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15 Canada Walking Tours Worth Booking

36 walks  ·  from $5 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 canada walking tours worth the money, each with its price, its walkers’ verdict and the one thing to know before you turn up.

Quebec City Walking Tour - Château Frontenac and the views from Terrasse Dufferin
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Quebec City Walking Tour

1.Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,716 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Our pick

This two-hour, small-group walk leads downhill from Upper Québec to Place Royale and Petit-Champlain. A licensed guide such as Mark, Louise, Robert, or Christian explains the city from 1608 to today, with stops at the fortifications, Château Frontenac, Ursuline monastery, and more.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide Robert was extremely knowledgeable and worked with the group to go inside a bit throughout the tour due to frigid weather. Definitely recommend the tour”

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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option - Dufferin Terrace and the first grand view
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Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

2.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29

Walk through Old Quebec with guides such as Dominique, Mark, Yves, and Carole, covering Dufferin Terrace, the fortifications, Place Royale, and Petit Champlain. The two-hour group tour costs $29, while a 2.5-hour private visit can focus on history, architecture, food, or local stories.

“Jocelyn was an incredible guide. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing not only the history of Quebec but brought it to life with her own personal story at times. We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend the tour.”

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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings - Starting at Lester’s Deli on Bernard Avenue
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Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

3.Montreal Mile End Authentic Food Tour with 7 Delicacies Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,598 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about three hours walking through Mile End and Little Italy with a local guide such as Eric, Lucas, Georgia, or Youlia. You’ll taste Montreal smoked meat, bagels, poutine, gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, ice cream, and a surprise dish. The tour costs $94.06 and accepts up to 12 people.

“Great food and history of the area. Eric was a great guide. Love all the places he took us. It was cold but each areas food warmed us up.”

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The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour - Starting at Place d’Youville
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The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

4.The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour by Guidatour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,217 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Walk Old Montréal with a certified Guidatour guide in a small group of up to 16. Over two hours, see Notre-Dame Basilica from outside, Place Royale, Place d’Armes, City Hall, Bonsecours Market, and St. Paul Street while learning local history, architecture, language, and practical tips.

“This was a fantastic tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and had a fun delivery of the information! She kept it interesting, I learned so much! I highly recommend this tour and tour guide!”

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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours - Starting near Place d’Armes
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Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

5.Old Montreal Small-Group Walking Tour | Max 10 | by MTL Detours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,088 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk Old Montreal with a licensed local guide such as Louise, Amelie, Darren, or Elise. In two hours, you’ll hear stories about architecture, finance, faith, food, and civic life while visiting major landmarks. Expect cobblestones, outdoor walking, warm-up stops in cold weather, local tips, maple candy, and a small parting gift.

“Passionate and knowledgeable local guide brings you to a selection of Old Montreal's historic sites.”

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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour - The Steam Clock and the opening walk
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Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

6.Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116

Walk about five to eight easy city blocks through Gastown with guides such as Sean, Rachel, Andrea, and Connor. Stop at local eateries for six to seven food samples, three alcohol tastings, and stories about Vancouver’s Wild West past. Come hungry, dress for rain, and request dietary changes 24 hours ahead.

“Rachel provided a fun history and food tour through Gastown. We loved the small group interactions and left with full tummies and a richer understanding of this area of Vancouver.”

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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular - Petit Champlain, with time to return later
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Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

7.Old Quebec Classique Walking Tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,317 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Explore Old Quebec with a licensed local guide in a group of no more than 12. See Place Royale, Petit Champlain, the fortifications, Château Frontenac, and Notre-Dame de Québec, then ride the funicular between Lower and Upper Town. Guides such as Sam, Lynn, Luis, and Pierre are praised for clear stories and friendly help.

“Great tour with a terrific guide. We learned alot about Quebec City and Canada! He kept things moving in frigid temperatures. Highly recommend”

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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings - Brisket, gravy, and a local wine at BEClub Bistro
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Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

8.Old Quebec City Food Tour with 10+ Autentic Local Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,288 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Old Quebec with guides such as Pamela, Samuel, Maude, or Pierre, stopping at five local food spots for more than 10 tastings. Expect pea soup, pâté chinois, poutine, brisket, croissant, maple taffy, duck carpaccio, and optional wine or gin. Come hungry and wear good shoes.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour! Our guide had great energy and on top of enjoying some delicious food we gained a bit of local history.”

