Top 15 Private Tours in Canada

1.Old Quebec City: Grand Walking Tour with Private Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,609 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $29Our pick

You’ll walk from upper Old Quebec downhill toward Place Royale and Petit-Champlain, stopping at Dufferin Terrace, City Hall, the fortifications, and more. Guides such as Mark, Yves, Carole, and Francis bring Quebec’s past to life with humor, local tips, and clear storytelling. Choose a small group or a 2½-hour private tour.

“Our guide, Robert was so informative. We learned so much history. Highly recommend.”

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2.Private Tour: Quebec City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 596 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $112Top rated

Walk Québec City’s Upper and Lower Town with a private English-speaking guide. See the fortifications, Château Frontenac, Place Royale, Petit-Champlain, and Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church while shaping the route around your interests and pace.

“Robert was wonderful. So knowledgable & the most pleasant fellow. We enjoyed our time w him greatly. We walked leisurely and learned so much about history of quebec without being bored once. Andwered every question we had”

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3.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 420 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $40

Meet a private Lokafyer at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or another central location, then shape a 2 to 8 hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Carlos, Alberto, and Priscillia have helped visitors find local cafés, markets, street art, restaurants, city sights, and practical tips in English, French, or Spanish.

“Nice Tour with our Guide Servet with several insights about what locals do in Montreal and how life ist in general in Quebec”

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4.1 Hour Private Vineyard Dome Experience in Niagara-on-the-Lake

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 356 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $45

Spend 60 minutes in a private dome at Konzelmann Vineyards, tasting Reserve and Family Reserve wines with locally sourced charcuterie and bread. Hosts such as Alex, Rebecca, JP, and Tina guide the tasting, explain the winery’s story, and leave time to enjoy views across the vineyard toward Lake Ontario.

“We had a great time. Our host Tom was informative and fun. Explained all the wines and the pairings.”

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5.Old Montreal Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 314 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend two hours walking Old Montreal with a private English-speaking guide such as Sarah, Pierre, Stacy, or Joanne. Expect historic squares, grand facades, St-Paul Street, Bonsecours Market, the Old Port, and useful restaurant tips. Your guide can adjust the pace and focus for your group of up to 15.

“Sarah was AMAZING!! She gave us so much history and interesting facts that we wouldn't have otherwise known. We had plenty of time to ask questions and discussions on everything we saw.This is definitely one of the better tours we have ever had. Highly recommend! Thank you”

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6.Private Wine & Charcuterie Tour (Customizable)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Spend 4 to 6 hours touring Niagara-on-the-Lake wineries in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Taste about 12 wines, enjoy snacks and food pairings, and visit Chateau des Charmes, Pillitteri Estates, Lakeview Wine Co., and Hinterbrook Winery. Guides such as Guy, Mary, Mauricio, and Jim may help shape the day around your interests.

“Absolutely fabulous experience. The company planned everything and picked wonderful places. Our guide, Mary, was friendly, fun and efficient! Highly recommend!”

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7.Montreal Private Food Tour – Taste 6+ Dishes in Trendy Mile End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $290

Spend 2 to 3 hours eating your way through Montreal’s Mile End with a private English-speaking guide. Try smoked meat, a Montreal bagel, poutine, street gnocchi, cannoli, Italian coffee, and a secret Caribbean-inspired dish while learning about the neighborhood’s many communities.

“We really loved meeting Larissa! She was knowledgeable and approachable. She deeply understood the histories of the foods we were trying and the neighborhood make up. She made us laugh through the entire tour. We would HIGHLY recommend a tour with Larissa!”

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8.Private Walking Tour of Old Quebec with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Quebec City’s Upper and Lower Towns with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Parliament, Dufferin Terrace, Place Royale, the fortifications, and more. Your guide can adjust the pace and focus, and the tour includes one funicular ticket per person. Hotel pickup is available in Old Quebec, with the usual finish at Place Royale.

