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Discover the vibrant history, culture and economics of downtown Toronto on this unique walking tour. Explore Nathan Phillips Square and the iconic Toronto Sign, learn about the history behind the PATH and its post-pandemic recovery, and uncover the legacy of the Suites TV Show and Meghan Markle. Learn about the history and evolution of street skateboarding in Toronto and visit Brookfield Place. The tour also highlights the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA Championship and the NHL's Legends Row at Scotiabank Arena, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the city's sporting heritage. - Guided walking tour through downtown Toronto, covering key attractions. - Explore Nathan Phillips Square and the Toronto Sign. - The only walking tour that covers the history of street skateboarding in downtown Toronto. - Learn about the history of the PATH and how it has adapted to a post-pandemic world. - Visit Scotiabank Arena to see the NHL's Legends Row and learn about the Raptors' NBA Championship.

Toronto has a thriving graffiti scene, with walls covered in striking street art. On this guided walking tour, your guide takes you to Graffiti Alley, a popular spot for graffiti artists, while you learn graffiti slang, terminology, and the history of Toronto street art.

One of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets: Toronto is often a stand-in filming location for New York in many movies and TV shows. In this walking tour of downtown Toronto, you’ll understand the city’s booming film and TV industry as you visit locations from “The Suicide Squad,” “Suits,” “The Boys,” and many more.

One ticket gets you entrance to more than 100 surreal and reality-bending rooms in Toronto’s Museum of Illusion. From holograms to vortex tunnels, game rooms to 3D puzzles, and much more, the Museum of Illusion has plenty of exhibits that promise a full day of fun for kids, teens, and adults alike. Choose a time that works best for you, secure your tickets in advance, and then explore all at your own pace.

Explored the cobblestone streets of Toronto’s atmospheric Distillery District by lantern light—and learn all about the area’s most gruesome ghost stories, bloody happenings, and other macabre events—on this small-group, evening walking tour. Meet your costumed guide directly in the neighborhood, and set off on foot. As you glimpse old distilleries and other landmarks, hear seriously spooky ghost stories about the area.

There are lots of tours dedicated to exploring Toronto’s vibrant downtown neighborhoods, but not many that focus on highlighting the city’s historic street art and graffiti. On this small-group walking tour, discover hidden gems that most tourists miss and learning about the city’s storied art scene while navigating Toronto’s bustling streets.

Purchase your admission to the Art Galley of Ontario ahead of time to avoid sold-out days and times at this popular attraction. With ticket in hand, you'll save time waiting in line to buy a ticket once you arrive. Note: Ontario Residents 24 and under are free – all year, anytime Proceed on a self-guided tour of the museum, which features signature Canadian works, African art, contemporary paintings, and the masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens.

See a side of Toronto that most tours miss on this small-group walking tour. Step back into the 19th century and hear the true stories of sex workers struggling to survive while working in the city’s brothels. Discover unmarked historical sites across Old Toronto while gaining an understanding of the area’s evolution over the last 200 years.

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.

See Toronto's most haunted locations and hear the Dark and ghastly history behind all of them on the ghost walk. Also included is the Haunt hunt which allows you to become a ghost hunter. Experience paranormal tools as seen in your favorite ghost shows including the spirit box and get to use an EMF detector. Our expert guides will help you communicate with spirits in a safe and respectful way. Absolute care will be taken to ensure your safety and a cleansing ritual is included at the end. Please be advised that there is some walking necessary and we will perform the hunt whether it's still sunny or raining. If special accommodations are needed please email us to figure out the best way for you to be included.

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!

Step Into the Dark—If You Dare! Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of the most haunted locations in Canada, with reports of eerie whispers, unexplained movements, and chilling encounters. Over the years, our ghost tour guests have craved something deeper—a real paranormal investigation. Now, it’s your turn. Join us for a spine-tingling, after-dark adventure where intimate groups of 12 or fewer gain exclusive access to investigate haunted heritage buildings—including the infamous Half Way House. Equipped with both ancient and modern techniques, we’ll attempt to make contact with whatever lingers in the village’s shadowed corners. Will they respond? Skeptic or believer, you’ll question what you thought was possible. Nothing is hidden. Nothing is staged. ‘Alone in the Dark’ is a true, unscripted encounter with the unknown. This experience is perfect for ghost story lovers, paranormal investigators, history buffs, urban explorers, and anyone with a curiosity about what lies beyond.

Enjoy some spooky thrills after dark without the risk of getting lost and really scared when you join a 75-minute ghost tour of the University of Toronto area. Learn the spooky secrets behind the grand architecture and tree-lined grounds, from tragic love stories gone wrong to stories of restless spirits. This evening tour is a fun way to see some sights that you might otherwise miss.

Travelers who enjoy being scared (in a good way) will love this self-guided walking tour of downtown Hamilton. Learn more about Hamilton’s history, including its darker side, via the audio-guide narrated by a local historian. Go at your own pace and stop for a closer look at places that interest you, or complete the whole tour in less than an hour.

Explore Toronto’s iconic film landmarks and hidden gems on a guided walking tour, featuring behind-the-scenes stories, festival history, and cinematic locations across the city.

Experience the vibrant and dynamic street art scene of Toronto on an immersive 3-hour tour that will take you on a journey through the city's colorful neighborhoods and hidden corners. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the thriving urban art culture that breathes life into the city's walls. As you stroll through the bustling streets, you'll be captivated by the stunning and thought-provoking murals, graffiti, and street installations that adorn building facades, alleyways, and public spaces. Each artwork tells a story, representing the creative expression and diverse perspectives of the local artists who bring the city's walls to life.

**Price is for a private group of up to 20.**Join us on an immersive and one of a kind, 2.5 hour walking tour of Toronto's booming Film and TV Industry. This is the private tour option. Visit real life locations from Suicide Squad, Suits, The Boys, Handmaids Tale, Degrassi, Rookie Blue, American Psycho, among many others. Guests will be guided through various neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto from an industry professional (actors, producers, directors etc.). Guests will be shown clips of scenes on a tablet from various Hollywood productions shot where they stand and be further educated on all things film industry related in the city. Guests will visit iconic landmarks in the city and see their part in film and tv as well as doing various interactive activities on site. This is the tour unique, one of a kind tour for tourists, locals, film buffs and people of all ages who are curious about this ever growing industry!

Discover why Toronto is called the “Hollywood of the North” on this immersive film and television tour. Walk through the Gothic architecture of the University of Toronto, featured in The Incredible Hulk, and marvel at the futuristic design of City Hall, seen in X-Men. Admire Casa Loma’s castle-like charm, a backdrop for X-Men, before visiting Bay and Adelaide streets, where Suicide Squad and It Chapter Two came to life. Step into Roy Thomson Hall from X-Men and Union Station, famously transformed in Suicide Squad. Explore the historic Distillery District, where X-Men and Resident Evil: Apocalypse were filmed amid its red-brick charm, and cross the Cherry Street Bascule Bridge, featured in A Christmas Story and The Hulk. Finally, soak in the energy of Sankofa Square, Toronto’s answer to Times Square and home to Suicide Squad. This 6.5-hour tour blends cinematic nostalgia with the city’s vibrant sights, making every corner feel like a scene from the big screen.