Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger hunt (updated)
Overview
Looking for things to do in Kingston Ontario? A walk through the city’s historic center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all of its attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to discover your next destination.
You will walk from City Hall to City Park, along the waterfront, passing various parks, museums, and monuments. Have fun completing challenges.
It takes 2 hours to complete, do it whenever you wish - you select your own date and start time, no scheduling or reservation needed. 20+ challenges, games, and enigmas to solve as you walk through this historic neighborhood.
It was updated in July 2025.
What's Included
- Scavenger hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not an App)
- 20+ Challenges
- 24/7 customer support
- Available in English and in French
- Internet access is required on your smartphone to complete this activity. Wifi is not enough.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Meeting Location
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3, Canada
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Looking for things to do in Kingston Ontario? A walk through the city’s historic center is an opportunity to learn about its history and discover all of its attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to discover your next destination.
You will walk from City Hall to City Park, along the waterfront, passing various parks, museums, and monuments. Have fun completing challenges. (Image used with permission from Webworks.ca)
The Kingston Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 2.8 km/1.7 mi walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 2 hours to complete. This tour was updated in July 2025.
- A fun learning experience
- See the sights! 27 locations
- Learn some local history
- Challenge your knowledge: 34 challenges
- Fun for all ages, kids included
- Walk at your own pace: 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout
- Pet-friendly throughout
- Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone – no fixed schedule
- Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
- Aussi disponible en français
Buy 1 scavenger hunt for your party of 1 to 6 people.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger hunt (updated)?
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Activity code: C-278761P14
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Average 3.36 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Kingston and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Kingston 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 (EDT).
- Scavenger hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not an App).
- 20+ Challenges.
- 24/7 customer support.
- Available in English and in French.
- Internet access is required on your smartphone to complete this activity. Wifi is not enough.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger hunt (updated) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kingston Self-Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger hunt (updated) will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Kingston. 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 2024What's Included
- Scavenger hunt on your smartphone (mobile site, not an App)
- 20+ Challenges
- 24/7 customer support
- Available in English and in French
- Internet access is required on your smartphone to complete this activity. Wifi is not enough.
- This tour is strictly exterior sightseeing, you need not enter any of the locations seen on it.
- Admission is not included for any location, as you do not need to enter them for this activity.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
