Overview
Join your guide to discover some of the most amazing and amusing stories of Canada’s largest city!
See the hotel where the Beatles would stay when they visited Toronto—and how you can book their old room.
Hear about the time thieves stole the NHL’s Stanley Cup and held it for ransom.
Explore the city’s most important districts as well as the quaint side streets once home to stars like John Candy and Dan Aykroyd.
Learn the story of how Toronto’s founder sent North America’s first—and most ill-fated—Valentine’s Day card, why the NHL got started as a way to get revenge on a local hockey team owner, the tale of the man who jumped off the CN Tower twice and lived, and much, much more.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour through Toronto’s downtown and Old Town to hear the city’s most amazing stories.
Professional guide.
Bottled water
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Find us by the chessboard tables at the north-east corner of Queen St. West and Bay Street, near City Hall. Your guide will be looking for you!
There is a municipal parking garage on the other side of Queen Street West, with the cheapest parking rates in the area if you do need a place to park.
End point
The end point for your tour is a fifteen-minute walk from the starting location. Your guide will be returning to the starting location at the end of the tour, and would be pleased to walk back with you.
Good to know
Look for your guide by the chessboard tables at the north-east corner of Queen St. West and Bay St., near city hall. We will be looking for you! Having trouble finding us? Please give us a call - 1-416-984-8846.
What to expect
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Downtown
10 min
On our Downtown/Old Town Stroll, you’ll see many of the city’s most important attractions (some of which are listed below) and you'll also get off the beaten path to discover hidden sites like the theatre where Dan Aykroyd and John Candy got their start, and the historic hall that hosted a number of anti-slavery conferences in the 1850s that drew abolitionists like Frederick Douglass.
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Toronto City Hall
10 min
You'll meet at Toronto's two city halls to learn how the New City Hall's 1960s design influenced Star Trek, and hear the story of the architect who took revenge on city councillors who angered him in a unique way.
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St. Lawrence Market
10 min
See Toronto's oldest public market, which has been named the best public market in the world by National Geographic magazine! Hear the story of the Market's most famous sandwich--that Anthony Bourdain even tried while he was in town.
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Meridian Hall
10 min
See the concert hall that was the site of one of the most infamous Soviet defections during the Cold War. In 1974, the USSR's top male ballet dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov, pulled off a daring escape to Canada the night of his performance in this hall.
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Hockey Hall of Fame
10 min
We'll pass the Hockey Hall of Fame, home to the world's most important collection of hockey history and artifacts. You'll hear the story of the Stanley Cup--why they had to create a replica (basically because NHL players kept losing the original), and how it's been stolen from the Hockey Hall of Fame (but safely returned).
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Scotiabank Arena
10 min
See the home of the NBA's Toronto Raptors and the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs. While you're here, you'll learn the incredible story of how the Maple Leafs--and in fact, the National Hockey League itself--were created as a way to get revenge on a local hockey team owner.
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CN Tower
10 min
You'll see the impressive tower that just might be Toronto's most important symbol. We'll tell you the harrowing story of the guy who jumped off the 1,800-foot tower--twice!--and lived to tell the tale.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Toronto).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Downtown/Old Town Walking Tour in Toronto
Can I cancel Downtown/Old Town Walking Tour in Toronto for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Find us by the chessboard tables at the north-east corner of Queen St. West and Bay Street, near City Hall. Your guide will be looking for you!
What's included?
- Tour through Toronto’s downtown and Old Town to hear the city’s most amazing stories.
- Professional guide.
What's not included?
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Downtown, Toronto City Hall, St. Lawrence Market, Meridian Hall, Hockey Hall of Fame, Scotiabank Arena, CN Tower.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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