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Taos Walking Tour
2 Adults x $45.00
$90.00
Approx Total
$90.00
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Local guide
Guide gratuity not included.
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.
Meeting points
Meet in front of La Fonda Hotel, 108 South Plaza
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
Taos Plaza
The starting and ending place of this walking tour, your guide will cover the major historical points of the Historic Taos Plaza.
5 minutes
John Dunn Shops
We will walk through the John Dunn Shops and explain who Long John Dunn was.
5 minutes
Taos County Courthouse Murals (Pass By)
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.
5 minutes
N/A
An historic hotel on Taos Plaza that displays Navajo artist R.C. Gorman's work, one of Taos's signature artists and a true character.
5 minutes
Sample Menu
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
Free Cancellation
September 19100% refund
September 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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77
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6
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3
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Sam added background, color and insight to Taos. He brought our visit to life.
Published on Oct, 2024
Worthwhile. We had one day in Taos and having a guide like Sam was great. He provided historical background, color and insight into Taos.
Great tour guide with local knowledge
Published on Oct, 2024
Sam’s stories and knowledge were great. Including history of the area and famous locals including kit carson
So glad we booked this tour …
Published on Oct, 2024
Highly recommend. Sam was an excellent and friendly tour guide. He gives a nice walking overview of the Taos Plaza area.
GREAT TOUR
Published on Jul, 2024
Our guide made history come alive. He was very knowlegeable and was well prepared with a set of photographs that he used during his tour.
Perfect!
Published on May, 2024
Our tour guide Sam was great, very friendly and knowledgeable, and brought with him photos and fun references. Great stories and history we learned that we wouldn't have heard just walking around on our own. Definitely recommended this walking tour!
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