Explore the historical aspects of downtown Taos on this 1-hour walking tour of the town. Stroll through the streets, as you walk about half a mile (0.8 km) and learn about the people of the past. Hear stories of Kit Carson, Padre Martinez, Don Juan de Onate, Long John Dunn, and Doc Martin.

1-hour historical walking tour of Taos
Stroll the historic downtown area as your guide tells you tales of the town’s history
Learn about famous people of the past, such as Doc Martin, Long John Dunn, and Padre Martinez
This tour involves about half a mile (0.8 km) of walking

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.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Dunn Shops

We will walk through the John Dunn Shops and explain who Long John Dunn was.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel La Fonda de Taos

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Include

Local guide

Exclude

Guide gratuity not included.