Town of Banff Highlights 2 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Overview
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2 hours
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Experience the Heart of the Rockies. Step into Banff’s story with Toonie Tours! Our tips-based walking tour isn’t just about sightseeing—it’s an immersive experience that brings the town’s vibrant history, breathtaking landscapes, and unique mountain culture to life. As you wander through charming streets and take in the stunning surroundings, your expert guide will share fascinating stories that connect you to Banff in a way few other tours can.
Meet like-minded adventurers, share stories, and become part of a welcoming community of travelers from all over the world.
Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a family on vacation this tour promises an unforgettable journey filled with inspiration, discovery, and a touch of adventure.
Our expert guides are storytellers at heart, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences. Working on a gratuity-based model, they bring their best every time—because your journey deserves nothing less!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers that have difficulty walking or standing for long periods of time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Passionately researched history
Recommendations for the best food, entertainment, and nightlife
Local English speaking guide
Our tour guides work for gratuities, and the fees paid here are booking fees
What To Expect
Banff Avenue
Your guide will point out hidden secrets of Banff Avenue while we walk the majestic streets.
Bow River Trail
Walk along the stunning Bow River and hear tales of how Banff townsite came to be.
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Town of Banff Highlights 2 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A chilly day, but a great one for a tour
brandylcat1107,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had what turned out to be a tour with just Aziz, myself, and my daughter. It was a cold day! But the tour was great. Aziz is such a pleasant and personable guy. He knew so much about the history of Banff, and took us to places around town we would not have likely discovered on our own. Great morning!! We just sure needed a hot chocolate to warm up afterwards 🤪
Awesome History Review
Lisa A,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was awesome. My friend and I learned a little bit more about the history of banff. Are tour guide took us around the town and showed us different aspects where we would not really look otherwise. It was a great way to spend a couple hours just getting back to Nature and a wonderful experience. Our tour guide azim was very friendly and knowledgeable. And he even helped us take a few pictures and we shared a couple laughs.
Banff walking tour
Sandip C,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent guided walking tour. Our guide Aziz was knowledgeable, considerate and humorous and provided us with a great experience! Highly recommended!
Fantastic tour of a...
Stephen H,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour of a fabulous place. Ask for Aziz. We ended up with a personal tour with him because no one else signed up. He was so interesting, engaging, and fun. And he took great pics of us so we could remember the special day.
Great Banff Walking Tour
luciamU2652CY,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a delightful walking tour of Banff this morning with our wonderful guide Azziz who was very knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommend this Toonie Tour for everyone looking for an active way to explore Banff and learn about its history. If you’re lucky, you’ll get Azziz as your guide.
Banff Tour
113colbyl,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Our tour was good. Our guide was “Aziz” and he was knowledgeable about Banff and its surroundings. The tour overall lacked a little excitement in the way of personality. We could have done without being told how much the tour was worth for tipping purposes. I think most people understand it is a gratuity based tour.
Not recommended
Alice P,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We paid for the tour via Trip Advisor and when we arrived the guide basically said “this is a free tour and gratuity based”. We planned to tip at the end but then he continued and said “at the end and if you think I did a good job, $30 per person tip is appreciated”. This is not what we expected and thought it was a very forward ask. We dropped out of the tour, so Trip Advisor got our $20 and we got nothing.
A well-spent two-hour walking tour around town
YunFang L,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing time during the walking tour. Our tour guide Jess gave us an overview of the history of Banff, and walked through the town at the perfect pace and pointed out interesting spots along with way. We got the lay of the land after the tour, and got some nice photos as well. Another benefit is we learned where all the washrooms are after the tour, which comes handy when we were exploring the town in the next few days . Overall we highly recommend this tour and would suggest adding it to your itinerary!
Thank you, Jess!
dawnf0633,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jess was a delight! Very informative & not boring! It was a great way to get a glimpse of what to do & see and where to eat. She happened to point out Block Kitchen + Bar. We had lunch there & loved it! Grateful for the suggestion.
Great insights to a beautiful town
Mike B,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely experience discovering some of the hidden gems of Banff, alongside the history and cultural insights with our great guide Jess. We try and do a tour like this in all the places we are fortunate to visit and sometimes have modest expectations regarding how much there will actually be to discover. On this tour, those expectations were definitely exceeded. We explored the history of the railroad and its pivotal role in the development of the Town, experienced beautiful nature walks, heard about the early pioneers, the indigenous culture and the tourism boom with lots of great tips on coffee shops, bars and restaurants for the remainder of our short trip. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting Banff who enjoys getting under the skin of the place where they are staying
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