Top Toronto Cultural Tours

Discover one of the world’s most famous waterfalls on this Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto. Take a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway with your guide. Admire top regional attractions such as the floral clock. Enjoy numerous photo stops including the Niagara Whirlpool and the Niagara River viewpoint. Spend about three hours exploring the Niagara Falls site and marvel at the swirling, surging flow.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the thrill of Niagara Falls during this full-day trip from Toronto, limited to just 15 people. Watch and hear the thundering falls aboard the popular Hornblower cruise. Stroll the Niagara on the Lake Heritage District, and check out the designs on the Floral Clock, all in just one packed day.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First-time visitors to Toronto who want to get an overview of the city will enjoy this private two-hour walking tour. Whether you’re short on time in Toronto or want to get your bearings for further exploration later, this tour will show you some of the city’s landmarks, including Old City Hall, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the CN Tower, and more. Learn about Toronto’s history from your guide’s interesting stories.

Experience the best of Niagara Falls on this full-day tour from Toronto on our luxurious, fully equipped motor coach. Upon arrival, we will guide you to Table Rock Welcome Centre and the Whirlpool Rapids lookout. From May to November, you may wish to upgrade your experience and include the legendary Niagara City Cruises boat ride (Niagara Takes Flight substituted when not in operation). Journey Behind the Falls is available year-round. This memorable experience takes you through tunnels that end with water splashing down from the falls. While our guide is available to assist you in your exploration of the area, enjoy approximately an hour of free time on your own, indulging in an optional Canadian-themed lunch at Maple Leaf Place with maple syrup, fudge, and chocolate tastings along the Maple Trail.

Think you know Toronto? Think again. Hidden Toronto is a fun and off-beat 90-minute walking tour that reveals the city's weirdest true stories. Hear about raccoon funerals, misbehaving mayors, and movie mishaps as expert storytellers lead you through the downtown core. Expect laughter, surprises, and the feeling of being in on the city's best-kept secrets. - 90-minute walking tour full of local lore and quirky stories - Led by experienced and entertaining guides - Great for first-time visitors and curious locals - Departs from outside the Hockey Hall of Fame (10 Front Street West)

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.

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.

Navigating Toronto’s food scene can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. This small-group walking tour makes it simple—pairing local insight with curated tastings and a refreshing ½-pint craft beer at the city’s top spots. Skip the guesswork as your guide leads you through Old Town and the St. Lawrence Market to sample Toronto favorites and uncover the stories, cultures, and characters that shaped Canada’s largest city.

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.

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.

Cities are like layer-cakes: experiencing what they’re truly like means delving deep. That’s what this private Toronto walking tour is about: a new travel concept that connects you with a local who listens to your wishes and shows you the city through their eyes. Find the best ways around, discover sights and secrets; and gain insider tips that help you enjoy the real city and the max from your stay.

Maximize your limited time in Toronto—and learn more than you could alone—on this tour that hits all must-see spots. Meet your guide and small group at a central location, then stroll to see landmarks such as Nathan Philips Square, the Old and New City Hall, Berczy Park, and more. Along the way, learn about Toronto's unique history and culture from your guide, asking plenty of questions.