Toronto · DOWNTOWN TORONTO WALKING TOURS
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Downtown Toronto rewards a good guide who joins the dots the streetcar skips. These are the best downtown Toronto walking tours, from Old Town and St Lawrence Market to the Distillery District and the after-dark dark-history walks: with prices, durations, and which ones start early enough to beat the crowds.
Small-group Toronto walking tour covering CN Tower, Harbourfront, the PATH, Old Toronto, and St. Lawrence Market in about 3 hours.
“Had a great experience with the tour. Tour guide was friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable about the city. Got to see a lot of the city within the time of the tour.”
Ride downtown Toronto in 3.5 hours on an easy small-group bike tour, hitting CN Tower, markets, City Hall, and Sugar Beach.
“We loved the quality of the bikes, the local knowledge of the Guide and we were able to see a large area of Toronto. We would highly recommend”
A 3-hour, gratuity-based walking tour of Old Town Toronto with architecture, history, and a must-try walk through The PATH tunnels.
“Booked a 10 am tour approx 1 month before- this got cancelled at short notice but was rebooked on 10.30 am tour - on arrival at 10.30 tour this was cancelled due to insufficient numbers in attendance - as those who didn’t turn up had paid and therefore forfeited their payment I couldn’t understand why this had been cancelled- the tour guide in attendance gave us a mini one hour tour which was ok but not the 3 hour tour we had paid for - we felt the tour guide ( who was very good) was left with a difficult situation with a company that frankly didn’t care”
A private, customizable walking tour of Toronto with a local. Personalized route, neighborhood stories, and practical tips for $43.
“Our guide Rosalin took us places we'd never seen on our own. She was so knowledgeable.”
A 90-minute Toronto Old Town history walk with Victorian sights, darker stories, and a smart finish at St. Lawrence Market.
“Mike, my tour guide was knowledgeable, willing to answer all my questions and more! I really enjoyed his positive outlook and love of Toronto. I learned a lot of information about the city in a short amount time.. It is a 5 star.”
Two hours through Toronto’s downtown history and finance landmarks, ending at St. Lawrence Market with time for lunch.
“small group meant lots of time for questions. didn't feel rushed at any if the stops of interest”
A 3-hour small-group craft beer walk through Old Toronto, St. Lawrence Market tastings, and the Distillery District.
“Excelent tour. I loved everything. I would do it again with no doubts.”
Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour with a history professor, archival clues, and true scandals in 90 minutes for $19.
“This tour was unique and very informative about brothels in historic Toronto. Our tour guide was LK, a history professor who was very knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the subject. Highly recommend!”
Tour Toronto’s PATH underground with a small-group guide, learn navigation tricks, and still pop outside to top landmarks.
“It was a great, interesting, and varied tour. Dave is a fantastic (and funny) guide with deep knowledge of Toronto. I really enjoyed the tour – it’s especially worth doing on a rainy day. Thank you so much!”
Hidden Toronto walk through Kensington Market and Chinatown with a local guide, coffee or tea, and a snack. Small group, 3 hours.
“Mike was an excellent guide - friendly, knowledgeable and flexible to help meet the feeding schedule of our 7 month old baby. A really enjoyable history lesson alongside a lovely walk through two fascinating neighbourhoods. We loved it. Thanks Mike!”
Toronto’s Queen Street West alleys turn into a lively graffiti debate on a 1.5-hour guided walk with local artists and context.
“A lovely 2h tour, ever evolving art, beautiful pieces, lovely guide, very knowledgeable. Get ready for a lot of pictures!”
A 90-minute small-group walk from St. Lawrence Market to the CN Tower with included entry, plus stops for hockey, rail history, and views.
“Start here. Get to know the area and later explore more in depth. John was knowledgeable and very attentive to our needs. Enjoyed our tour.”
Small-group downtown Toronto walk plus CN Tower views and an included harbour cruise, starting at St. Lawrence Market.
“This was a well balanced tour that covered everything we desired. Our guide, Cezar, could not have done more to ensure we experienced a great day”
A 2-hour pay-what-you-can walk through Toronto’s core: Union Station, CN Tower views, PATH, Brookfield Place, St. James, banks, City Hall.
“Great tour with Michael. Very much enjoyed. Got some great history, stories. Some architecture. Fun way to see Toronto”
A 2-hour Toronto walking loop with a small group, photo help at big landmarks, and history from City Hall through U of T to ROM.
“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.”
