Banff · BANFF SIGHTSEEING & HIGHLIGHTS
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Out of 15 banff sightseeing & highlights tours on the site, these 15 rise to the top. Prices, durations and the standout details are all here. Pick one, then get back to the fun part of planning.
Ride a yellow school bus through Banff’s top sights on your schedule, with easy hop-on hops, local hosts, and guaranteed seating.
“Both tour guides, Tyler & Dominic(fluent in french & english) where very helpful and easy going, gave us some good tips.”
Small-group Banff wildlife at dusk with Lake Minnewanka, Two Jack, Hoodoos, and Bow Falls, plus guide-led stops timed for sightings.
“Nolan was an amazing tour guide. You could tell he really enjoyed his job! Nothing felt rushed and he was very explanatory and enthusiastic.”
Small-group Banff tour with hotel pickup to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, Fairmont Château visit, Ten Peaks viewpoint walk, snack.
“The tour was excellent - Our tour guide was Ed and he was so interesting and fun. Highly recommend”
A 6-hour Jasper National Park day with Maligne Valley stops, a Medicine Lake walk, and a Maligne Lake cruise to Spirit Island.
“We had a wonderful time. The boat ride was great & our tour guide, Jake, was the best. Saw elk, a moose, & some longhorn sheep. Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Small-group Banff tour with expedited Lake Louise entry, Moraine Lake access, and flexible wildlife-and-photo stops in 8 hours.
“We had the best time on our tour to Lake Louise and Lake Moraine, and a huge part of that was thanks to our amazing guide, B! B struck the perfect balance between giving us freedom and guiding us with knowledge and personality. At both lakes, she offered us the option to explore on our own for a couple of hours or to follow her along the trail — we chose to stick with her and it was totally worth it. She shared fascinating historical facts about the lakes and Banff, all while keeping things fun and relaxed. We especially loved her witty commentary (including her very relatable dislike for…”
Banff to Moraine Lake, Victoria Glacier views, Yoho National Park and Takakkaw Falls on a guided coach day with pickup and lunch.
“Well worth the effort. Beautiful scenery a feast for the eyes. Experienced driver cum guide who even pointed out where to look for wild life as we passed/paused at their habitats”
See Banff’s top sights in one long day with hotel pickup, small-group comfort, and smart timing from Lake Louise to Bow Falls.
“We are normally independent travellers but saw great value in being taken to all the best spots on this fabulous tour with Vishal. Was great to be picked up and have all the thinking, driving, and planning done for us. Achieved and saw far more in the day than we could have done by ourselves. As we had another couple of days in the area Vishal also gave us some great tips on what to visit the following days. Can totally recommend.”
Ride Banff’s Sunshine Gondola and Standish Chairlift, then hike at Sunshine Village for big mountain views and possible wildlife sightings.
“A wonderful experience walking high up at sunshine village. Take the gondola up then the chairlift and explore the area up there. When walking up to twin cairns junction recommend to walk down to the gondola summit which is easier then walking back to the chairlift”
A guided 6-hour Jasper wildlife and Maligne Lake hike loop with geology stops, wildfire recovery views, and a lakeshore walk.
“Great trip. Kelli was a wonderful guide and we saw plenty of wildlife and vistas. Definitely recommend”
Ride the Banff Sunshine Village gondola and Mount Standish chairlift for 360° views and easy hikes to high-alpine lakes.
“Sunshine meadows is a must do!!! We decided to take the less touristy gondola and we are so happy we did. The overlook of sunshine meadows is to die for, and the hike to Laryx lake was gorgeous! definitely pack bug repellent though, the mosquitos were hungry (we are here on July 1st). Side note, we came here on Canada day and it was so nice to escape the crowds, and sunshine village had cute Canada day activities like a live DJ and face painting.”
Morning Banff wildlife and sightseeing tour with hotel pickup, big-name views like Bow Falls and Lake Minnewanka, and a local guide.
“Had a really great time buck Was a really good guide really knowledgeable some good jokes as well”
Guided Lake Louise tour from Banff with Bow Valley Parkway photo stops, hot chocolate, and Fairmont Chateau views in spring and fall.
“Guide was great but the smoke from forest fires were really heavy. Could not see the mountains. We spent two hours at Lake Louise and that was about it.”
Ride the Mt Norquay chairlift in Banff for jaw-dropping Mt Rundle views, wildlife spotting, and mountain dining at the Cliffhouse Bistro.
“It was an excellent way to see the Canadian Rockies at the top. Also visited the Cliff House restaurant and had a delicious lunch.”
One-way Banff to Jasper small-group tour: Lake Louise, Icefields Parkway views, Athabasca Glacier Adventure and Skywalk, plus picnic.
“Norm the guide was super informative, it was amazing to stand on a glacier !!”
Banff sightseeing plus Banff Gondola and Lake Minnewanka cruise: big views, wildlife talk, and a walk to the Cosmic Ray Station.
“This is absolutely the best tour to discover Banff. Our host Cheyenne & driver Dustin were friendly and knowledgeable and so giving of their time. Too many jaw dropping moments to mention.”
