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The 15 Best Banff Tours

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Good banff tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket - What you see from the summit building
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Banff: Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

1.Banff Gondola Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,698 reviews · 1 day · from $53Our pick

Take an 8-minute gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain, then explore the Above Banff Interpretive Center, rooftop deck, and boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak. You can add coffee, a buffet, or dinner with mountain views. Your return time is usually set 1 hour 20 minutes after departure.

“This was the most amazing thing I did! It is a beautiful experience for the soul of you want to connect with the moment, with nature and with yourself! I highly recommend to take it at 4:30 and stay up there until after dark (winter) so you can enjoy the entire experience and explore not only the trail but the rest they have to offer in every single floor of the building! It is not just the ticket of a gondola taking you up the mountain, it is a ticket to a beautiful experience if you really listen and pay attention to everything ! It is a must!”

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Banff Gondola Ride Admission - Choosing the right time of day
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Banff Gondola Ride Admission

2.Banff Gondola Ride Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,688 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Take a smooth, eight-minute round-trip gondola ride from Banff to Sulphur Mountain. Enjoy six mountain ranges, the Bow Valley, and 360-degree summit views, then walk the boardwalk to Sanson’s Peak and the Cosmic Ray Station. Cafés and restaurants make it easy to stay for a few hours.

“Pretty awesome, gliding above the tree tops! Great staff and service. Experience for all ages (not afraid of heights)”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk - Starting at the Discovery Centre
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

3.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,860 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride a giant Ice Explorer from the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre to Athabasca Glacier, where you can walk on a marked section of ice and collect snowmelt. Then cross the glass-bottom Glacier Skywalk. Guides such as Andy, Leanne, Lars, and Jackson add lively commentary. Allow about three hours.

“Fabulous! The trucks are incredible, the drivers knowledgeable and witty, and the views… Amazing. Then of course you are walking on a glacier, and bring a container so you can collect the clearest, coldest water ever to drink. Wear proper footwear”

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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town - Starting in Calgary, Canmore, or Banff
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Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

4.Emerald Lake, Moraine, Louise, Johnston Canyon & Banff Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,554 reviews · 11 hours · from $51

Pack comfortable shoes for an 11-hour Canadian Rockies tour with an English-speaking guide such as Guri, Harry, Hari, or Ross. You’ll visit Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon in an air-conditioned van, bus, or coach, with photo stops and park access included.

“It was great. went in a big group. the driver was great and very informative about everything. great value for money considering what you get to see and do.”

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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour - Lake Louise gives you the classic first look
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Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

5.Lakes Moraine, Louise, Emerald, Johnston Canyon & Yoho Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,023 reviews · from $61

Spend 7.5 to 11 hours visiting Banff and Yoho National Parks with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Mike, or Sammy. See Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, Johnston Canyon, and Vermilion Lakes, with transport from Calgary, Canmore, or Banff.

“The tour was wonderful! Gray was phenomenal! He was funny, personable and always willing to take pictures for everyone!”

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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour - Lake Minnewanka begins the morning with a story
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Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

6.Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and the Icefields Parkway Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 836 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Travel from Banff or Canmore with a guide such as Rob or Robbie to Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Bow Lake, Crowfoot Glacier, and Peyto Lake. This 8 to 9-hour small-group tour handles mountain driving and parking, with time for short walks and photos.

“Saw the best lakes, lake Louise, morraine, bow lake, peyto lake, minnewashka, glacier parkway. I thought lunch was included in the price but they drop you off at a place to eat lots of options but not much time. Was great to be dropped off right at the parking lot.”

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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon - Castle Mountain begins the mountain scenery
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Banff: Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

7.Lake Louise, Moraine, Emerald Lake & Johnston Canyon

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 808 reviews · 11 hours · from $50

This full-day Banff National Park tour links Lake Louise, seasonal Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Natural Bridge, and Johnston Canyon by air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Guri, Hari, and Mandeep lead the day, share local facts, help with photos, and provide water and winter ice grips when needed.

“The trip was fabulous, we really enjoyed every single thing. Our tour guide, Hari, was also accommodating and informative. He helped us taking pictures and explained the history about each site. He also always made sure if we're happy about the trip. Good driver as well! Defo recommend!!!”

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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise - Boarding the one-hour cruise
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Banff: Lake Minnewanka Cruise

8.Lake Minnewanka Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 791 reviews · 1 hour · from $57

Spend one hour cruising Lake Minnewanka with an English-speaking guide and captain. Expect Rocky Mountain views, stories about Indigenous culture and the submerged Minnewanka Landing, plus a quiet pause with the engine off. Guides such as Kirsty, Jacob, and John are praised for lively commentary.

“Excellent experience all round,knowledgeable crew,big shout out to Kirsty and Captain Matt”

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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus - Johnston Canyon and the Bow Valley Parkway
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Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

9.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about eight hours linking Banff, Johnston Canyon, Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, and the Lake Louise gondola by an iconic yellow school bus. Hosts such as Tyler, Dominique, and Louis help you plan hikes and timing, while guaranteed seating removes the parking headache.

“It is not like hop on hop off in many other locations where we have traveled. This had set times and we did not learn this until after we missed the set times.”

