Toronto
Top 10 Toronto in a day
Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 8 hours
5.0
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Top 10 Toronto in a day
A rare book library, a hipster hangout and eight more must-see attractions in the heart of downtown
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Experience eclectic Kensington Market, a haven for hipster and alternative crowds
- 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 at one of the famous urban beach parks
- Stroll along the cobbled streets of the quaint pedestrian-only Distillery District
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
8-hour experience
Private and personalized
Start when you like
Walking experience ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
What’s not included
Food and drink
Transport costs
Gratuities
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 Toronto – a cultural, cosmopolitan playground with residents from around the world – the tourist trail has a variety of attractions, from bays and buildings to green spaces and gourmet greats. While it would be impossible to see them all, we can show you 10 of them! See famous architecture at the University of Toronto and Old City Hall, and stroll along urban beachfront where locals relax. Get an interactive history lesson at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and touch pages that have seen centuries pass, and explore two of the city’s most iconic areas, Kensington Market and St. Lawrence Market – the former a bohemian borough and indie entertainment hub, and the latter a 200-year-old marketplace filled with artisanal food and wares.
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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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What travelers think of this experience
Shakirat
Jul 2023
It was a wonderful experience! Our guide Ryan was excellent, showing enthusiasm as he took us through the most important parts of Toronto. He was always telling us neat facts about its history or how Toronto’s communities live. Make sure to go through the Graffiti Walk, its art is amazing!
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Shakirat
Jul 2023
Enjoyed walking through parts of Toronto while learning about some of its history and the community that lives there. I especially enjoyed going through the market and going through the Graffiti Walk. Ryan (our guide) was kind, engaging in conversation with us and showing enthusiasm as we went through the city.
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Mariavictoria C
Sep 2022
We had a wonderful time with jCU guide David Ubaldo! He catered to our requests! We walked 8000 steps, but I didn’t feel it! It was an off the beaten track walking tour! And, yes! We skipped the CNN tower! Too touristy!
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AMRAPALI
Nov 2021
We spent a day with Miriam exploring the heart of Toronto. We walked around and took in the many sights around Downtown, such as the City Halls, Cathedrals, Lawrence and Kensington Markets, Distillery District, Graffiti Alley and also took a ferry across to Ward Island to walk around the idyllic surroundings and enjoy Toronto views from there. Miriam was very flexible, organised, friendly and well-informed and we truly enjoyed our day out with her ! She continued to be helpful even after the tour on our other remaining days, feeding us with information about other aspects of Toronto. Thank you !
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Edward
Dec 2024
Good tour. Jacqueline was personable and handled an exceptionally cold day well.
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Christopher
Nov 2024
Matti was a very friendly and gracious guide. He walked us all around the Kensington Market and Chinatown neighborhoods, sharing interesting facts about the city and cracking jokes the whole way. We had a really nice evening walking around and exploring Toronto. Because it was a Monday unfortunately a lot of unique food destinations were closed, but that’s on me for booking the tour on a Monday. We still enjoyed ourselves and I would highly recommend Matti to anyone looking to have fun exploring the Toronto downtown!
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