Top Toronto Historical Tours

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. We recommend $30/person, but the value is up to you.

Combine three of Niagara Falls’ top attractions in one tour. The Skylon Tower observation deck will provide you with views of all three Niagara Falls. Explore the tunnels behind the Falls at Journey Behind the Falls, and depending on the season, get a close look at the falls on a cruise. Skip the hassle of booking tickets–this tour secures all three for you.

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 the best of Niagara Falls on this full-day tour from Toronto. Rather than driving yourself, let someone else transport you along the scenic Niagara Parkway to Horseshoe Falls, so you can focus on the scenery. Visit Table Rock Welcome Centre and the Whirlpool Rapids lookout. From May to November, you can upgrade to include the legendary Niagara City Cruises boat ride (Niagara Takes Flight substituted when not in operation). Journey Behind the Falls is also available year-round. Enjoy free time to explore on your own, plus an optional Canadian-themed lunch at Maple Leaf Place with maple syrup, fudge, and chocolate tastings along the Maple Trail.

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.

Discover the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto on a small-group walking tour that ends at the picturesque waterfront. Starting from Union Station, delve into the city's history as you navigate the PATH. Explore the iconic St. Lawrence Market where you will enjoy free time to savor local delicacies or browse artisan stalls while you have lunch on your own. Amire the breathtaking views of the CN Tower. Our local expert will provide you with insights into Toronto's history, architecture and culture along the way. The walking tour concludes at the Toronto City Cruises dock. You have the option to enhance your time in Toronto with a 1-hour narrated harbour cruise, offering stunning skyline vistas and close-up views of the Toronto Islands.

Discover the wonders of history, art, and culture on a private tour of the Royal Ontario Museum. From ancient relics to modern masterpieces, explore captivating exhibits that span the globe and begin a fascinating journey through time. Available in English Language. HIGHLIGHTS: - Visit the Royal Ontario Museum with a 5-Star Private Guide - Beat the crowds with skip-the-line tickets to this highly popular attraction - Travel back to the Jurassic Era by looking at the world's best collections of dinosaurs - Discover Chinese architecture, European artefacts, Middle Eastern customs, and more - Marvel at meteorites, rocks, rare minerals, and diamonds, showcasing treasures from Earth and Space Experience the Royal Ontario Museum's ancient relics, towering dinosaur skeletons, global masterpieces, and captivating cultural exhibits. Discover the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, where history, art, and culture come together.

Toronto is a bustling city full of skyscrapers, historic neighborhoods, and cultural diversity. This bus tour provides an overview of Canada’s largest city, with a guide's insights to add context to the Toronto landmarks and hidden gems you pass. This short tour is ideal for first-time visitors to Toronto as you pass many attractions, so you can decide which ones to return to later on your own.

Our tour guides are welcoming and friendly and we are so excited to share our city with you. We will take you through the streets and will stop at the most iconic and photo-worthy spots while fostering new friendships! The tour will focus heavily on the history of the buildings we visit, including accounts about some of the architects and influential people who somehow shaped what you see in the present day. We will take you to the PATH, the world’s largest underground shopping complex, with 32 kilometers (20 miles), connecting over 70 office buildings, subway stations, hotels, and a railway terminal.

Whether you’re a local or a tourist in Toronto, experience a different side of the city when you join a small-group ghost tour. Your guide will take you to some of the creepiest places in the city, and share the spooky stories behind familiar landmarks that you might think look pleasant at first glance. Learn more about Toronto’s history through stories of crime, mystery, and the supernatural.

18+ Discover a secret chapter in the history of 1800s Toronto. This tour is based on a decade of archival research that uncovered the locations of 100 brothels in 1800s Toronto and provides an immersive cultural and historical experience. Gain insider knowledge of these newly discovered true histories of Old Toronto's prostitution economy from 1837-1920. Learn about the women who worked here, how they survived their jobs, the city's booming brothel culture-- and its most famous male clientele. Artifacts, photographs, stories, and architectural secrets contribute to this memorable experience. This 90 minute tour honours these historical workers and the many stories our town founders hoped would stay hidden forever.

Solve challenges and answer trivia to unlock your tour route during this city exploration experience. Download the app and follow the clues to your next location while learning about the city’s history and the strange stories attached to its landmarks. Play as a group and discover highlights like the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Old City Hall.

Leave behind the Toronto bustle to experience the remarkable natural beauty of Niagara Falls. Relax in your reclining seat and enjoy the WiFi on the late model climate controlled coach. On this full-day tour, we arrive early at Niagara Falls to maximize on your experience and avoid the larger crowds. Take your skip the ticket line and hop on a Niagara Cruise boat with your keepsake poncho or the Journey Behind the Falls excursion, depending on the season (if option selected). Cruise up Niagara River for up-close views of the awesome Horseshoe Falls. Join your English-speaking guide for lunch (if option selected) - taking in views above the falls. Board the late-model coach again and head to the Whirlpool Rapids observation deck followed by a stop at Niagara-on-the-lake and a Maple Syrup tasting experience.

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.

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.

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.

Join us as we explore the supernatural side of Toronto’s historic and haunted pioneer village Featuring some of the oldest buildings in the city it is the perfect creepy backdrop for a night of spine-tingling ghost stories. Many of these have occurred to previous village guests and Haunted Walk tour guides. It is easily one of the most active sites we tour and is a must-do for paranormal enthusiasts. Not recommended for children or easily frightened adults!

Take part in the exciting exploration game, embodying the role of Rocco Perri’s ghost - a famous Canadian bootlegger. As you progress , various stories will be revealed while exact directions to each location appear on your device. Highlights include iconic spots as well as lesser-known sites in the distillery district. This tour guide/outdoor escape room/ treasure hunt makes it fun to learn about the intriguing ghosts inhabit this district.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to tour the Toronto Harbour on this tall-ship boat cruise. Hop aboard your vessel, a three-masted 1930s schooner, and set sail. Help the crew raise the sails or sit back and relax with on-board drinks and bites (additional expense). Enjoy panoramic views over Toronto’s islands and skyline—a view that few other visitors get to see—listen to sea shanties, and marvel as the ship’s cannon is fired.

See many of Toronto’s highlights in one convenient tour. Travel more comfortably in a vehicle and cover far more ground than you would by walking through the city. See the famed CN Tower, learn about Toronto’s historic areas like the Distillery District, and get a solid overview of the city in a couple of hours.

See Canada in miniature at Little Canada in Toronto, featuring detailed models of landmarks like Niagara Falls and the CN Tower. It's a fun alternative to a traditional museum experience, and engaging for visitors of all ages. Explore seven destinations including the new Little West Coast, with animated features and thousands of miniature figures to keep you entertained.

Built to withstand Toronto’s harsh winters, the PATH has evolved into a thriving underground city, complete with miles of shops, restaurants, subway stations, hotels, walkways and more—and this walking tour offers the perfect way to get an overview of it all. Pick from morning and afternoon start times, and set off with just a small group for company.