Canada · TORONTO TOURS
Toronto sells tickets more than it sells tours, and the Niagara day trip is the one thing most visitors book. The 15 below sort the towers, the galleries, the islands and the falls run by price and by how much of the day each one takes.
Visit Casa Loma at your own pace with a one-day entry ticket that includes the Sir Henry Pellatt documentary, historic rooms, towers, gardens, tunnel exhibits, vintage cars, and film galleries. Use the optional English audio guide, stop at the café, and allow two to three hours for the full visit.
“everything was as it is online, the staff were top notch... lovely place... Good place to visit with family.”
See Toronto from the water on a one-hour cruise from Pier 6. Your captain and guide take you past the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, island lagoons, homes, and the Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary. Guides such as Sam, Sophie, Asha, and Jared have been praised for clear, funny commentary.
“A really really good tour of the harbour and islands-the captain was very good and stopped at times so we could take photos. The guide was excellent-extremely knowledgeable and spent some time with each guest/group to check if they had any specific questions-would highly recommend.”
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.”
Visit Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada beside Toronto’s Union Station with flexible entry on your booked date. Explore nine galleries, ride through North America’s longest underwater tunnel, touch stingrays, and watch daily live dive shows. Arrive before 11 AM or after 3 PM for lighter crowds, or choose Sharks After Dark after 5 PM.
“Huge water tanks with tons of fish. Beautiful aquarium!”
Spend a full day exploring the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, home to more than 18 million objects. See Barosaurus Gordo, Egyptian statues, First Peoples art, the Ming Tomb, fossils, gems, and world cultures. General admission is listed at $19, with special exhibitions available through selected ticket options.
“Great experience! The building itself was stunning. My 4 year old absolutely loved the dinosaur exhibit. Didn't have enough time to properly explore all floors. Next time!”
Board the renovated Toronto Odyssey for a two-hour to 150-minute Toronto Harbour cruise with a plated lunch or dinner, or weekend buffet brunch. You’ll pass the CN Tower, Sugar Beach, Harbourfront Centre, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse while enjoying reserved communal seating, onboard service, open-air decks, and a cash bar. Dinner includes a DJ.
“Well organised. Food was excellent with very friendly staff. Lovely views of Toronto skyline . Would definitely recommend”
This four-hour Toronto tour combines a small-group van ride, CN Tower admission, St. Lawrence Market, downtown photo stops, and a seasonal harbour cruise. Guides such as Heather, Tim, Nathan, and Ansar add local stories along the way. Pickup and drop-off cover downtown hotels, Airbnbs, and other central stays.
“Nathan was such a sweet and personable guide and adjusted our tour accordingly to availability. We loved the CN Tower, Distillery, and the harbor cruise. Enjoy learning about the town, which he provided good insight to the locals and the areas. I would recommend him again. For the time allotted, great experience.”
Walk Toronto’s historic Kensington Market with a guide such as William, Jessica, or Jusep, stopping for at least six tastings from poutine and Jamaican patties to Tibetan momos and Chilean empanadas. The 2.5-hour tour serves enough food for lunch, keeps groups to 14, and suits curious eaters who can manage a mile or more on foot.
“William is an excellent guide, fun, informative, easy to understand & hear. The food was generous and interesting. Walking the neighborhood was great. Highly recommended.”
Cruise Toronto Harbour from Pier 6 in a small group of up to 10 people. Your captain and guide provide live commentary as you pass the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Toronto Island, and Hanlan’s Point. Expect a relaxed one-hour ride, strong skyline photo opportunities, and stories about the city and its waterfront.
“Lovely tour - Lyba and Sophie were both excellent - can’t fault their welcome and commentary. Highly recommended way of seeing the skyline!”
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!”
Spend about three hours walking from St. Lawrence Market to the Distillery District with a guide such as Paris, Yulia, Julia, or Ariel. Expect six tastings, including peameal bacon, pasta, poutine, butter tart, Nanaimo bar, and a secret dish. The small group has no more than 12 people.
“Great way to experience the market. Tried food we never would have otherwise. Every things we tasted was fantastic and you got very generous portions.”
Sail Toronto Harbour aboard the 1930s, three-masted Tall Ship Kajama. After a 30-minute boarding period, you spend about 90 minutes on the water, helping raise the sails, hearing sea shanties, watching the cannon fire, and viewing the skyline and Toronto Islands. Food, drinks, and souvenir photos cost extra.
“The ship was really cool and it was fun watching the crew at work. The harbor and surrounding area was beautiful but I would have liked more narration as to what we were seeing and maybe have some of the Toronto skyline pointed out.”
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!”
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.”
Meet at Moonbean Coffee Company for a small-group walk through Kensington Market. Guides such as Odile and Damian lead you to independent shops, bakeries, cafés, and food stalls, with roughly seven sweet and savory tastings from several cultures. The samples add up to lunch, while stories explain Toronto’s food culture and the neighborhood’s changing character.
“This tour was a great opportunity to understand the local culture. The area consists of small family businesses that offer food you would never find on your own. It was a safe and very educational tour. The food was from Tibet, Jamaica, Israel, Mexico and China with other countries too. Great experience!”
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