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Downtown Calgary Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
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Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
What to Expect
Pass by: Family of Horses statue
See the Family of Horses and Mechanical Horse sculptures, two lively tributes to Calgary's equestrian heritage.
Pass by: Werklund Centre
Pass Werklund Centre, formerly Arts Commons, and view the Glenbow museum's transforming exterior nearby.
Pass by: Calgary Tower
Look up at Calgary Tower's skyline-defining silhouette; observation deck admission is separate.
Pass by: Fairmont Palliser
Admire the Fairmont Palliser's grand exterior, a railway-era hotel welcoming guests since 1914.
Pass by: Grain Exchange Building
View the Grain Exchange Building's ornate sandstone façade, a reminder of Calgary's early agricultural trade.
Pass by: Eighth Avenue Place
Take in Eighth Avenue Place's twin glass towers and striking downtown architecture.
Pass by: 8 Avenue Southwest
Stroll Stephen Avenue's heritage streetscape, lined with shops, restaurants and storied façades.
Pass by: Calgary City Hall
Admire Calgary City Hall and the nearby Burns Building, two sandstone landmarks of the civic core.
Pass by: The Galleria Trees
Walk beneath the Galleria Trees, a steel canopy that brings the feel of an urban forest downtown.
Pass by: 301 8 Ave SW
View the Canada Life Assurance Building's elegant exterior and early 20th-century details.
Pass by: The Palace Theatre
See the Palace Theatre's historic façade, a 1921 movie palace now hosting live events.
Pass by: Conversation Sculpture
Spot The Conversation, a pair of stone businessmen mid-chat on Stephen Avenue.
Pass by: Alberta Hotel Building
View the Alberta Hotel Building's surviving façade, a glimpse of Calgary's early hospitality scene.
Pass by: 8 Avenue Southeast & Centre Street South
Take in the Bank of Montreal, Bank of Nova Scotia, Merchants Bank, Tribune Block and Pioneer Meat Market Building along Stephen Avenue.
Pass by: Hudson's Bay
View the former Hudson's Bay department store from outside, a heritage landmark on Stephen Avenue now awaiting a new use.
Pass by: 1st Street Southeast
Compare the Calgary Public Building and nearby former Toronto-Dominion Bank exterior, reminders of the city's civic and commercial past.
Pass by: Famous Five Statues
Meet the Famous Five in sculpture, honouring the women who advanced legal recognition for women in Canada.
Pass by: Olympic Plaza
View Olympic Plaza's 1988 Winter Games setting from outside while the square is closed for redevelopment through 2028.
Pass by: The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer
Admire the sandstone exterior of the Cathedral Church of the Redeemer, a downtown Anglican landmark since 1905.
Pass by: Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch
See the Royal Canadian Legion No. 1 building and the former Grunwald Hotel, two chapters of Calgary's downtown history.
Pass by: Devonian Gardens
Find Devonian Gardens on the fourth floor of CORE Shopping Centre if it is open; an indoor visit is optional.
Pass by: Knox United Church
Admire Knox United Church's Gothic Revival details and grand sandstone exterior.
Pass by: The GRAND
View The Grand theatre and adjoining Lougheed Block, landmarks of downtown Calgary's cultural life.
Pass by: 6 Avenue Southwest
Spot the historic telephone and utility buildings, reminders of Calgary's early communications and public services.
Pass by: Odd Fellows Hall
See Odd Fellows Hall's dignified exterior, built for one of Calgary's oldest fraternal organizations.
Pass by: The Bow
Take in The Bow's sweeping glass curve and the Wonderland wire-mesh sculpture at its base.
Pass by: Fire Station No. 1
Notice Fire Hall No. 1's angled heritage façade, shaped by the streets and rail line around it.
Pass by: The Family of Man
Walk among the Brotherhood of Mankind sculptures and view the nearby North-West Travellers Building.
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)
- In-person tour guide
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting Point
Where you'll meet your guide
The start of the tour is at the historic Calgary City Hall.
End Point
Where the tour ends
The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at the Calgary City Hall.
Get DirectionsAdditional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Customer Reviews
Source: Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
6 total reviews