Explore Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Discover one of Canada's prettiest towns on this self-guided audio tour through Niagara-on-the-Lake's fascinating War of 1812 history. Walk down picturesque Queen Street past iconic buildings, explore Ontario's oldest Catholic church, and stroll through beautiful Queen's Royal Park with stunning lake views. Marvel at Fort Mississauga's historic fortifications, discover Underground Railroad stories at Voices of Freedom Park, and pass through North America's oldest golf course. Your journey ends at the haunted Olde Angel Inn where you might meet the resident ghost. Experience 90 minutes of rich cultural heritage, from early telephone exchanges to royal visits at the Prince of Wales Hotel, while learning lesser-known stories of this charming town that rose from the ashes to become a beloved destination.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Historic Old Town
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
224 Regent Street
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0, Canada
This tour ends outside of the Olde Angel Inn on Regent Street
What To Expect
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Statue of George Bernard Shaw (pass by)
The Exchange Brewery (pass by)
Niagara Apothecary Museum (pass by)
Prince of Wales Hotel (pass by)
St Vincent de Paul Roman Catholic Church (pass by)
Polish World War I Military Cemetery (pass by)
St Mark's Anglican Church (pass by)
Queen's Royal Park (pass by)
Fort Mississauga and Mississauga Point Lighthouse National Historic Sites (pass by)
Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club (pass by)
Voices Of Freedom Park (pass by)
The Olde Angel Inn (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P36
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- App for Android and iOS.
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour.
- Smartphone.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Explore Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake: A Self-Guided Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake: A Self-Guided Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
