Banff Townsite Self-Guided Driving Tour
Activities

Banff Townsite Self-Guided Driving Tour

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$14.99
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover Banff's hot springs, mountains views, and lush wilderness
  • Experience roaring waterfalls and soaring vistas
  • Learn about Indigenous cultures and their historical significance in the region
  • Hear about the intriguing history of the Banff Springs Hotel
  • Ascend Mount Norquay and see the whole landscape from on high
What to expect

Your tour begins in the heart of the Banff Townsite. From there, you'll meander along the Bow River towards the mighty Bow Falls, a natural spectacle you won’t want to miss.

Next, you'll head towards the iconic Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, also known as the "Castle in the Rockies." Learn about its rich history, spanning over a century, and how it became a symbol of Banff National Park.

From there, take a leisurely drive against the stunning backdrop of Cascade Mountain before reaching the shores of Lake Minnewanka. Here, you’ll uncover legends of this lake, both ancient and contemporary.

Next, pass the abandoned mining site of Bankhead while you make your way toward Mount Norquay. Finally, you’ll drive up a gorgeous mountain road to the Mount Norquay Lookout, where hiking trails and dining options await you. Your tour concludes here.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
Where

224 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L, Canada

Meeting point:
The self-guided tour starts in the heart of the Banff Townsite.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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