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 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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11.Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR)

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 81 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

This private YVR transfer takes you to a downtown Vancouver hotel or another listed destination in about 20 minutes to 1 hour. You provide flight and hotel details, receive pickup instructions, and ride in a sedan or minivan arranged through Carmel Car & Limousine Service. Confirm your vehicle size carefully.

“Despite some initial miscommunication, Viator ensured our transportation was quickly rectified. We would call on them again.”

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12.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $43

Meet a Lokafyer at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier or another central location, then explore Ottawa on a private two to six hour walk shaped around your interests. Your guide may be Jonathan, Violeta, Roberta, Maura, or another local. Expect personal stories, practical food and shopping tips, and no fixed route.

“It was a pleasure to be with Domenico especially given his own 'immigrant' life journey which connected well with what was a major purpose of our travels. He also had a very sincere, hospitable disposition which made engaging conversation possible. Thank you Charles”

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13.Private Whistler Sightseeing Tour: Discover all of Whistler in Comfort!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $208

See Whistler beyond the village on a private three-hour tour with guide Ryan, visiting lakes, Olympic venues, Creekside, Function Junction, and the Cheakamus River. You’ll ride in a roomy touring van, hear local history, collect practical tips, and stop at scenic points. Pickup is available within 6 km of Whistler.

“Ryan was a Great guide, he was patient, kind and had a meticulous way of telling the story and culture of Whistler, the tour was super fun for my family, It’s worth it.”

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14.Banff |Canmore| Kananaskis to Calgary YYC Airport–Private Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $162

Book a private one-way ride from your Banff, Canmore, or Kananaskis hotel to Calgary Airport in a Tesla, SUV, or van. Your driver meets you in the lobby, handles your luggage, and plans pickup around your flight. Drivers such as Jobo, Aljay, Manny, and Gabriel are known for local tips and calm early-morning service.

“Timely, efficient service, and clean vehicle. Good communication from driver. Knowledgeable about airport drop off process”

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15.Calgary YYC Airport to Banff |Canmore| Kananaskis–Private Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Travel privately from Calgary Airport to Banff, Canmore, or Kananaskis in a Tesla EV, SUV, or Sprinter or Transit van. Your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign, handles luggage, and can make short scenic or supply stops when time allows. Drivers such as Manny, Jobo, Aljay, and Amman are noted for friendly conversation and local tips.

“They drove us all the way from the baggage carousel to our Hotel, water and snacks were provided. The guide was very friendly. We were so happy with the service we booked them again on our way back to the airport.”

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