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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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!
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Hot or Cold Sipping Chocolate Elixir
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Gratuity for Guide
Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
Departure Point
317 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571, USA
Heritage Inspirations, Taos, New Mexico, United States Journey with your guide throughout the historic area of Taos and the Taos Plaza.
The Couse-Sharp Historic Site, Taos, New Mexico, United States Learn about the founding fathers of the Taos Artist Society 30 minutes
Blumenschein Home & Museum, Taos, New Mexico, United States Meet artisan Rich Nichlos in Ernest Blumensceins Art Studio 30 minutes
Taos Plaza, Taos, New Mexico, United States Discover the WPA commissioned frescoes painted by Taos Artist Society Members 15 minutes
Tres Estrellas Design, Taos, New Mexico, United States 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. 20 minutes
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress in comfortable walking shoes.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure 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.
jameelc2020
17 Apr 2023
This walking tour was led by Lesley who was a wealth of information from Taos history to the current art scene in town. Each gallery we went to, the curator was kind enough to give us special attention. We really enjoyed her her warm and fun presence. She went above and beyond in giving us tips on what to do for the rest of our trip as well. The chocolate is a must!
Jackie_S
03 Apr 2023
Lewis was personal and knowledgeable but the tour was WAY over priced!
We could have done it one our own.
Jon_P
22 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!
This tour in
USA
is organized by
Heritage Inspirations
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