Explore Downtown Calgary on a 3-Hour Walking Tour
Get oriented in Calgary on a 3-hour, gratuity-based walking tour
Duration
3 Hours
Ideal For
Minimum 5 - Maximum 25 people
Includes
English-speaking guide, History
Highlights
Explore downtown Calgary with a local English-speaking guide on an easy 5–7 km walk. Learn how the city grew, spot key architecture, and pick up local tips as you go.
- Discover how the railway shaped a Prairie town
- Uncover stories and details along Stephen Avenue
- Walk through hidden skywalks across downtown
- Explore the history and energy of East Village
- Meet local Canadian heroes and hear their stories
- Start at The Edison and follow the red umbrella
What's Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Researched local history
- Food, entertainment, and nightlife recommendations
- Discounts on select experiences
Things to know
This tour is gratuity-based; tipping your guide is extra (recommended tip is $30 per person). Expect 5–7 km of walking over about 3 hours, with several flights of stairs; wheelchair accessible but not recommended if you can’t walk or stand for long periods.
Cancellation Policy
Free tours: booking fees (if any) refundable with 24 hours’ notice. Late cancels/no-shows: booking fees are non-refundable. Groups under 5 may be charged US$2/person for late cancel/no-show.
FAQs
Arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Your reservation is only held until 10 minutes before the start time; after that, your spot may be given to walk-ups. Once the tour departs, you may not be able to catch up with the guide.
Expect several flights of stairs along the route. The tour is not stroller-friendly; if you bring a stroller, expect to carry your child up and down at least 5 flights of stairs.
Yes. You can use restrooms at the start location, the midway stop, and the final location.