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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $135.70

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Cb M

Aug 2019

I've lived in northern NM for close to a decade and this was an amazing opportunity to experience parts of the state I'd never known much about. Angelisa is a wealth of information. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hello! How wonderful that you're a New Mexico resident and got to experience new things about our state! We thank you for choosing to join us and hope it gives you a deeper appreciation for what the great Land of Enchantment has to offer. And Angelisa is the perfect person to help provide the context. Please visit with us again! Best regards, The Heritage Inspirations Family

scarlett e

Jul 2019

Lesley Morgan was our guide on this tour. She is an excellent guide. She is so knowledgeable about the artists and the homes. I live in Taos and work at the Visitor Center and Lesley taught me things I didn't know. The pick up was at The El Monte Sagrado. A beautiful Hotel. Great place to start off. At the end of our tour we stopped at Chokola. Great chocolate!! Thank you Lesley & Angelisa!!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hello Scarlett, Thank you very much for providing us wth your feedback! As someone who knows Taos well, your input is invaluable. The Artisan Walking Tour definitely gives the guests a nice cross section of what Taos has to offer and we're glad you got to experience it! And we appreciate your support. All the best, The Heritage Inspirations Family

Kira_Marin11

May 2019

I recently moved to Taos and decided this would be a great way to learn a little more about the town and it's history. Although I have walked around the plaza and downtown area many times, I was pleasantly surprised by the array of places that we visited and by the knowledgeable tour guide, Lesley. She shared history of the town and historic figures that shaped Taos and her connections with some of the art galleries and shops gave us a behind-the-scenes look into these unique businesses. She made the introductions at some of the galleries and shops much more approachable than just wondering in on your own, and we able to see places that were a little more off the beaten path. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a little more out of their visit to Taos!