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Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(6) Reviews
Calgary
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the heart of downtown Calgary!
You'll see & hear about the many historical buildings, statues, people, skyscrapers, sculptures & theatres that call downtown Calgary home. Highlights from the 4 km route include Calgary City Hall, Calgary Tower, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Stephen Avenue, the Grand Theatre & more!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowde...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or other external factors
Meeting Points
Departure
WB City Hall/Bow Valley College(TD Free Fare Zone)
The start of the tour is at the historic Calgary City Hall.
Return
1st Street Southeast & 5 Avenue Southeast
The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at the Calgary City Hall.
Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
(6) Reviews
Calgary
About
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore the heart of downtown Calgary!
You'll see & hear about the many historical buildings, statues, people, skyscrapers, sculptures & theatres that call downtown Calgary home. Highlights from the 4 km route include Calgary City Hall, Calgary Tower, Fairmont Palliser Hotel, Stephen Avenue, the Grand Theatre & more!
Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play.
The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer.
Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowde...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Live GPS map shows route & your location
Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime
Tour guide commentary automatically plays at each point of interest
Attraction tickets
Smartphone or tablet
Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or other external factors
Meeting Points
Departure
WB City Hall/Bow Valley College(TD Free Fare Zone)
The start of the tour is at the historic Calgary City Hall.
Return
1st Street Southeast & 5 Avenue Southeast
The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at the Calgary City Hall.
Itinerary
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Calgary
The following are highlights from the Discover Downtown Calgary Walking Tour. In total, you’ll enjoy 30 audio points of interest in this immersive, self-guided audio tour—including the Calgary Tower, Stephen Avenue, Devonian Gardens, and much more!
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Family of Horses statue
We'll point out this unique sculpture and tell you about it's origin.
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Arts Commons
It's the size of a city block, so you don't really NEED us to point it out, but we will anyways! We'll also tell you about what's inside!
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Calgary Tower
You'll definitely see this one too, but we'll tell you about why you may want to take a trip up!
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Fairmont Palliser
One of the most beautiful hotels you'll ever see! We'll tell you a bit about it's origin and ties to the creation of Calgary!
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Grain Exchange Building
You'll learn all about this historical building!
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Eighth Avenue Place
We'll point out this incredible modern skyscraper and tell you a bit about it.
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8 Avenue Southwest
We'll tell you about the origins of this popular street while you ogle at the high end retail stores and delicious smelling restaurants.
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Calgary City Hall
You’ll hear the story behind Calgary City Hall. A striking sandstone landmark that has anchored the city’s civic life since 1911.
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The Galleria Trees
While you stroll under the canopy of these metal trees, we'll tell about where they came from and what they mean.
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301 8 Ave SW
CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE BUILDING.... We'll point out this historical and eye-catching building.
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The Palace Theatre
You'll learn all about this still operating theatre!
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Conversation Sculpture
You might miss it at first glance, but we'll point out and tell you about the two stone figures chatting on the sidewalk.
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Alberta Hotel Building
You'll hear about why this heritage building was once the place to be in Calgary!
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8 Avenue Southeast & Centre Street South
Five historical buildings in one tour stop! We'll point out the Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Merchants Bank Building, Tribune Block & Calgary's oldest flour milling factory!
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Hudson's Bay
We'll point out Hudson's Block, home to the very first Hudson's Bay Department store in the city!
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1st Street Southeast
Rounding out our historical bank buildings is the impressive Toronto Dominion Bank Building. We'll throw in the Calgary Public Building for good measure!
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Famous Five Statues
You'll see the 5 women honoured here and hear about how important they were to the women's rights movement.
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Olympic Plaza
You’ll be surprised to learn that Olympic Plaza, built for medal ceremonies during the 1988 Winter Olympics, is now a dynamic downtown hub for festivals, performances, and public gatherings year-round.
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The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
We'll point out this small, but very impressive church.
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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1
We'll show you both the Legion as well as the Grunwald Hotel and tell you about the importance they have on the City.
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Devonian Gardens
You'll see the massive greenhouse and learn about what's inside. You may even want to take a peek yourself!
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Knox United Church
Our second, slightly more impressive, historical church on the tour. They have a small cafe if you're thirsty, or tired, or both.
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The GRAND
We'll point out the Grand Theatre and tell you about it's origins, as well as the historical Lougheed Block.
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6 Avenue Southwest
You'll see the impressive Telephone & Utilities buildings from the turn of the century!
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Odd Fellows Hall
You'll hear a bit about the hall that's not odd at all!
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The Bow
Arguably the most impressive skyscraper in Calgary! We'll tell you who's inside, and suggest you walk through a giant head.
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Fire Station No. 1
We'll point out the oddly angled fire hall and tell you why it was built that way.
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The Family of Man
The tour ends with some family time as you walk amongst the Family of Man Sculptures. We'll also tell you about the North-West Travelers Building as we tearfully say our goodbyes.