Santa Fe to Chimayo and Taos Pueblo Driving Tour/ Day Trip

4.9 (17 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation

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Taos Pueblo — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Taos Pueblo Circa 1000 years ago — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This tour is operated by local tour company Vigilante Guides. A 12th generation New Mexican will lead your tour offering local knowledge and insight. This will be an unforgettable journey and highlight of your trip to New Mexico.

Discover the soul of northern New Mexico on a full-day, luxury tour from Santa Fe to Chimayó, Taos Pueblo, and the Rio Grande Gorge. Travel in comfort aboard a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter with a local guide who brings the region’s culture, history, and landscapes to life. Visit the sacred Santuario de Chimayó, the largest pilgrimage site in the United States. A sacred place with healing earth and a story that is unlike any other. Stop by the Vigil store where you can shop and purchase local spices and chiles.

Explore the living history of Taos Pueblo with a Pueblo guide, and stand in awe at the dramatic Rio Grande Gorge. Enjoy a locally sourced lunch in Taos and relax with small group service, all-inclusive convenience, and unforgettable views along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 13 people
People per booking: 1–13
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Vigilante Guides

Ages: Youth (10–20 years) · Adults (21–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees: Entrance fee
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Lunch will depend on how many people are on the tour and what their preferences are. We have a number of option we can stop at in the city of Taos.

Not included

Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

The Sanctuary of Chimayo

30 min

Here we will stop and visit the Santuario de Chimayo, old church completed in 1816. This place has healing dirt and what we call El Portico, or mini well of dirt that you are welcome to take with you. This is the largest pilgrimage site in the US, over 300,000 visitors each year and thousands of healed people have come out of this place. Very historic and spiritual place.
Taos Pueblo

one hour Admission included

Here we will visit the 1,000 year old Taos Pueblo. We will have a local Taos Pueblo person give us a tour of the Pueblo. We learn about their history, culture, traditions, and much more. Then you will be able to shop and visit some of the vendors.
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge

Passing by

Quick pass by the highest elevation bridge in the US just over 560 feet. If we have time and are able, we can stop by for a quick view over the bridge. This all depends on timing and peoples ability to walk a little distance.