Open Top Touring in Banff
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Quick Overview
Open Top Touring is a wonderful experience in Banff that transports visitors back in time, exploring the town in a vintage-style 1930s automobile. It’s a great way to get to a few of the most famous Banff viewpoints, while learning about the area’s history.
Open Top Touring puts a spin on the common bus tour, allowing you to ride in luxury and receive 1930s royalty-style treatment. If you are visiting Banff, adding this 1.5-hour tour to the start of your Banff itinerary will provide you with historical facts on a fully open-top roof (glass or canvas roof used in inclement weather) guided by an expert storyteller in period costume. You can book this if you’re a small group, or book out the entire car for large groups and events like a wedding or business trip.
| Dates | Tour Times | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2024 – September 29, 2024* Daily | multiple departures | $63 |
| September 30, 2024 – December 4, 2024* Thurs – Sun | multiple departures | $63 |
Open Top Touring Overview
- Departs From: Brewster Transportation Centre (100 Gopher St, Banff AB)
- Length: 1.5 Hours
- Ages: All ages are welcome
- Availability: This tour runs daily in the summer, and on weekends during the fall
- Cancellation Policy: Cancellations before 24 hours receive a full refund on Viator.
- Accessibility: There is a high step to get into the vehicle, for which the guide and driver will provide a step stool. The two viewpoints are flat, paved/gravel landings. These automobiles are not wheelchair accessible.
Open Top Tour Highlights
- Enjoy Surprise Corner, one of our favorite viewpoints
- Drive Tunnel Mountain Dr.
- Spend some time taking in the views from Mount Norquay Road.
- Guide in period costume
- 1930s vintage automobile
Open Top Tour Important Tour Details
- This tour leaves from Brewster Transportation Centre, located at 100 Gopher St.
- The automobile is equipped with blankets for any guests chilled from the mountain air as well as cup holders for any drinks you have
- USB charging ports are available in case your camera or phone loses charge from all the photo opportunities.
