Downtown Calgary Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour
Overview
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
- Attraction tickets
- Smartphone or tablet
- Headphones (optional - audio will play from device speaker too)
- In-person tour guide
Meeting Location
Calgary
AB T2G 0J2, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1st St SE & 5 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 5J7, Canada
The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at the Calgary City Hall.
What To Expect
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Family of Horses statue (pass by)
Arts Commons (pass by)
Calgary Tower (pass by)
Fairmont Palliser (pass by)
Grain Exchange Building (pass by)
Eighth Avenue Place (pass by)
8 Avenue Southwest (pass by)
Calgary City Hall (pass by)
The Galleria Trees (pass by)
301 8 Ave SW (pass by)
The Palace Theatre (pass by)
Conversation Sculpture (pass by)
Alberta Hotel Building (pass by)
8 Avenue Southeast & Centre Street South (pass by)
Hudson's Bay (pass by)
1st Street Southeast (pass by)
Famous Five Statues (pass by)
Olympic Plaza (pass by)
The Cathedral Church of the Redeemer (pass by)
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 1 (pass by)
Devonian Gardens (pass by)
Knox United Church (pass by)
The GRAND (pass by)
6 Avenue Southwest (pass by)
Odd Fellows Hall (pass by)
The Bow (pass by)
Fire Station No. 1 (pass by)
The Family of Man (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-214606P104
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Average 4.67 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by City Sky Diving and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Sky Diving customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 5..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Downtown Calgary Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Music Pass: Entry to 6 Museums, Trolley Tour, Ole Smoky Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from City Sky Diving. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
