Top Canada Private Sightseeing Tours

Maximize time in Toronto with a private tour led by a local host. Choose a tour length to suit your schedule and fill out a short questionnaire about your personality and interests to help customize the itinerary. Meet your guide and set out on a sightseeing stroll to learn about history, explore markets, and hear stories about architecture.

See more of Montreal's highlights than you could independently on this sightseeing bus tour of the city. Visit many of the city's top attractions, from Notre-Dame Basilica and Chinatown to Mount Royal Park, the Olympic Stadium, Old Montreal, and much more. Hop aboard a comfortable motor coach and get to know the largest city in Quebec province, with live commentary from a professional tour conductor.

Discover Québec City's rich history and vibrant culture on this private guided walking tour. Starting in the Upper Town district, your guide will walk you through centuries of history, from the early 1600s to the present day. This tour is tailored to your preferences, allowing you to explore Québec City's iconic sites and hidden gems at your own pace. Stroll through Old Québec's narrow streets and stone buildings while learning about the city's unique heritage. Visit landmarks like the Fortifications of Québec, the only remaining walled city in North America, and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, one of Canada's oldest stone churches. See the iconic Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and enjoy views of the scenic St. Lawrence River from Terrasse Dufferin. Conclude your tour back in the Upper Town, having experienced a blend of history, architecture, and local stories.

Leave Montreal behind and take a private day trip to the Laurentian Mountains without having to rent a car or plan bus transfers. This private day trip can be adapted to suit your tastes, with a guide providing commentary during the drive, information about Mont Tremblant resort, and pointers on how best to spend your day.

Quebec City offers a rich blend of food and history, which you'll discover without spending hours researching where to go on this small-group tour. Visit top restaurants and historic sites, enjoying the equivalent of a five-course meal with selected wine pairings. Add context to what you see with insights from your guide.

Discover a side of Montreal that few other visitors get to experience—and see many of the city's top attractions from the air—on this private helicopter flight. Pick between two itineraries: Choose the Montreal tour to admire Vieux-Montreal, the Olympic Stadium, and more, or select the Saint-Laurent Circuit admire aerial views of Jean Drapeau Park, the St. Lawrence River, and more. Whichever you pick, you'll enjoy a memorable, special way to explore.

While docked at the Port of Québec, explore historic Québec City on this private, guided walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention and discover Québec City's history from 1608 to the present day. Get to know this UNESCO World Heritage site, with educational and entertaining commentary from a professional tour conductor. Visit many of Québec City’s top attractions — like the Fortifications of Québec, Citadelle of Québec, Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church, the Plains of Abraham, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac and many more.

Up the ante on your Canada road trip when you purchase this audio tour of Alberta’s Icefields Parkway to learn about all the exciting landmarks along the way. Download the audio tour straight to your phone and follow the suggested route between Jasper and Lake Louise. Using a GPS map, commentary plays automatically as you drive so you can learn more about the surrounding areas.

Avoid being tied down to a fixed itinerary and schedule, and see Vancouver at your own pace on this flexible private tour. Your guide can plan a route that helps you avoid the crowds and heavy traffic, ensuring you cover the major highlights such as Stanley Park, Granville Island, and Queen Elizabeth Park, and much more besides.

Get to know the top sights of Vancouver in just one day on this private sightseeing tour. Alongside a private guide, walk through the artistic Granville Island, explore a few of the city’s beaches, and drive through some of the most affluent neighborhoods. You also get to experience Vancouver’s multicultural side as you explore Chinatown and listen to commentary from your guide about the city’s rich diversity.

Discover the heart of British Columbia’s capital, Victoria, as you embark on a self-guided walking tour through the city. Download the app on your phone and walk around town to hear about the story of the city, from its Indigenous routes to the Victorian era to the present day. Sights you see include the Inner Harbor, the Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Chinatown.

See the historical sights of Old Montreal, a.k.a. Vieux-Montréal, on an immersive, private walking tour. Following a private guide, you'll learn about the city's history, which dates back to 1642, as you visit attractions such as Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Place d'Armes, and the Old Port of Montreal. Free of big tour groups and with ample chance to ask questions, you'll enjoy a more personalized way to see the city's best.

Solve challenges and answer trivia to unlock your tour route during this city exploration experience. Download the app and follow the clues to your next location while learning about the city’s history and the strange stories attached to its landmarks. Play as a group and discover highlights like the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Old City Hall.

