FAQs

It will remain a glorious mystery until the tour! The surprise is part of the experience.

Absolutely! Chances are you’ve passed some of these shops without ever going in, or gone in without knowing about the fabulous women who run them. This is your chance to fall in love with downtown all over again, with The List of more women-owned businesses beyond the route to keep you going after.

Yes. Trans women are women, and non-binary and gender-diverse folks are just as welcome.

Yes. Most guests are likely to be women, but this tour is for anyone who wants to hear these founders’ stories. If you’d rather have the tour to yourselves, book a private one.

Yes. Each stop includes time to browse, not just listen. This isn’t a rushed walk-and-talk. You’ll hear the story and get a proper look around before we move on.

The route is mostly flat. One stop involves two flights of stairs. If that's a concern, get in touch before you book and I'll organise an alternative.

We walk rain or shine! If conditions are genuinely unsafe (ie if an unexpected and rare snowstorm brings the city to a halt), I'll cancel and offer a full refund or reschedule.

Absolutely. Get in touch and we'll work something out.

Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour. Inside that window, I'll do my best to move you to another date. No refunds for no-shows. Please arrive a few minutes early. I leave on time.

No tips needed. If you had a great time, a review means the world.

Yes, there's a stop before the tour begins, midway through the tour, and at the end.