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Uncover Kingston’s strange, funny, and surprising side on this 90-minute walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk.
Hidden Kingston is built around the stories that never make it into history class: duelling doctors, a homegrown sea serpent, trickster bank robbers, and a capital mistake that helped shape the city’s fate. Our storytelling guides deliver each one with the craft, energy, and humour that have made The Haunted Walk a Kingston favourite since 1995.
This isn’t a facts-and-dates tour. It’s the version of Kingston that locals quietly love, and visitors never see coming.
• 90-minute guided walking tour through Kingston’s historic core
• Strange, funny, and surprisingly true stories delivered by expert guides
• A light-hearted alternative to a traditional history tour
• Great for curious adults, families, first-time visitors, and locals
• Dog-friendly, leash required
• From the creators of The Haunted Walk, a Kingston storytelling favourite since 1995
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet us just outside the Info Centre.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
This is where your Hidden Kingston adventure begins. Meet your storytelling guide outside the Kingston Visitor Information Centre, then set off into the city’s historic core to uncover the strange, funny, and surprising stories hiding in plain sight. From here, the tour begins to reveal a different side of Kingston, one filled with local legends, oddities, and unexpected twists from the city’s past.
Admission ticket free -
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Travelers will pass through Confederation Park, one of Kingston’s most scenic public spaces, located beside City Hall and the waterfront. It offers a beautiful view of the city’s historic heart while helping set the stage for stories about Kingston’s past, its civic identity, and the surprising turns that shaped the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Guests will visit Springer Market Square, a lively gathering place at the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown. Surrounded by beautiful limestone buildings and steps from City Hall, the square helps bring the city’s past into focus, from civic life and public gatherings to the strange, funny, and surprising stories that make Hidden Kingston feel different from a traditional history tour.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Kingston City Hall (Pass by)
Kingston City Hall is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and a powerful reminder of Kingston’s brief time as the capital of Canada. Standing near this grand historic building, guests will hear how ambition, politics, and a few surprising turns helped shape the city’s fate.
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Guests will have the chance to see the Kingston sign, a popular photo spot near the waterfront. It’s a great place to capture a memorable image from the tour while taking in the surrounding views of downtown Kingston, City Hall, Confederation Park, and the city’s historic harbourfront.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See one of Kingston’s most striking historic landmarks, known for its grand architecture and prominent place in the city’s core. As the route winds through the surrounding streets, your guide will share stories, characters, and unexpected moments that reveal a version of Kingston beyond the usual textbook history.
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Step into Rochleau Court, a tucked-away pedestrian courtyard that feels like one of downtown Kingston’s little hidden pockets. With its historic stonework, quiet charm, and off-the-main-street feel, it’s a fitting stop for a tour built around the stories and details most visitors miss.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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