Top Things to do in Banff National Park
The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Banff National Park, Canadian Rockies
With Cascade Mountain to the north and Sulphur Mountain to the south, the town of Banff boasts a magnificent Canadian Rocky Mountain setting. Travelers are spoiled for choice by the irresistible combination of luxury lodges, perfect powder, renowned restaurants and energetic nightlife on offer. With both summer and winter appeal, Banff lures visitors to its stores, spas and slopes year-round.
Restaurants in Banff National Park
1. The Sights of Banff GPS-Guided Audio Walking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Listen to a tour guide through your smartphone as you explore incredible Banff! Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch the crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Live GPS map shows where you are and where to go next. As you get close, tour guide commentary will automatically play! On this 5 km (return) sightseeing tour, you'll explore Banff's past as well as it's present as we point out historical buildings, sculptures, sights & attractions. Highlights include the Banff Administration Building, Luxton Home Museum, Central Park & the Cascades of Time Gardens! Don't just see the beauty of Banff, hear what it has to say! The tour also comes with a fun location based trivia game. After the commentary plays, look at your device and tap your guess at the answer. See your score as you go! Getting started is easy, just book the tour, download the app and go. Note: the number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour too.
Inclusions: Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Take as long as you like to complete the tour., Customer Service via Phone & Email
Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too), Attraction tickets
2. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Lake Louise and Calgary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Lake Louise & Calgary. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Customer Service via Phone & Email
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
3. Snowshoeing Tour to Marble Canyon
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
This half-day tour is an easy morning introduction to snowshoeing in Kootenay National Park where you can admire the dramatic colours of Marble Canyon, worn away over centuries by the rushing waters of Tokumn Creek. This small-group tour includes round-trip transportation from Banff, snowshoes, hot chocolate and a uniquely Canadian treat - hot maple taffy made in the snow by your guide.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Snowshoes, Hiking pole, Hot chocolate and a maple taffy treat, Return transport from Banff, Small group size (up to 12 guests per guide)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By joyce8958
I did this hike on the first week of April, with Jeff. What made the ice walk amazing was that Jeff kept it lively in addition to the beautiful scenery! I loved that it wasn’t crowded. For this reason alone, this tour is so worth it!
4. Discover Lake Louise
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 33 reviews
A vast frozen lake surrounded by sparkling snow and an amphitheatre of snow-dusted mountain peaks – Lake Louise is postcard-perfect in winter. Lake Louise transforms into a real life snow globe in the winter that has to be seen to be believed. On this half day tour you’ll have plenty of time to explore. We can provide snowshoes and you are able to test them out along the shoreline and take in the iconic views. This tour allows you to get a introduction snowshoeing at Lake Louise, and enjoy some hot chocolate and Maple Taffy. Come and discover this winter wonderland for yourself.
Inclusions: Guided tour to Lake Louise, Hot chocolate and a maple taffy snack, Optional complimentary snowshoes for an introduction to snowshoe, Roundtrip transportation, including pick-up/drop-off service at Banff hotels (if prebooked)
Exclusions: Gratuity
Reviewed By joyce8958
I did this hike on the first week of April, with Jeff. What made the ice walk amazing was that Jeff kept it lively in addition to the beautiful scenery! I loved that it wasn’t crowded. For this reason alone, this tour is so worth it!
5. Banff Ghost Walks
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 21 reviews
Spend a spooktacular evening unearthing ghastly ghosts, ghouls and mysterious events lurking in the shadows of Banff’s historic streets. Take a walk on the other side and explore Banff’s hidden history on a Banff ghost walk. From haunted hotels to ghost towns, Banff is full of things that go bump in the night. Discover the ghostly past of the Bow Valley on an evening stroll through the paranormal including haunted landmarks, unsolved mysteries and terrifying encounters at hotels. Hear some of the most spine-tingling stories as you stroll along the historic streets, led by a knowledgeable interpretive guide.
Inclusions: Interpretive guide, Small group size (up to 20 guests per guide)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By joyce8958
I did this hike on the first week of April, with Jeff. What made the ice walk amazing was that Jeff kept it lively in addition to the beautiful scenery! I loved that it wasn’t crowded. For this reason alone, this tour is so worth it!
6. Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive between Calgary and Lake Louise
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, incredible mountains, animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Calgary & Lake Louise. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Reviewed By parasuram2119
This was fun! Never knew this existed. Would do it again for sure. I love to give it five stars. Recommended
7. Listen to a Tour Guide as you Drive between Banff and Calgary
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Banff & Calgary. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Reviewed By parasuram2119
This was fun! Never knew this existed. Would do it again for sure. I love to give it five stars. Recommended
8. Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive between Sunshine Village and Calgary
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Enhance your drive between destinations, or use as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about stop-worthy things to see & do, local animals, popular people, historical events & more. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada Highway 1 between Sunshine Village & Calgary. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour), Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Reviewed By parasuram2119
This was fun! Never knew this existed. Would do it again for sure. I love to give it five stars. Recommended
9. Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive & Walk with our Discover the Rockies Package
'Discover the Rockies' package includes: Two Walking Tours. Your phone becomes your tour guide as you explore Banff & Canmore with two GPS-guided audio walking tours! Each with 30 fully narrated points of interest. Driving Tour. Listen to a tour guide as you drive between Calgary, Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Sunshine Village & Nakiska! Over 50 points of interest. Freedom. No directions or time limits. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start / stop anywhere. Travel in any direction along route. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Easy to Use. Download the app. Select the tour. Go! Family Friendly. Fun Tripvia Guides keep you laughing & engaged along the way! Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun multiple choice trivia question. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle / group. Play audio through vehicle's stereo so everyone can hear.
Inclusions: Hands free (audio plays automatically), Customer Service via Phone & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WIFI before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Attraction tickets, Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
Reviewed By parasuram2119
This was fun! Never knew this existed. Would do it again for sure. I love to give it five stars. Recommended
10. Listen to a Tour Guide as You Drive Between Revelstoke & Lake Louise
Use your smartphone & vehicle's stereo to make your drive come alive! Using GPS, our fun game show host like tour guides will transform this beautiful drive into a sight-seeing, fact-finding, trivia-answering, family-friendly adventure! Ideal for traveling between destinations, or as a one way stand alone tour. Hear about things to see & do, breathtaking mountains, local animals, glaciers, popular people & historical events. Over 45 points of interest will keep you entertained and take your road trip to the next level! Route. Trans-Canada #1 between Lake Louise & Revelstoke, BC. Travel in either direction. Freedom. Stop at as many sights & attractions as you like. Start/stop anywhere. Hands Free. Fun audio clips play automatically as you drive. Live GPS map. No data used during tour. Trivia Fun. Each point of interest has a fun trivia question included in the audio. Keep score or just listen! Inexpensive. Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle.
Inclusions: Customer Service Via Phone, Text & Email, Lifetime Tour Access on Tripvia Tours app for Android & iOS, Download on WiFi before (no signal required or data used during tour)
Exclusions: Smartphone or tablet, Transportation (use your own vehicle)
