Taos Pueblo Hands-on Horno Cooking Class Tour

Get an insider perspective on traditional Puebloan life

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Half-Day Tour Available in Taos, NM:

Monday, Sunday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

March 1 - October 27: Regular Season*

FLY DIRECT to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or Taos Learn More ›
MEET AT: H.I. Travel Hub - El Monte Sagrado Resort
RETURN TO: H.I. Travel Hub - El Monte Sagrado Resort
- Sunscreen & SPF lip balm
- Dress with layered clothing for all seasons
- Be sure to wear a hat and sunglasses
- Bring a daypack for easy transport of your personal belongings
- Be sure to bring water and drink lots of it on your journey
- Bring your camera to capture your exciting adventure
- Wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- Traditional Lunch at Taos Pueblo
- Horno Baked Bread
- Entry and Private Tour by Tribal Member into Taos Pueblo UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bottled Water
- Comfortable Transportation
- Professional, First Aid/CPR and Leave No Trace certified, guide
- Gratuity for your inspired guide.
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.
1 = Easy | 3 = Moderate | 5 = Difficult
1. 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.
2. Mild – Slightly more active than Level 1, these tours may include some walking on uneven terrain or short, easy hikes. Includes beginner-friendly outdoor activities and luxury glamping experiences with minimal hiking.
3. Moderate – Involves a mix of walking, hiking, or light physical activities such as kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Also includes the luxury stargazing glamping tour, which involves moderate exploration. Suitable for those with a reasonable fitness level who enjoy being active.
4. Challenging – Requires a higher level of fitness and stamina. May include longer hikes, paddling for extended periods, or multi-hour activities in rugged terrain. Some glamping experiences that involve more intensive exploration also fit here.
5. Difficult – Physically demanding adventures designed for experienced and fit participants. These could involve full-day strenuous hikes, technical outdoor activities, or rugged backcountry experiences.
Taos Pueblo can close at any time due to cultural or ceremonial reasons.

4 GUEST MIN / 10 GUEST MAX

$325 per person + tax*

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“Tyler was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable of the daily functions of the Pueblo. He promptly picked us up from our hotel, The Monte Sagrado, and began our total immersion into the Native American culture. The Horno baking, and meeting Geronimo, was the high point of the tour, but The Pueblo, backed by the Taos Mountains of the Sanger de Cristo Range was breathtaking. A must do when visiting Taos. Thank you Tyler and Heritage Tours, for making this visit flawless and memorable.”

- Konstandean C

What to Expect: Taos Pueblo Hands-on Horno Cooking Class Tour

As you travel through New Mexican pueblos, you’ll often see domed adobe structures in backyards. These horno baking ovens offer heated arched doorways to yeasty goodness and while they can be used to roast meats or cook stews, they are often used to make baked goods including bread.

Take your chance to not only visit Taos Pueblo, a World Heritage UNESCO site, but to participate in the decades long bread baking heritage while getting an insider perspective on traditional Puebloan life. With this tour, you’ll get a special immersive insider experience into the lifestyle of these multi-storied continuously inhabited adobe buildings, which have existed for over 1000 years.

You’ll start with an expert introduction to original horno construction and an explanation of how the horno has been adapted and cultivated within Taos Puebloan structure. With guidance from Taos Pueblo tribal member Geronimo Romero, you’ll hear all about how his cooking and baking skills have been perfected over his lifetime by using both indigenous and contemporary ingredients and techniques. His late mother, Crucita Romero, passed family recipes down to him and his siblings, from many generations of knowledge and skill, and his desire is to create and share inspired and healthy food alternatives for his community and visitors alike.

With insights into the science of horno utilization, the containment practice of heat, and the importance of hornos throughout Puebloan cuisine, you’ll be geared up and ready to work your own dough and bake your own loaf, all while learning about the horno’s importance in cultural traditions, like feast days and special events.

After baking bread, you’ll explore the Taos Pueblo, meet local artisans, and enjoy a traditional Puebloan lunch prepared by Bertha’s at Al’Thloo’s Café. Al’Thloo means grandmother in Tiwa and reflects the locally inspired home-made specialties like chicken stuffed fry bread and pinon coffee. Enjoy lunch picnic side along the Rio de Pueblo.

As you walk through the Pueblo, you’ll experience a mix of artistic perspectives, all of whom make and sell their authentically crafted items within the historic village.

If you’re wanting a more authentic Taos Pueblo encounter, then this is the day trip for you! Book this tour in order to learn how to make bread in a horno, to visit with tribal members and to hear about their heritage and practices, and to explore this long-living native community.