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Toronto City Highlights Express Bus Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Toronto, Canada
Popular pick
Booked 5+ times last week!
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Choose an earlier or later morning start time to suit your schedule
  • Travel in a comfortable air-conditioned coach so you don't have to drive
  • Avoid the hassle of navigating Toronto's extensive public transit system

What's Included

  • 90-minute guided panoramic bus tour
  • Live English commentary
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
  • Toronto City Hall photo stop
  • Food & beverages
  • Optional Gratuities
  • This is not a hop-on-hop-off
  • Attraction admissions
  • Personal expenses

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

1

The Icon

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

55 York St

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Toronto Union (Pass By)

Hockey Hall of Fame (Pass By)

Gooderham (Flatiron) Building (Pass By)

St. Lawrence Market (Pass By)

Distillery District (Pass By)

Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) (Pass By)

Queen's Park (Pass By)

Yorkville Village (Pass By)

Royal Ontario Museum (Pass By)

Art Gallery of Ontario (Pass By)

University of Toronto (Pass By)

Chinatown (Pass By)

Kensington Market (Pass By)

3

Toronto City Hall

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Campbell House Museum (Pass By)

Entertainment District (Pass By)

Mirvish Village (Pass By)

Rogers Centre (Pass By)

CN Tower (Pass By)

Roundhouse Park (Pass By)

Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Pass By)

Harbourfront (Pass By)

4

55 York St

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Wellington Street West

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Seat Requirement: All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
  • Vehicle is dependant on number of passengers and can range from Large SUV to highway coach
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.7
based on 36 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Perfect

Oladoja_O, Apr 2026
It was a great experience with our tour guide, Mr Roger! Toronto tour was so fun! I recommend this experience .

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience and that Mr. Roger helped make your Toronto tour so fun and enjoyable. It means a lot to us to know that you would recommend this experience. We truly appreciate your kind support and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon. Kind regards, Stephanie

Wonderful

carolinapiedra, May 2025
Amazing tour in Spanish. Roger waited for us when we were a few minutes late. I left my wallet in his car, a few minutes later, he returned it . So honest.

Response from Host, May 2025

Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed the Spanish-language tour and that Roger helped make it extra special. His patience and honesty truly reflect the level of care we aim to provide every guest. We’re happy everything was returned safely, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Roger. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Kind regards, Stephanie

Peter was great!

Kim_W, Nov 2024
Peter took my husband and I on a 2 hr city tour of Toronto. He was timely, friendly, knowledgeable , and provided refreshments. His van was clean and the route (despite heavy Taylor Swift concert traffic all around the city) was comfortable, informative and helped us get a good sense of culture, community, and places to visit afterwards! Definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for sharing your fantastic experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that Peter provided a timely, friendly, and knowledgeable tour, complete with refreshments and a clean, comfortable van. Navigating through Taylor Swift concert traffic while offering an informative and enjoyable route is no easy feat, and we're delighted he could help you explore Toronto’s culture and community. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! Kind regards, Stephanie

Perfect tour of Toronto

Patricia_C, Sep 2024
Great gray line tour with Beatrice and Crystal!. Very knowledgeable about the city of Toronto . Comfortable ride, friendly service

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Beatrice and Crystal provided you with a knowledgeable and friendly tour of Toronto. It's great to know you enjoyed a comfortable ride and excellent service throughout your experience with us. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back on another Gray Line adventure soon! Best regards, Stephanie

Toronto as it should be.

Lamont_M, Sep 2024
Tour Guide was awesome and informative. Understanding why the city is the way it is and having an understanding of why the culture and people are so diverse.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that your guide helped provide insights into the city's culture and diversity. It's always our goal to offer a deeper understanding of what makes the city so unique. Best regards, Stephanie

Good way to get an overview of the city

Lori_H, Jul 2024
The Grey Line tour was a great way to get an overview of the history of Toronto while seeing much of the downtown core in a short time. The two hours was well organized. Our guide, Victoria, is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We have lived in Toronto a long time and brought out of town guests - we all learned something about the city! We enjoyed the stop and brief walk in the Distillery District, and perhaps another chance to get off the bus would have been nice, but the traffic on a Saturday afternoon likely made that difficult.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Grey Line tour and found it to be a great way to learn about the history of Toronto while exploring the downtown core. It's wonderful that Victoria was able to provide you with insightful answers and enhance your experience. We appreciate your feedback about the stops; we always strive to balance informative stops with the practicalities of city traffic, especially on busy weekends. We hope to welcome you and your guests on another tour soon! Kind regards, Stephanie

