Manitou Springs Morning Tasting Tour: Five Tastings

Five tastings and three mineral springs in two hours through Manitou Springs' charming streets.

A guided morning tasting tour through Manitou Springs combines five curated food and beverage tastings with stops at three of the town's famous natural mineral springs. You walk at a relaxed pace through the historic streets with a knowledgeable guide who shares local history and insider tips for the rest of your day. The tour includes exclusive discounts on souvenirs and runs two hours, leaving your afternoon free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Morning tasting tour in Manitou Springs

• Enter original sanitorium and bathhouse
• Visit artsy bakery and restaurant
• Enjoy beignets and coffee at cozy café
• Sample first mineral spring
• Taste premium olive oils and balsamic vinegars
• Relax at charming tea shop
• Sample second mineral spring
• Play vintage games at historic arcade
• Sample third mineral spring
• Visit historic candy shop for treats

The experience

The tour starts in the heart of Manitou Springs and moves through the town's culinary landmarks on foot. You'll taste espresso and fresh pastries at a local bakery, sample beignets dusted in powdered sugar at a New Orleans-inspired café, sip specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and browse loose-leaf teas at a calm tea shop. Between tastings, you pause at three separate mineral springs to sample the natural waters that have drawn visitors to Manitou Springs for generations. A guide known as a "Taste Bud" leads the group and can point you toward lunch spots and shops worth exploring after the tour ends.

The walk stays leisurely: designed for a relaxed morning rather than a rushed pace. You'll pass through the artistic culture that defines the town, including a historic arcade with working vintage games and a candy shop famous for nostalgic popcorn and sweets. The small-group format keeps the experience intimate, and all participants sign a standard waiver at the start. Children from age five are welcome, and strollers work for younger kids if needed.

What’s included

• Five curated tastings featuring local bites and specialty items.
• guided visits to sample three of Manitou Springs' famous natural mineral springs.
• expert local history and storytelling from your guide.
• insider recommendations for shopping, dining and exploring the town.
• exclusive souvenir discounts at participating shops.
• small-group walking experience through the historic streets.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rocky Mountain Food Tours

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves your afternoon open for lunch and further exploring Manitou Springs, so this works well if you want a guided introduction to the town's flavors and character before spending the rest of your day on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do I taste on this tour?

The five tastings include espresso and fresh pastries from a local bakery, beignets with coffee, specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and loose-leaf tea samples. You also sample water from three natural mineral springs at separate stops along the route.

How long does the tour take and when does it start?

The tour runs two hours in the morning, leaving your afternoon free for lunch and further exploration of Manitou Springs.

Will I get recommendations for where to eat lunch after the tour?

Yes. Your guide can recommend lunch spots and other dining options to round out your day once the tasting tour ends.

What are the mineral springs like?

Manitou Springs is famous for three natural mineral springs that you'll visit and sample during the tour. Each spring has its own character and mineral composition, and your guide will share the history of these waters.

Do I get anything besides the tastings and spring visits?

You receive exclusive discounts on souvenirs at shops along the route, insider recommendations for shopping and dining, and local history and storytelling from your guide throughout the walk.