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Toronto Discovery District 2hr Walking Tour

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
Toronto, Canada
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Learn facts about Toronto that most guidebooks miss on this small-group guided walking tour. Discover hidden gems in the downtown region that most tourists miss while learning about Toronto’s artistic and cultural history and listening to tales of the city’s most influential figures, from business magnates to unsung local heroes.
  • Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions
  • Your guide will help you snap photos of Toronto’s most popular landmarks
  • Get some tips for the rest of your time in the city
  • A walking tour lets you discover details you’d otherwise miss

What's Included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Passionately researched history and culture
  • Easy and direct route throughout Toronto
  • Local recommendations and tips
  • Gratuities
    $10/person tells your guide you had a great experience

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Nathan Phillips Square
    100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3, Canada

    Meet your guide near the Toronto Sign holding a red umbrella!

End point

  • Royal Ontario Museum
    100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6, Canada

    Tour ends at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Itinerary

1

Nathan Phillips Square

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Toronto City Hall (Pass By)

2

College Place

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Queen's Park

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

University of Toronto

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Convocation Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

Soldiers' Tower

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Philosopher's Walk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

8

Koerner Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Ontario Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

4.8
based on 36 reviews
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Guide didn't show up

Thomas_F, Dec 2025
The guide did not show up We waited in the snow a long time And they refuse to refund, eventhough the guide was not there

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for your feedback, we're truly sorry that you waited in the snow and weren't able to find our guide. The tour did proceed with the other guests who arrived at the start location, we'll look at how we can make our guide more visible moving forward. For clarity, we've confirmed that a full refund has been processed to your original payment method (it may take 3-5 business days to appear). We'd love the opportunity to welcome you on a future tour and ensure a great experience. Please reach out if you'd like to rebook complimentary. Stay warm!

Joel made us fall in love with Toronto

Katherine_I, Mar 2025
Joel was AMAZING!! He was so knowledgeable of the Toronto area and was able to adapt the tie our interests. He was funny and kind and definitely recommend this tour to any and everyone

More fun than a walking tour

StephanieK, Oct 2024
This mode of transport is very fun! Our guide was from Taiwan (super sweet guy) but the language barrier was sometimes an issue.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your review! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the transport. We understand that language barriers can be challenging, and we’ll work on improving our guides' communication skills for a smoother experience. Wishing you safe travels on your future adventures!

Great tour, one to one...

Alison_N, Oct 2024
Great tour, one to one tour with Wei-Ting. Got to see a variety of areas in Toronto and loved being able to zip around easily on the scooter. Used a mix of roads, pavements and bike lanes. Very informative and fascinating to see the contrast in areas.

Response from Host, Oct 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed your one-on-one tour with Wei-Ting and appreciated the variety of areas you explored. It’s great that you found the mix of roads, pavements, and bike lanes made for an easy experience. Wishing you safe travels on your future adventures!

Finding the location was...

Garry_S, Oct 2024
Finding the location was very challenging. After several calls to the support line we were able to locate you. The guide concurred that it was a tricky location to find.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the difficulty you had in finding the location. We truly appreciate your patience and are glad you were able to connect with us after the calls. We're also grateful that our guide was understanding about the situation. We hope the rest of your experience was enjoyable, and we wish you safe and smooth travels ahead! 🌍✨

Zippy fun

Leanne_S, Sep 2024
Excellent tour guide and fun experience!. Greatly enjoyed seeing the sites of Toronto and covered so much.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun experience and enjoyed seeing the sights of Toronto. It's great to know you were able to cover so much! We appreciate your feedback and wish you many more exciting travels ahead. Safe journeys!

Good guides & smoother than cycling

Boda_T, Oct 2023
Great tour, be patient if they are closed at 11 AM, they open around then, Tai was funny and great, we had such an amazing time together, touring around and having food and talking! Recommended to see the city and smoother than cycling indeed

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thank you for the kind review, we're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Tai! Scooters are a great way to see the city. Best, Jameela

Great tour and tour guide.

H_L, Oct 2023
Great tour guide (Tai), very informative and interaction. Tai kept us interested in the info and even recommended some good places to eat.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you for the lovely review! We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with Tai. Best, Jameela

Best and most fun tour in Toronto

ar_g, Aug 2023
We just loved the tour soooo much. It’s comfortable and we saw a lot and learnt a lot about Toronto. Joshua is the beste guide.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you kindly for the 5 star review. We're very grateful for the encouraging words. Best, Joshua

100% good

Yarys_E, Nov 2025
Great, very good and the young guide very skilled My family and I loved it, very responsible very
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Response from Host, Nov 2025

¡Muchísimas gracias por sus amables palabras! Nos alegra saber que tuvo una experiencia maravillosa con nuestro guía. Su claridad y sus consejos marcan la diferencia. ¡Esperamos verle pronto de nuevo!

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