Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Ride at an even pace through the historic streets of Taos, on an e-bike. Along the way, watch earth-toned adobe buildings reflect light differently at different hours. Visit an adobe home that once belonged to one of the most famous figures of the American frontier. At San Francisco de Assisi Church, experience the calm that has attracted visitors for generations. Why has this church been rebuilt multiple times using traditional methods? Near the Taos Art Museum, discover how artists once lived and worked in this area. How did Taos become a magnet for painters in the early 20th century? What role did local landscapes play in shaping American art movements? The tour connects these questions to what you see, making each stop meaningful from a visitor’s perspective.

Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

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Highlights

  • Observe adobe architecture and quiet surroundings at San Francisco de Assisi Church
  • Learn how artists shaped local identity at the Taos Art Museum
  • Gain context on local history while moving through central Taos streets
  • Private tour with a local guide

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • E-Bike with safety helmet and triangle
  • Bottled Water

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
3 hours
  • 1

    Taos Plaza

    Begin at this historic center of town and a long-standing crossroads of cultures. Learn how Native, Spanish and American settler influences shaped this compact square.

  • 2

    Kit Carson House & Museum

    Take a peek into frontier life in this preserved 19th-century adobe home. Original rooms, period furnishings and exhibits illuminate the legacy of a Taos legend.

  • 3

    Historic Ledoux Street

    Ride through areas associated with Taos’s artistic development. Hear how painters, writers, and photographers were drawn to the region’s light and isolation.

  • 4

    Taos Art Museum at Fechin House

    Arrive at the Fechin House and explore the artist’s studio and surrounding gardens. Learn how Nicolai Fechin blended Russian craftsmanship with Pueblo and adobe traditions.

  • 5

    San Francisco de Asis Church

    Cycle to one of the most photographed adobe churches in the United States. Pause outside to explore its massive layered earthen walls.

  • 6

    Taos Plaza

    Enjoy a relaxed ride back towards Taos Plaza. Traverse familiar streets that connect the cultural and artistic themes of the tour.

Additional Information

Private tour only for your group

Meeting Point

The guide will meet all guests at the gazebo located in Taos Plaza.
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.