Bus tour of city

Philip_B, Jul 2024
Had a really nice time on bus. It was more like a large van and it was our 3 plus another couple. So very personalized. Driver was informative and very personable. Driving was very good and showed us a lot of places we would Have missed if doing on our own. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time on our tour. It's great to know that the personalized experience and our informative, personable driver made your trip enjoyable. We're glad we could show you some hidden gems around the city. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future! Kind regards, Stephanie

Interesting and Fun

Donald_C, Jul 2024
The driver, Peter, was an interesting and knowledgeable guide. His recall of Toronto history was fascinating. He made the trip an experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that Peter's knowledge and storytelling made your trip memorable. It's great to know that his insights into Toronto's history added so much to your experience. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have you join us again for another tour! Kind regards, Stephanie

Toronto City Tour

Minnie_P, Jul 2024
I liked viewing all areas of Toronto. The tour guide was wonderful. I wish the tour was longer with more stops around the city.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed viewing all areas of Toronto and found the tour guide wonderful. Your suggestion for a longer tour with more stops is greatly appreciated and helps us tremendously in improving our tour offerings. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon! Kind regards, Stephanie

Learning about Toronto

Kim_W, Jun 2024
It was a great day learning about Toronto! Our group really enjoyed the day. City tour with Harbor cruise is wonderful!

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your group enjoyed the day learning about Toronto. It's great to know that you found the city tour and harbor cruise to be wonderful experiences. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour soon! Best regards, Stephanie

Very Disappointed. It was cancelled a da day before we were going to go.

paulettemann, May 2024
We didn’t go because the tour was cancelled. Not very nice. We made our own great day. Paulette Mann

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear Ms. Mann, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We truly appreciate your feedback. First and foremost, we want to express our gratitude for choosing Gray Line Toronto for your tour experiences. Your decision to book multiple tours with us means a lot, and we're honored to have had the opportunity to serve you. However, we are deeply sorry to hear about the inconvenience you encountered regarding the city tour. Regrettably, the day you selected happened to be one of the days we typically do not operate this particular tour. Despite our best efforts to accommodate your request, we were unable to secure enough passengers to proceed with the tour. We understand how frustrating this situation must have been, especially considering the unavailability of alternative dates or tour options that fit your schedule. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any disappointment or inconvenience this may have caused. We genuinely value your patronage and would be thrilled to have the chance to make it up to you on your next visit to Toronto. It would be our pleasure to show you more of our beautiful city and provide you with the exceptional tour experience you deserve. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at info@graylinetoronto.tours so that we can personally assist you with arranging a memorable tour experience and ensuring that your next visit exceeds your expectations. Once again, thank you for your understanding and for giving us the opportunity to serve you. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back to Gray Line Toronto and showcase the best of our city. Warm regards, Stephanie

Two hours with an experienced guide (Eduardo) and driver (Ugo) - easiest way to see a lot

Susanna_R, May 2024
Eduardo’s stories while pointing out the buildings and sites not to miss exceeded our expectations. The bus tour with narration was much better than trying to walk, look and figure things out. Highly recommended.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Dear valued guest, Thank you so much for taking the time and share this wonderful feedback with us. We will make sure to pass on your kind comments to Eduardo. We look forward to hopefully welcome you back for another tour in the future. Kind regards, Stephanie

We will be back for more !

Samantha_C, Mar 2024
Had a great time , tour was great and Peter the driver made the trip even more memorable, I highly recommend this , families , couples, single people and friends !!!!! You be disappointed, I’ve already told my families n other friends to go

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Samantha, Thank you for your excellent review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great time on our tour and that Peter, our driver, helped make your experience even more memorable. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you spreading the word about your positive experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable adventures with Gray Line in the future! Regards, Evelyn Rivas

Outstanding

Addison_M, Mar 2024
Wow…fantastic tour of Toronto. Our guide showed us beautiful places around the city, he was very funny and had a lot of knowledge. The stop at the Toronto sign was great by far one of the best tours I’ve done, I would definitely recommend Gray Line to anyone travelling here

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Dear Addison, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of Toronto with us and that our guide made the experience memorable for you. We strive to provide informative and entertaining tours, and we're delighted to know that we succeeded in doing so. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure with Gray Line in the future! Regards, Evelyn Rivas

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