Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
One-on-one walking narrative from well-known Taos artist, writer, guide and storyteller Sam Richardson.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Taos Plaza
Walking narrative about Taos history and culture, art scene, points of interest, and historical figures. Hear about frontier scout Kit Carson, Padre Martinez (the Ben Franklin of New Mexico), R.C. Gorman (Taos most famous artist from the past), and socialite Mabel Dodge Lujan (the Gertrude Stein of Taos), among others.
R.C. Gorman Navajo Gallery
R.C. Gorman was the first Native American to have his own gallery. He was Taos most famous and successful artist.
Options
Taos Walking Tours
Illustrations of history
Illustrations of history
What‘s Included
Walking narrative about Taos' history and culture, art scene, and historical figures.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Easy and interesting!
Vikki C,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam is very knowledgeable and has some great stories about the interesting history and characters of Taos!
Taos history walking tour
Bonnie B,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Sam Our guide was super nice but our group of 5 could not hear him..when i brought it up he joked about it but still we couldn't hear or distinguish what he was all saying..he looks down or to the side alot and his voice is very soft and sounds muffled or like hes mumbling. And the tour is 98% outside walking around the plaza technically(car truck noise)..also both the $40 historical tour and $50 walking history tour listed for this event were the same tour here..2 of the gals were here for the $40 history tour and 3 of us for the $50 history tour and Sam the guide gave us all the same tour so 3 of us were overcharged..we also had to go find our guide. The instructions for tour said to meet in front of statue and our guide was in front of the big hotel which is behind the statue..we went looking for him after 15 minutes since no guide showed up in front of statue. It could be a good tour because of the history and significance of the Taos area but tour guides have to be able to project their voices and connect with their customers
Great way to learn about Taos
Sandra K,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was a great way to experience Taos for the first time. Sam was a great guide, providing lots of details about the history and current aspects of Taos. As a longtime resident, Sam provided details from a local perspective that I really appreciated.
Great insight into Taos
jdoughty,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was an excellent tour guide and shared a wealth of information on Taos. He was engaging and humorous. We highly recommend this walking tour.
History and Culture of Taos.
Coastal37111015831,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam (our guide) was outstanding. He talked about the history of Taos, the culture, the art scene, and some of the movies made in the Taos area. He made the hour and an half interesting and informative. We enjoyed talking with him and visiting various galleries and local shops.
Wonderful look into Taos past
Chocohol,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful walking tour with Sam - we loved his stories and the opportunity to learn more about Taos, past and present. It has made our stay in the area so much more interesting! There was a glitch with TripAdvisor/ Viator communications with Sam, so once you book, you may want to contact Sam at the number provided to confirm your tour.
Lot of fun- Sam is so entertaining
Mary M,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was really amazing! So knowledgeable and it was such a great tour! Highly recommended and so much fun! One of the best parts of the trip.
Awesome tour
Sydney G,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam was great and very knowledgeable about the area! I just moved to the area recently and my parents were in town so it was great to have a knowledgeable guide that knew the area well!
Good introduction to Taos
Elizabeth B,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting and informative tour of downtown Taos. Our guide, Sam was knowledgeable and had interesting insights along the way.
Very little bang for your bucks
Sue H,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Sam is not the best tour guide. He tells mainly anecdotal infirmation, plugs certain businesses on the square, is easily distracted, loses track of people on the tour when crossing streets (and we were only four altogether) starts the tour before businesses open and says, "They'll be here after lunch." His voice is very low and he doesn't speak up when there is noise nearby. His aidiovisual aids are mostly his own drawings, which he plugs on the tour as well. My least favorite Vistor experience to date. I did better walking around myself afterwards and talking to shop owners and artists. Taos is the bomb. This tour was overpriced and underwhelming.
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