Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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4.7/5
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Is Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth booking?
Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is a 1-hour experience in Calgary, Canada, from $9 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (6)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $9 per person
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
What you get
- 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
About this experience
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 crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. It's yours! Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.
What's included
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
Not included
- 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
What you'll see and do
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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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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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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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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You'll learn all about this historical building!
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We'll point out this incredible modern skyscraper and tell you a bit about it.
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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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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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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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CANADA LIFE ASSURANCE BUILDING.... We'll point out this historical and eye-catching building.
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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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You'll hear about why this heritage building was once the place to be in Calgary!
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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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We'll point out Hudson's Block, home to the very first Hudson's Bay Department store in the city!
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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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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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We'll point out this small, but very impressive church.
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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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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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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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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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You'll see the impressive Telephone & Utilities buildings from the turn of the century!
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Calgary
The start of the tour is at the historic Calgary City Hall.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at the Calgary City Hall.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tripvia Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 17,000+ happy customers.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Calgary.
How much does Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $9 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Calgary usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Calgary is not rushed.
Is Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Calgary, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Calgary can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Calgary and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Downtown Calgary a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Calgary within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Calgary?
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On Outty we rank every Calgary experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Explore Banff National Park Premium Day Trip, Discover Banff National Park - Premium Day Trip, Day of Dinosaurs & Hoodoos from Calgary to Drumheller Badlands. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Calgary?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Calgary?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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