Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate

Overview

Immerse into Taos’ eclectic artistic community! Starting on Kit Carson Road, weave in and out of winding alleyways exploring the historical context while pausing to mix with the local art scene. Taos has been on the map as an art colony since the late 1800s and it has a reputation for its eclectic talented creative populace. Come to this high desert mountain town to not only experience the ethereal light and vivid landscape, but to also encounter this dynamic community and their remarkable art to life. Enjoy a mix of old and new while exploring downtown’s rich art history. Discover the vibrant center of this uniquely quirky and highly talented community.
We conclude this tour with a Chocolate Elixir at Chokola to weave in the art of chocolate making by owners Deb and Javier who are passionate about every step in the process of their decadent sipping chocolate, truffles, mousses and tarts! A perfect way to celebrate the finale of your immersion to Taos Artisans!

City: Taos

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $135.70

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $135.70

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What's Included

Experience Guide

Hot or Cold Sipping Chocolate Elixir

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress in comfortable walking shoes.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Heritage Inspirations

Journey with your guide throughout the historic area of Taos and the Taos Plaza.

The Couse-Sharp Historic Site

Learn about the founding fathers of the Taos Artist Society

Blumenschein Home & Museum

Meet artisan Rich Nichlos in Ernest Blumensceins Art Studio

Taos Plaza

Discover the WPA commissioned frescoes painted by Taos Artist Society Members

Tres Estrellas Design

Meet owners Chris and Carla at Tres Estrellas Gallery for an in depth experience to learn about native textiles of the northern New Mexico and Mexican. Dive deep into this rich history of our Rio Grande Blankets and the churro sheep introduced to provide some of the finest weaving materials. Enjoy a weaving demo by Carla who is passionate about sharing her handwoven shawls and blankets that use hand-died yarns inspired by our native textiles of Taos Region.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (33)

jag427

Jul 2020

What a wonderful tour! Katie, our tour guide, was so pleasant, funny, and full of amazing knowledge about Taos, the history, all the awesome connections between the area and the artists that were so influential here in Taos. I was both inspired and energized by her passion for sharing this knowledge! We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the history of this area as well as the architecture and artisan flair. We had the opportunity to visit several galleries with different types of art, jewelry, textiles and had the curator of the gallery or the artist/owner herself to tell us about the collection. In one gallery we had a demonstration of weaving textiles using a wooden loom. How cool! Even during this restricted time of COVID-19 where some of the parts of the tour had to be modified (state mandate to close museums), we still felt like we got a lot out of the tour. We appreciated all the efforts to follow NM state orders and CDC guidelines and felt very comfortable the entire time. The grand finale was tasting some AMAZING chocolate and getting to choose a treat to enjoy as part of the tour cost. It was really neat to learn about the process of making chocolate, we had no idea! We would highly recommend taking this tour upon arrival to Taos, it is a great way to get to know the history and get a great orientation of Taos. Fun, informal, super friendly and knowledgeable tour guide - it’s a no brainer! Book yours! Thanks Katie for a remarkable tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

We loved reading this inspiring and detailed review of your recent Taos Artisan Walking Tour with Katie! Listening to your take away wandering our historic region is what our inspired guides dedicate our passion to on each and every tour. We are delighted to have you since this tour book a few more with us and we look forward to continuing a local and interpretive lens for exploring Taos. We can't thank you enough for joining us and taking the dive into our culture, artisan world and heritage! Enjoy the rest of your visit to Taos! From our Heritage Inspirations Family

Laurynmama

Nov 2019

This is my second trip with Angelisa and Heritage Inspirations and once again, it did not disappoint! Hearing the stories of iconic Taos Pueblo while walking around the historic ground is an experience not to be missed. I had never been to the Millicent Rogers museum and I am now in love, what a woman! The museum has an incredible collection of artifacts that is not to be missed, I could spend all day weaving through the many rooms of goodies. Of course wrapping up at Chokola is the ultimate treat. I have loved Taos for many years, but seeing it through Angelisa's eyes and hearing her wealth of knowledge creates a whole new perspective. A day with Heritage Inspirations is a day to remember. I can't wait for my next trip!

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi Lauryn, Thank you for taking the time to write! And we're glad to hear you've joined us for a second tour. It's wonderful to hear that you were able to see a place you know and love through a different context. We appreciate your support and look forward to hosting you again in 2020! Cheers, The Heritage Inspirations Family

Jerseygirl856609

Nov 2019

Just the perfect way to learn about Taos and the Native American culture and the Taos artists. Angelisa and Leslie were so nice and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this experience. We also took the tour to the Taos pueblo and it was so peaceful and beautiful.