Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

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

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

The Cathedral Church Of St. James

Toronto's oldest congregation, with one of the tallest church spires in Canada. Your guide shares the story of the town of York and the families who built it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area

Walk up Yonge Street, once called the longest street in the world and still the city's historic main artery, on the way to the Financial District.

Duration: 10 minutes

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: 10 minutes

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

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

Toronto City Hall

See where the public service works today

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

Toronto Sign

Take a popular candid photo in front of the Toronto Sign in Nathan Phillips Square

Duration: 5 minutes

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

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

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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

Roy Thomson Hall

Intimate concert venue known for its acoustics and is home to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

Canada’s Walk of Fame

Spot the stars honouring famous Canadians along King Street West, from actors and musicians to athletes, at the end of the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

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: 5 minutes