Why choose this Toronto tour ?
Explore Toronto with a group of like-minded travelers from around the world. Meet a local and make new friends on this fun, awe inspiring 3-hour tour.
Your tour starts in Berczy Park, where you will meet your guide holding a red umbrella, and the other guests joining the tour. Your guide will make introductions and you will learn about the whimsical Berczy Park and its namesake.
You’ll start the walk towards the Gooderham building, a flatiron marvel that brings the city to life. You’ll make your way through the city learning, laughing, and connecting with other guests on the tour.
Your guide will be sure to answer any questions about the city or other attractions that you had planned during your trip to Toronto.
After three hours of exploring your guide will return you back to the start location for ease of ending. This is your opportunity to leave your guide with a gratuity as a thank you for the experience. We recommend $30/person, but the value is for you to determine.
Make the most of your Toronto adventure
What makes Toronto Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour a unique experience ?
This whimsical park is a perfect way to start the tour. Learn about William Berczy and how the park came to be, what’s unique about the dog fountain and learn about a few hidden secrets that only a guide would know.
This flatiron style architecture is ideal for a magor city and the red brick or the Gooderham Building is a smashing success. Learn about Front st, the Gooderham’s and how they were able to build the most expensive building in Canada the year this building was built.
The facade’s of the buildings in Old Toronto scream with history and stories. Stop at the Old Toronto Post Office which may or may not be doubling as a film set for a hot tv show. This neighbourhood has all the right assets of a major city like Toronto and your guide will point them out and help bring them to life.
The towering skyscrapers show the bustling atmosphere of downtown Toronto. All of Canada’s big 5 banks have their headquarters in these few blocks and the suits on the street show it. Learn why the choice window tint colors were choosen within these city blocks and be in awe of the metal scraping the sky.
Go underground from Commerce Court and enter the maze Toronto calls The Path. This tunnel system connects the majority of downtown Toronto and the hidden gems that can be found throughout are worth visiting. The styles of each PATH system is chosen by the specific building owner and the differences are unique.
Old City Hall was built with Renaissance style Architecture and the hidden details will impress even the harshest critic. E.J. Lennox created this masterpiece with a grudge against the city councilors and his hidden details have stuck it to them for more than a century.
See where the public service works today
This stop is filled with facts, fun, and future anticipation. The house is one of the oldest buildings in Toronto, built in 1822, and although we don’t go inside, we do recommend returning for a visit or joining a cooking class that the museum puts on. Here we learn about maple syrup, the Canada Life weather tower in the distance and what made Court Justice Campbell legendary.
The city street change as we enter Toronto’s Entertainment District, street art murals line the streets and music venues become more apparent. The CN Tower hovers above the buildings and peeking out every so often for the perfect local shot. Learn about the nighlife scene, whether it be a night of dancing and drinks or an evening show of theatre the Entertainment District has something for you.
We stop in David Pecaut Square at the Eternal Flame of Hope for the Disabled to hear about one of Canada’s greatest Hero’s, Terry Fox. Terry was an impressive young athlete and had his whole life ahead of him when he was diagnosed with cancer of the knee. This news could break a young man, but not Terry. What he did with over the next few years would shape Canada forever.
Take a popular candid photo in front of the Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square
The high ceilings of the tremendous building are a photographer’s dream. The white arches and old banking facade will amaze your group. Here we’ll learn about a top attraction of Canada and this building; Hockey, and The Hockey Hall of Fame.
Intimate concert venue known for its acoustics and is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Opulent century-old building in the beaux arts style, hosting touring plays & musicals. One of the great theatres of Toronto that’s essential to know about.
See where the world-famous TIFF festival takes place
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Toronto Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local recommendations and tips
- Personable English-speaking tour guide (Spanish when selected)
- Easy and direct route throughout Toronto
- Passionately researched history and culture
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Toonie Tours Vancouver.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Toronto.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 134 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Meet your guide at the Dog Fountain in Berczy Park. Your guide will be holding a red umbrella.
Please sign our liability waiver, you and your guests, before the tour begins.
Signing is mandatory to participate.
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