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The 15 Best Banff Tours & Experiences

188 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $43

Banff is a small town with a national park attached, and almost everything worth doing starts on foot from Banff Avenue. Build the days from these 15: the gondola, the lakes, the canyon walks and the wildlife drives, each priced and paced honestly.

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - What you see from the summit
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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

1.Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53Our pick

Review of Banff Gondola admission, with Sulphur Mountain views, boardwalk tips, dining advice, transport details, and value guidance.

“The Gondola experience was incredible. There are some trails to see the most incredible views from the top of the mountain! I loved it!”

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission - 360-degree views from Sulphur Mountain
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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

2.Banff Gondola Ride Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,688 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Review of Banff Gondola admission, with summit views, boardwalk access, dining, transport tips, costs, weather concerns, and practical advice.

“This experience is truly worth it. The sights from the gondola journey and on the sulphur mountain were truly amazing. I had to reschedule my timing to a later part of the day. JR helped me out and it was sorted out quickly.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - Starting at the Glacier Discovery Centre
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

3.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride an Ice Explorer to Athabasca Glacier, walk on the ice, and cross the Glacier Skywalk on this scenic Columbia Icefield tour.

“Please allow plenty of time Tour leaves 1 min prior to departure time stated and you need to have printed ticket will not allow from phone. Because of this we missed our tour time and had to wait on standby for another 2 hours .”

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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town - Lake Louise gets the first major look
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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

4.Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,554 reviews · 11 hours · from $51

See Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge and Johnston Canyon in one value-packed Rockies day tour from Calgary or Banff.

“One person attended and the other on Tuesday Nov 25. It was a great trip. The Management is kind and considerate, very reliable service. On Tuesday Ross was the best guide, he is polite, very informative and drives carefully. I will recommend this tour to everyone. I love it”

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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour - Lake Louise starts the day with the big postcard view
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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon 1/2 Day Tour - Choosing the right season and route
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Banff: Louise & Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon 1/2 Day Tour

6.Louise & Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon 1/2 Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 861 reviews · 5h 30m · from $43Best value

Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake or Johnston Canyon from Banff for $43, with scenic rides, local tips, and no parking stress.

“The one day trip itself was very well organized and thoughtfully planned, covering famous and beautiful attractions like Lake Louise and Johnston Canyon. The pace was comfortable and not rushed at all, with enough time at each stop to truly enjoy the scenery and take in the views. Curtis was an excellent guide, thoughtful and knowledgeable, providing clear explanations about each attraction along the way. He also kindly helped us take photos, always finding great spots and angles. Overall, it was a relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable experience that I would highly recommend.”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - Pickup in Banff or Canmore
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

7.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Review of the Banff tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway, with itinerary details, value advice and practical tips.

“Great experience! Rob was such a great guide! We didn’t get a tickets for the Lake Louise and Moraine shuttles in time so we found an alternative with Beyond Banff and so glad we did. We got premium parking at the attractions and didn’t have to hassle with all the stress of the buses. Rob is a local and had a lot of fun facts. Stunning beauty. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon - Pickup at 8:00, 9:30, or 9:50
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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

8.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 808 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

Review of Banff’s $50 full-day tour to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Johnston Canyon, and more, with practical tips.

“we loved and enjoy our toir with Garu? forgot our tour guide's name. everything was on time for the most part in visiting all the listed places in the itinerary. we wished we could have atleast 1 hr in banff downtown to check the stores than staying an hr at johnston canyon. i dont think a hike will be preferred by all esp if youre not really prepares for it. otherwise the tour is very recommendable. Very convenient and organized! :)”

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise - Arriving from Banff and finding the dock
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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

9.Lake Minnewanka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 791 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Review of Banff’s Lake Minnewanka Cruise, with mountain views, Indigenous history, wildlife tips, transport advice, and honest value notes.

“John was very informative and fun. lied the phots he showed. all rhe team from booking in and the boat captain where very welcoming. got the no6 bus fro bnaff so very easy. cafe was good. no toilet next to jetty so either use one at carpark or 10 min walk from jetty.”

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus - Johnston Canyon and the walk to the falls
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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

10.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Review of Banff’s yellow school bus tour to Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the gondola, with practical tips on timing and value.

“Tyler and Dominique offered us invaluable information on the best way to plan our day. We were able to maximize the time we had to see the beautiful lakes and do hikes that matched our fitness levels. Highly recommend.”

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure - Why the small minibus makes a difference
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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

11.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Review of Banff’s 3-hour small-group wildlife tour, with Lake Minnewanka, mountain viewpoints, sunset timing, guides, value, and practical tips.

“Great tour with guide Cam. Interesting stories and friendly and accommodating. We saw some wildlife and a stunning sunset. (Wish we could have drove by Lake Minnewanka and had more time at our last stop to enjoy the view.)”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - Leaving Banff by morning or afternoon
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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

12.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Visit Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff on a guided half-day tour with scenic stops, local stories, transport, and photo time.

“This was a good short tour. I traveled with a group who don’t like tour busses. This was a great alternative because it is only 4.5 hours long. Also you got off the bus several times. Other than we got a cold and rainy day, it was interesting information and we were able to see both lake Louise and Moraine. Moraine wouldn’t have been available by private car and we all thought it Was the prettier spot. Happy with tour and happy with Tim our driver.”

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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff - Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park
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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

13.Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of a Banff day trip to Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, and Natural Bridge from Calgary or Banff.

“Well organized. Our guide Ahmed was fantastic. Adequate time at each spot for us to explore. Sights were incredible….true bucket list stuff. Can’t recommend this tour (and Ahmed) enough.”

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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour - Along the Bow Valley Parkway to Castle Mountain
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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - Lake Louise in a short opening stop
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

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