Calgary City Highlights 3-Hour Gratuity-Based Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Toonie Tours Calgary
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This 3-hour walking tour of Calgary is led by a local English and Spanish-speaking guide who provides detailed information about the city’s history and development. The tour begins at Calgary Tower, where the guide explains its background. Next, the group walks along Stephen Avenue Walk for about half an hour while learning about its significance. The tour continues to Arts Commons, Calgary’s hub for the arts, with a brief stop to observe the area. After that, the guide discusses the history of the Central Library during a 15-minute visit. The next stop is Calgary City Hall, built in the early 1900s with notable sandstone and a distinctive clock on top, where the group spends about 10 minutes. The tour then includes a 15-minute stop at St. Louis Hotel, an important early hotel in Calgary’s growth. The guide points out the Wonderland Sculpture by Jaume Plensa during a 10-minute visit. Participants also walk through Calgary’s +15 Skywalk for 15 minutes, an indoor elevated walkway connecting downtown buildings. The Bow skyscraper is next, with a 10-minute stop to observe its curved architecture and reflections. The tour continues to Devonian Gardens, an elaborate indoor garden in the Core shopping center, where the group spends 15 minutes. The final stop is Calgary’s first major hotel, marking the city’s beginnings, with a 15-minute visit. Throughout the tour, the guide offers recommendations for local food, entertainment, and nightlife. The tour is gratuity-based, with a small booking fee paid in advance and tips for the guide decided by participants at the end. The route covers approximately three hours of walking and stops, providing opportunities for photos and a clear view of Calgary’s landmarks and public spaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Calgary Tower
The guide shares the history of Calgary Tower, its significance, and role in the city's skyline.
15 min
Stephen Avenue Walk
The guide explains the historical importance of Stephen Avenue as a key street in Calgary.
30 min
Arts Commons
This stop highlights Calgary’s main artist hub, showcasing its cultural significance and what can be seen there.
10 min
Central Library
The guide provides information on the history and architecture of Calgary’s Central Library.
15 min
Calgary City Hall
Built in the early 1900s, City Hall features distinctive sandstone construction and a unique clock on its roof.
10 min
St. Louis Hotel
The guide explains the history of Calgary’s St. Louis Hotel, an important building in the city’s development.
15 min
Wonderland Sculpture
This stop features the head sculpture by artist Jaume Plensa, noted for its artistic design.
10 min
Calgary's +15 Skywalk
The guide points out the indoor +15 Skywalk, a network of walkways connecting downtown buildings without exposure to weather.
15 min
The Bow (Skyscraper)
The Bow skyscraper is noted for its curved architecture and reflective surfaces, which the guide describes.
10 min
Devonian Gardens
This stop showcases the indoor gardens that spread through Calgary’s Core downtown area.
15 min
Calgary’s First Major Hotel
The tour concludes at Calgary’s first major hotel, marking the start of the city’s growth.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet at The Edison, 9 Avenue SW Look for your Guide's with a Red Toonie Tours Umbrella near the public art of Train Tracks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Calgary City Highlights 3-Hour Gratuity-Based Walking Tour with Local Guide
by Toonie Tours Calgary
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$10Overview
This 3-hour walking tour of Calgary is led by a local English and Spanish-speaking guide who provides detailed information about the city’s history and development. The tour begins at Calgary Tower, where the guide explains its background. Next, the group walks along Stephen Avenue Walk for about half an hour while learning about its significance. The tour continues to Arts Commons, Calgary’s hub for the arts, with a brief stop to observe the area. After that, the guide discusses the history of the Central Library during a 15-minute visit. The next stop is Calgary City Hall, built in the early 1900s with notable sandstone and a distinctive clock on top, where the group spends about 10 minutes. The tour then includes a 15-minute stop at St. Louis Hotel, an important early hotel in Calgary’s growth. The guide points out the Wonderland Sculpture by Jaume Plensa during a 10-minute visit. Participants also walk through Calgary’s +15 Skywalk for 15 minutes, an indoor elevated walkway connecting downtown buildings. The Bow skyscraper is next, with a 10-minute stop to observe its curved architecture and reflections. The tour continues to Devonian Gardens, an elaborate indoor garden in the Core shopping center, where the group spends 15 minutes. The final stop is Calgary’s first major hotel, marking the city’s beginnings, with a 15-minute visit. Throughout the tour, the guide offers recommendations for local food, entertainment, and nightlife. The tour is gratuity-based, with a small booking fee paid in advance and tips for the guide decided by participants at the end. The route covers approximately three hours of walking and stops, providing opportunities for photos and a clear view of Calgary’s landmarks and public spaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Calgary Tower
The guide shares the history of Calgary Tower, its significance, and role in the city's skyline.
15 min
Stephen Avenue Walk
The guide explains the historical importance of Stephen Avenue as a key street in Calgary.
30 min
Arts Commons
This stop highlights Calgary’s main artist hub, showcasing its cultural significance and what can be seen there.
10 min
Central Library
The guide provides information on the history and architecture of Calgary’s Central Library.
15 min
Calgary City Hall
Built in the early 1900s, City Hall features distinctive sandstone construction and a unique clock on its roof.
10 min
St. Louis Hotel
The guide explains the history of Calgary’s St. Louis Hotel, an important building in the city’s development.
15 min
Wonderland Sculpture
This stop features the head sculpture by artist Jaume Plensa, noted for its artistic design.
10 min
Calgary's +15 Skywalk
The guide points out the indoor +15 Skywalk, a network of walkways connecting downtown buildings without exposure to weather.
15 min
The Bow (Skyscraper)
The Bow skyscraper is noted for its curved architecture and reflective surfaces, which the guide describes.
10 min
Devonian Gardens
This stop showcases the indoor gardens that spread through Calgary’s Core downtown area.
15 min
Calgary’s First Major Hotel
The tour concludes at Calgary’s first major hotel, marking the start of the city’s growth.
15 min
Meeting point
Meet at The Edison, 9 Avenue SW Look for your Guide's with a Red Toonie Tours Umbrella near the public art of Train Tracks.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.