Historical Walking Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake

Walking Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake:

Take a 90 minute walking tour to discover the history and stories behind this beautiful, colonial town. From the Monet Inspired Gardens at Pillar and Post, through the historic district and down to the Lake, discover this gem of a town less than 30 minutes from the iconic Niagara Falls.

Detailed Description:

Are you looking for the best walking tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake? Look no further! This is it!

Your local guide will take you on a walking tour through town that includes the beautiful Monet inspired gardens at The Pillar and Post Hotel. From there, you will stroll into the National Heritage Site of Old Town Niagara-on-the-Lake. Here you will see the colonial buildings that make up the main tourist location, Queen Street, with its quaint boutiques and restaurants, the Courthouse, Cenotaph, old apothecary and horse drawn carriages.

See the seasonal wonders such as flowers in the spring and summer, the foliage in the fall and the Colonial Christmas village in the winter. You will feel like you are in a Hallmark movie and you walk through the beautiful streets of Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Learn about the Shaw Festival Theatre, one of the driving sources of income for bringing tourists into this beautiful town. You will also hear about the 100+ wineries in the region explaining why this region can produce 67% of Canada’s wine production.

Your tour will also take you to The Queen’s Royal Park with the iconic Gazebo overlooking Lake Ontario at the mouth of the Niagara River. Gaze across the river to Fort Niagara, New York.

As you are seeing all the beautiful sites in this historic town, your guide will be telling you about the history of the town including its importance during the War of 1812, its connection to the Underground Railroad, and how it has changed over time to its current status as one of the prettiest towns in Canada.

What is included:

• A friendly, knowledgeable tour guide to lead you on this 90 minute walking tour

What is NOT included:

• Food/Drinks
• Tips: Tips are not mandatory but are definitely appreciated (In Canada, it is customary to tip between 15-18 % to tour guides, bar or restaurant staff)

Starting point and ending point:

• Pickup and Drop Off Point: Outside the Gates of the Pillar and Post Garden across the street from the main entrance to the Pillar and Post
• (Free parking is available in the parking lot beside the garden at the Regent/John. Please do not park in the hotel parking attached to the main building)
• Drop Off: You choose either downtown Queen Street where there are restaurants and shops or back at the parking lot for Pillar and Post

Related Tours:

• Custom Tours: If you do not want this tour but want something similar with additional stops or attractions, consider booking a custom tour and choosing your own attractions. This is our philosophy. You choose the tour of your dreams! We are happy to accommodate you to make this experience the best you have ever had!