Canada · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Victoria’s Chinatown, harbor, and food scene on a two-hour small-group tour with generous tastings and local stories.
“Learned a lot about Victoria that I hadn’t read online. Fun to meet and hear the stories of the proprietors as we tasted their delicious food. A very good variety. Money and time well spent.”
Taste Gastown’s diverse food scene, sip local drinks, and hear Vancouver’s Wild West stories on this relaxed three-hour walking tour.
“A wonderful way to try different cuisines in the Gastown area and learn about this area’s history. The foods included Japanese chicken karaage, Norwegian waffles, French potatoe dish, Italian pasta and more. We also got some alcoholic drinks as a part of the meals, either a local brewed beer or a locally sourced wine. Of course there are nonalcoholic choices too. In addition we ended up going to one of the restaurants the following day for dinner. We really enjoyed our tour guide, Connor. Great choice for 3 hours in Vancouver.”
Explore Gastown’s past through six food tastings, four drinks, and eight restaurants on Vancouver’s lively three-hour walking tour.
“Andrea was a wonderful tour guide! Learning about Gastown while eating at great spots was a fantastic way to spend the afternoon. She encouraged our group to get to know each other which made it that much better. A definite recommendation!”
Eat five gourmet courses, sip local drinks, and walk through Old Quebec on a small-group evening tour with history and funicular views.
“Delicious food, Knowledgeable guide, great experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in experiencing Oldtown Quebec”
Explore Old Quebec on a two-hour costumed walking tour covering 400 years, Place Royale, Château Frontenac, and the city’s walled streets.
“Gary was awesome, the tour was informative and entertaining. We learned a lot about Quebec and the people who settled it”
See Halifax’s Citadel, Public Gardens, Titanic cemetery, and Peggy’s Cove lighthouse in one practical half-day tour.
“Great narrative! It was a bit more time on the bus than I hoped. Our ship didn’t dock til afternoon so the ride back was dark and couldn’t enjoy the scenery.”
See Montreal from the St. Lawrence on a 90-minute guided cruise with skyline views, historic sights, bilingual commentary, and an optional drink.
“The cruise was a great way to sightsee, especially with the changing foliage and to learn some of the history of the city.”
Taste five gourmet courses, ride Old Quebec’s funicular, and hear local history on this intimate three-hour food and walking tour.
“Such a great experience. Our guide was truly amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Quebec City and ate delicious food. Highly recommend!”
Explore Vancouver’s queer past on a moving two-hour walking tour with vivid stories, historic sites, and a finish in Davie Village.
“Amazing tour! Glenn was very knowledgeable, eloquent speaker, and passionate about the information he was sharing. The tour gave me a much deeper appreciation of Vancouver, and the lgbt pioneers who fought for the rights we have today.”
Review the Great Bears of Bute tour near Vancouver Island, with grizzly viewing, Homalco culture, marine wildlife, lunch, and practical tips.
“Very well organized, great atmosphere, knowledgeable and caring guides. They were very generous with their attention to detail and even their time! We loved the First Nations cultural part. Wild animals can't be summoned - but we enjoyed the most incredible parade of grizzlies and their cubs, feasting on salmon. Bald eagles, sea lions, whales... you name it. The weather was glorious. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. And for the guide who asked about the bird app: it's Merlin (Cornell) and free! Love you guys.”
Review of Pete’s Historic Walking Tour in Saint John, with local stories, major sights, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“Pete is so kind, funny, and knowledgeable! You can tell he really takes pride in his tours. He gives a ton of historical knowledge of the area. If you are a history buff, you will love this tour. The walking is very easy. If you want a light walk around the local area and a knowledge of history, this is the tour you want.”
Explore Toronto’s haunted streets, old-town mysteries, and Distillery District ghosts on a 75-minute nighttime walking tour.
“It was great! Dev was an amazing storyteller and host”
Explore Toronto’s Distillery District, Victorian architecture, whiskey history, and early city scandals on a lively one-hour walking tour.
“We got a sneak peak inside some of the buildings where the general public can't go. The history is interesting, particularly knowing how close the lake was to the original property, compared to where it is now, and how it got to be that way..... You'll have to take the tour to find out! ;-)”
Explore Old Quebec on foot with a costumed guide, from Dufferin Terrace to Place Royale, with 400 years of stories, views, hills, and stairs.
“Our guide Guy was super knowledgeable and excited to share his knowledge with the group. The historic importance and significance of Quebec were in full display.”
See Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi, and Jellybean Row on a practical half-day tour of St. John’s.
“Wonderful tour to see all the best spots. Larry our tour guide was the best! Cannot recommend this tour enough.”
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