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Trolley City Tour of Kingston

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City Hall/Springer Market Square
Trolley passing by Fort Henry
Kingston Penitentiary
Royal Military College

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Kingston Trolley Tours take you on an in-depth tour of Kingston's historic downtown and waterfront, passing by all of the city's most well-known visitor destinations including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions. Your experienced tour guide will provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history.

What's Included

  • Trolley City Tour of Kingston
  • Live commentary (English only) on board
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Gratuities
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Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z1, Canada

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Kingston Trolley Tours

Explore the history of Canada's first capital aboard a comfortable thirty-two passenger trolley. The Trolley is the ideal way to enjoy Kingston’s history and attractions. The GPS-triggered narration system in English, French, German and Chinese will complement your experienced English-speaking tour guide; together they provide an informative, engaging overview of Kingston’s more than three hundred years of history. The trolley route covers all of Kingston’s historic old town and downtown shopping district, including Fort Henry, the Penitentiary Museum, and Queen’s University.Trolley City Tours (offered only from April 19th to May 17th and from October 15th to October 27th) are a round-trip 75 minute tour only, they do not include hop on, hop off stops. All Tours depart from in front of Visitor Experience Center at 209 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON. 
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kingston City Hall (Pass By)

See historic Kingston City Hall
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Fort Henry National Historic Site (Pass By)

The trolley stops at all of Kingston's historic downtown sites including Fort Henry.
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Kingston Public Market (Pass By)

See Kingston's Farmer's Market
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PumpHouse Museum (Pass By)

See the historic PumpHouse, Murney Tower National Historic Site and City Park
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Bellevue House National Historic Site (Pass By)

See the home of Canada's First Prime Minister
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Canada's Penitentiary Museum (Pass By)

Get a view of Kingston Penitentiary, Kingston's Penitentiary Museum and historic Portsmouth Village
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Cathedral of Saint Mary (Pass By)

See the beautiful Gothic architecture of St.Mary's Cathedral.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English & French)
  • Only selected departures are wheelchair accessible, please inquire when booking

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trolley City Tour of Kingston?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Trolley City Tour of Kingston?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This tour 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.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Trolley City Tour of Kingston.
  • Live commentary (English only) on board.
  • Professional driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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This tour 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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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Trolley City Tour of Kingston is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Trolley City Tour of Kingston 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!

 

 

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  • Trolley City Tour of Kingston
  • Live commentary (English only) on board
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Gratuities

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  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide (English & French)
  • Only selected departures are wheelchair accessible, please inquire when booking
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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