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Downtown Calgary Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

4.7(6)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 6 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Tripvia Tours
Downtown Calgary Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour

About this activity

Discover Calgary’s downtown on a 4 km self-guided smartphone audio walk with 28 points of interest. Pass Calgary Tower, Stephen Avenue, the Fairmont Palliser, City Hall, Werklund Centre (formerly Arts Commons), The Bow and striking public art.

GPS-triggered stories play as you walk, and a live route map shows your location and the way ahead. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then pause or return whenever you like; there is no fixed schedule or in-person guide.

Olympic Plaza and Glenbow are undergoing redevelopment, so enjoy their stories from nearby public streets. Attraction admission and optional interior visits are separate.

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

Not included

  • ✕Attraction tickets
  • ✕Smartphone or tablet
  • ✕Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
  • ✕In-person tour guide

Meeting and pickup

  • The start of the tour is at the historic Calgary City Hall.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This 4 km self-guided walk is mostly outdoors on city sidewalks; surface conditions and temporary detours may vary. Olympic Plaza is closed for redevelopment, and Glenbow is viewed from outside during renovation. Optional indoor access, including Devonian Gardens, depends on opening hours. You can complete the outdoor tour even when nearby buildings are closed. Each booked traveler may download the tour to one device.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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