Top Toronto Cultural Tours

Get to know Toronto’s Distillery District on this walking tour that’s easy on the wallet. A guide takes you around the Victorian Industrial architecture, sharing history and entertaining anecdotes along the way. Hear about business intrigue and the company that became the world's largest distillery.

Walking through Toronto is one of the best ways to get a sense of the city. In this walking tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture as you pass by sites including Old City Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and the Path, the city’s tunnel system. This is a tips-based tour based on your experience, allowing you to determine what the value of the tour is to you.

Experience Toronto like never before on a relaxing, non-stop panoramic tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, this two-hour loop takes you past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the CN Tower, Harbourfront, Royal Ontario Museum, and St. Lawrence Market, all from the comfort of your seat. Enjoy live guided commentary (or download the City Sightseeing Toronto app to access recorded multilingual narration) as you soak in stunning city views from your elevated perch. There’s no need to navigate stops or schedules, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights. Cruise through vibrant neighborhoods, historic districts, and scenic waterfront areas for the perfect introduction to everything Toronto has to offer in one unforgettable ride. Tours depart regularly between 9am and 4:30pm.

What if I told you that most travelers never really see Toronto? They snap photos of the CN Tower, stroll along the waterfront, and think they’ve discovered the city, but they miss the hidden streets, local stories, and historic corners that give Toronto its true character. Without a local guide, it’s easy to overlook the neighborhoods, architecture, and tales that make the city unique. Exploring alone might show you the landmarks, but you’ll miss the heartbeat of Toronto and the secrets that only insiders know. This Toronto Walking Tour lets you experience the city like a local. Your guide adapts the walk to your interests, taking you through the iconic sights and the hidden gems most visitors never find. Discover Toronto beyond the surface, authentic, historic, and unforgettable.

Travelers coming to Toronto in the freezing cold winter don’t need to miss out on some of the city’s most interesting sites: this small-group underground tour takes you through 19 miles (30 km) of underground pathways, tunnels, and shopping centers. This underground city is always there but ideal for winter travel.

Discover one of Canada’s most remarkable natural spectacles—and leave all the travel logistics to someone else—on this premium, full-day Niagara Falls tour from Toronto. Travel by air-conditioned coach from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake as your guide shares stories about the region, and stop en route to visit a winery and sample Niagara-on-the-Lake's top-rated wines. At Niagara Falls, enjoy a 3-course lunch overlooking the falls, go on an in-season boat cruise, and have free time to sightsee independently.

One booking includes four self-guided Toronto app tours. Start with Toronto Essentials: 10 city highlights on a planned walking-and-public-transit loop from Union Station. Your purchase also includes three separate 8-stop tours: History & City Stories (Historic Toronto), Art, Architecture & Design (Toronto by Design), and Sports & Entertainment (Toronto Takes the Stage). Take one, several or all four at your own pace. Discover people, history, architecture, art and entertainment through illustrated stories, audio and written content. Essentials audio and stories are available in English, French, German and Spanish; the three additional tours are in English. App instructions remain in English. The listed 3–5-hour duration and Union Station meeting point apply to Essentials, not all four tours combined. Each additional tour has its own predefined start. This is an app-based experience: no guide meets you, and transit fares, attraction admission and event tickets are not included.

Enjoy top Toronto sights with ease during this comprehensive, half-day tour. Travel with no more than 11 other guests as you explore iconic landmarks including the sky-high CN Tower before enjoying a scenic Harbour cruise with great views of the Toronto skyline (in season). Visits to other Toronto attractions include St. Lawrence Market, Queen's Park, and much more, as well as round-trip hotel transport and skip-the-line admission tickets.

Discover Toronto's rich history on a guided walking tour that takes you to the city's most significant historical landmarks. Visit the oldest church, the oldest school, the oldest post office, the oldest theatre company, the oldest public market, and a historic brewery that was once the largest in the world. See the Don Valley Brick Works, Little Trinity Church, Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, and the Alumnae Theatre, formerly Firehall No. 4. Pass by the Globe and Mail Centre, Kings Court, Toronto’s First Post Office, St. Lawrence Hall, and the Omni King Edward Hotel. Stroll through St. Lawrence Market and David Crombie Park before ending your tour at the Distillery Historic District. - Discover the rich history of Toronto on a guided walking tour - Visit the city's oldest church, school, and post office - Explore the Distillery District and learn about its past - See the oldest public market and a historic brewery - Learn about the history of the biggest city in Canada

Embark on a vibrant walking tour through Toronto's Kensington Market and Chinatown, beginning near the Art Gallery of Ontario. This journey immerses you in the eclectic charm of Kensington Market, a neighborhood renowned for its bohemian transformation. Stroll through streets lined with quirky shops, cafes, and striking street art, as your guide shares tales of the area's evolution and its unique character. From there, venture into Chinatown, one of North America's largest and most vibrant, where you'll uncover stories of Toronto's Chinese community, its history, and significant cultural landmarks. The tour weaves through lively streets, offering a sensory experience that captures the essence of both neighborhoods. Throughout, your guide provides local insights and anecdotes, enriching your exploration of these iconic Toronto districts.

Discover Toronto's remarkable diversity and urban energy with your self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore Canada's largest city at your own pace. Begin at the iconic CN Tower where the glass floor and outdoor EdgeWalk reveal Lake Ontario's vast blue expanse and the city's ambitious skyline stretching toward the horizon. Wander through the historic Distillery District where Victorian industrial architecture has been transformed into galleries, boutiques, and cafes that represent Toronto's creative renaissance. Explore the multicultural mosaic of Kensington Market where vintage shops, global cuisines, and street art create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Canada. Stroll along the Harbourfront where boats bob in the marina and summer festivals animate the waterfront promenades. Discover the world-class collections of the Royal Ontario Museum and the Art Gallery of Ontario, then experience the energy of Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto's answer to Times Square.

