Top Taos Art & Culture

Join one of Taos’s famous writer, artist, and storyteller for this walking tour of the city, named Sam Richardson. Along the way you’ll learn about the cultural and historical figures like Padre Martinez and Kit Carson. You’ll explore the wild west Red Light District. See where early artists created their work, and visit several other spots in town with vivid histories and plenty of stories.

On our historic journey you will see the not to miss sites in Taos, restaurants, churches, artist shops, historic buildings and you’ll learn the story of the people that made Taos what it is today and why it has the nickname as the Soul of the Southwest. Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. Go anytime, 24/7, the tour is all outside.

Discover why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment and reconnect with your artistic spirit on this one-of-a-kind walking tour from Taos. Using your phone, connect with your ‘creative collaborator,’ to wander along a scenic stretch of the Rio Grande on a walk designed to awaken your senses and tap into your inner artistry with creative exercises.

Experience a private walking tour exploring the rich art and heritage of Taos. Begin at the Couse-Sharp Historic Site and learn about the Taos Society of Artists and their influence. Next, visit the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House to see Nicolai Fechin’s works and unique architectural style. Walk through the historic Taos Plaza and discover its public art and role in community life. End at the Kit Carson Home and Museum, exploring frontier history and local culture. A licensed guide leads the tour at a comfortable pace. Walking distances are short, allowing a relaxed two-hour experience. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date or time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Ride at an even pace through the historic streets of Taos, on an e-bike. Along the way, watch earth-toned adobe buildings reflect light differently at different hours. Visit an adobe home where one of the most famous figures of the American frontier once dwelled. At San Francisco de Assisi Church, experience the calm that has attracted visitors for generations. Why has this church been rebuilt multiple times using traditional methods? Near the Taos Art Museum, discover how artists once lived and worked in this area. How did Taos become a magnet for painters in the early 20th century? What role did local landscapes play in shaping American art movements? The tour connects these questions to what you see, making each stop meaningful from a visitor’s perspective. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

This private walking tour introduces you to Taos through its history, art, and influential figures. The experience begins at the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, where early twentieth-century creativity shaped the town’s identity. Walking toward the historic plaza, you explore stories of Native, Spanish, and frontier life that defined Taos. The route continues to the Kit Carson House, offering insight into frontier survival and westward expansion. Art and culture come together at the Harwood Museum, where the Taos art movement and modern expressions are revealed. The tour concludes at the Blumenschein Home, connecting personal artist stories with the broader cultural legacy of Taos. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date, time, and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.