Top 9 Historical Tours in Kingston

Destination: Kingston.
Welcome to exploring Kingston in a new and unique fashion... by bike! Join us for a leisurely relaxed 2.5 hour bike tour of Kingston. The tour is roughly 12 kilometres (just under 7 miles) long and will show you many of Kingston's Historical landmarks and attractions of one of Canada's most scenic and beautiful cities. Enjoy the fresh air experience combined with a little physical activity, experiencing much more of Kingston than you would walking or driving. **Rain does not cancel a tour**
Known For: Kingston Private and Luxury, Kingston Historical Tours, Kingston Excellent Quality, Kingston Mountain Bike Tours, Kingston Bike Tours, Kingston Adventure Tours, Kingston Small Group.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.

Destination: Kingston.
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.
Known For: Kingston Private and Luxury, Kingston City Tours, Kingston Trolley Tours , Kingston Small Group, Kingston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Kingston.
There are few places more historic, charming, and haunted in Canada than Queen’s University. There are eerie tales of student grave robbers, professors reaching out from the beyond, heists gone wrong and streets shrouded in mystery. We’ve never told these stories before and can’t wait to share them with our guests. You won’t hear spine-tingling and heart-pounding tales like these on the regular campus tours. Join us for the Ghosts of Queen’s University and graduate with a degree in the supernatural!
Known For: Kingston Historical Tours, Kingston Walking Tours, Kingston Ghost Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Kingston.
This evening tour departs takes you off the beaten path to Kingston’s lesser-known and difficult-to-access haunted spots. Hear stories from Kingston’s mysterious past from your tour guide, including some dating back 200 years.
Known For: Kingston Trolley Tours , Kingston Ghost Tours, Kingston Historical Tours, Kingston Zombie.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Kingston.
Embark on a 1-hour walking tour with local legend, Arthur Milnes, called the city's "story-teller-in-chief by Kingston Life Magazine." Journey into a world of Canadian Prime Ministers, US Presidents, Indigenous leaders, Governors General, mediums, spirits and Queen Elizabeth II, herself. You’ll also hear about literary legends such as Charles Dickens and Ernest Hemingway who play supporting roles in Kingston’s story.
Known For: Kingston Walking Tours, Kingston Zombie, Kingston Cultural Tours, Kingston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Kingston.
The premier cruise in the 1000 Islands sets sail in the warm glow of the setting sun. Aboard our dining ship, the Island Star you’ll be treated to a four-course meal with a choice of four entrees, all prepared on board and served to your table. It’s dinner and a show: your entertainer and evening host provides music and a commentary of the sites along the way. Enjoy the scenery of the small cottage Islands or dance under the glass-topped canopy of this unique ‘Bateau Mouche’ style boat at dusk. A Sunset Dinner Cruise hits all the right notes!
Known For: Kingston Top Product, Kingston Food & Drink, Kingston Zombie, Kingston Dinner Cruises, Kingston Zombie Slice, Kingston Half-day Tours, Kingston Sunset Cruises, Kingston Historical Tours, Kingston Private and Luxury, Kingston Water Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Kingston.
Kingston’s Discovery Cruise provides a fascinating introduction to the unique sights and heritage of the city, with a focus on the historic waterfront. The cruise passes close to historic sites Fort Henry, Royal Military College and Kingston Penitentiary. Tour includes a live English narration of Kingston’s history and natural setting.
Known For: Kingston Sightseeing Cruises, Kingston Zombie, Kingston Water Tours, Kingston Top Product, Kingston Day Cruises, Kingston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour.

Destination: Kingston.
Experience Kingston’s Maritime history like never before – through the lens of shipwrecks, lost to time but never forgotten. Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets your wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.
Known For: Kingston Historical Tours, Kingston Water Tours, Kingston Full-day Tours, Kingston Small Group, Kingston Day Cruises.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: Kingston.
Experience Kingston’s Maritime history like never before – through the lens of shipwrecks, lost to time but never forgotten. Led by an expert tour guide from the Great Lakes Museum, you’ll explore the intriguing stories behind notable wrecks that have become part of the 1000 Islands’ rich nautical history. Learn about the vessels that met their untimely end, how they were discovered, the science and beauty of wreck diving, and the secrets our wrecks have revealed to divers and historians.
Known For: Kingston Water Tours, Kingston Photography Tours, Kingston Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.