Hidden Kingston Walking Tour Secrets Oddities and Local Legends

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About this activity

Uncover Kingston’s strange, funny, and surprising side on this 90-minute walking tour from the creators of The Haunted Walk.

Hidden Kingston is built around the stories that never make it into history class: duelling doctors, a homegrown sea serpent, trickster bank robbers, and a capital mistake that helped shape the city’s fate. Our storytelling guides deliver each one with the craft, energy, and humour that have made The Haunted Walk a Kingston favourite since 1995.

This isn’t a facts-and-dates tour. It’s the version of Kingston that locals quietly love, and visitors never see coming.

90-minute guided walking tour through Kingston’s historic core
Strange, funny, and surprisingly true stories delivered by expert guides
A light-hearted alternative to a traditional history tour
Great for curious adults, families, first-time visitors, and locals
Dog-friendly, leash required
From the creators of The Haunted Walk, a Kingston storytelling favourite since 1995

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 24 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Haunted Walk of Kingston

Ages: Youth (6–14 years) · Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission fee

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Kingston Visitor Information Centre

Passing by

This is where your Hidden Kingston adventure begins. Meet your storytelling guide outside the Kingston Visitor Information Centre, then set off into the city’s historic core to uncover the strange, funny, and surprising stories hiding in plain sight. From here, the tour begins to reveal a different side of Kingston, one filled with local legends, oddities, and unexpected twists from the city’s past.
Confederation Park

5 min

Travelers will pass through Confederation Park, one of Kingston’s most scenic public spaces, located beside City Hall and the waterfront. It offers a beautiful view of the city’s historic heart while helping set the stage for stories about Kingston’s past, its civic identity, and the surprising turns that shaped the city.
Stop 3

5 min

Guests will visit Springer Market Square, a lively gathering place at the heart of Kingston’s historic downtown. Surrounded by beautiful limestone buildings and steps from City Hall, the square helps bring the city’s past into focus, from civic life and public gatherings to the strange, funny, and surprising stories that make Hidden Kingston feel different from a traditional history tour.
Kingston City Hall

Passing by

Kingston City Hall is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks and a powerful reminder of Kingston’s brief time as the capital of Canada. Standing near this grand historic building, guests will hear how ambition, politics, and a few surprising turns helped shape the city’s fate.
Kingston Sign

5 min

Guests will have the chance to see the Kingston sign, a popular photo spot near the waterfront. It’s a great place to capture a memorable image from the tour while taking in the surrounding views of downtown Kingston, City Hall, Confederation Park, and the city’s historic harbourfront.
Stop 6

Passing by

See one of Kingston’s most striking historic landmarks, known for its grand architecture and prominent place in the city’s core. As the route winds through the surrounding streets, your guide will share stories, characters, and unexpected moments that reveal a version of Kingston beyond the usual textbook history.
Stop 7

10 min

Step into Rochleau Court, a tucked-away pedestrian courtyard that feels like one of downtown Kingston’s little hidden pockets. With its historic stonework, quiet charm, and off-the-main-street feel, it’s a fitting stop for a tour built around the stories and details most visitors miss.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet us just outside the Info Centre.

End point

Meet us just outside the Info Centre.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.