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  • Toronto, Canada

Kingston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

  • 1 hour (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, stopping at all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. Explore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. Hop on and hop off at any of the 8 stops along the route to visit different sites and explore what Kingston has to offer! Trolleys depart every 60 minutes in May, June, Sept, Oct, and every 30 minutes in July/August. Your tour guide provides an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions.

What to Expect

9 stops
15 places
1 hr full loop

Hop On or Hop Off Trolley Route

1 hr 9 stops
Schedule: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (last departure) A Trolley passes by each stop every 30 minutes in July/August, every 60 minutes in May/June/September. 9 stops along the way. Trolleys follow a route divided into two halves: you can begin with the east half of the tour, hop off at the Market Square stop to get lunch or take a cruise, then continue with the West half of the tour.
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Kingston Visitor Information Centre Trolleys depart from in front of Visitor Information Center, in the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown, across from City Hall. Stroll through Confederation Park, take a cruise, check out a festival, or explore Kingston’s impressive City Hall.
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1 Fort Henry Dr Fort Henry is Kingston’s largest museum and historic site, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of Canada’s most visited National Historic Sites.
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Springer Market Square Kingston’s Market Square is in the heart of downtown: just steps away from City Hall, the Visitor Information Centre, Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, as well as shops and restaurants.
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Great Lakes Museum The Trolley stops on the street adjacent to Great Lakes Museum, SS Keewatin and the Pumphouse.
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Murney Tower Museum National Historic Site of Canada Explore the unique collection of artifacts inside this museum, built in 1846 as part of Kingston's fortifications.
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Bellevue House National Historic Site Explore the newly restored former home of Canada's first Prime Minister, or walk along the waterfront to Gord Downie Pier.
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Canada's Penitentiary Museum (Correctional Service of Canada Museum) Visit the museum, or take a tour of the imposing Kingston Penitentiary
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Queen's University
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises Kingston City Hall Royal Military College Museum Fort Henry National Historic Site Murney Tower National Historic Site Great Lakes Museum Bellevue House National Historic Site Canada's Penitentiary Museum Miller Museum of Geology Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning The Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts Cathedral of Saint Mary St. George's Anglican Cathedral St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church The SS Keewatin

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Hop-on hop-off tour
  • Live-guided commentary on board (English)
  • Professional driver/guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Gratuities
  • Admission to attractions along the route
Start time:

9:30 AM

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.3

8 total reviews

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