Small group Toronto City Highlights Tour

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About this activity

Get to know Toronto with the warmth of a local welcome on this intimate, 90-minute small group city tour. With a personable guide, room for conversation, and stories that bring each neighbourhood to life, you’ll feel a little more connected to the city with every turn.

Watch the CN Tower rise above the skyline, pass downtown’s celebrated sports stadiums, and discover the charm of Old Toronto around St. Lawrence Market. Feel Chinatown’s lively energy, admire the elegant boutiques of Yorkville’s “Mink Mile,” and spot familiar filming locations along the way.

Your smaller group makes it easy to ask questions and share the discoveries with your guide and fellow travellers. Trace Old Toronto’s heritage through St. Lawrence Market and the surrounding cobblestone streets. Continue to bustling Chinatown for a window into the city’s global flavours, making family memories, or visiting for the first time, this is a warm, personal introduction to Toronto.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 27 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line Toronto

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–11 years) · Adults (12–64 years) · Seniors (65–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Live English commentary
Included: Climate-controlled vehicle
Included: Toronto City Hall photo stop
Included: 90-minute guided panoramic bus tour

Not included

Not included: Food & beverages
Not included: Optional Gratuities
Not included: This is not a hop-on-hop-off
Not included: Attraction admissions
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Main departure point for the tour. Kindly arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Toronto Union

Passing by

Marvel at the grand architecture of Canada’s busiest transportation hub.
Hockey Hall of Fame

Passing by

Pass Brookfield Place and the legendary hall celebrating Canada’s greatest hockey players.
Gooderham (Flatiron) Building

Passing by

See Toronto’s iconic red-brick flatiron, one of the most photographed spots in the city.
St. Lawrence Market

Passing by

Discover Toronto’s culinary heart in this lively, century-old market filled with local specialties.
Distillery District

Passing by

Admire cobblestone lanes and restored red-brick buildings housing boutiques and art studios.
Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square)

Passing by

Witness Toronto’s dazzling entertainment hub — often called Canada’s Times Square — alive with digital billboards, street performers, and shopping energy.
Queen's Park

Passing by

View Ontario’s Legislative Building and the ROM’s crystal-shaped exterior — a symbol of science and culture.
Yorkville Village

Passing by

Cruise through Toronto’s luxury district lined with boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Bloor Street.
Royal Ontario Museum

Passing by

Admire the ROM’s striking glass-and-steel “Crystal” exterior, symbolizing culture and discovery.
Art Gallery of Ontario

Passing by

Admire Frank Gehry’s stunning glass-and-wood façade and Canada’s premier fine-art collection.
University of Toronto

Passing by

See ivy-covered collegiate buildings and learn about this world-renowned research university.
Chinatown

Passing by

Experience colourful streets filled with open-air markets, dim-sum spots, and cultural energy.
Kensington Market

Passing by

Cruise by Kensington Market for a window-seat look at mural-splashed streets, vintage storefronts, and global eats buzzing with bohemian energy.
Toronto City Hall

10 min

Step off the bus to capture photos at Nathan Phillips Square with the iconic Toronto Sign and modernist twin-tower design.
Campbell House Museum

Passing by

Glance at Toronto’s early-1800s architecture and the city’s oldest surviving Georgian home.
Stop 17

Passing by

Toronto’s Entertainment District pulses with theatres, live music venues, and buzzy restaurants and bars surrounding the TIFF Bell Lightbox and Roy Thomson Hall. Steps from the CN Tower and Scotiabank Arena, it’s a walkable hub for shows, nightlife, and late-night eats.
Mirvish Village

Passing by

Pass the heart of Toronto’s theatre scene, home to Broadway shows and live performances.
Rogers Centre

Passing by

Catch a glimpse of the Blue Jays’ home stadium, known for its massive retractable roof.
CN Tower

Passing by

Marvel at Toronto’s most iconic landmark and one of the world’s tallest structures, standing 553 metres above the skyline.
Roundhouse Park

Passing by

View restored locomotives and Toronto’s historic railway roundhouse, now home to a local craft brewery.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Passing by

See the stunning glass-domed aquarium at the base of the CN Tower, home to sharks, rays, and jellyfis
Harbourfront

Passing by

Enjoy lakefront views and see the city sparkle along Queens Quay. (Optional short stop May–Oct.)
Stop 24

5 min

Drop off at the original starting point.
Stop 25

5 min

End your city highlights adventure right where it began — near top restaurants, attractions, and the CN Tower.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait in front of TIM HORTONS

End point

Please wait in front of TIM HORTONS

Using your ticket

Shuttle (optional):

From: 270 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V

Departs: 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time

How to use: Select “270 Wellington St W – Shuttle Pickup” during booking to reserve a seat.

Main departure point (default):

Address: 55 York St, Toronto, ON M5J 1R7

Landmark: Right in front of Tim Hortons

Arrival time: Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Seat Requirement: All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
Vehicle is dependant on number of passengers and can range from Large SUV to highway coach