Top Taos Half-day Tours

Taos is home to the only UNESCO World Heritage Site that is also a Native American community. This uniquely cultural area of New Mexico has an element of magic to it, thanks to its majestic landscape and creative spirit. Explore Taos on a guided tour that includes a visit to the Taos Pueblo and Taos Gorge.

Go white water rafting on the Rio Grande River in New Mexico on this half-day tour from Taos. Your guide provides all necessary gear and paddle instruction for your 5-mile trip, which can be scheduled for the morning or afternoon. Zip through class 3 rapids that provide a fun ride for all levels of experience, with light refreshments provided when you get off the river.

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.

If you’re drawn to Taos for its vibrant artist community, get a local perspective on the city’s rich and ever-changing arts scene. Go beyond just the big-name galleries to discover workshops and showrooms tucked into Taos’ quirky backstreets, and learn what has drawn creative types to New Mexico's high desert for centuries. Finish with a treat for your other senses at a small-batch chocolate boutique.