Join our experienced local guides for Niagara on the Lake’s Original Walking Tour

Explore the story of Canada’s prettiest town

Connect to and feel the heartbeat of our town!

Explore the sites that echo with stories of the past, heroes and villains, revolution and war, slavery and freedom, arts architecture and culture. Discover the secrets of how this little town has adapted to changing times and changing fortunes.

Did you know our main street- full of pretty shops and restaurants today and rich with the history of a provincial capital was once the site of a “biker bar” and a gas station?

Voted the “prettiest town in Canada” our private and public gardens are filled with colour and beauty and are yours to discover along with a master gardener.

Saints and sinners are part of our history- our graveyards are where they repose- or not- you decide.

Our local guides’ enthusiasm and knowledge will combine to inform and captivate you each step along the way. A two-hour walking tour, visiting more than 20 sites.

May through September

48 hr pre-booking is required. We may be able to accommodate last minute bookings with a phone call to 1-888-492-3532

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  • star rating  Very interesting and informative! Beautiful day walking around the impressive city of Niagara on the Lake. I would recommend this tour.

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    September 24, 2022

    star rating  We couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable and personable tour guide than Lily. She was superb. The stories and history of Niagara on the Lake personalities over the... read more

    BramptonBeachbums
    August 26, 2022

    star rating  Experiencing a tour in your own country, province is very rewarding and informative. Lily was very engaging, knowledgeable of local lore and stories as well as of interesting architectural buildings... read more

    A-W-Travel-22
    August 14, 2022

    star rating  The young lady, Lindsay I believe her name was, who was our tour guide, was very compelling, very nice and a great storyteller! They take you on a 90 minute... read more

    Bug70
    November 20, 2021
  • star rating  Our guide Lilly was a fabulous story-teller, full of fascinating facts all surrounded with people and events from the past. My only issue might be with the amount of standing... read more

    Ruth S
    July 11, 2021

    star rating  It was our first time experience visiting a wine yard. Our trip guide, Diana, was awesome and she was so knowledgable. It’s a great place and we highly recommend.

    nylemaryt2020
    December 9, 2020

    star rating  The Old Town Tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake we took with Lily as our guide was fantastic. She was super knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who... read more

    Exploration276614
    October 19, 2020

    star rating  It was our first time in Niagara on the Lake, so the tour with Lily was perfect for us. The time was passing by fast and altough we didn't went... read more

    P9672RVsarab
    October 5, 2020
  • star rating  Lily was a wonderful guide. We learnt so much about NOTL by having a local explain the history and geography of the area.

    We have been to NOTL many... read more

    GoPlaces588927
    September 9, 2020

    star rating  We really enjoyed our walking tour with Old Town Tours. Our guide, Lily, was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories and facts about Niagara-on-the-Lake. In fact, she just about... read more

    jackaG24FH
    August 28, 2020

    star rating  We really enjoyed our walking tour with Old Town Tours. Our guide, Lily, was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories and facts about Niagara-on-the-Lake. In fact, she just about... read more

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    August 28, 2020

    star rating  It was very interesting to know the history of the Niagra-on-the-lake. History is fascinating. We were not aware of Upper Canada history until now. It was a great way to... read more

    andrewbH2434JR
    August 27, 2020