What can I say? I can wholeheartedly recommend this walking tour. I learnt so much about Banff that I simply would never have discovered wandering around on my own. ERIN he’s such a beautiful soul, and spending two hours with her was an absolute pleasure. Her warmth, passion, and deep knowledge of the town brought Banff history, stories and characters to life in a way that made the experience truly special. This was far more than just a tour, it felt like spending time with a friend who generally loves sharing the place she calls Home. I would happily do it all over again when I return with my wife and daughter. Thank you, ERIN, for your kindness your enthusiasm and form creating such a memorable experience. You have left me with wonderful memories that I Will treasure for years to come. With love from the English / Aussie Jase x
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Snacks
- Guide
Excludes
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Green Space Behind the Public Restrooms at the Corner of Buffalo and Bear Street Please meet your guide 10 minutes ahead of the tour start time in the green space BEHIND the public restrooms. See you soon!
Return
- Green Space Behind the Public Restrooms at the Corner of Buffalo and Bear Street Please meet your guide 10 minutes ahead of the tour start time in the green space BEHIND the public restrooms. See you soon!
Itinerary
Our 2-hour walking tour combines the breathtaking scenery of Banff with rich insights about this beautiful town. As you stroll through the streets of Banff, our knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights that breathe life into the town’s history and surroundings. Even if you think you know Banff, this tour promises to shine a new light on this gem of the Rockies. A refreshment and sweet treat are always included!
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The walk was wonderful! Erin, our guide, was well informed, and considerate. The walk was beautiful and it was amazingly well planned. Id recommend this tour for anyone , any age visiting Banff.
We did the Banff Walking Tour with Erin which we thoroughly enjoyed. Erin was very personable and knowledgeable about Banff and provided a great insight into the town. A perfect tour to do when you first arrive in Banff. We did the 9am tour which was great as the town was much quieter at this time. We loved the sweet treat, so much so we went back for another one a few days later. We highly recommend this tour.
The Banff Town Walking Tour was amazing. Filled with great information and a true sense of all that Banff has to offer. Erin was a terrific tour guide. Very knowledgeable and eager to share her love of Banff and Canada. Highly recommend this to all!
We really enjoyed this tour which gave us a great insight to Banff and its history. Our guide was friendly, engaging, knowledgeable and took interest in us, her clients. We would definitely recommend this tour and company to other travellers to the area. The "sweet treat' at the end of the tour was the crowning glory of the day!
Erin is a well informed, kind guide. She had pictures showing us more detail, which I enjoyed. She also took us to Wild Flour for a coffee, and The Fudgery for a bear claw. Great Time!
Wonderful tour around Banff including history of the area. Erin was super knowledgeable and kind. She was also very prompt!
Spouse and I spend two very interesting hours walking around downtown Banff with Erin, the upbeat, high energy owner of Banff Town Walking Tour. Erin provides local perspective, including some Banff/Canmore history, insight into how Banff has been changing over time, the inevitable tensions - both the pleasures and challenges - that are inherent in living/working a tourist town in a national park, housing, climate and workforce issues,...Of course, any one of these topics could be an entire seminar, but Erin does a great job of providing a high level overview and you come away feeling a little more invested in the community at large and the people who make this place home. We wish we had taken the tour as soon as we'd arrived, instead of towards the end.
Our guide was great, very informative and thorough pointing out things that normal tourists don’t see or know. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Banff.
This was one of the best tours I have ever taken. Erin was wonderful. She showed us all of the Banff downtown and park areas. She was interesting and delightful. We enjoyed every minute of the tour including the hot drink and the sweet treat. Thank you Erin for making this a great day for us.
My wife and I had a solo tour with Erin which was so interesting and informative. We covered a lot of the local history and it was so good to get some knowledge on things you may see walking around town but didn’t understand their significance. Erin was a charming host, very knowledgable and so easy to chat with during our tour and answered all our questions on a number of different topics regarding the local area and Canada in general. The tasty treats is a really nice extra to the tour also. I would thoroughly recommend this tour with Erin if you come and stay in Banff. Thanks again ! 😃
Erin shared both past history and current events about Banff and Canmore as we walked and explored town. She was fun, knowledgeable, and excited about sharing her community with us. The tour has something for everyone as it included information on parks, architecture, the Bow River, prominent people of Banff, etc. We learned a lot and got our bearings while having fun. Erin shared restaurant recommendations too, which we always appreciate. I highly recommend the tour.
