Kingston: Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour

4.3
(8 reviews)
Kingston (CA), Canada

1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, stopping at all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University.

Explore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. Hop on and hop off at any of the 8 stops along the route to visit different sites and explore what Kingston has to offer!

Trolleys depart every 60 minutes in May, June, Sept, Oct, and every 30 minutes in July/August. Your tour guide provides an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions.

What's Included

Hop-on hop-off tour
Live-guided commentary on board (English)
Professional driver/guide
Gratuities
Admission to attractions along the route

Meeting and pickup

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Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
    Hop On or Hop Off Trolley Route
    9 stops
    15 Points of interest
    Duration: 1 hour

    Operating Schedule: 9:30 am - 4:30 pm (last departure) A Trolley passes by each stop every 30 minutes in July/August, every 60 minutes in May/June/September. 9 stops along the way. Trolleys follow a route divided into two halves: you can begin with the east half of the tour, hop off at the Market Square stop to get lunch or take a cruise, then continue with the West half of the tour.

  • 1
    Kingston Visitor Information Centre

    Trolleys depart from in front of Visitor Information Center, in the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown, across from City Hall. Stroll through Confederation Park, take a cruise, check out a festival, or explore Kingston’s impressive City Hall.

  • 2

    Fort Henry is Kingston’s largest museum and historic site, part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is one of Canada’s most visited National Historic Sites.

  • 3

    Kingston’s Market Square is in the heart of downtown: just steps away from City Hall, the Visitor Information Centre, Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises, as well as shops and restaurants.

  • 4

    The Trolley stops on the street adjacent to Great Lakes Museum, SS Keewatin and the Pumphouse.

  • 5

    Explore the unique collection of artifacts inside this museum, built in 1846 as part of Kingston's fortifications.

  • 6

    Explore the newly restored former home of Canada's first Prime Minister, or walk along the waterfront to Gord Downie Pier.

  • 7
    Canada's Penitentiary Museum (Correctional Service of Canada Museum)

    Visit the museum, or take a tour of the imposing Kingston Penitentiary

  • 8
    Queen's University

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Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises

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Tags

Hop on Hop Off Buses
City Tours
Trolley Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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