All Kingston Tours & Excursions in 2026

Depart from downtown Kingston and set sail along the beautiful St. Lawrence River, as you discover Canada’s 1000 Islands archipelago on this sightseeing cruise. Discover the region’s history and folklore, spot National Historic Sites, and receive informative narration about this world-famous region as you enjoy plenty of photo ops.

Experience Kingston’s Maritime history like never before – through the lens of shipwrecks, lost to time but never forgotten. Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets our wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.

Set sail along the St. Lawrence River from Canada's first capital city, Kingston, Ontario, with a focus on the city's historic waterfront. Begin at the confluence of three major waterways: the Rideau Canal, the St. Lawrence River, and Lake Ontario. Cruise past Point Frederick, Navy Bay, Deadman's Bay, and Cedar Island, towards the lake. Enjoy a sightseeing river cruise, including informative narration and plenty of photo ops.

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.

Cruise the 1,000 islands on 3-hour sightseeing journey with lunch, enjoying views of spectacular scenery while you eat. A lunch buffet featuring vegetarian options ensures the meal will be customized to your preferences. Dining on the ‘Island Queen’ means panoramic vistas from the upper deck as you glide through the Admiralty Islands, while the glass-topped ‘Island Star’ is designed to let in the sunshine.

See the best of Kingston without breaking a sweat, and enjoy a relaxing way to sightsee, aboard a trolley bus tour of Canada’s first capital. Pick between several convenient departure times, and hop aboard the vehicle at the Kingston Visitor Center. As you go, spy highlights like Fort Henry, the Kingston City Hall, and more, and learn about the sights from the mix of recorded and live narration.

With its Victorian-era architecture and heritage buildings, the city of Kingston is an atmospheric setting for a ghost tour. This trolley tour provides a less taxing and time-saving way to explore. Travel around spooky sites, including the Rockwood Asylum for the Criminally Insane and Fort Henry National Historic Site, by trolley.

Get to know Kingston and its history on a leisurely 2.45-hour bike ride. Pedal around the lakeside city stopping at several points of interest including City Hall, City Park, Murney Tower, Kingston Pen, Queen's University, and the waterfront. While you ride, your guide shares stories and history about the Canadian city. Rain does not cancel a tour.

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

There are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queen’s University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. We’ve never told these stories before and can’t wait to share them with our guests. You won’t hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queen’s University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!

Step aboard the Island Belle for a unique cocktail patio atmosphere: a floating patio on the St. Lawrence river at sunset. Must be 19+ years to participate in this activity. Experience scenic views of Fort Henry, the Royal Military College, local islands, and Kingston’s skyline – the perfect backdrop for an evening out on the water. Promenade on the open-air top deck, sip cocktails and VQA wines and enjoy light music on board.

Discover Kingston’s spooky side—and tread carefully, in case you run into any wayward spirits—on this ghost stories walking tour. Pick from multiple evening start times, and meet your costumed guide in central Kingston. You’ll pass by some of the city’s key historical landmarks, including Kingston City Hall and the Kingston Public Market, and can soak up the after-dark perspective. As you go, hear spooky stories about Kingston’s macabre and supernatural past.

Use an app to survive a zombie apocalypse in Kingston. In Zombie Scavengers, explore the city however you'd like to search for items needed to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll get points for finding these items. You can also do some zombie themed challenges for points on the app as well. Strategize in order to get the most points and survive the apocalypse. Your remote host will be there for you via chat if you need anything. Can you survive the apocalypse in Kingston?

Eat your way through six kitchens on four continents in under a mile and a half, then find out why a garrison town of limestone walls and 1840s shopfronts hides this much cooking behind unmarked doors. You'll try a Montreal-style bagel, hand-rolled and honey-boiled before it meets the oven, steamed Himalayan dumplings from a family kitchen on Princess Street, a fried lentil doughnut sunk in South Indian sambar, extra virgin olive oil poured side by side with small-batch balsamic, and ice cream from a counter scooping since 1986. Then there's the stop we won't name until you're standing outside it. Your Secret Food Tours guide lives in Kingston, and knows which unassuming door hides the best cooking in town, why this city of 130,000 holds more Feast On certified restaurants than anywhere else in Ontario, and how a 19th-century market square still feeds the people who cook here.

Discover many of Kingston’s highlight attractions—and challenge yourself to complete an array of games and riddles—during this private two-in-one excursion. Choose a start time that works best for you, and bring your smartphone with you: follow the route along the waterfront, to museums and parks, and other landmarks. As you go, you’ll also be given over 20 games and challenges to solve before the tour’s end.