Calgary Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

Lunch options. Too many people trying to have lunch in 45 minutes. Luckily, we found a bar that served food.

We were very happy that we were in a large, comfortable motorcoach. We got to see the three lakes, and the natural bridge. It was very easy and we were happy that we did the tour. Our tour guide, Ahmed, was very sociable and easy-going, and answered all of our questions

I cannot recommend this tour highly enough for folks visiting Banff for the first time. Having only one day to explore Banff and staying in downtown Calgary, I chose this tour specifically so I wouldn’t have to worry about the logistics of transportation to and through the National Park. While you don’t get a lot of time at each stop, the tour covers a lot of ground and you’re able to see some of the most iconic parts of Banff in one day. If you’re lucky enough, you may even get to have Roger as your guide; he has such a wealth of information about Banff and is clearly passionate about his job. Plus Roger’s an excellent photographer and knows the best spots for taking photos.

Our guide Heather was wonderful. She did her utmost to inform and entertain us, she did a great job of keeping to the schedule. Thank you Heather!

Was just the best day. Host was very knowledgeable and everything went smoothly. Saw all that we should have, and more. An excellent taster to get to know the area.

Wonderful view all day long, the rockies and the lakes are absolutely amazing, many souvenirs for all time

Roy is the best. He is knowledgeable and polite. We had a great time.

An unforgettable day! We took the tour on August 31 covering Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and Emerald Lake, and our guide Martin made the experience truly special. He is deeply passionate about his work, full of great stories, and very funny. His explanations were clear and engaging. We had a wonderful time and give Martin 5 stars!

Our guide was really helpful, she was very informative of the area, very patient and made me feel safe. I am a novice rider and I was guided through the basics. We were in a group of six riders and our abilities were matched to the horse temperament. The horses were well cared for. I had lots of fun and would recommend.

Pay attention to your tour guide and landmark where the tour van gets parked. It was nice to explore on our own at Lake Louise but not a pleasant experience when you cant find the van.

Jason was excellent tour guide. Very informative and a pleasant guy. We learned a lot. Went everywhere and plenty of steps so beware. Don’t skip the chocolate!

This was definitely manageable for someone who has never ridden a horse before! There are inclines and declines along the way, but that was part of the fun. We did have rain the whole time so not the best views, though I bet it would be beautiful. Regardless, they had long raincoats for us to borrow, explained the horseback riding well, and it was a lovely activity!

Excellent tour. Tour guide was very informative and certainly went above expectations to make this day a great day definitely.

A very interesting tour. Our guide was Ida. She knows a lot about the history of the city and is a good guide. Definitely recommend this.

It was a wonderful experience, and we thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the lakes and nature. Kimmy is very friendly and an excellent guide. Thank you! 🙂🇨🇦

I had an amazing experience on the 3-day Banff tour and would definitely recommend it!All three days were equally enjoyable, and every place I visited was beautiful. The itinerary was very well planned, with enough time at each stop to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and explore without feeling rushed. The transportation was comfortable, and everything throughout the three days was well organized.What really made the experience special were our guides — Tammy, Andrew, and Layse. All three were incredibly friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and gave us lots of interesting information throughout the tours.Tammy was wonderful — very friendly, knowledgeable, and fun throughout the day. She explained everything really well and shared lots of interesting information about the places we visited. She was also very helpful and took the time to help everyone take photos at the different stops.Andrew was extremely funny and a great talker, which made the day especially entertaining. He shared so much information and also gave us several restaurant recommendations. I tried one of the places he recommended and absolutely loved it!Layse was also fantastic and went out of her way to help us. During the lunch break, the restaurant was very busy and she helped us get a seat, which was very thoughtful. She also recommended a place for hot chocolate, and it turned out to be really good!I genuinely enjoyed everything about the three days. The scenery was incredible, I had enough time at the stops, and each guide brought their own personality to the experience.A huge thank you to Tammy, Andrew, and Layse for making my trip so memorable. I would absolutely recommend the 3-day tour to anyone wanting to experience Banff and the surrounding areas!