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Toronto Walking Tour: The Sign, Queen's Park, U of T and the ROM

4.8 (38 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Toronto Walking Tour: The Sign, Queen's Park, U of T and the ROM

About this activity

Start your trip with a local who knows Toronto's stories. Meet at the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square, snap your photos, and pass City Hall, built on the site of The Ward, where generations of newcomers first made Toronto home.

Head north to Queen's Park, the pink sandstone home of Ontario's legislature since 1893. Then step onto the University of Toronto campus to see Convocation Hall and Soldiers' Tower, and hear how insulin was discovered here, a breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize. You'll also hear about Edward Rogers Sr., whose 1925 invention let radios run without batteries.

Finish along the leafy Philosopher's Walk, past Koerner Hall, at the Royal Ontario Museum, steps from Yorkville and the subway.

With groups of 15 or fewer, you can ask all the questions you like, and your guide will share favorite spots for the rest of your trip.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English, Spanish
Operated by
Vancouver Toonie Tours Ltd.

Ages: Youth (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Passionately researched history and culture
  • Included: Local English-speaking guide
  • Included: Local recommendations and tips
  • Included: Easy and direct route throughout Toronto

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities: $10/person tells your guide you had a great experience

Itinerary

  1. Nathan Phillips Square

    10 min

    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, festivals, or protests.

  2. Toronto City Hall

    Passing by

    See where the public service works today, learn about the reason for this unique building design, and meaning behind the artistic and cultural gardens around the building.

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    At the start of the 20th century, this building was the home of the third iteration of Toronto's General Hospital. It was also the most complete and modern hospital in the world. Our guides will share with you the story of how this was accomplished, the obstacles they overcame, and their ground breaking medical successes.

  4. Queen's Park

    10 min

    The history of Ontario, and Canada condensed into one large park. This park is filled with statues and a gorgeous architectural piece in the middle to take pictures of. Hear tales of how Ontario came to be!

  5. University of Toronto

    10 min

    Gorgeous campus to cruise through on two-wheels. Learn about U of T war efforts and how they remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and it's future.

  6. Stop 6

    10 min

    Not only will you learn the origins of Convocation Hall, its significance, and how it rose from the ashes of the 1890 fire, but you'll also see how the University honors its graduates with the beautiful Alumni Plaza!

  7. Soldiers' Tower

    10 min

    Visit this beautiful monument to those lost during the First and Second World War. This war memorial pays tribute to the brave souls that defended freedom.

  8. Stop 8

    10 min

    This beautiful path winds through the heart of the University of Toronto's campus. Our guides will share with you the story of how this path was built, what it was built on, and how it connects people to art, history, music and culture.

  9. Koerner Hall

    10 min

    Nestled along Philosopher's Walk, Koerner Hall is the crown jewel of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Here our guides will tell you of its impact on culture, it's impressive integration of new architecture and the preservation of all things classic.

    This is also where we can take a washroom and snack break.

  10. Royal Ontario Museum

    Passing by

    Observe the incredible architecture of the Royal Ontario Museum. This outdoor only stop is solely to admire the extravagant building.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide near the Toronto Sign holding a red umbrella!

End point

  • Tour ends at the Royal Ontario Museum.

Using your ticket

Please sign our liability waiver, you and your guests, before the tour begins.

Signing is mandatory to participate.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • English - Discovery District

    English Guide

  • Español - Discovery District

    Spanish Guide

Traveller ratings

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