Calgary Audio Tour: Calgary's Urban Landscapes Audio Tour

Above photo: Tony Hisgett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Glass towers throw sunlight like sparks while sandstone giants keep ancient secrets at Calgary’s downtown core. Beyond the busy streets and modern bustle, stories linger—ready for discovery if you know where to look.

Embark on a self-guided audio tour that peels back the city’s sleek exterior, uncovering heated debates, surprising scandals, and moments of quiet rebellion most visitors never hear about.

Which impassioned argument inside City Hall nearly divided a community for good? What mysterious objects were buried in a copper time capsule and reopened a century later? Why did the design of a glass municipal fortress ignite such uproar among rival cities—and what do jazz notes have to do with moose?

Move between gleaming government buildings and creative sanctuaries as each step brings hidden drama to life. Watch as reflections in the mirrored glass make you part of Calgary’s ongoing story—a journey through legacy, conflict, vision, and art.

Ready to see your own reflection in Calgary’s untold tales? Press play and step into the spotlight.

• 
  
• Duration: 2 hours
  
• Distance: Around 2.7 km (1.7 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 23min
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Calgary Tower, Arts Commons, Fairmont Palliser Hotel
  

Experience the charm of Downtown Commercial Core like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

• 
  
• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Downtown Commercial Core's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

• 
  
• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Calgary on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

• 
  
• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏢  Calgary Municipal Building (2min)
• 🏛️  Calgary City Hall (2min)
• 🎨  Arts Commons (2min)
• 🌳  Olympic Plaza (Calgary) (2min)
• 📍  Anglican Diocese of Calgary (2min)
• 🛣️  Stephen Avenue (2min)
• 🗼  Calgary Tower (2min)
• 🌳  One Palliser Square (2min)
• 🏨  Fairmont Palliser Hotel (2min)
• 🏰  Palace Theatre, Calgary (2min)
• 📍  The Grand (Calgary) (3min)
• 🗼  TC Energy Tower (2min)
• 🌳  Bow Valley Square (2min)
• 🗼  TD Canada Trust Tower (Calgary) (2min)
• 📍  First Canadian Centre (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about Downtown Commercial Core with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Early History (3min)
• 🏛️    Turmoil In 1885 And 1886 And The "Sandstone City" (3min)
• 🏛️    1887 To 1900 (3min)
• 🏛️    Turn Of The 20th Century (4min)
• 🏛️    Stampede City (3min)
• 🏛️    Early Oil And Gas (2min)
• 🏛️    Early Politics 1910s To 1940s (3min)
• 🏛️    1960s To 1970s (2min)
• 🏛️    1970s And 1980s: Economic Boom And Bust (3min)
• 🏛️    Olympic Legacy (3min)
• 🌍    Flora And Fauna (2min)
• 🌍    Neighbourhoods (3min)
• 🌍    Climate (2min)
• 🌟    Calgary Population Growth Statistics (2min)
• 🌟    Ethnicity (2min)
• 🌟    Religion (1min)
• 🎭    Municipal Politics (3min)
• 🎭    Federal Politics (3min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Tony Hisgett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Samuel Boisvert, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Surrealplaces, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Surrealplaces, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Cszmurlo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
🇰🇿 Kazakh  • 
🇱🇻 Latvian  • 
🇱🇹 Lithuanian  • 
🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
🇮🇳 Malayalam  • 
🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
🇸🇰 Slovak  • 
🇸🇮 Slovenian  • 
🇸🇴 Somali  • 
🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
🇵🇭 Tagalog  • 
🇮🇳 Tamil  • 
🇮🇳 Telugu  • 
🇹🇭 Thai  • 
🇺🇦 Ukrainian  • 
🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

🎉 Congratulations on reading this far! You've earned yourself a little treat. Use code ILOVEAUDIOTOURS at checkout for 10% off your tour. Because who doesn't love a good discount for being thorough? 😉

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Calgary Municipal Building, Calgary Municipal Building, Calgary, Canada

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

Get App