8 City Tours in Toronto to Build a Day Around

1.Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,566 reviews · 1 hour · from $28Our pick

See Toronto from the water on a one-hour English-language cruise from Pier 6. Your guide points out the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Billy Bishop Airport, island homes, and wildlife areas, with live stories and photo stops. Small boats, friendly crews, and a $28 price make this a handy first look at the waterfront.

“A one-day tour from Toronto to Niagara Falls with Micko was an outstanding experience. He was a great guy with many interesting things to talk about along the way. A tip for those who aren't native English speakers: try to speak a bit slower. Regardless, we truly enjoyed the excursion.”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,544 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $49

Ride Toronto’s open-top City Sightseeing bus for 24 or 48 hours, with live English commentary or audio in nine languages. Use 13 stops to reach the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Yorkville, the Royal Ontario Museum, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Guides such as Pietra, Mashaal, and Curtis add humor and local detail.

“Fantastic value for money and great for hopping on and off for two days”

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3.City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 726 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

See Toronto from a double-decker bus on a 24 or 48-hour pass covering Casa Loma, the CN Tower, Yorkville, Chinatown, the Distillery District, and more. Stay aboard for the 2-hour loop or hop off to explore. Live English guides may include Marcel, Marilyn, Mashaal, or Pietra, while audio commentary is offered in nine languages.

“This tour is a fantastic way to see many important sites. It’s a great way to make a loop, see what looks interesting, and then go back around and get off to explore in depth. 13 different places of interest have stops. Many unique things, along the way are seen from the drive. Tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable.”

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4.City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 306 reviews · 3 hours · from $5Best value

Start at Berczy Park and walk about 7 kilometers through Old Toronto, the PATH, Nathan Phillips Square, John Street, and Union Station. English- or Spanish-speaking guides such as Dwight, Maria, Alex, and Zak share city stories, point out overlooked details, and offer food, nightlife, and sightseeing advice.

“Dwight was very knowdeable so I coul lesrn a lot about Toronto. very nice to have this tour as a first thing I did in Toronto. recommend to everybody”

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5.Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $5

Start at Berczy Park and walk through Old Toronto, the Financial District, the PATH, the Entertainment District, and Nathan Phillips Square. Guides such as Maya, Joel, Alex, and Maria bring local history, architecture, Terry Fox, hockey, and city tips to life. Choose an English or Spanish tour, wear good shoes, and plan for about 7 km of walking.

“Guide is very knowledgeable and easy to hear. Your is definitely worth it. My wife and who are in our 80’s were able to keep up.”

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6.City Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 282 reviews · 14 - 15 minutes · from $160Top rated

Fly from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with Toronto Heli Tours on a 14 to 15-minute sightseeing flight. Choose a short downtown route or a longer 35-kilometer option. You will fly at about 2,000 feet, use an interactive headset, and share the helicopter with no more than two other passengers.

“Everything was perfect! Our female pilot flew us round amazingly! Views were out of this world!”

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7.Guided Harbour and Islands Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 281 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Cruise Lake Ontario from Harbourfront Centre aboard the Harbour Star, with live English commentary, upper-deck skyline views, indoor seating, snacks for purchase, and a route through Toronto Islands lagoons. The one-hour ride is an easy way to see the CN Tower, Billy Bishop Airport, Rogers Centre, and downtown from the water.

“very informative & guide was very kind. lovely way to see part of the city”

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8.60-Minute Toronto Sightseeing Harbour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 281 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Cruise Toronto Harbour aboard the two-level Oriole, a 76-foot Great Lakes steamship replica. You’ll see the CN Tower, Rogers Centre, Toronto Islands, Sugar Beach, and Gibraltar Point Lighthouse, with live commentary and GPS-triggered audio in seven languages. Choose the air-conditioned cabin or open deck, and buy drinks or snacks from the cash bar.

“It was very interesting. We made it like on the last second. Your strick adherence to timing is commendable. My wife and 2 grown kids, my daughter in law, and myself all had a great time. We will recommend it to other relatives and friends.”

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