Great way to familiarize yourself with the area and learn what life is like in Banff. Erin’s restaurant recommendation was great too!
Erin was fantastic, great fun and do knowledgable. We weren’t sure what to expect but the mixture of history, stories of the olympics, anecdotes and links to modern day initiatives etc were great. We saw lots of hidden gems - the taxidermy museum/shop, totem pole, buffalo street historical houses, etc. As Erin does a food tour we were granted some insights into god places to eat. Support this lady and her son, we felt we’d known her for a long time. A great evening
Excellent tour! Erin did a great job showing us about Banff, and provided numerous interesting facts, as well as history. And the sweets were also very good!
This was a great experience also. Our guide gave us so much information about the history of Banff and the early settlers. We had great weather so felt even more luckygreat
Erin was our tour guide. She was professional, personable, and as a native of this area she was well-versed in the culture and traditions of Banff and the surrounding areas. We thoroughly enjoyed the history and sites all within a relaxed and easy walking distance. The stops along the tour for a refreshment followed by a super yummy sweet treat were so thoughtful. We arrived to Banff fairly late the night before our tour and started out first thing in the morning on this tour getting all the scoop on the town. Highly recommend as a way to start out your visit in Banff!
Great intro to Banff on our first day in town. The weather wasn’t great, but our guide made it easy with refreshments and lots of interesting insights about Banff and the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend if this is your first time to town!
Great tour! Clear and timely communication in advance and an insightful tour with key historic and cultural points noted. A steady pace and relaxing vibe which is great for asking questions and stopping for photo opportunities. A fantastic intro Banff and would highly recommend!
How lucky were we! We were the only 2 on the walking tour with Erin today at 11.30. We had the most amazing, informative 2 hours which included a drink and sweet treat of our choice. Can only recommend this to anyone visiting Banff. We had been here a few days already but learnt so much more.
We learned a lot and we had a great time. There was no wildlife spotted on the tour, but we heard all about a grizzly bear they call Boss. As part of the tour we got a local soda and then our choice of a sweet treat at the end of the tour. Afterwards, we ate some really good pizza at a recommended restaurant.
Erin was so friendly and informative. She lives local and was able to answer all of our questions. The drink and treat are so yummy! Highly recommend if you want some really good history of Banff. I now fully understand how the national park came to be!
We had the most wonderful couple of hours with Erin in Banff. We learned so much regarding the history, current town activities and anecdotes. Erin's knowledge is vast. Well planned and organised. The drink and sweet treats offered from local businesses was a bonus. We would thoroughly recommend this trip to enhance any stay in Banff
Amazing experience! The Banff walking tour was fun, informative, and full of beautiful views. Our guide was engaging and shared great stories about the area. Highly recommend if you want to explore Banff in a more meaningful way
I completed the walking tour in March with some buddies and it was a blast. The tour guides are very knowledgeable and fun, and we saw some beautiful views. The food and drinks were also super good. Would definitely recommend if you’re going on a trip to the mountains with friends
Wonderful tour, very informative and the staff were great 😊 my daughter loved the sweet treat
It was my first time being and Banff. The t tour lead Erin, was very freindly throughout the tour open to question I had. Very lovely lady.
Such an awesome tour!! Highly recommend. We also did their Canmore walking tour which was just as great.
This is such an excellent way to get to know the town of Banff, and only takes a couple hours. Would 100% recommend for first time visitors, especially as a scene setter on arrival day. But also those who have been before – we've done many a trip to Banff but there was still so much we learned. Our guide was the owner, Erin, and she was amazing – such infectious passion, first-rate hospitality, and really knew her stuff. Five stars all the way!