If you’re short on time in Toronto but still want to benefit from a guided tour, this self-guided audio tour of the waterfront area is ideal. You can take your time as you follow the guide’s prompts, which you’ll listen to via an app on your smartphone. The full tour will take up to 90 minutes, and you’ll pass many Toronto landmarks and attractions.

Maximize time in Toronto with a private tour led by a local host. Choose a tour length to suit your schedule and fill out a short questionnaire about your personality and interests to help customize the itinerary. Meet your guide and set out on a sightseeing stroll to learn about history, explore markets, and hear stories about architecture.

Raise a glass on this lively small-group Toronto distillery tour and uncover Canada's rebellious prohibition history. Hear fascinating stories from your local guide, explore distinctive Victorian-era industrial buildings, and finish with a guided tasting flight of three drinks. This shorter tour at under two hours is ideal for history, culture, and spirit lovers curious about the era of alcohol bans.

Gain insights into Jewish culture, heritage, and contributions to Toronto from a Private Guide. Embark on a captivating journey through the old Jewish neighborhood, explore the Jewish Canadian history and see synagogues and other historic sites. Available in English Language. HIGHLIGHTS: - Explore Toronto’s oldest Jewish neighborhood with a 5-Star History Expert Guide - See Kensington Market, the Anshei Minsk Synagogue, and more - Immerse yourself in Jewish history through master storytelling - Learn about the lives of Al Waxman, Lou Jacobi, Emma Goldman, and others - Enjoy personalized tour tailored to your needs and interests Discover’s Toronto’s hidden Jewish heritage in the Kensington Market area, home to the Anshei Minsk Synagogue, former Jewish residential houses, schools and institutions. As one of the most multicultural cities in the world, Toronto is home to Jews of all denominations.

Experience Toronto like never before on this educational and entertaining, 30-minute Segway tour. Learn about Toronto’s trendy Distillery District, one of Canada’s hottest tourist attractions, located just east of downtown. Discover the fascinating history behind the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery and roll past the many designer boutiques, unique pubs and cafés, artisan shops, art galleries and award-winning restaurants that line the brick roads of this pedestrian-only village. Guided Segway training, plus all the necessary equipment, including a helmet, are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes. Your tour concludes with a photo opportunity and smiles extending for days.

Experience the world-class destination that is the Hockey Hall of Fame, a treasured celebration of the sport, in downtown Toronto. With this admission ticket, see the greatest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world, plus themed exhibits, multimedia stations, a replica NHL dressing room and the iconic Stanley Cup, as well as interactive exhibitions. Secure your tickets in advance and then explore all at your own pace.

Experience a subterranean exploration of Toronto's downtown district with a tour of its largest underground shopping complex and 30 kilometers (19 miles) of connecting walkways. This journey is almost entirely conducted indoors, making it the perfect activity during colder months. Discover some of Toronto's most iconic landmarks while taking in this unique environment beneath the city streets.

This is an ideal choice for travelers looking to get to know Toronto without spending hours researching their own sightseeing or figuring out public transport. Meet your guide and take a small-group walking tour around the city’s key sights, from Yonge-Dundas Square to the Old City Hall. Hear tales of Toronto’s history and culture you might never have known otherwise, and get your bearings to aid any sightseeing later.

Avoid the stress of navigating Toronto on your own aboard a hop-on hop-off bus. Choose from 24- or 48-hour options to suit your schedule. Listen to audio commentary as you stop at popular destinations such as Casa Loma and the Distillery District. Take in scenic views from the top of a double-decker bus, or shelter from the sun or cold inside the bus.

More than just a recitation of facts gleaned from books or the internet, this tour goes behind the facades to talk about what went on in the buildings that we'll see, how the people who lived and worked in them dealt with one another and the larger, non-Jewish world. The tour guide lived in the area as a young man. He’s davened (prayed) in its synagogues, patronized its shops and restaurants, explored its past, lived some of its history, and even performed on some of its stages. He's a world class authority on Yiddish language and culture who has appeared on NBC’s Today show and NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Experience Toronto like never before with complete freedom to explore at your own pace, discovering exclusive historical insights and hidden stories that traditional tours simply can't provide. Our meticulously crafted audio experience delivers authentic local perspectives while giving you the flexibility to choose which attractions captivate you most. Unlike conventional guided tours with rigid schedules and crowded groups, you'll enjoy intimate storytelling through expertly narrated content that brings Toronto's fascinating history to life with engaging delivery that keeps you completely absorbed. Each location reveals carefully researched secrets and lesser-known tales that even longtime residents rarely discover, all presented through crystal-clear narration with an engaging voice that makes every story compelling and easy to follow, creating an immersive experience that transforms ordinary sightseeing into an extraordinary journey of discovery.

See Niagara Falls transform from golden hour to glowing night on this guided evening coach tour from Toronto. Travel the scenic Niagara River Parkway, stopping at the Whirlpool Rapids for photos and geological insights. Visit Maple Leaf Place to sample Canadian maple syrup, chocolate, and fudge, then continue to Table Rock Welcome Centre for breathtaking views of Horseshoe Falls. Guests can upgrade their experience with either a Fallsview dinner at Queen Victoria Place—including exclusive Illumination Tower access to light up the Falls—or the famous Niagara City Cruises boat ride, sailing right into the mist at the base of the Falls. Those not selecting upgrades enjoy free time at Clifton Hill or along the Niagara Parkway. The evening ends with the fireworks and illumination display before returning comfortably to Toronto.