Canada · KINGSTON TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 12 kingston tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Review of Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands cruise, with paddlewheeler views, live music, history, pricing, access tips, and practical advice.
“Great!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Drove all the way from Gatineau just for it and it was worth every penny”
Review of Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands lunch cruise, with food, scenery, live music, practical tips, value, and who should book.
“The staff were fantastic. The food was very good. Overall it was too noisy for a relaxing day on the water. Between the person on the microphone (David was fantastic) the music and everyone talking in the dining room, it was very overwhelming. Perhaps the music could be just played on the main floor for people to go and enjoy if they choose? Or just some acoustics in the background.”
Review the Kingston Sunset Dinner Cruise, with Admiralty Islands views, a three-course meal, live music, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Too bad that people talked so loudly that it was impossible to hear the guide at times. He had very interesting information. Good entertainment as well.”
Explore Kingston after dark on a 90-minute trolley tour filled with ghost stories, local history, actors, and eerie stops near Rockwood Asylum.
“I enjoyed the characters that joined us briefly and regaled us with interesting stories.”
Explore Kingston after dark on a 75-minute haunted walk through Sydenham Ward, with tales of hangings, burial grounds and ghostly hotels.
“Our tour guide Elaine did a very good job of imparting the information in an entertaining manner. The group was kept together and any questions were answered. I would recommend this for sure. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts the stories are entertaining”
Review the Kingston Thousand Islands brunch cruise, with plated dining, live entertainment, Fort Henry views, tips, access, and value.
“Absolutely loved the boat trip. Fantastic views and great guide. The brunch food was not great to be honest, but the waiter did his best to give us a nice experience. Overall we really enjoyed it and would fully recommend it!”
Cruise Kingston’s historic waterfront aboard the Island Belle, with live English commentary, Fort Henry views, harbor sights, and practical tips.
“Many landmarks to see in one hour. The guide provided factual info along with local stories. His narrative helped us decide on other places to visit which is a great bonus.”
Review Kingston’s $33 trolley tour, with Queen’s University, Kingston Penitentiary, Fort Henry views, guide tips, and practical access details.
“Richard was pleasant, knowledgeable, humorous and imparted a real appreciation for Kingston. The trolley ride was about 75 mins which was just right to capture everyone’s attention. I would definitely recommend the Highlights Tour. My only suggestion is that it would be better to get the tickets for the tour upon online application instead of vouchers that, have to be replaced before going on the tour. It is not an efficient use of time for the visitor. Additionally literature sent to the visitor gives confusing info regarding meeting location.”
Review of Kingston’s red trolley tour, with route details, stops, timing, price, accessibility, and tips for choosing a 24 to 72-hour pass.
“Excellent way to learn about the city's history. Our driver was informative and friendly.”
Explore Kingston’s downtown with storyteller Arthur Milnes, from City Hall to Molly Brant, Dickens, Hemingway, and local secrets.
“Arthur was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. His love of history and the city is evident. My kids and I loved it!”
Explore Kingston Harbour’s shipwrecks on a 90-minute guided cruise with Great Lakes Museum stories, waterfront views, and practical access tips.
“Very fun and informative. Highly recommend for for adults. Is not really good for families with young families. There were quite a few kids and they were all super bored.”
Review of the Montreal to Kingston and 1000 Islands day trip, with city sights, cruise details, transport advice, costs, and practical booking tips.
“I must have misunderstood that this was a boat tour to the 1000 islands. In this respect it was disappointing. Otherwise it was OK. The tour guide William was good. The bus was a clapped out school bus, so not very comfortable. It was a long 6 hour return bus trip to see a small town like Kingston. Without the final 1 hour boat cruise through the fantastic lakescape of the 1000 islands, the trip would have been a waste of time.”
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