This private walking tour introduces you to Taos through its history, art, and influential figures. The experience begins at the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, where early twentieth-century creativity shaped the town’s identity. Walking toward the historic plaza, you explore stories of Native, Spanish, and frontier life that defined Taos.
The route continues to the Kit Carson House, offering insight into frontier survival and westward expansion. Art and culture come together at the Harwood Museum, where the Taos art movement and modern expressions are revealed. The tour concludes at the Blumenschein Home, connecting personal artist stories with the broader cultural legacy of Taos.
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Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry ticket to Taos Art Museum at Fechin House (20$/person)
Entry ticket to Kit Carson House & Museum (10$/person)
Professional private walking guide
Entry ticket to Harwood Museum of Art (15$/person)
Meeting Points
Departure
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
Meet your guide outside the entrance of the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. The guide will be waiting at the main gate to begin the walk.
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM, USA
Return
Ernest L. Blumenschein House
Tour will end here.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This historic adobe home and studio introduces the Taos art movement through the life and work of Nicolai Fechin. Visitors explore galleries showcasing early modern art and distinctive Southwestern craftsmanship.
30 minutes
2
Taos Plaza
The central plaza reveals layers of Taos history, from Spanish colonial planning to community life today. The guide shares stories of trade, conflict, and cultural exchange that shaped downtown Taos.
15 minutes
3
Kit Carson House & Museum
This preserved adobe home presents the life of Kit Carson and the realities of frontier life in nineteenth-century New Mexico. Exhibits highlight local history, westward expansion, and Taos during the territorial era.
30 minutes
4
Harwood Museum of Art
The museum presents a broad view of Taos art and culture through rotating exhibitions and permanent collections. Native, Hispanic, and Anglo artistic traditions are explored in a modern museum setting.
30 minutes
5
Ernest L. Blumenschein House
The former home of Ernest Blumenschein highlights the beginnings of the Taos art colony. The exterior visit allows the guide to explain how artists shaped Taos into an international art destination.
15 minutes
Private Taos History and Art Walking Tour
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This private walking tour introduces you to Taos through its history, art, and influential figures. The experience begins at the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, where early twentieth-century creativity shaped the town’s identity. Walking toward the historic plaza, you explore stories of Native, Spanish, and frontier life that defined Taos.
The route continues to the Kit Carson House, offering insight into frontier survival and westward expansion. Art and culture come together at the Harwood Museum, where the Taos art movement and modern expressions are revealed. The tour concludes at the Blumenschein Home, connecting personal artist stories with the broader cultural legacy of Taos.
Please...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry ticket to Taos Art Museum at Fechin House (20$/person)
Entry ticket to Kit Carson House & Museum (10$/person)
Professional private walking guide
Entry ticket to Harwood Museum of Art (15$/person)
Meeting Points
Departure
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House
Meet your guide outside the entrance of the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House. The guide will be waiting at the main gate to begin the walk.
Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM, USA
