Toronto
Kickstart your trip to Toronto
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
4.9
(15)
Kickstart your trip to Toronto
Historic buildings, urban beachfront, & endless entertainment hubs in the heart of downtown Toronto
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Stroll along the cobbled streets of the quaint pedestrian-only Distillery District
- Learn about Toronto’s history as you walk past some of the city’s most prominent buildings
- Stock up on the best local produce and sample Canadian cuisine at St. Lawrence Market
- Blend in with the locals and bask in the breeze at one of the famous urban beaches
- Explore the youthful, laid-back Queen Street East
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Meet your host at a location of your choosing- within a reasonable distance.
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
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
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Old City Hall, 60 Queen Street West, TorontoCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
In a cityscape as vast and sprawling as Toronto, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed. Skip the disorientation and get right into the good stuff with a local insider who can navigate the streets of the city with their eyes shut. You’ll get a masterclass in making your way around Toronto, Canada’s multicultural gem with a myriad of attractions. See the iconic Romanesque-style Old City Hall before getting a true taste of Toronto (there’s more to Canadian cuisine than poutine!) at St. Lawrence Market, a local hotspot of shopping and food. Get to grips with the lay of the land as your host helps you cut through the heart of the maze-like downtown area, and end your experience in Queen Street East, a center for entertainment and socialization.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
John
Nov 2024
Great tour tailored to our interests and time constraints. Highly recommend! Was able to meet us at our hotel, which was super convenient, and helped select a place to have lunch after the tour.
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John
Nov 2024
Tailored the tour to our interests and time constraints. Did a great job communicating ahead of the tour to plan it out for us.
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Beth
Sep 2024
From the first email and FaceTime interactions with Arad, he was engaging and accommodating regarding my husband’s inability to walk distances. He designed a tour that involved public transportation, so we could get from one location to the other with minimal walking. He obviously loves Toronto, and he shares that enthusiasm with his guests.
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Ben
Aug 2024
We had the pleasure of being guided around Toronto by James Wood. He had an excellent knowledge of the city and had taken into account our families preferences and hobbies to show sites that were exciting to us. These included seeing the dog fountain for my young daughter and the Jewish quarter for the speciality shops which my wife loved - we also visited markets and lovely parks during our tour. It was a great way to start our holiday
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Tom
Jul 2024
Wonderful tour with Dave! Really got a feel for Toronto , its history and its incredible sights. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great experience.
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Thomas
Aug 2023
We asked to be shown the insider view of Toronto and Christina thoroughly delivered. We went to areas we definitely wouldn’t have entered without her. It was a great experience.
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