7 Museum Tours in Calgary to Plan a Trip Around

1.3.5-Hour Bus City Tour with Gasoline Alley Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 205 reviews · 3h 30m · from $55Our pick

Calgary 3.5-hour bus tour with Scotsman's Hill skyline views, Gasoline Alley Museum, and Olympic Park stops, ending at Calgary Tower.

“I really enjoyed the tour. There were just enough stops and times for pictures. The guide Adelaide gave lots of information and Joanne our driver was very capable. They were both lovely people. It was a comfortable tour with just right number of people.”

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2.Badlands Tour: Drumheller with Museum, Hoodoos & Dinosaurs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 28 reviews · 510 minutes - 10 hours · from $113

A guided 10-hour Drumheller day from Calgary, with Horseshoe Canyon, Hoodoos Trail, and the Royal Tyrrell Museum dinosaur fossils.

“It was a small-group tour and overall very satisfying. However, the coal mine train activity time had been changed, so we couldn’t ride it, and the bridge was also closed. I knew that was not the guide’s fault but it was disappointing. Instead, we stopped by the Last Chance Saloon, but we only had a quick look inside and finished in about ten minutes. I wanted to explore the Dinosaur Museum more, so I wish the time originally allocated for the train and bridge could have been used for the museum visit instead. Also, since lunch ended up being a quick stop to buy fast food, it would have been…”

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3.Gasoline Alley Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

See restored vintage cars and rare gasoline pumps at Calgary’s Gasoline Alley Museum, with interpreters and plenty for families to enjoy.

“Extrodinary collection of gasoline pumps. Some of the rarest cars and truck’s beautifully displayed. The volunteers were very knowledgeable.”

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4.Calgary to Royal Museum | Drumheller – PRIVATE TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $429

Private Calgary to Drumheller day trip with Horseshoe Canyon, hoodoos, Royal Tyrrell Museum, and more, plus pickup and comfy transport.

“We had a wonderful family day. The kids loved the Badlands and the Museum. The giant T-Rex was a hit”

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5.Drumheller: Bad Land & Dinosaur Museum Tour from Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $105

One full day from Calgary to Drumheller’s dinosaur sites, Royal Tyrrell Museum, Horseshoe Canyon, and hoodoo rock formations with guided stops.

“Superbe journée, bus à l'heure, notre guide du jour, Eric très sympathique.”

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6.Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Sam Centre brings the Calgary Stampede story to life with interactive exhibits, friendly volunteers, and a cool video room for $10.

“I like how informative that it was and the staff are always happy to help and answer questions you may have and are well educated on the stampede”

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7.Drumheller and Badlands Tour with Museum Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $138Top rated

Calgary to Drumheller day trip with Royal Tyrrell Museum fast-track entry, Badlands hoodoo walks, scenic bridges, and small-town stops.

“We had a wonderful day trip to Drumheller with Waleed as our guide. He was punctual, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the long drive enjoyable with his interesting commentary about the region's history and geology. At the Royal Tyrrell Museum, his insights were invaluable, and he ensured we saw all the key exhibits. Waleed was also flexible and took us to some great photo spots we wouldn't have found on our own. Despite the unexpected snowfall, he never considered canceling and ensured our experience was seamless and enjoyable. A truly excellent guide—highly recommended!”

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