Top Toronto Historical Tours

Discover two of Toronto's most colorful and multicultural neighborhoods — Kensington Market and Chinatown — on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Toronto’s legendary Chinatown. Then explore the unique, bohemian atmosphere of Kensington Market, one of Toronto’s most popular and eclectic neighborhoods. Learn about the history of these areas and visit the locally-owned and operated eateries, unique shops and produce markets while wandering the hidden lanes and alleyways, whose brick walls are filled with stunning graffiti and street art.

Sample top Toronto sights during this comprehensive tour with a small group. Travel with no more than 11 guests as you explore landmarks like a sky-high Toronto tower and the mysterious Casa Loma gothic castle before enjoying a scenic harbor boat cruise with great views of the Toronto skyline. Visits to other Toronto attractions including St. Lawrence Market, Queen's Park, and much more as well as round-trip hotel transport, and skip-the-line entrance.

See the spectacular Niagara Falls on a day trip from Toronto, and spend the day exploring the scenery, history, and locally-produced wines. This fun, flexible tour combines independent time at Niagara Falls with guided stops at the Niagara Whirlpool Rapids and the Niagara Parkway, plus a pause to stroll through pretty Niagara-on-the-Lake. With pickup and drop-off at select downtown Toronto hotels, a central meeting point in Mississauga, or Pearson Airport. Group size is limited for more personal service, and the day includes a Niagara Wine Region wine tasting.

Get to know Toronto’s Distillery District on this walking tour that’s easy on the wallet. A guide takes you around the Victorian Industrial architecture, sharing history and entertaining anecdotes along the way. Hear about business intrigue and the company that became the world's largest distillery.

Discover one of the world’s most famous waterfalls on this Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto. Take a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway with your guide. Admire top regional attractions such as the floral clock. Visit a local winery estate and sample three of the delicious wines for which the Niagara region is famous. Spend about three hours exploring the Niagara Falls site and marvel at the swirling, surging flow.

Appreciate the full grandeur of the Niagara Falls area by day and night on this full-day tour from Toronto. Aboard a first-class minibus accommodating a small group, travel along the scenic Niagara Parkway and stop at the Floral Clock, Whirlpool Spanish Aero Car, Niagara-on-the-Lake, a local winery, and more. After sunset, be dazzled by a light show illuminating Niagara Falls. Upgrade to enjoy a buffet dinner which offers prime views of the falls.

This is an ideal choice for travelers looking to get to know Toronto without spending hours researching their own sightseeing or figuring out public transport. Meet your guide and take a small-group walking tour around the city’s key sights, from Yonge-Dundas Square to the Old City Hall. Hear tales of Toronto’s history and culture you might never have known otherwise, and get your bearings to aid any sightseeing later.

Explore the border between Ontario and New York State and discover one of Canada’s most remarkable natural spectacles on this full-day Niagara Falls tour from Toronto. Travel by air-conditioned coach from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake as your guide shares information on the magnificent falls’ geography and heritage. Stop on route to capture the rugged scenery on camera, and visit a winery to sample some of the region’s delicious wines. Explore Niagara Falls at your leisure, and including time to enjoy a meal overlooking the falls and a dramatic boat cruise!

Experience the might of Niagara Falls up close on this day tour from Toronto with round-trip transport included. Hop aboard the Hornblower cruise with fast-track tickets and enjoy a full Canadian buffet lunch at the spectacular Sheraton on the Falls Hotel. Discover top attractions along Niagara Parkway including the Floral Clock, Queenston Heights and Niagara-on-the-Lake, and sample fine wines at Lakeview Wine Co.

Skip the hassle of planning and let a guide navigate for you on a full-day tour of Niagara Falls from Toronto. In addition to providing commentary on board, your guide reveals the best the region has to offer, from a Niagara-on-the-Lake wine tasting to a Hornblower cruise for a close-up view of the Falls. Unlike most day tours with rigid schedules, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.

Experience Toronto like never before on this educational and entertaining, 30-minute Segway tour. Learn about Toronto’s trendy Distillery District, one of Canada’s hottest tourist attractions, located just east of downtown. Discover the fascinating history behind the former Gooderham and Worts Distillery and roll past the many designer boutiques, unique pubs and cafés, artisan shops, art galleries and award-winning restaurants that line the brick roads of this pedestrian-only village. Guided Segway training, plus all the necessary equipment, including a helmet, are included. Dress in weather-appropriate clothes with flat, closed-toed shoes. Your tour concludes with a photo opportunity and smiles extending for days.

