Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge
Big Ben to Tower Bridge

What you'll do

The streets of Toronto take travelers on a dynamic journey, where the mood changes with each turn. With a local guide to spend a full day with you in their captivatingly diverse city, you’ll see the many faces of Canada’s cosmopolitan gem. Experience the eclectic, bohemian spirit of Kensington Market, a neighborhood known for its vintage stores and vegan cafés, or travel back to Toronto’s past as you stroll past picturesque Romanesque architecture and flip through the thick pages of stunning times at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. You could let the atmosphere change once again at Sugar Beach, an urban beach park dotted with signature pink umbrellas, or simply get lost among the independent shops of bustling Queen Street East.

Where you’ll go

In downtown Toronto, you’ll be perfectly positioned to see a bit of everything that makes the city special: art, food, beaches, and cultural contributions from all over the world. The four miles that lie between the neighborhoods of Kensington Market and Leslieville house all sorts of fascinating things to see and do, from the 200-year-old St. Lawrence Market selling artisanal goods and classic Canadian cuisine to the Distillery District – a 19th-century whisky distillery whose cobbled streets are now lined with trendy bars and boutiques. You might stop to admire the prominent Old City Hall, but perhaps your idea of interesting architecture is the somewhat eerie Leslieville Doll House, whose front garden is covered with kids’ collectibles!

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, Hindi, Korean, Marathi, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Explore the 200-year-old St. Lawrence Market and try some classic Canadian cuisine
  • Walk past some of the city’s most prominent buildings and learn about Toronto’s history
  • Stroll along cobbled streets lined with bars and boutiques in the 19th-century Distillery District
  • Spend some time relaxing like a local at one of the buzzing urban beachfronts
  • See the charming cafés and independent shops of vibrant Queen Street East

Things to know

What’s included

  • A totally private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a Host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Matched out tour to our requests. Lovely take on different neighbourhoods. Great humour and chat. Great start to our Canadian trip

    July 2023

    Jonathan W

    Jiyun was very knowledgeable and showed us around to places where tourists wouldn’t necessarily go which was exactly what we wanted. The tour was designed around what interested us.

    August 2022

    Adam G

    Jiyun was very informative and friendly. We had a lovely day with her. We saw a lot of things we wouldn’t have thought to go to and really enjoyed it.

    July 2022

    Diane T

    We did the private tour in Toronto with a local. My family & I took a tour with Christina, and we had a great time. Christina showed us a few of the hot spots we wanted to see, all with great conversation about the history of Canada & Toronto.

    July 2022

    Marico S

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