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Home > Banff > Summer Activities > Sightseeing & Hiking Tours > Banff City Sightseeing Tour
Banff City Sightseeing Tour
USD $95.00

Banff City Sightseeing Tour

Banff, Canada

Discover the Canadian Rockies' favorite resort town and its beautiful environment on a 4-hour guided tour of Banff. You'll visit the intriguing hoodoos earth pillars shaped by centuries of wind, then spot where Banff's history began. Ride up Sulphur Mountain on the Banff Gondola, and enhance your experience with a Lake Minnewanka cruise (if you choose the upgrade option). Hotel pickup is included.

See spectacular scenery as you learn the history of the birthplace of Canada's Banff National Park. Find out what the beautiful Bow Valley has to offer during your stay.

This morning excursion takes you up the mountain tops aboard the Banff Gondola. Whether from the 360-degree view deck or the 0.6-mile (1-km) boardwalk, you'll discover views to last a lifetime. Then along Tunnel Mountain Drive for views of Banff, Cascade Mountain, Mt Rundle and Bow Falls.  Finally ending the day before heading back at Lake Minnewanka.

This tour is seasonal and only operates from May through to October.

USD $95.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Bhupendra,    December 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Excellent Tour, Great place, Great Service
 

Review by:   NANJOO M,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It was so amazing! _br/_ Because of this tour, I really could do a lot in a limited time. Highly recommended this tour! _br/_ Love it!
 

Review by:   Mary W,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
An excellent introduction to Banff and surroundings!
 

Review by:   Marilyn S,    October 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Our first day in Banff was wonderful. The scenery from the top of the mountain was spectacular and the boat ride was perfect but maybe unnecessary. Our guides, Andy and Jessel, were informative and loads of fun. This is a great way to spend the day.
 

Review by:   David H,    October 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The gondola up the mountain is the highlight......do this tour......it shows off Banff
 

Review by:   lisabadovinac,    October 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved this tour. It was our first full day in Banff and this tour gave us a great overview and showed us our way around the area. Clayton our driver/guide was excellent. Alex our host was fabulous. They took great care of us. Highly recommend it.
 

Review by:   skippy,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
great guide, good tour, riding the gondola is a must
 

Review by:   chickadee910,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Wow wonderful way to start a visit to Banff.great guide ,gondola and cruise great and everything was beautiful...all the information we needed to have a great stay...FYI tours will leave you in town so you can have dinner there before retiring and there is a lot of live music in town in the evenings...
 

Review by:   Keith W,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I felt like this tour was a great exposure to the Banff area. Good intro. I opted for the extra boat cruise add on which was so worth it._br/_ Pace was good. Never felt like we dwelled too long at any one place. Smoke was definitely a bummer but that can't be controlled. Its 1/2 a day so eat a big breakfast. A lunch stop isn't really possible.
 

Review by:   Don S,    September 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Jessel and Andy did a great job. One suggestion, don't bother with the gondola ride if there is smoke from wildfires!!
 

Review by:   Bruce T,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A great way to become familiar with Banff. We were taken to places like the Art Center and Tunnel Mountain Road that we wouldn't have found on our own. Great narration by the driver on a comfortable bus.
 

Review by:   Chuck S,    August 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
A pleasant day touring a few sites around the town. Our driver/guide, Patrick, was particular friendly and professional.
 

Review by:   John E,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The two guides were excellent guides and full of great info and extremely helpful. They deserve a big raise.
 

Review by:   Rona R,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A great way to go around the city, lake cruise to Minnewanka as well as riding the Banff Gondola.
 

Review by:   Benjamin S,    July 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Really brilliant; saw all of the main sites in Banff-_br/_ stunning views!! Guides really excellent, both Dave and Alex on the coach and Colin and Justin on the cruise; friendly and informative! Could have done with time allotted to grab some lunch as tour ran 8-2pm, however some snacks were provided.
 

Review by:   George C,    July 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great time and tour and guides were great. Don't forget to re-confirm befoe pick up, even if you paid in advance they won't call you or pick you up.. I found it odd since my hotel is 1 block from their office and calling the hotel would have been easy to confirm or arrange a refund but instead they drove right on by. We had to catch up in a cab. Otherwise good time. Be prepared to tip them too.
 

Review by:   lotus,    July 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Our tour guide/bus driver Andy made this trip fun. He gave us so much relevant information while we cruised along. His timing was good for the Gondola and we were on a 9am trip up the mountain - thus avoiding crowds. We had ample time at the few other places we stopped and really enjoyed this way of seeing Banff. The only problem we had was a very smelly passenger with horrific B.O. on the bus - can't win 'me all!
 

Review by:   Joseph G,    June 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a great way to learn about the city and find your way around for the rest of our stay. The staff at the tour bus was fantastic and they really took their time to answer questions and give information. They stayed on schedule and the bus was very clean and relaxing. This is a great way to start a stay in Banff.
 

Review by:   nickclare1,    June 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
A great tour, which took you to some interesting places - e.g. the gondola, Lake Minnewanka - but as a 'city sightseeing' we'd have liked a little more about the town and its history. The driver-guide and host were fab and the coach was very comfortable. We didn't feel rushed at any point, which does sometimes happen with these off-and-on-again type tours. We very much enjoyed it. We paid for the Lake cruise - very enjoyable!
 

Review by:   Jenny,    June 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
We could only complete the gondolar ride on this tour but really enjoyed the bus trip out there. There is an amazing view from the top and the guide took us for beautiful walks further up the mountain. Really good souvenir and coffee shops here. However we had to get back into town because although we had a Heli trip booked for 2.30pm initially we were told we had to be at pick up at 12.00pm and our ride was at 1pm.
 

