Trolley City Tour of Kingston
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Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, passing by all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions. Your experienced tour guide will provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history.
Your experience
Stop 1
Explore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions. The GPS-triggered narration system in English, French, German and Chinese will complement your experienced English-speaking tour guide; together they provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history. The trolley route covers all of Kingston’s historic old town and downtown shopping district, including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. Trolley City Tours (offered only from April 19th to May 17th and from October 15th to October 27th) are a round-trip 75 minute tour only, they do not include hop on, hop off stops. All Tours depart from in front of Visitor Experience Center at 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON.
Stop 2
See historic Kingston City Hall
Stop 3
The trolley stops at all of Kingston's historic downtown sites including Fort Henry.
Stop 4
See Kingston's Farmer's Market
Stop 5
See the historic PumpHouse, Murney Tower National Historic Site and City Park
Stop 6
See the home of Canada's First Prime Minister
Stop 7
Get a view of Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston's Penitentiary Museum and historic Portsmouth Village
Stop 8
See the beautiful Gothic architecture of St.Mary's Cathedral.
What’s included
- Trolley City Tour of Kingston
- Professional driver/guide
- Live commentary (English only) on board
Not included
- Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Exchange your Viator/TripAdvisor voucher for tickets at Waterfront Gifts & Apparel, 248 Ontario Street. Trolleys depart from the Visitor Information Center at 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON. The trolley will be parked in front of the old train station. Present your ticket to the guide to board.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English & French)
- Only selected departures are wheelchair accessible, please inquire when booking
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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