1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
10 people
English
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.
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
R.C. Gorman was the first Native American to have his own gallery. He was Taos most famous and successful artist.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Mike Vargas paints beautiful New Mexico saints. All originals. No two alikes
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Red Light district during the wild west days.
• Admission Ticket Included
Historic street where Governor Bent was assasinated during the revolt of 1847
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Historic street where outlaw John Dunn has four saloons and a gambling hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Memorial statues with narrative by your guide about Taos veterans and Taos Pueblo veterans
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included