Set sail for the high seas with your crew on this 2-hour Toronto tall-ship boat cruise. Hop aboard your vintage vessel, a 3-masted 1930s schooner, in Toronto’s harbor. Following a 30-minute tour, sail out into the seas off the Canadian coastline. Help the crew raise the sails or sit back and relax on route from Toronto Harbour to shimmering Lake Ontario. Enjoy panoramic views over Toronto’s islands and skyline. Listen to ancient sea shanties as your crew coil the ropes, and marvel as they fire the ship’s mighty cannon! Please note: the supplier does not receive the cruise schedule until the end of March. Bookings received before the 1st of April cannot be guaranteed and may be canceled due to the cruise being unavailable

Combine a Hornblower cruise—which includes priority admission—around Niagara Falls with a buffet lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview on this full-day tour from Toronto. Take time to explore Niagara-on-the-Lake and sample some of Canada's famous ice wine at a local estate. Round-trip transportation from Toronto hotels included.

Zip through Toronto’s Distillery Historic District on a Segway tour that explores the colorful stories behind the cobblestone streets and 19th-century architecture. Learn to start, steer, and stop a Segway, then follow an expert guide through the heart of the neighborhood. This Toronto Segway tour includes all necessary equipment, and it’s a fun introduction to a revitalized manufacturing district.

Discover one of Canada’s top attractions and sample fine local wines on this full-day Niagara Falls tour including wine-tasting from Toronto. Following a pickup from your Toronto hotel, travel with your guide by coach to the historic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Enjoy free time to shop and sightsee, then head onward to Niagara Falls. Explore the area at your leisure and marvel at the falls’ impressive power. Afterward, visit a winery to taste some of the wines for which Niagara is famous, and gain insight into their distinct flavors and aromas.

Experience Niagara’s dramatic scenery, history, and cuisine on a full-day, narrated sightseeing tour by luxury air-conditioned motor coach or minibus from Toronto. Drive the Niagara Parkway, see the Floral Clock, and ride the Hornblower Boat Cruise (seasonally, from April through November). Enjoy a buffet lunch at the Sheraton Fallsview Buffet Penthouse Restaurant (if lunch option is selected at checkout), and taste locally-made wines at a Niagara Winery as well.

This 3-hour food tour of Toronto is perfect for people who love to dine on pig-inspired dishes. During this tour, travel around three restaurants and a butcher shop to learn about ethical farming, and get the chance to sample three tastings of food made from pigs. Walk away with more knowledge about the city’s history and how it came across its nickname.

Experience the best of Ontario Place effortlessly on a private 1-hour Segway tour. With maximum two people per tour, it’s a great opportunity to share an special experience with your best friend, romantic partner, or close family member.  After a brief training session, follow your personal guide to the Cinesphere, Trillium Park, and more. Listen to commentary on the area and pause whenever you like to take photos.

The historic Kensington Market in Toronto is home to an eclectic mix of businesses and vendors. This walking tour gives you a taste of some of the delicious spots to fill up. An international mix of flavors is on the menu as you explore the streets of Kensington with your guide.

Get an all-inclusive, personalized introduction to Niagara Falls on a full-day, private tour for your group of between one and 10 people. This convenient, customized tour includes the Hornblower Boat Cruise, Niagara-on-the-Lake and nearby attractions, and transport in a private luxury vehicle.

Escape the bustle of Toronto on an all-inclusive, full-day tour to Niagara Falls. In addition to eliminating the stress of navigation, your guide brings you to landmarks often missed by visitors, from the smallest chapel in the world to Queenston Heights Park. Admission tickets at Niagara Falls, a full buffet lunch, and a wine tasting at a Niagara vineyard are included to round out the trip.

Take a journey through over 300 years of Toronto history, seeing how this city went from a small muddy frontier fort to becoming the cultural and financial capital of Canada. Walk in the footsteps of First Nation trading paths, Bay Street bankers, and the heart of the downtown quarter as you gaze up at the CN Tower. End the tour at the world famous St. Lawrence Market in time for lunch, grab a peameal bacon sandwich, and learn why Toronto got the nickname “Hogtown.”

Enjoy a 3.5-hour morning bicycle tour across the beautiful Toronto Islands. Explore the largest car-free community in North America, and enjoy incredible views of Toronto's majestic skyline. Along the way, get to know this unique Toronto neighborhood through sights and stories. The Islands are a popular destination during the spring and summer months, but are largely forgotten by locals and visitors during the fall and winter – a great time to experience the serenity of the Islands in a way that very few locals do! Don’t believe the rumours. During winter Toronto is anything but the North Pole. In fact, the average day-time temperature is  -4.6°C (40°F) and paths and roadways are usually snow-free and dry.  Winter cycling ponchos, gloves and hand warmers are provided. It means wintertime is a wonderful time to take our Islands Bike Tour.

Welcome to the only crime tour in Canada hosted by former Detectives! We know these streets like no other tour guide, since we policed these very streets throughout our careers. With a total of 15 stops, we cover the early days of a growing city, with the Upper Canada Rebellion, through some dark decades where bookmakers and bank robbers were making headlines. We have more current stories too, such as the G20 riots that erupted in 2010, and the serial killer who shook the LGBT community in 2017, killing 8 men. We do have some more unusual tales as well, like circus clowns vs firefighter riot from 1855, which actually modernized the Toronto Police to a standard still in place today.