If you’re drawn to Taos for its vibrant artist community, get a local perspective on the city’s rich and ever-changing arts scene. Go beyond just the big-name galleries to discover workshops and showrooms tucked into Taos’ quirky backstreets, and learn what has drawn creative types to New Mexico's high desert for centuries. Finish with a treat for your other senses at a small-batch chocolate boutique.

Learn how Taos became a beacon for American artists
Stroll through the city's creative quarters with a guide
Admire the work of renowned and up-and-coming local artisans
Taste organic handcrafted chocolate or wine at a local bar

What's Included

Hot or Cold Sipping Chocolate Elixir
Experience Guide

None
Gratuity for Guide
Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection

Meeting And Pickup

Pickup point

El Monte Sagrado
317 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571-6737

Pickup details

Meet your guide in the lobby at El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa.

What To Expect

Heritage Inspirations (Pass By)

The Couse-Sharp Historic Site

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blumenschein Home & Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Taos Plaza

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tres Estrellas Design

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress in comfortable walking shoes.

Service animals allowed
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers

Operated by Heritage Inspirations

Cancellation Policy

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.

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Reviews

5.0

38 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Not worth the price.

Jackie_S, Apr 2023

Lewis was personal and knowledgeable but the tour was WAY over priced! We could have done it one our own.

Great Mix of History and Art Appreciation

Jon_P, Oct 2022

Wonderful mixture of art and local history. Awoke a newfound appreciation for Southwestern art, and the pivotal place Taos holds in development of contemporary art. Well worth the money and time! One minor disappointment: one of the three museum/studio visits listed required substitution due to illness at the museum. Explanations of the artwork (in many media!) were superb. We looked forward to this particular stop- only to find out about the substitution at the time for the last stop. Unavoidable, but a bit disappointing. Suggest covering any variances from the published itinerary at the start. Wound not hesitate to recommend this tour, the operator Heritage Inspirations, or our guide Lewis!

Taos Walking Tour

TJM, May 2021

Meeting the local artists and having direct conversations with them. Lesley was fluent in local history and the local artists we met. She made us want to return to Taos to experience more of this colorful venue

Response from Host, May 2021

We are so happy you enjoyed your exploration of Taos on our Artisan Walking Tour. It's wonderful to read about your experience and inspiration to visit again soon!