Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour

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Toronto, Canada

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Spot hidden details of Old Toronto most visitors miss
Enjoy a small-group tour with time for guide interaction
Hear stories you won’t find in most guidebooks
Capture photos of the Old Toronto neighborhood

What's Included

Guided Tour of Unmarked Historic Sites
Secret histories of Old Toronto's most infamous brothels

Bottled water

Please bring your own water bottles.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

Terroni
57 Adelaide St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1K6, Canada
The Old Toronto Court House

Operating hours
.7:00 pm

Itinerary

Old Toronto

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
18+ Not recommended for children.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 23 reviews

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Really great experience!...

Illyana_R, Sep 2025

Really great experience! Me and my mom both agreed this was our favorite part of our trip to Toronto. Would highly recommend for any history buffs or tourists looking for a unique experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun!

Our guide LK was very...

Lisa_H, Aug 2025

Our guide LK was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Excellent tour of unique and interesting locations

If you only take one history tour….

El_C, Jun 2025

This is perhaps the best historical walking tour I’ve ever gone on, and I’ve gone on a few! More than just a “titillating” history of the sex trade, LK shows how Toronto’s wealth was accumulated on the backs of, and by, sex workers.

Very informative tour of...

Bonnie_E, Jun 2025

Very informative tour of a little-known aspect of Toronto's history that is rapidly disappearing as the city is tearing down many of the old neighbourhoods to put in skyscrapers. I found it very enjoyable and highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in nineteenth- and twentieth-century social history.

Knowledgeable and...

Laura_M, Nov 2024

Knowledgeable and engaging tour leader. We had a wonderful time and gained great insights into such a complex part of Toronto history. It was paced well, and covered a variety of topics related to the history of brothels. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone and everyone!

Great and educational tour!

Liz_G, Oct 2024

As a local , this was a very interesting and informative tour. I learned a lot! The tour guide was very well educated on the topic and the stories were extremely interesting. I would definitely recommend to anyone living or traveling to the GTA.

Interesting and informative tour

Leah_W, Sep 2024

LK was a wonderful guide! The tour was interesting and packed full of history. I would recommend this tour to everyone.

Excellent and informative tour

Gemma_J, Sep 2024

My husband and I had a fantastic time on the tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and we learned so many interesting things about our city! Highly recommended.

A Great Starting Point for Learning about the History of Sex Work in Tkaronto/"Toronto"

Nicholai_M, Sep 2024

The tour guide was very informative, and made an effort to account for accessibility needs within the tour group. She was also great at answering questions! I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in local history. Our guide hinted at the possibility of the tour materials being further expanded and possible collaborating with Maggie's Toronto in future—I sincerely hope they follow through!

Great for history buffs!

Alexys_F, Aug 2024

LK was an excellent host and it was a wonderful way to learn about a little-known, yet vital, part of the city's history. Plus, the area is great for walking and the surviving 19th century architecture is stunning.