Things to do in Calgary, Canada: The Best Cultural Tours

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer" , Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

This is Calgary's only Indigenous walking tour where you will hear traditional stories and learn about Indigenous culture and history from your guide who is from the Blood Tribe of southern Alberta and grew up on reserve. Tarra Wright Many Chief is the owner and head tour guide of Many Chief Tours. She’s a successful tourism consultant who grew up on nearby Kainai Reserve (Blood Tribe) and now she has created her own tourism business. Tarra walks guests through St. Patrick’s Island and shares personal stories, explains some cultural traditions of her family, and explains the cultural significance of this location to the Blackfoot people where the Bow and Elbow Rivers meet.

Inclusions: Stories of growing up on reserve, Indigenous traditions and stories

Exclusions: Does not include transportation to the start of the walking tour.

Your vintage sidecar motorcycle tour takes you through and around the heart of the city. This is a fully narrated tour with one stop along the way for photos. This is a great way to see Calgary from a unique and invigorating perspective. This is a bucket list must do. If you enjoy an open air sensory experience, look no further. We can offer this trip in French, Portuguese, Swiss German, Mandarin and English.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Gratuities, GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore downtown Calgary! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! You'll see & hear about the many historical buildings, statues, people, skyscrapers, sculptures & theatres that call downtown Calgary home. Highlights from the 4km route include Calgary City Hall, Calgary Tower, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Stephen Avenue, the Grand Theatre & more! Don't just see downtown Calgary, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime tour access on Tripvia Tours App for iPhone & Android, Take as long as you like to complete the tour, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Smartphone or tablet

The Mohkinstsis (MOH-kin-stiss) Winter Walking Tour is an authentic Indigenous walking tour of St. Patrick’s Island that provides guests with the opportunity to learn about local Indigenous history through cultural sharing with a local Indigenous guide. We share with our guests traditional ways of life, the history of Indigenous people in Calgary and how the Blackfoot people have overcome many barriers to once again thrive in their traditional territory. The tour provides guests with the opportunity to connect with a local Indigenous guide in a winter outdoor setting that fosters learning and open dialogue. The tour is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on the speed of the group. The trail is 2.5 kms and is a combination of paved trail and snow-covered gravel. We suggest warm clothes and comfortable footwear. During the tours we maintain physically distancing of 2 metres (6 feet) or more, and are in compliance with all COVID-19 guidelines as outlined by Alberta Health Services.

Inclusions: Stories of growing up on reserve, Indigenous traditions, stories and cultural ways of life

Exclusions: Does not include transportation to the start of the walking tour.

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore Calgary's Beltline District! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! On this 5.5 km sightseeing tour, you'll discover historical buildings, statues, churches, urban parks and the famous Stampede grounds. Highlights include St. Mary's Cathedral, Central Memorial Park & Library, Senator Lougheed Residence, Chinook Arc and more. Don't just see the beauty of the Beltline District, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime tour access on Tripvia Tours App for iPhone & Android, Take as long as you like to complete the tour, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Smartphone or tablet, 18$ ticket required to Stampede Grounds (last 4 tour stops) during Stampede week (early July)

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you discover Calgary's beautiful Bow River Trail. On this 10 km sightseeing tour, we'll tell you about the buildings, parks, statues, monuments, bridges and cultures that call Calgary home! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! Highlights include Fort Calgary, Prince's Island Park, the Chinese Cultural Centre, Inglewood Bridge, and more. Don't just see the beauty of the Bow River trail, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location-based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to.

Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime tour access on Tripvia Tours App for iPhone & Android, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Smartphone or tablet

Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore three exciting audio walking tours in Calgary! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! Over 75 total points of interest split up into three unique tours! - Downtown Calgary Sightseeing Tour - Beltline District Tour - Bow River Trail Tour Don't just see Calgary, hear what it has to say! Please note you do not have to complete all the tours in one day. After booking the tours are available forever. The tours also come with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.

Inclusions: Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime tour access on App for iPhone & Android, Take as long as you like to complete the tour, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)

Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Smartphone or tablet