Top Kingston Cultural Tours

Explore Kingston’s historic charm on a walking tour led by a local historian that brings Canada’s first capital city to life. Equipped with headsets for clear commentary, stroll through Downtown to see landmarks like St. George’s Cathedral and Kingston City Hall. Along the way, gain insight into the city’s rich past, from colonial roots to architectural highlights, all while taking in the picturesque streets and waterfront views.

Search for spooks on a guided tour of Fort Henry. Explore this 19th-century fortress filled with spectral secrets, and learn about its tragic past from your guide. Filled with the mysteries the brochure doesn’t tell you, learn why this fort is called one of Canada's most haunted locations.

Uncover Kingston’s strange, funny, and surprising side on this 90-minute walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk. Hidden Kingston is built around the stories that never make it into history class: duelling doctors, a homegrown sea serpent, trickster bank robbers, and a capital mistake that helped shape the city’s fate. Our storytelling guides deliver each one with the craft, energy, and humour that have made The Haunted Walk a Kingston favourite since 1995. This isn’t a facts-and-dates tour. It’s the version of Kingston that locals quietly love, and visitors never see coming. • 90-minute guided walking tour through Kingston’s historic core • Strange, funny, and surprisingly true stories delivered by expert guides • A light-hearted alternative to a traditional history tour • Great for curious adults, families, first-time visitors, and locals • Dog-friendly, leash required • From the creators of The Haunted Walk, a Kingston storytelling favourite since 1995