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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour - The Victorian Hotel and a forgotten alley
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Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

9.Vancouver Lost Souls of Gastown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,273 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Follow a costumed storyteller through Gastown’s lanes, cobblestones, and historic squares for 1 hour 45 minutes of dark Vancouver history. Guides such as Vanessa, Chris, Zoe, and Colin mix real events with theatrical characters, photographs, humor, and tales of fire, smallpox, murder, and the Klondike.

“We enjoyed this walking tour on a Saturday evening in mid-September. Our guide was Chris and he was great. The walking pace was comfortable and we found the guide to be knowledgeable, helpful and entertaining. The pace never felt too rushed, yet the evening moved swiftly. Enjoyed learning more about GasTown and even discovering some new spots that we will visit again in the future. Focus is more on history than anything of a “spooky” nature.”

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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour - Crime, punishment, and the rules of New France
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Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

10.Quebec: Crimes of New France Animated Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $20

Follow a costumed ghost of New France from the Morrin Centre to Place Royale on a 90-minute evening walk. Hear stories of crime, arrest, execution, prison life, and old Quebec society in English or French. The performance is humorous, interactive, outdoors, and held in all weather.

“Tour was great Angie was an amazing guide informative and entertaining. We had all ages in our group and she made it interesting for everyone.”

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Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour - Cobblestones, Old Streets, and a City Told in Order
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Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

11.Montréal: The Original Old Montréal Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 911 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Old Montréal for two hours with a certified local guide in English or French. Guides such as Sebastian, Pierre, Sarah, and Thomas mix city history, amusing stories, architecture, and practical food tips. The route includes major sights and less obvious stops, with breaks along the way.

“Sarah did an amazing job at explaining the history of the city in a fun way. She encouraged questions and made things very light. Thanks Sarah!”

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Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria - Why the History Matters as Much as the Ghosts
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Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

12.Ghostly Walking Tour in Victoria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $17

Follow a local guide through downtown Victoria after dark, from the Inner Harbour to Bastion Square. Guides such as Fiona, Naomi, Chris, and Kristia have led lively tours blending ghost stories, local history, humor, and a few well-timed surprises. The walk lasts about an hour and welcomes up to 18 people.

“2 believers and a skeptic, we all had a great time. Fabulous storytelling mixed with a bit of history makes for great entertainment.”

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Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise - Starting at Skylon Tower, 520 feet above the river
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Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

13.Niagara Falls: Walking Tour, Journey Behind Falls, & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 773 reviews · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide at Skylon Tower for a small-group tour covering the tower viewpoint, Journey Behind the Falls, and a seasonal Voyage to the Falls cruise. Guides such as Idania and Alisha add history and local detail. Expect 2.5 kilometers of walking and possible spray.

“Tour guide very knowledgeable. Was able to bypass long lines!”

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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City - Place Royale is the right starting point
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Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

14.Old Montreal: Traditional Ghost Walk of the Haunted City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 746 reviews · 1h 30m · from $24

Follow a costumed storyteller from Place Royale through Old Montreal for 90 minutes of ghost tales, grim history, and eerie city lore. Guides such as Alice, Constance, Lily, and Madame Morphine keep the mood theatrical in English or French. The walk suits families, friends, and curious first-time visitors.

“We did the tour with Margueritte an amazing story teller ! We were 2 families with 3 children so she had to be prudent the way she described the Stories. Both adults and kids were excited in the end! It’s an opportunity to do also a visit to the old town. We asked for a private tour and we did it in the morning. It was nice because we could see better the buildings !”

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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour - Starting at Place Royale at 8 pm
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Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

15.Old Montreal Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 726 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Meet at Place Royale at 8 pm for a 90-minute English ghost walk through Old Montreal. Guides such as Madame Morphine, Constance, Alice, Beatrice, and Franklin mix crime, witchcraft, fires, hangings, and ghost lore with theatrical storytelling before finishing near Bonsecours Market.

“Excellent! Alice was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, even though she’s done the tour many times. I liked the historical references of what life was like centuries ago and especially appreciated hearing about recent events and what unsuspected tourists experienced without knowing their current rentals had a ghostly history.”

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