Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based
Overview
Join us on a 3-hour Pay-What-You-Feel walking tour to explore Calgary through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide. As one of Canada’s fastest-growing cities, Calgary offers a captivating mix of rich history and modern innovation, making it a must-see for any traveler.
On this engaging tour, uncover Calgary’s pivotal role in shaping Alberta and Canada. Visit iconic landmarks, learn about local legends, and discover the hidden gems that make this city unique. Your expert guide will provide insightful commentary, share stories of Calgary's dynamic growth, and offer practical recommendations to enhance your visit.
Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning, this tour provides a comprehensive view of Calgary's charm, with plenty of photo opportunities in the city’s most picturesque locations.
The tour is tip-based, when booked through City Balloon Tours you pay a small booking fee, and then on tour, you decide how much you think it's worth and tip your guide accordingly.
What's Included
- Recommendations for the best food, entertainment and nightlife
- Passionately researched local history
- Introductions to must-do experiences
- Expert local English/Spanish speaking guide
- Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
Meeting Location
151 8 Avenue Southwest
Calgary, AB T2P 1M9, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Calgary Tower
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stephen Avenue Walk
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The New Central Library
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calgary City Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Hotel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calgary's +15 Skywalk
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Bow (Skyscraper)
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Devonian Gardens
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fairmont Palliser
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-349362P9
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Recommendations for the best food, entertainment and nightlife.
- Passionately researched local history.
- Introductions to must-do experiences.
- Expert local English/Spanish speaking guide.
- Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees.
The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Calgary City Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour Gratuity-Based will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Recommendations for the best food, entertainment and nightlife
- Passionately researched local history
- Introductions to must-do experiences
- Expert local English/Spanish speaking guide
- Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
