87571-5957
R.C. Gorman was the first Native American to have his own gallery. He was Taos most famous and successful artist.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Michael McCormick Gallery, 106 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte STE C, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Mike Vargas paints beautiful New Mexico saints. All originals. No two alikes
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Dona Luz Street, Dona Luz St, Taos, NM 87571, USA
The Red Light district during the wild west days.
Stop At: Bent Street, Bent St, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Historic street where Governor Bent was assasinated during the revolt of 1847
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: John Dunn Way, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Historic street where outlaw John Dunn has four saloons and a gambling hall
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Veteran's Memorial, 100-198 E Plaza, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Memorial statues with narrative by your guide about Taos veterans and Taos Pueblo veterans
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Absolute vault of information about the early and current Taos. He is so fun and easy to be, you will want to stop here with him first to learn the area.... he guides you to things you would not know existed without him.
Absolute vault of information about the early and current Taos. He is so fun and easy to be, you will want to stop here with him first to learn the area.... he guides you to things you would not know existed without him.We walked with Sam around the plaza in Taos and he provided an excellent history of the town, the buildings, the people and the culture. Very knowledgeable and relatable.
We walked with Sam around the plaza in Taos and he provided an excellent history of the town, the buildings, the people and the culture. Very knowledgeable and relatable.Sam was an excellent guide. He is a wealth of knowledge about Taos and the surrounding area. I would take a tour with Sam anytime.
Sam was an excellent guide. He is a wealth of knowledge about Taos and the surrounding area. I would take a tour with Sam anytime.Sam is very knowledgeable and a great story teller and historian. He gave us great recommendations for shops and restaurants.
Sam is very knowledgeable and a great story teller and historian. He gave us great recommendations for shops and restaurants.Sam is a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable about the area history and art scene. The tour was a highlight of our trip!
Sam is a fantastic guide! So knowledgeable about the area history and art scene. The tour was a highlight of our trip!Sam's knowledge of Taos past and present is best described as encyclopedic . Historic sites and characters were brought to life with his easygoing commentary, assisted by his portfolio of photographs, prints and sketches - including several of his own. In the vicinity of the plaza, he introduced ...
Sam's knowledge of Taos past and present is best described as encyclopedic . Historic sites and characters were brought to life with his easygoing commentary, assisted by his portfolio of photographs, prints and sketches - including several of his own. In the vicinity of the plaza, he introduced us to several galleries and their owners and provided excellent advice on other attractions around Taos . A 'must do' for anyone visiting this remarkable town.