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- English
Explore downtown Edmonton on foot with a local guide, from Sir Winston Churchill Square to the Alberta Legislature.
Start downtown and see the Citadel Theatre and Sir Winston Churchill Square, then walk past the CN Tower building and Rogers Place to the Neon Sign Museum and the 4th Street Promenade. Visit the grounds of the Alberta Legislature Building and take in the river valley views from the Frederick G. Todd Lookout before heading back to the start.
Along the way, your guide shares stories about Edmonton's history and tips on where to eat and what to see during your stay.
The tour is gratuity-based: the price you pay on Viator is a booking fee, and at the end you tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth.
Tours run in English.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Frank Oliver Park, directly in front of the Fairmont Macdonald Hotel. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella with a smile.
Itinerary
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1Citadel Theatre
Enjoy the botanical gardens in the lobby of the Citadel and learn about its origins as a powerhouse of arts in Alberta. The complex hosts five performance venues—including the Shoctor, Maclab, Rice, Zeidler, and Tucker theatres—and the Foote Theatre School.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Sir Winston Churchill Square
Take in the impressive architecture that surrounds Churchill Square, in that of the Art Gallery of Alberta and Edmonton City Hall while you learn about the history of Edmonton and the British impact of a small northern prarie town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3CN Tower
Learn about the exciting history of rail in the city of Edmonton and how it has impacted the development of the city!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Rogers Place
ICE District is a 25‑acre, mixed‑use sports and entertainment hub in downtown Edmonton, centered around Rogers Place — home to the NHL’s Oilers and a major concert venue . Anchored by a public plaza, the development includes high-end dining, boutique retail, the Grand Villa Casino, a JW Marriott hotel with luxury residences, plus two office towers (including the 66‑story Stantec Tower, Canada’s tallest outside Toronto) and condos . Ultra‑connected via LRT, pedways, parking and Ford Hall, it has revitalized the city core
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Neon Sign Museum
This is an outdoor museum that pays homage to Edmonton's lost businesses in the past. You will learn from a local guide the history of the cities' flourishing post-war economy.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
64th Street Promenade
104 Street, known as the 4th Street Promenade, is a revitalized terrace in downtown Edmonton between Jasper Avenue and the ICE District. Housed in historic warehouse‑era buildings, it blends upscale boutiques, artisanal shops, cozy cafés (like Credo, KB&Co), top‑tier dining (Corso 32, Cask & Barrel) and charming pubs. You’ll also spot unique attractions like the Neon Sign Museum and the Alley of Light outdoor galleries . Over summer weekends the street transforms into an Al Fresco market with patios, pop‑ups, community events, all adding to its urban‑oasis vibe.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Alberta Legislature Building
The Alberta Legislature Building, often called “the Ledge,” sits in a stunning Green space. Built between 1907 and 1913 in grand Beaux‑Arts (Classical Revival) style by Allan Merrick Jeffers and Richard Blakey, it features a soaring 57 m dome above a marble‑columned rotunda, granite and sandstone exterior, and interiors rich in marble, mahogany, oak, and brass. Walk through the grounds and hear tales of how Alberta came to be
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Frederick G Todd Lookout
Gaze upon the Largest Natural Urban Area in North America as the North Saskatchewan River Valley. On the top of this lookout you get 360 degree views of the valley and the city. The perfect place to complete the tour!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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