“This tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Sam was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the area, the culture and the customs of Quebec. He used maps and stories to engage us. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”

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9.Private Self-guided River Rafting Tour in Calgary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Bring your group to West Baker Park for a self-guided Bow River float with Lazy Day Raft Rentals. Your sanitized raft, PFDs, paddles, and safety kit are ready at your chosen time. No experience or guide is needed. Expect two to four hours on the water, with a $9 shuttle option to the launch point.

“Great way to be outdoors! Excellent customer service from all the staff we interacted with. Highly recommend.”

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10.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 150 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $43

Meet a local guide in central Toronto for a private walk shaped around your interests. Guides such as Chris, Alex, Adrian, and Mahreen have helped visitors find street art, Chinatown, Kensington Market, local food, notable buildings, and public transit tips. Choose 2 to 8 hours, with English, Spanish, or Portuguese available.

“Excelent service and professionalism. This is like having a local friend taking you around the city and showing you around. We went to great spots, not only touristic ones and were able to really know the city and public transportation. Our guide Margareth was so nice and professional! I traveled with my mom who has a knee issue and she was very patient. We walked at a good pace, took great pictures, learned about the city and really had a great time!!!”

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11.Experience Banff & Lake Louise | Moraine – PRIVATE DAY TOUR

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $300

You get a private van or SUV, Calgary-area pickup, and a flexible day among Lake Louise, Moraine Lake, Banff, and Lake Minnewanka. Guides such as Manny, Arnel, Jeff, Joey, and Aljay are often praised for patience, photography, and tailoring the pace. Canoes, gondolas, and other paid activities cost extra.

“We booked a private tour since you can not access Lake Morraine otherwise. While you can use the roam transit bus - it is tough to get a scheduled ticket.”

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12.Private Wine Tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake w/ cheese & charcuterie

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend five hours touring Niagara-on-the-Lake with a private driver-guide such as Zoran, Tony, Paul, Marko, or Cory. Visit three wineries selected by availability, taste VQA wines, stroll Old Town, and add lunch or cheese and charcuterie at extra cost. Pickup is available in Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake.

“We had such a great time yesterday. We visited three wineries & walked a portion of Niagara-on-the-Lake. We so enjoyed conversing with Eric, our driver, as he showed us a wonderful time. We visited Between the Lines winery & Hinterbrook Winery. We enjoyed our time at these lovely locations & the wines. The highlight was #99 Wayne Gretzky Winery & Distillery. This was a great place & fun time. We also thoroughly enjoyed our time in Niagara-on-the-Lakes. We shopped & looked at many historic buildings.”

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13.Private Arrival Transfer from Montreal Airport YUL

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 99 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $57

Prebook a private ride from Montréal-Trudeau Airport to a downtown, Nun’s Island, or Longueuil hotel. Carmel Car & Limousine Service provides a sedan for up to three people or an SUV for up to five. Drivers such as Olivier, Joseph, Kareem, Robert, and Victor have been praised for courtesy, luggage help, and Montreal tips, though pickup instructions can be unclear.

“Personable driver and prompt on arrival. Helped with the luggage. Comfortable vehicle, with bottles of water available”

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14.Private Tour in Halifax by a Luxury Vehicle with Informative Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 92 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour Halifax with a private driver and guide in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle, limited to four passengers. See the Citadel, The Dingle, Public Gardens, Fairview Lawn Cemetery, and Peggy’s Cove, with bottled water included. The guide also shares practical ideas for eating, drinking, and exploring after the tour.

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15.Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 89 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Book a private airport ride from Vancouver International Airport to a downtown Vancouver hotel. Your driver contacts you before arrival, tracks delays, meets you near baggage claim with a name sign, handles luggage, and waits up to 60 minutes. The vehicle is private, air-conditioned, and limited to your party, up to three passengers.

“Very nice and dependable. Was exactly where he said he was. Communicated ahead of time so we knew what to do”

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