3-Hour Tips Based Walking Tour of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
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3 hours
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Offered in: English and 1 more
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 $25/person, but the value is for you to determine.
- Personable English-speaking tour guide
- Local recommendations and tips
- Easy and direct route throughout Toronto
- Passionately researched history and culture
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C6, Canada
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
1
Berczy Park
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Gooderham (Flatiron) Building
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
3
Old Toronto
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Financial District
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
The Path
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
6
Old City Hall
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
7
Nathan Phillips Square
The Toronto sign is the perfect opportunity for a selfie. It lets your friends and family know that you are safe, enjoying the nations biggest city and capital of Ontario. The square is often filled with markets or protests, We will have a 15-minute rest here to use the public toilet or do some market shopping.
Duration: 20 minutes
8
Campbell House Museum
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
9
Entertainment District
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
10
David Pecaut Square
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
11
Toronto Union
Toronto's transit hub is bustling with people and makes for a terrific location to walk by near the end of our tour. It's across from Royal York Fairmont hotel and both shaped the city and The Path. Your guide will answer any pressing questions that you may have about making your way through Toronto using the TTC, Go Train, VIA Rail, or bus services.
Duration: 15 minutes
12
Brookfield Place
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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