Review by:   Brandon C,    May 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great guide
 

Review by:   Heather G,    April 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
What's not to enjoy in Banff. Tour was great and driver was very informative.
 

Review by:   scott333,    November 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain was fantastic. But WOW!! the view from the top was awesome. _br/_ All other stops were fantastic too. I upgraded and did the Lake Minnewanka Cruise, glade I did. The cruise guides_br/_ were telling us the the history and many interesting tales about the area, some of witch were very funny._br/_ They kept us entertained. I would recommend doing this tour._br/_ M.S.
 

Review by:   Tina P,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We really enjoyed this tour. The scenery was incredible and the guides were awesome. I would take this tour again.
 

Review by:   janeluis,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We loved the gondola ride to the top of Sulfur Mountain. It even snowed while we were up there!
 

Review by:   patricia r,    October 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great tour. Tour guides were great. Time spent and places visited were perfect for seeing the highlights of the Banff area. We took this tour on one day and then the Mountains and Waterfalls the next day. It worked out perfect as there were no repeat places we visited. Picked up and returned to our hotel on time.
 

Review by:   Sandra R,    September 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a great tour such beautiful scenery to see before we left the wonderful place.
 

Review by:   Domenic R,    September 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We took this tour with the optional Gondola ride and Boat ride. They were both well worth it._br/_ In addition to the sites visited the tour gives a good perspective of the Banff area that was very helpful later in our trip. We took this tour on day one.
 

Review by:   E traveller K,    September 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
A great way to see some Banff highlights in one day. The views from the top of Sulphar Mountain are spectacular.
 

Review by:   Qinghua L,    August 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Very relaxing tour
 

Review by:   Jan D,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lots to see, driver was excellent with good stories. In a relatively short time you will see a lot of Banff highlights. Enough time to look around. Highly recommended.
 

Review by:   Jennifer G,    August 2016 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
tour of the town ok but having been on the evening safari the previous day not much different but included getting to the cable car up the mountaion with gantastic views which was worth while. The tour / Cruise of lake minnewanka was more like a fast tour straight up the lake and back at speed on a noisy boat so not overly impressive._br/_ Stick with the gondola trip
 

Review by:   Patricia B,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lovely tour. The highlights of Banff. The tour guides were informative friendly and helpful
 

Review by:   Nicholas W,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Very pleasant, knowledgeable and competent people from Brewster and generally speaking, an enjoyable experience.
 

Review by:   sheila.pollecutt,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
A good introduction to Banff and an enjoyable trip. We were pleased we saw some of the local wild life along the journey. Some good photo opportunities.
 

Review by:   John M,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Great tour. Loved the tour especially around the golf course where we saw a lot of wild life. The gondola was fun although no one would take cell phone pictures so they could be forwarded to friends right away. This is because professional pix being taken. Does anyone ever buy these?? The only complaint is we were staying in Cnnmore and had to wait more than an hour for a bus to take us back. Glad we did not have an appointment. The bus station was clean and comfortable. Just wish we had known. VERY good tour director and loved they had apples and water.
 

Review by:   Mary C,    July 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The tour was on time and well organized. Really enjoyed the spots where we stopped, but the highlight was the gondola ride and views from the top. Bus driver was exceptional. Could have used a little more commentary from the tour guide. Otherwise well worth the time and money.
 

Review by:   Marsha A,    July 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was very good our driver was well-informed about the town and very good about pointing out particular points of interest. I would recommend it as a complete look at the beautiful area of Banff.
 

Review by:   Biman P,    June 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
The locations covered and the tour guides were fantastic.
 

Review by:   Simple Life,    June 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
It was a nice trip. We started with the Banff Gondola and ended with a lake cruise. The bus driver was friendly and knowledgeable. Worth the money.
 

Review by:   Arnoldo A,    June 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
poor weather. Overcast and snowing.
 

Review by:   Jean M R,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I'm so glad I decided to take this tour. Operators were excellent, great commentary, many stops and plenty of time at each to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful view. I would highly recommend this tour.
 

Review by:   ANTHONY L,    May 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Enjoyable and informative
 

Review by:   Barbara V,    May 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
An excellent immersion into the history and highlights of Banff's picturesque geography. The gondola ride was spectacular! The bus driver and his assistant were most helpful and knowledgeable.
 

Review by:   PATRICIA K,    December 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Brilliant. First day on the Banff tour - snow! Hopefully others can experience this. It was beautiful. 4 inches of snow._br/_ Would definitely recommend it.
 

Review by:   colinprosser,    October 2015 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
Perhaps not up to our expectations.
 

Review by:   Ann-Christine Reimer,    September 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
First time in Banff and I wanted a look at as much as possible in a short time. And I got it! Banff is amazing and I enjoyed every place the bus took us to. Schedule was well planned and we got enough time at each place. Make sure you book the boat tour at Lake Minnewanka too extra charge. That was worth going to and the japanese guide on the boat was one of a kind!
 

Review by:   Diane M,    September 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Very good tour, learnt so much
 

Review by:   SADHANA B,    August 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
brewester is an excellent company. Scenic beauty is parallel with switzerland. Great tour.
 

Review by:   Susan M,    August 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We saw quite a bit. The scenery was beautiful, and we walked to the top of the mountain at the top of the gondola. The lakes were so pretty! Enjoyed the entire tour!
 

All Traveler Reviews...

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