Canada · KINGSTON TOURS
The good kingston tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
3-hour Island Queen paddlewheeler cruise from Kingston through the Thousand Islands, with live music, history, and views of Mandalay Mansion.
“Fabulous scenery. Excellent live music, really interactive and fun. And we were blessed with perfect weather too.”
Kingston’s 3-hour Thousand Islands lunch cruise with live music, on-board commentary, and a three-course meal, plus optional drinks.
“Having visitors from out of the country, I booked the 3 hour lunch cruise out of Kingston. The tour was fabulous, the lunch was 5 star quality. My friends loved the day. Well done! My only suggestion would be to limit the music, to allow the conversation to be easier.”
A 3-hour Kingston sunset dinner cruise through the Admiralty Islands with a 3-course meal, live music, and onboard commentary.
“Kingston was a one night stopover before Toronto and we booked this last minute. It was a magical end to our holiday and everything was brilliant. Whilst guiding us through the islands we had a mixture of music and information followed by a 3-course meal, more music and dancing (if you wanted). Fabulous evening.”
A 90-minute catamaran cruise from Brockville through the 1000 Islands, with big-ship views, photogenic waterfronts, and tight passages.
“Better buy directly, don’t use apps. Might be a little boring”
Ride a 90-minute haunted trolley through Kingston’s dark corners, including Rockwood Asylum grounds, with entertaining guides and staged stories.
“would like to hear little more details of the sites, And would like to have gotten out at Rockwood to look around and take pics.”
Kingston haunted night walking tour from Ontario Street, $23 for 75 minutes. Cloaked guide shares stories of hangings and burials.
“My boyfriend and I were looking to learn about kingstons history. This was very educational with some creepy stories mixed in. We very much enjoyed this tour.”
3-hour Thousand Islands cruise with live entertainment and freshly served a la carte brunch aboard the Island Queen for $76.
“Absolutely loved the boat trip. Fantastic views and great guide. The brunch food was not great to be honest, but the waiter did his best to give us a nice experience. Overall we really enjoyed it and would fully recommend it!”
A 1-hour narrated Kingston waterfront cruise on the Island Belle, with views of Fort Henry, the Penitentiary, and the St. Lawrence waterfront for $32.
“Very informative tour. Bill did a great job tell us about the history and highlights of Kingston from the harbour. Captain and the rest of the crew were also great.”
A 75-minute Kingston ghost walk with a local storyteller, downtown landmarks, and after-dark spooky legends for $25.45.
“My daughter lost her cell phone on the walk, and we didn't realize it until after it was over. A guide on the tour after us (Amy) stopped and walked us back through until we found the phone. Above and beyond the call!”
Ride a red trolley through downtown Kingston past Queen’s University, Kingston Pen, and Fort Henry, with easy ticket pickup for $33.
“Our driver was wonderful. Stopped when needed to take pictures. Full of knowledge. Answered lots of questions. Was a beautiful time!”
Kingston's 1000 Islands cruise on the St. Lawrence, with live English narration and 3 hours of island photos and snacks.
“It was interesting and very relaxing, liked the way and the explanation. Pity we have not gone to the castle.”
Kingston’s historic red trolley bus, live English guiding, 10 top stops on a figure-8 loop, and 24 to 72-hour hop-on hop-off flexibility.
“Excellent way to learn about the city's history. Our driver was informative and friendly.”
Pedal Kingston in 2.5 hours with a small group guide. Canadian military stops, waterfront views, Cooke’s, Queen’s, and Kingston Pen.
“That you learn a lot about the city Kingston. And there are manny funny stories. Jeff is a very good storyteller!”
Trolley City Tour of Kingston: a guided 75 minute ride past Fort Henry, Queen's University, the Penitentiary, St. Mary’s Cathedral and more for $34.35.
“End of season tour so only a small amount of people on it but cannot recommend highly enough. We’ve been in Canada for 2 weeks but this was one of the best tours. First class guide (wish I’d got his name) just couldn’t have been better - with perfect weather as well.”
Walk Kingston with chief storyteller Arthur Milnes on a 1-hour downtown loop to Market Square and City Hall, with Macdonald, Molly Brant, and humor.
“Arthur is great, lovely guy, knows so much about the area and wider history of Canada, great to get the chance to spend time with people who can share so many interesting stories and facts. Our kids, aged 13 and 10, enjoyed it too!”
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