Banff: Guided Local History Walking Tour Banff History Tour
ID: GYG402023-730083
Category:
Country: Canada
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Join a local guide on a family-friendly and immersive history walking tour around Banff. Discover the Bow River ecosystem and explore the town’s famous legends and landmarks along the way.
Get a perfect introduction to Banff on this walking tour with a local historian guide. Explore local history and trail systems around the Banff townsite and get local tips on the best ways to explore other hotspots in the area.
Starting from Banff’s Cave and Basin National Historic Site, gear up with ice cleats or walking poles if needed (included). Explore the site and venture through different trails depending on the season to capture the best locations year-round.
Highlights
- Explore the Cave and Basin National Historic Site
- Enjoy mountain views along the Bow River
- Learn the history of local legends with a Banff local
- Take in panoramic views of the Canadian Rockies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
At the entrance to the Cave and Basin National Historic Site, meet your guide at the flag pole in front of the bathrooms and Gift Shop (the building closest to the parking lot). Your guide, "Alpine Jake,” will be in 1900s attire. The Cave and Basin has a large parking lot that is a 1-3 min walk to the meeting location. There are bathrooms located at the start and end of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
