Highlights of Calgary Walking Tour

Highlights of Calgary Walking Tour

  • Independent travel
  • 1 day
  • Calgary to Calgary
  • Aug
  • Tour code IUCR7

About this tour

Calgary Highlights Walking Tour – Explore the Heart of the City

Dates: August 10 & 11, 2026

Discover Calgary’s vibrant downtown on this immersive walking tour that blends history, culture, and iconic landmarks. Stroll along Stephen Avenue, visit the legendary Alberta Boot Company, and enjoy a revolving lunch at the Calgary Tower with panoramic views of the city and the Rockies. Explore Studio Bell’s music exhibits and marvel at the award-winning architecture of the Calgary Public Library. This is the perfect way to experience Calgary’s unique mix of western heritage and modern energy.

Trip highlights

  • Stephen Avenue Walk – Explore a National Historic Site lined with heritage sandstone buildings.
  • Alberta Boot Company Tour – Learn the story behind Calgary’s iconic handcrafted boots.
  • Calgary Tower Experience – Enjoy a 360° view and lunch at the revolving restaurant.
  • Studio Bell Visit – Dive into Canada’s music history and see legendary instruments.
  • Calgary Public Library – Admire one of the most stunning architectural landmarks in North America.

Day by day

  1. Day 1 Morning Activities

    Time: 9:00 am- 4:00 pm. Calgary is a year-round destination like no other: a mix of big-city energy and warm western hospitality. With our walking shoes on, we cover a lot of ground and experience the highlights that vibrant Calgary has to offer.This guided walking tour will cover the history of Downtown and start with a walk along Stephen Avenue which is a National Historic Site of Canada. It consists of nearly three dozen commercial buildings dating from the 1880-1930 era (known as the Sandstone Era), with mostly retail businesses, restaurants, former banks, and a church. A stop at the Iconic Alberta Boot Company with a guided history tour. The iconic Alberta Boots are inspired by the Canadian prairie roots but evolve to suit the modern cowboy and cowgirl. From the city to the ranch, the western spirit is expressed by proudly handcrafting truly authentic boots. For lunch, we walk to the famous Calgary Tower standing 191 meters above the downtown core, with the best views in the city! From the Observation Deck, you can experience a spectacular 360° view of Calgary, the majestic Rocky Mountains, the foothills, and the prairies. Here we will sit in the revolving 360 restaurant and enjoy lunch.

    Meals: Lunch
  2. Day 2 Afternoon Activities

    Next, Studio Bell offers visitors a dive into the evolving story of music in Canada through new and updated exhibitions. See some of Canada's most legendary guitars and Speak Up! showcasing an annual selection of Indigenous trailblazers in music. A visit to the iconic Calgary Public Central Library is truly a place to celebrate as you marvel at the unique architecture of the building which has won numerous architecture and design awards since its opening in November 2018.

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What's included

  • Admission and lunch at Calgary Tower
  • Admission to Studio Bell
  • Guided tour of Alberta Boot Company
  • Professional Tour Leader
  • Local tax - GST

What's not included

  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Travel insurance
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