9 City Tours in Toronto That Live Up to the Photos

1.Toronto: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,544 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $49Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to see Toronto from an open-top double-decker bus, with live English guides such as Mashaal, Pietra, and Curtis on many departures. Stop near Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. In cold weather, covered trolleys replace open-top buses.

“Our tour guides, Mashaal and Johan both were terrific. Very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I would definitely recommend the Toronto Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour to everybody.”

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2.City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 726 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Ride a double-decker bus through Toronto with live English commentary or audio in nine languages. The route links Sankofa Square, Yorkville, Casa Loma, the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Guides such as Marcel, Mashaal, Marilyn, and Pietra have earned praise, but seasonal schedules can mean long waits.

“We were relieved to see that the top level of the bus was covered and heated! Be aware of their time schedule, which they stick to. In the winter, only one bus runs the route, so the wait is 2 hours. Just check their schedule!”

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3.Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk from Toronto’s Entertainment District to St. Lawrence Market with guides such as Nick, Jason, Ken, Dan, or James. Expect city history, old photographs, CN Tower stories, the underground PATH, Brookfield Place, waterfront views, and local food tips. The three-hour route covers a lot, so wear comfortable shoes and prepare for up to 14,000 steps.

“Really comprehensive and fun tour of Toronto. Ken was very personable and had fun facts and stories. We really enjoyed it!”

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4.Toronto: City Views Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 557 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

Spend 60 minutes aboard the Oriole or Showboat, cruising Toronto’s inner harbor with live English commentary. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Sugar Beach, HTO Park, Redpath Sugar Factory, and Toronto Islands. Guides such as Ryan, Lawrence, and Nakul have brought humor and local facts to recent sailings. Indoor seating, outdoor decks, restrooms, snacks, and a cash bar are available.

“Great relaxing tour of the harbour with interesting and intelligent commentary.”

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5.Toronto: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 306 reviews · 3 hours · from $5Best value

Walk about 7 kilometers through downtown Toronto with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the Gooderham Building, Old City Hall, Nathan Phillips Square, John Street, Campbell House Museum, and the PATH before finishing at Union Station. Guides such as Dwight, Maria, Alex, and Zak add stories, photo stops, and useful food and nightlife advice.

“brilliant tour,Joel our your guide was excellent, very informative, extremely pleasant, delightful to have done your with him”

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6.Toronto: City Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 282 reviews · 14 - 15 minutes · from $160

Take off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport for a 7-minute downtown flight or a 12-minute 35-kilometer route. Your three-person group gets window seats, headsets, and views of the CN Tower, Ripley’s Aquarium, Rogers Centre, and Toronto Harbour.

“We was two and unfortunately we need it to flight with other person. Most people was flying two but here on the app not showing clearly they have more options on the website so you need to upgrade because you selling not the same options unfortunately. We had a great time but recommended to book from website not from here.”

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7.Toronto: City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Join Buzz Tours for a three-hour walk through Toronto’s Entertainment District, waterfront, PATH, Brookfield Place, Union Station, and Old Toronto. Guides such as Nick, Ken, Jason, Dave, and Ram add local stories, humor, and practical tips, ending at St. Lawrence Market. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Ken is a very dynamic guide. He did a complete and extensive tour through the Toronto downtown area. He gave us a visual history of Toronto with some flash cards and had several anecdotes about the founders of the city and their contributions. He started the tour by having each member introduce themselves and created an atmosphere of unity and empathy. I loved the tour and was able to appreciate the architectural and cultural aspects of Toronto. We walked extensively and covered the parks, concert venues, railroad cars that are part of an exhibit, and much more. It was an unforgettable experience in my book. A high five for Ken!”

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8.Toronto City Tour: 2-Hour Open-Top Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Take a two-hour, non-stop open-top bus ride from Yonge-Dundas Square through downtown Toronto, Yorkville, Chinatown, the waterfront, and the Distillery District. An English-speaking guide provides live commentary, with recorded options in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian. This is sightseeing from your seat, not a hop-on hop-off service.

“The guide was very informative, the only thing the bus went to fast to get decent photos”

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9.Toronto: Private Small Group City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $182

Explore Toronto in a small group of up to seven with an English- or German-speaking local guide. You’ll ride from your downtown hotel to the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Harbourfront, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Yorkville, and leafy Rosedale. The route can shift around your interests, and guides such as Gerardo and Bernard have offered useful local tips.

“Zu wenig Informationen vom Guide und keine Begleitung an den Sehenswürdigkeiten mit mehr Infos.”

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