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Tours/Toronto/Discover Toronto Like a Local
Toronto travel guide: tickets, best time & real costs

Discover Toronto Like a Local

4.8(227)Toronto2 hours
VIATOR4.8(145)TRIPADVISOR4.8(82)
Discover Toronto Like a Local
Discover Toronto Like a Local
Discover Toronto Like a Local
Discover Toronto Like a Local
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Discover Toronto Like a Local

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$26 / person
Location
Toronto, Canada
Rating
4.8 / 5 · 227 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Up to 18 people
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Toronto Walking Tour
Meeting point
The guide will be in front of the Skate rental office, in the corner across from fountain. There is a big sign (above eye level) that says “SKATES.”

Description

Explore Toronto's history, culture, and architecture on a walking tour led by an expert local guide. Our tour begins at Nathan Phillips Square, just by the famous Toronto Sign. We will discover many hidden gems throughout downtown Toronto, alongside some of the city's must-see sights, above and underground! Among the places we'll visit are: Old City Hall Brookfield Place Hockey Hall of Fame Financial District Flatiron Building St. Lawrence Market

Schedule & prices

Runs
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
Start times
10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Next available
Fri, Nov 13
Adult (ages 12–65)
$26

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 12.

Tour Options

1PM at ST LAWRENCE MARKET

MEETING POINT:::: The guide will be at the St Lawrence Market North (The modern ORANGE building). There is a sign that says I S2 LOCAL.

10 AM at NATHAN PHILIPS SQUARE

MEETING POINT:::: at Nathan Phillips Square. The guide will be in front of the SKATES Rental office in the corner near the ice rink!

Itinerary

Nathan Phillips Square
Pass by

The City Hall square with the popular Toronto Sign.

Old City Hall
5 min

Classic building in the heart of Toronto.

The Path
10 min

The underground city. We gotta keep warm!

Hockey Hall of Fame
5 min

It's Canada, eh? We have to talk about hockey!

Brookfield Place
5 min

That's the location of the beautiful Allan Lambert Galleria

Financial District
5 min

Toronto skyline, the biggest building in Canada, and public art!

Toronto Union
5 min

Union Station is a major transportation hub in downtown Toronto and the busiest passenger terminal in Canada, designed in a Beaux-Arts style.

Berczy Park
5 min

The park with the famous dog fountain!

Gooderham (Flatiron) Building
5 min

The original Flatiron Building at Front Street.

St. Lawrence Market
5 min

Toronto's oldest food market. Plenty of options to have a very nice lunch!

What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Not included
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8
227 reviews
5
213
4
5
3
1
2
0
1
8

How it compares in Toronto

  • No. 41 by number of reviews among 596 tours in Toronto
  • Starting price $26 is 55% below the typical $58 for tours of similar length in Toronto
  • Price unchanged over the last 30 days

Excurgo comparison of 596 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

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

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Discover Toronto Like a Local take?

Discover Toronto Like a Local lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.

How much does Discover Toronto Like a Local cost?

Prices start at $26 per person for this Toronto experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Discover Toronto Like a Local run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Can I cancel Discover Toronto Like a Local for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is The guide will be in front of the Skate rental office, in the corner across from fountain. There is a big sign (above eye level) that says “SKATES.”. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Discover Toronto Like a Local offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 18 participants.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Discover Toronto Like a Local worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 227 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Toronto Walking Tour.

Reviews(227)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

$26/ person
4.8(227)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEN
ConfirmationInstant
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Booked and paid on Viator.com
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

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

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