Taos Walking Tour

Overview

Historical narrative in Taos' historic district, centered around the old plaza. Your guide will talk about the culture and history of Taos and the mix of Native Amercian, Hispanic, Anglo, Asian, Black and others, who, today have come from all over the world. Your guide and conquistador will be cartoonist, writer, and storyteller Sam Richardson who has many years experience guiding tours. The tour is dog friendly and is offered daily with a reservation. Call for group tours or last minute bookings.

City: Taos

Mon 02 Mar

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Starting at $50.00

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Mon 02 Mar

Starting at $50.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Taos Plaza

The starting and ending place of this walking tour, your guide will cover the major historical points of the Historic Taos Plaza.

John Dunn Shops

We will walk through the John Dunn Shops and explain who Long John Dunn was.

Taos County Courthouse Murals

Painted during the Great Depression as a Works Progress Administration (WPA) project, these 10 treasured murals depict justice in allegorical themes in the historic courthouse of Taos, New Mexico.

Michael Gorman Gallery

Visit the grandson's gallery of Carl Gorman, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers of World War 2 that are credited with defeating the Japanese Army to win the Pacific theatre. Michael Gorman honors his grandfather and other Code Talkers in his gallery on Taos Plaza.

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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 (91)

Jeannette H

Jul 2019

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour around town. Our guide was Steve, and he was fabulous! Knew everything about everything and presented it in a fun, interesting way. Lots of scandalous tidbits!! Steve did a great job finding shady spots for us.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Steve's a keeper! Thanks for appreciating him and for sharing your positive experience with Turquoise Tours.

FarAway20270

Jul 2019

Anita was our guide and I learned some great history and some just fun, quirky facts about Taos. Just the right length to wet your interests to delve a little deeper into the history and relationships between the Native Americans, Spanish, and Anglo in the development of Taos. Anita was very knowledgeable and kept a good pace. I would and already have recommended this activity to friends visiting Taos

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Oh, thank you KINDLY! I love sharing Taos' unique history and qualities with all my guests. I'm glad you had fun and hope that you had a memorable stay in this beautiful Land of Enchantment.

Jean M

Jul 2019

This is a great way to get an overview of Taos and it’s history! Our guide, Anita, was extremely knowledgeable with tons of facts, and kept us entertained with lots of great stories and information. A good history refresher with lots of things you never learned or forgot. Highly recommend this walk!!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Awww, thank you, Jean - your warm review gives my heart a glow! I'm glad you & Mike thoroughly enjoyed our short, but fact-filled, time together, and hope that you made great memories while here in Taos. :-)