University of Toronto Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience the University of Toronto. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Toronto Premium Driving Tour With CN Tower and Boat Cruise

• Toronto City Highlights Express Bus Tour

• Toronto Discovery District 2-hr Walking Tour

• Best of Toronto City Tour With Boat Cruise & CN Tower Entry

• Customizable Walking Tour of Toronto's Hidden Gems

It’s free to explore the University of Toronto campus independently. Guided campus tours for prospective students and their families are also free of charge, with prior registration. If you’re traveling to Toronto and want to visit the campus as part of a general Toronto guided tour, expect to pay about US$30–50 for a short or half-day tour by bus or on foot.

Yes, the University of Toronto—especially the downtown St. George campus—is definitely worth visiting while you're in the Canadian city. The historic stone architecture is very attractive, and its location beside some of Toronto's top attractions—including Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum—makes it a convenient stop on an independent or guided tour.

Per one customer who booked the University of Toronto Ghost Tour: Secrets and Spectres, "Very interesting tour of the U of T's beautiful campus. Ghost stories were fun, but I really enjoyed the history behind the construction of some of the buildings. Our guide, Morgan, was great at telling the stories atmospherically on a warmish shadowy October evening. Loved her outfit!"

The University of Toronto is well known academically for the Toronto School, which focuses on literary criticism and communication theory. It’s a top research-intensive university, too. The University of Toronto is one of Canada’s top-ranked universities and is a desirable location for both Canadian and international students.

While it varies yearly, there were close to 100,000 students in 2023. This total includes undergraduate and graduate students and student numbers at the three campuses. These are St. George in downtown Toronto, Mississauga to the west, and Scarborough to the east.

Visitors are welcome year-round, and campus tours are also available. Tours will tell you much more than you would learn if you wandered around alone. You can learn the history of the buildings, who went to the university, and what they’ve accomplished, and enjoy the greenery on campus.

In 1827, King’s College was founded in Toronto and eventually evolved into the current University of Toronto. The Church of England initially controlled it, hence its first name. When it became secular in 1850, it became the name it is today. There are now three campuses.

Yes, getting accepted to the University of Toronto is difficult—it’s one of the hardest to get into in Canada. It’s quite high in Canadian and International rankings, making it a top choice for many students. If students have and uphold high academic standards, only then will they be considered.

Yes, you can tour the University of Toronto. The downtown campus is a top attraction and draws many visitors to Toronto. Walk through the Philosopher’s Walk, take photos of the stately buildings, and walk under the paths with elms and ash trees in the heart of Canada’s largest metropolis.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting the University of Toronto. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Toronto:

• CN Tower

• Harbourfront Centre

• Sankofa Square

• St. Lawrence Market

• Entertainment District

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Toronto.