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Toronto Highlights Express Open-Top Bus Tour

4.4 (21 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation
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Toronto Highlights Express Open-Top Bus Tour

About this activity

Experience Toronto like never before on a relaxing, non-stop panoramic tour aboard an open-top double-decker bus. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, this two-hour loop takes you past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the CN Tower, Harbourfront, Royal Ontario Museum, and St. Lawrence Market, all from the comfort of your seat.

Enjoy live guided commentary (or download the City Sightseeing Toronto app to access recorded multilingual narration) as you soak in stunning city views from your elevated perch. There’s no need to navigate stops or schedules, just sit back, relax, and enjoy the sights.

Cruise through vibrant neighborhoods, historic districts, and scenic waterfront areas for the perfect introduction to everything Toronto has to offer in one unforgettable ride.

Tours depart regularly between 9am and 4:30pm.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 55 people
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Ukrainian, Japanese, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide
English
Operated by
City Sightseeing Toronto and Niagara

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: City Sightseeing Toronto App
  • Included: Flexible Start Time

Not included

  • Not included: This tour is not a hop on hop off Tour

Itinerary

  1. Yorkville Village

    Passing by

    Toronto’s most polished enclave of luxury boutiques, historic Victorian streets, upscale cafés, and cultural landmarks where old-money charm meets modern glamour.

  2. Royal Ontario Museum

    Passing by

    One of Canada’s most iconic cultural landmarks, where a striking modern crystal façade wraps around historic galleries showcasing world-class art, natural history, and global civilizations.

  3. Bata Shoe Museum

    Passing by

    A one-of-a-kind cultural landmark shaped like a giant shoebox, home to an extraordinary collection that tells 4,500 years of human history through footwear from around the world.

  4. Chinatown

    Passing by

    One of Toronto’s most vibrant districts, known for its colourful storefronts, bustling markets, and rich blend of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Southeast Asian culture.

  5. Art Gallery of Ontario

    Passing by

    A world-class museum distinguished by its sweeping glass and wood facade, home to an outstanding collection of Canadian, Indigenous, and international art.

  6. Queen Street West

    Passing by

    One of Toronto’s most dynamic streets, famous for its independent shops, street art, live music venues, and ever-changing creative energy.

  7. Entertainment District

    Passing by

    The city’s nightlife and performance hub, packed with major theatres, concert halls, sports venues, and glowing marquees that light up downtown day and night.

  8. CN Tower

    Passing by

    Toronto’s most iconic skyline feature, soaring over the city with its glass observation decks and panoramic views stretching as far as Niagara Falls on a clear day.

  9. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

    Passing by

    One of the city’s most popular attractions, featuring dramatic underwater tunnels and thousands of marine animals just steps from the CN Tower.

  10. Harbourfront Centre

    Passing by

    Toronto’s lively waterfront gathering place, known for its lakeside promenades, public art, festivals, and nonstop views of Lake Ontario and the islands beyond.

  11. Hockey Hall of Fame

    Passing by

    The home of hockey’s greatest legends, where historic architecture houses the Stanley Cup and the sport’s most celebrated moments.

  12. St. Lawrence Market

    Passing by

    One of the world’s great food markets, buzzing with local vendors, historic charm, and the flavours that have defined Toronto for over two centuries.

  13. Corktown

    Passing by

    One of Toronto’s oldest neighbourhoods, where historic workers’ cottages and industrial roots meet modern revitalization.

  14. Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square)

    Passing by

    Toronto’s civic gathering place at the heart of downtown, framed by digital screens, live events, and the nonstop energy of the city around it.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Go to the visitor information kiosk on the South West corner of Sankofa Square. Look out for Staff in red!

End point

  • Go to the visitor information kiosk on the South West corner of Sankofa Square. Look out for Staff in red!

Using your ticket

Please check in at the Visitor Information Kiosk on the South West Corner of Sankofa Square or directly at the Double Decker bus. Look out for your friendly staff in red shirts!

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 21 reviews
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