Take a walk through the past with an experienced Zuni guide to discover the history, culture and arts of Zuni – today!
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A. Our Lady of Guadalupe (Old Zuni) Mission Tour*
Experience one of New Mexico’s oldest Spanish Colonial missions, established in 1629 and restored in the late 1960’s. For almost four centuries, this large adobe complex has witnessed local and regional history being made. The world-class murals of Alex Seowtewa on the interior walls provide a spectacular glimpse into the cultural world of the Zuni people.
Schedule: Daily at 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
Cost: $10.00 per person
* A special presentation by the mural artist may be possible through advance request and with an additional $5.00 per person contribution paid directly to the artist.
B. Middle Village Walking Tour
Step into the past on a guided tour through the historic and cultural center of Zuni Pueblo, known as the Middle Village or Halona Idiwan’a. This has been the cultural heart of the Zuni People since time immemorial and continues to be where most cultural observances occur. Visitors are therefore encouraged to visit this special residential area only with a Zuni guide to allow proper orientation and to prevent any potential misunderstandings.
Schedule: Daily at 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
Cost: $10.00 per person
C. Combination Old Mission & Middle Village Walking Tour
Both of tours A & B.
Schedule: Daily at 10:00AM, 1:00PM, 3:00PM
Cost: $15.00 per person
Tour #2: Artist Workshop Tour
Learn first-hand about Zuni arts on a visit to your choice of two artist workshop sites, depending upon availability. Select artists open their workshops and share their insights into the creation of beautiful Zuni arts. Please allow at least three days advance notice to ensure that specific artists will be available.
Choose from:
- Silver/metal-smith
- Wood Carver
- Stone “Fetish” Carver
- Potter
- Traditional Bakery
- Ancient Way Arts Trail Artists
- Other arts if available (beadwork, painter, etc.)
Cost: $75.00 for one to four persons; $15 per additional person
Tour #3: Archaeology Tour: Hawikku
Visit the place of first documented history in the Southwest and one of the fabled “Cities of Gold” – where the ancestors of today’s Zunis had lived since 1200 AD. Stories and the promise of “wealth” brought the Conquistador Francisco Coronado and an enormous expedition to this spot on July 7th, 1540. No “golden cities” were found however this marked the beginning of Spanish presence in the Southwest.
Tour #4: Archaeology Tour: Village of the Great Kivas
Experience two-in-one with a visit to a Chacoan-outlier and then to a nearby rock art site. Beginning around 1000AD, Village of the Great Kivas was a small active village for less than one hundred years and featured the large circular kivas common at Chaco Canyon. On the sandstone mesa above is an intriguing array of diverse rock art styles. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing for a brief scramble up a steep rocky slope.
Schedule: As Appropriate with minimum 7-day advance notice
Cost: $75.00 for one to four persons; $15 per additional person
*** Wednesday Special – 1:00PM only***
Advance reservation not necessary but advisable.
Cost: $50.00 for one or two persons; $15 per additional person
Tour #5: Traditional Zuni Meal
Sample a taste of Zuni culture with a meal of traditional Zuni foods – including posole or red chile stew, Zuni tamales, oven bread, melon or other fruit, traditional tea, and dessert. Vegetarian options are also available. Due to the labor-intensive preparation, please provide a seven-day advance reservation.
Cost is $10.00 per person – minimum of 10.
Fees:
| Tours #1 A B or C - Daily 10am, 1pm & 3pm | ||
|---|---|---|
| Single Tour (A or B) | $10 each participant | $5 mural artist presentation |
| Combo Tour (C) | $15 each participant | |
| Tour #2 - Booked in advance (3-day min) | ||
| 1-4 participants | $75 minimum | $15 additional |
| Tour #3 or #4 - Booked in advance (7-day min) | ||
| 1-4 participants | $75 minimum | $15 additional |
| Special Tour #3 or #4 - Weds 1pm | ||
| 1 or 2 participants | $50 minimum | $15 additional |
| Tour #5 Zuni Meal - 7-day notice required | ||
| 10 person minimum | $10 per person | Vegetarian options |
