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A stone bridge over a flowing river, surrounded by greenery and buildings. 1
A house with a turret and columns, a mountain in the background, and a clear sky. 2
A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff surrounded by vegetation. 3
A street with cars, a building with a red awning, and a tree. 4
A church with a steeple, a clock, and a cross on top. 5
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The previous price was €6 and current price is €5 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 24m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into a narrow mountain valley where warring tribes once laid down their weapons to listen to the breath of the Great Spirit—and where Gilded Age tycoons later tried to bottle it. Join scholar Anna and local friend Sergio along Manitou Springs' winding canyon streets. Taste naturally carbonated waters from historic fonts, uncover Victorian health hustles, and explore stone spring houses that blend ancient folklore with Gilded Age ambition.

    • A 2.1 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 84 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in Spirituality, Myth & Nature and History & Memory
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum
    • 517 Manitou Ave
    • 80829, Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Manitou Springs Heritage Museum
    • 517 Manitou Avenue
    • 80829, Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States

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Podcast Tour Manitou Springs The Gilded Waters of Manitou in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 24 minutes1h 24m
    1h 24m
  • Opening hours: Sun 00:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
€5.99
€4.79 x 1 Adult€4.79
Total
The previous price was €5.99 and current price is €4.79
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum

  • 10m
Houses historical artefacts, antique bottling apparatus, and records documenting tribal interactions and Gilded Age marketing of the mineral waters.

Wheeler Spring

  • 10m
Located near Soft drink Springs Park, this spring was drilled in 1890 by mining tycoon Jerome Wheeler, exemplifying the commercial development of the waters during the town's Victorian boom.

Shoshone Spring

  • 10m
Famous for its high mineral and sulphur content, historically revered by Native tribes and later utilised in Victorian health regimens for its therapeutic qualities.

Cheyenne Spring

  • 10m
A naturally bubbling sweet-water spring enclosed in a historic stone pavilion, revered by the Cheyenne and Ute as sacred ground where conflicting tribes laid down weapons.

Twin Spring

  • 10m
A naturally lithium-rich spring favoured by modern residents for its mild effervescence and pleasant flavour, linking historic spring rituals to present-day local usage.

Iron Spring

  • 10m
Situated in Ruxton Canyon, this iron-rich spring anchored Manitou's bottling industry and served as a focal point for early health seekers climbing towards Pikes Peak.

Location

Activity location

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    Manitou Springs Heritage Center and Museum
    • 517 Manitou Ave
    • 80829, Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Manitou Springs Heritage Museum
    • 517 Manitou Avenue
    • 80829, Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States

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