

Things to do in Taos
Taos, NM packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Taos by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in Taos?
Outty ranks 15 bookable experiences in Taos, United States. The highest scoring is Far Flung Adventures Rio Grande Racecourse at 89 out of 100, followed by Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico, Far Flung Adventures Scenic Half-Day Float, Taos Private Walking Tours. Prices start at $10 per person and 0 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Taos, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities.
- Ranked experiences
- 15
- In the 90+ Club
- 0
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 15
Top tour operators in Taos
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Taos they cover.
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
302 experiences across 66 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Creative Soul Scavenger Hunts
19 experiences across 14 cities
Heritage Inspirations
5 experiences across 2 cities
Far Flung Adventures
3 experiences across 2 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in New Mexico USA
3 experiences across 2 cities
Most Highly Reviewed in Taos
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Last Minute in Taos
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Far Flung Adventures Rio Grande Racecourse

Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico

Far Flung Adventures Scenic Half-Day Float

Taos Private Walking Tours

Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos
Food & Drink in Taos
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.
Culture & History in Taos
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico

Taos Private Walking Tours

Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate

Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos

Taos E-Bike Tour

Taos Downtown Self Guided App Walking Tour
Outdoors in Taos
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico

Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate

Taos E-Bike Tour

Taos Half Day Cultural Tour | A Magical Taste of Taos and its Cultural Diversity

E Bike Private Tour of Art and History in Taos
Nightlife in Taos
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.
Highest rated in Taos
The top of the Outty Ranking across 15 local experiences
- 1Far Flung Adventures Rio Grande Racecourse3h • from $9288.8
- 2Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico3h • from $8884.7
- 3Far Flung Adventures Scenic Half-Day Float3h • from $9481.5
- 4Taos Private Walking Tours1.5h • from $4072.5
- 5Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate3h • from $15872.3
- 6Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos2.3h • from $3972.0
- 7Taos E-Bike Tour3h • from $20771.5
- 8River Guru Rio Grande Mindfulness Adventure( remotely hosted)2.5h • from $4568.0
- 9Taos Downtown Self Guided App Walking Tour0.8h • from $1065.5
- 10Taos Half Day Cultural Tour | A Magical Taste of Taos and its Cultural Diversity4h • from $24664.0
- 11Raging Red River Scavenger Hunt2h • from $2061.4
- 12Enchanting Eagle Nest Scavenger Hunt2h • from $2057.8
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in Taos?
Our ranked guide lists the 15 best experiences in Taos with prices, time needed and quick picks for families, rainy days and last-minute plans. Read the answer
Planning questions about Taos
- What are the best things to do in Taos?
- Far Flung Adventures Rio Grande Racecourse is the highest ranked experience in Taos, scoring 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 254 traveler reviews. Racecourse Half Day Class 3 Most Popular in New Mexico, Far Flung Adventures Scenic Half-Day Float, Taos Private Walking Tours, Taos Artisan Walking Tour + Chocolate round out the top five. Outty ranks 15 bookable experiences in Taos, United States, and 0 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Taos cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Taos is $92 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Taos Downtown Self Guided App Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Taos for today?
- Yes. 15 of the top 15 experiences we rank in Taos currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Taos good for families?
- Most experiences in Taos welcome all ages, though minimum ages are set by the operator. The age requirement is listed on every experience page.
- How many days do you need in Taos?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit Taos?
- Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Taos, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in Taos?
- 12 of the 15 experiences we rank in Taos offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Taos gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Taos so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