Erin was a great guide and I found out a huge amount of fascinating facts about Banff! Erin also had lots of time for any questions that I had, and I loved being introduced to Bear Claw treats at The Fudgery! Would recommend to others.
This is a definite must do when in Banff. Erin was an incredible guide and a wealth of knowledge about the area and its history. She also provided great tips on local activities and restaurants. Do it early in your stay!
This tour gives a great back story of the history of Banff and an understanding of how it got to it’s amazing tourist destination status today.
Erin is AMAZING! We loved every minute of the tour with her! She brought so much knowledge and history of Canmore to the tour. Can’t recommend enough!!!
We booked this tour after doing The Canmore Walking Tour and were just as impressed! This is such a great way to explore Banff and we loved our guide, Erin. Highly recommend!
The tour was very informative. Clara was a great guide. She was able to answer all our questions. Well done
This is a great two hour walking tour that gives you all the history and background to the town of Banff. An easy walk with frequent stops. Highly recommended!
We had a great experience. Our guide was well-informed about the area, had a great delivery, and was so enjoyable to be around. The time went by fast, and we were both glad we had booked the tour.
We had a great day and we learned so much about the town of Banff!! We would definitely recommend this tour to friends! Thank you Clara!!
Clara was amazing super nice great tour loved learning very cool sights good fudge fun views cool places very nice people
Alex our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Had a great time learning about the history of Banff. Tour is a must do! We are wanting to do the Canmore tour next.
Had a girls day, super fun to discover Banff this way and enjoy a special treat too. We learned so much and had a blast! Rocky Mountain Food & Walking Tours is a gem!
I was so excited to find this flyer for Banff Walking Tours! My husband and I were staying at the Fairmont which is amazing- but I wanted to get out of the hotel and explore without being on my phone! Banff Walking Tours allowed me to do just that (also I took the Bow River trail into town from the hotel)! This two our tour hour walking tour was informative, hospitable, and a joy to book! The local sweet treat was def a sweet part of too (I live in Houston so naturally I love food and appreciate any glimpse into local faves). I so enjoyed my tour with Erin. She came prepared with a folder with talking points about the founders of Banff, the history and hit all the high points a tourist would be interested in knowing. I’ll certainly book again on my next visit ! Book Banff Walking Tours! Literally why wouldn’t you?
Our guide Clara was amazing! It’s so nice this company offers a French tour! Loved my sweet treat! Highly recommend this tour!
Winnie is an amazing tour guide! She’s friendly, fun, and really knows what she’s talking about. She explained everything clearly and made the trip super enjoyable. You can tell she cares about everyone and wants us to have a great time. We learned a lot and laughed a lot too. Thank you, Winnie, for making this trip so special. Highly recommend this tour!
Alex was our tour guide. He was very charming, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk around Banff, learning a lot about its history, and about the present day town. Lots of photo opportunities and Alex was more than happy to act as photographer. The tour also included a hot or cold drink and a delicious treat. I 100% recommend this tour.
Excellent walking tour of Banff. The guide, Alex was a wealth of local knowledge pointing out places and facts which as a tourist would not usually be discovered. A really great way to spend 2 hours with such a friendly guide.
We had the best time seeing the sights and learning about the area. Hosts were amazing and made us feel right at home! Highly recommend - 10 stars!
Erin's walking tour was such a wonderful way to spend the day in Banff! From start to finish, it was the perfect blend of education, entertainment, and exploration. The route was well-paced and thoughtfully planned, covering all the key landmarks without feeling rushed. The sweet treat and refreshment were delish! What I appreciated most was the guide’s personal touch. Whether it was recommending the best local eateries or sharing stories from her own experiences, she made the tour feel authentic and engaging. Highly recommend this walking tour for anyone looking to connect with Banff in a deeper, more personal way. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a water bottle, and get ready to discover things you'd never notice on your own!
Alex our guide made tge tour/experience very informative and enjoyable. Definitely a must do whenever in town.
Such an awesome experience!! Everything from the history of Banff and its nature to a delicious sweet treat. The guide was amazing as well! Shout out to Erin!
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