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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure - Lake Minnewanka and Two Jack Lake
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Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

10.Banff Highlights & Wildlife | Award-Winning Small Group Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Explore Banff with a local guide such as Nolan, Lubo, Ollie, Liam, or Charlie, traveling in a capped group of 12. The roughly three-hour dusk tour visits places such as Lake Minnewanka, Bow Falls, and the Hoodoos while chasing recent sightings of elk, deer, foxes, coyotes, bears, and bighorn sheep.

“Liam was a really super guide with a lot a knowledge about the area we were introduced to! Really worth it!”

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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake - The ride from Banff to Lake Louise
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Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

11.Banff National Park Tour with Lake Louise and Moraine Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 692 reviews · 4 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Spend a half-day visiting Lake Louise and Moraine Lake from Banff, with a guide such as Jade, Jake, Sam, or Neil sharing local history and pointing out the best photo spots. You get comfortable transport, a maple cookie, water, and about 30 minutes at each lake. Moraine Lake access is seasonal.

“We all enjoyed the trip to see Lake Louise and Moraine absolutely majestic Simon our guide was very knowledgeable and the coach was extremely comfortable Highly recommend this excursion”

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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff - Marble Canyon and the seven-bridge walk
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Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

12.Day Trip: Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 680 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $89

This 8 to 10-hour English-guided trip links Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Emerald Lake, Marble Canyon, Natural Bridge, and Banff without the stress of mountain driving or parking. Guides such as Ahmed, Layse, and Geoff are praised for local facts, humor, and photo help. Expect many short stops and bring money for lunch.

“The tour was very good. Combination of hiking and enjoying the scenery. Our guide/driver Layce was great. She was knowledgeable, and friendly. Patient with people but still made every effort to keep us on time.”

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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour - The Bow Valley Parkway sets the tone
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From Banff: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

13.Lake Louise and Moraine Lake Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 659 reviews · 4 hours · from $88

Travel from Banff to Lake Louise and seasonal Moraine Lake in a small group with guides such as Emma, Neil, Ella, or Alex. Expect local stories, a guided Moraine Lake viewpoint walk, maple cookie snack, water, and hotel pickup, with about four hours for both famous lakes.

“Information that our tour guide Anack?? Gave throughout the tour. She was excellent. Very nice and personable. Went the extra step to help everyone.”

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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff - The early start and pickup details
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Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

14.Columbia Icefield Tour with Glacier Skywalk from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 649 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $302

Travel from Banff along the Icefields Parkway with a guide such as Jack, Nolan, or Brad, stopping at Lake Louise, Peyto Lake, and Crowfoot Glacier. Ride the Ice Explorer onto the Columbia Icefield, cross the Glacier Skywalk, and enjoy a hot buffet lunch.

“Mark was driving and Sam was out guide, both had great knowledge of history and picked fantastic stops along the way to the Ice field. James always our driver to the glacier and also did a great tour.”

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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour - Choosing a Canmore or Banff departure
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Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour

15.Banff/Canmore: Moraine Lake 1.5h & Lake Louise Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 619 reviews · from $45Best value

Travel from Banff or Canmore to Lake Louise and Moraine Lake in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver. You get 1 hour 15 minutes at Lake Louise, 1.5 hours at Moraine Lake, park entry, photo help, and local tips from guides such as Edward, William, John, and Tony.

“Went and saw Lake Louise first and then Moraine Lake second. Edward was amazing. Best guide I’ve ever had!!!”

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New in Banff Tours

★ 4.51 Hour Spray River RideFrom $88204 reviews
★ 4.02 Hour Banff Horseback Riding AdventureFrom $160145 reviews
★ 5.0Moraine Lake Lake Louise Johnston Canyon Emerald Lake Day tourFrom $1114 reviews
★ 4.0Along Icefields Parkway: Peyto Lake, Bow Lake & Columbia IcefieldFrom $12519 reviews
★ 4.5Lake Minnewanka, Peyto Lake, Bow Lake , IcefieldsFrom $8963 reviews
★ 4.8The Local Banff Explorer – E-Bike TourFrom $9154 reviews
★ 4.7The Canmore HISTORY TOUR – Cowboys and Coal Miners 2H WalkFrom $4617 reviews
★ 4.9Sunshine Meadows Daily Guided Hike with GondolaFrom $1166 reviews
★ 4.7Sunrise or Sunset/Stargazing Tour at Moraine Lake from BanffFrom $9850 reviews
★ 4.7Small Grp: Emerald Lake (Optional Canoe) & Takakkaw FallsFrom $8719 reviews
★ 4.9PRIVATE Wilderness and Wildlife Walking Tour – 3hrs17 reviews
★ 4.8PRIVATE: Bear Country Hiking Tour – 4H Adventure4 reviews
★ 4.8Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise Golden Hour ExperienceFrom $85130 reviews
★ 4.7Moraine Lake Sunrise: Premium Tour from Canmore & BanffFrom $9515 reviews
★ 5.0Moraine Lake Sunrise & Lake Louise from Calgary/Canmore/BanfFrom $1205 reviews

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