Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate
Product ID: 97753
Supplied by: Heritage Inspirations
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. We know you came to this high desert mountain town to not only experience the ethereal light and vivid landscape but to also encounter this dynamic community, where they can’t help but bring their remarkable art to life.
We will share with you a mix of old and new, we’ll investigate downtown’s rich art history, and we’ll discover the vibrant center of this uniquely quirky and highly tolerant community.
You’ll glean an insider’s perspective to the hidden art gems, as you walk the back roads of downtown Taos with your local guide. Starting on Kit Carson Road at El Monte Sagrado Resort, you’ll weave in and out of winding alleyways exploring the historical context while you pause to mix with the local art scene.
Highlights
- 2 Guests Minimum / 8 Guests Maximum
- Explore Taos’ vibrant artistic legacy on a guided walking tour, and enjoy a unique chocolate happy hour at Chokola Bean to Bar, savoring artisanal chocolates.
What's included
- Chocolate Elixir from Chokola
- Gratuity for your inspired guide.
Additional Information
What to Bring
Comfortable shoes
Hat and/or sunglasses
Sunscreen
Layered, weather-appropriate clothing
Water
Traveler Tips
At high elevations and in a dry climate, proper hydration, warm breathable layers, and sun protection is a necessity. New Mexico weather can also change without much notice.
Cancellation policy
Our Day Tour Bookings require full deposit at the time of booking. Due to the intimate size of our trips, we will refund cancellations when informing our team up to 14 days in advance. Any cancellations not within a 14 day notice will be non-refundable.
Know before you go
Difficulty Rating: 1
1 = Easy | 3 = Moderate | 5 = Difficult
Easy – Leisurely-paced walking tours with minimal physical exertion. Includes cultural explorations such as gallery visits, shopping tours, or cooking experiences. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Overview
The overall tour theme will be to illustrate and experience the vibrancy, color and character of the artists who have contributed so much of Taos’ eccentric story. Follow in the artists’ footsteps while we visit a variety of studios, engaging with their inventive creators and appreciating their inspired creations.
The tour will finish with our artisan version of happy hour fun. We’ll go to Chokola Bean to Bar, which makes organic, small-batch, exquisitely crafted chocolate. Here, you’ll taste the supremely sipable chocolate elixir, and as you taste the aromas of carefully infused flavors, you’ll also learn about their chocolate bars artisanally wrapped in gold by local Tao artists.
You can’t help but see outlandish individuals that embody Taos’ funky artistic spirit while walking the streets of downtown. So, immerse yourself in the local artisan population with our Taos walking tour and let us introduce you to these offbeat backroads of Taos, while you get a taste of local cacao artistic infusion – book one of our top rated Taos Tours today!