You wake up in a stranger's house with no memory of last night. Someone's chasing you, your car is missing, and your pockets hold a pet collar, a coffee receipt, and a mysterious note. Retrace Jackson's wild night through 12 stops across Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa's most prestigious neighbourhood. Decode crests and flags at embassy residences from Norway to Japan, piece together clues, and figure out why "Lornado" is tattooed on your arm. Download the Questo app, activate your quest with the booking code, and start at the Norwegian Ambassador's Residence on Lisgar Road. No guide, no schedule, explore at your own pace. Along the way, discover stories most locals miss: why Ottawa blooms with Dutch tulips every spring, the Irish mansion controversy, Thailand's sacred elephants, and the entrepreneur who shaped modern Ottawa. Perfect for couples, friends, or families exploring Ottawa beyond Parliament Hill. About 70 minutes, 12 stops through Rockcliffe Park.

Hike through Vancouver Island's towering rainforest on a private, guided hike from Victoria that explores a fascinating ecosystem. You'll see waterfalls, native plants, and some of the world's tallest and oldest trees, walking alongside a guide as you watch for Vancouver Island's native wildlife. With pickup and drop-off in downtown Victoria or the cruise port, this private hiking tour includes roughly two hours of hiking time, and can be tailored to your schedule.

Make the most of your visit to Victoria by seeing  many of the area’s highlights in just one day. This private tour packs in top sights including, Butchart Gardens, one of Canada’s oldest Chinatown neighborhoods, Craigdarroch Castle, and the famed Parliament Buildings. Plus, you’ll even have time to stop at a local winery to experience British Columbia’s burgeoning wine scene. Round-trip transportation is also included for an added convenience.

Discover the best of Nova Scotia on this relaxed, fully private tour from Halifax. Travel the scenic coast to the iconic Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore the fishing village, capture photos, and take in the Atlantic views at your own pace. Back in the city, visit Fairview Lawn Cemetery, final resting place of Titanic victims, and hear Halifax’s moving connection to the tragedy. Enjoy a drive past Halifax Citadel National Historic Site for panoramic harbour views and local history. Your tour may conclude at the lively Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk — an optional but encouraged stop just steps from the port of Halifax, making it easy for cruise guests to walk back to their ship. This private experience is flexible and tailored to your interests, ensuring a comfortable, personalized day exploring Nova Scotia’s highlights.

Discover Montreal from a new perspective with a private guided tour. Take in the city sights, explore lesser-known areas, or indulge in authentic Québecois food—all with an experienced host as your personal guide. Best of all, you can customize the tour specifically to your interests so you can enjoy everything that Montreal has to offer.

Enjoy top Toronto sights with ease during this comprehensive, half-day tour. Travel with no more than 11 other guests as you explore iconic landmarks including the sky-high CN Tower before enjoying a scenic Harbour cruise with great views of the Toronto skyline (in season). Visits to other Toronto attractions include St. Lawrence Market, Queen's Park, and much more, as well as round-trip hotel transport and skip-the-line admission tickets.

Explore Halifax at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour accessed via smartphone app. Go sightseeing in the Halifax seaport and boardwalk while learning about art, monuments, history, and more. Start, pause, and stop the audio tour at your convenience and play trivia along the route if you wish. See top landmarks including the Halifax Seaport Farmer’s Market, the Canadian Museum of Immigration, and more.

Make your drive into an event with this audio commentary tour. Follow the Trans-Canada Highway as you drive between Lake Louise and Calgary (in either direction). Become immersed in the scenery and history of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains as you learn about the geography, flora and fauna, and the Indigenous nations of the region.

Hop on a bike to explore the Toronto Islands by twilight and experience the city at its most atmospheric, with fewer crowds and changing day-to-night scenery. On this evening tour, take the ferry across the Inner Harbour and cycle around the car-free islands, past landmarks such as Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Stop at memorable viewpoints to watch the sunset and see Toronto’s skyline light up after dark.

Pedal through Vancouver’s parks and historic districts, and along waterfront paths with a bike or ebike rental. Enjoy access to bike tour maps designed by local experts and design the perfect route for your own self-guided tour. Pedal at your own pace and make stops wherever you want, from Stanley Park to Granville Island.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to tour the Toronto Harbour on this tall-ship boat cruise. Hop aboard your vessel, a three-masted 1930s schooner, and set sail. Help the crew raise the sails or sit back and relax with on-board drinks and bites (additional expense). Enjoy panoramic views over Toronto’s islands and skyline—a view that few other visitors get to see—listen to sea shanties, and marvel as the ship’s cannon is fired.