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Toronto Landmarks: Explore Downtown Gems
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Toronto
Experience the best of Toronto with a private walking tour led by a passionate local. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food and craft beers, and enjoy a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
Experience the best of Toronto with a private walking tour led by a passionate local. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delicious food and craft beers, and enjoy a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Toronto Union - The tour begins at Union Station, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
- CN Tower - A brief stop will be made at the CN Tower, one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks. This stunning structure is visible from various points in the city and is a ‘must-see’ for visitors.
- Rogers Centre - Known as ‘The Sky Dome’, the Rogers…
- Toronto Union - The tour begins at Union Station, located in the heart of downtown Toronto.
- CN Tower - A brief stop will be made at the CN Tower, one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks. This stunning structure is visible from various points in the city and is a ‘must-see’ for visitors.
- Rogers Centre - Known as ‘The Sky Dome’, the Rogers Centre is a favorite among sports enthusiasts and concert-goers. It is the home of Major League Baseball’s Toronto Blue Jays and frequently hosts renowned musical artists. Conveniently, it is just a short distance from the CN Tower!
- Nathan Phillips Square - A quick stop at the popular Toronto sign, located near Toronto City Hall, offers great photo opportunities.
- Toronto Sign - The tour will pass by another popular attraction, the Toronto Sign, situated close to City Hall.
- Brookfield Place - For those who appreciate a blend of old and new architecture, a brief visit to Brookfield Place will be a delight, showcasing one of the city’s coolest interior designs.
- Berczy Park - Despite its recent establishment, Berczy Park has quickly become a favorite among locals and tourists. The park’s highlight is the charming ‘dog fountain’, a delightful tribute to ‘man’s best friend’.
- Gooderham (Flatiron) Building - The tour offers a chance to see one of Toronto’s most iconic buildings up close.
- Banksy Street Art - Participants will have the opportunity to view an intriguing piece of street art by the elusive and talented artist, Banksy.
- St. Lawrence Market - The tour concludes at the historic St. Lawrence Market, offering a variety of interesting and delicious temptations.
What's Included
- Walking Tour
- Private Tour
- Customization of the tour
- Walking Tour
- Private Tour
- Customization of the tour
What's Not Included
- Food/drinks - If you need to stop along the way for a coffee, beverage, pint, snacks, a meal, etc.
- Personal expenses
- Tickets/entrance to any attractions - CN Tower and Rogers Centre.
- Uber, taxi’s, transit, etc. For areas that are very spread out, an Uber might be needed.
- Tips (Optional, but, encouraged if you enjoy the experience!)
- Food/drinks - If you need to stop along the way for a coffee, beverage, pint, snacks, a meal, etc.
- Personal expenses
- Tickets/entrance to any attractions - CN Tower and Rogers Centre.
- Uber, taxi’s, transit, etc. For areas that are very spread out, an Uber might be needed.
- Tips (Optional, but, encouraged if you enjoy the experience!)
Additional Information
A Torontonian with a passion for guiding others through the city’s many remarkable sites offers the Toronto Landmarks tour, showcasing some of the most renowned buildings and attractions in the downtown area. The journey begins at Union Station and concludes at St. Lawrence Market. The tours are conducted in a positive, welcoming, and inclusive…
A Torontonian with a passion for guiding others through the city’s many remarkable sites offers the Toronto Landmarks tour, showcasing some of the most renowned buildings and attractions in the downtown area. The journey begins at Union Station and concludes at St. Lawrence Market. The tours are conducted in a positive, welcoming, and inclusive environment.
For those who prefer tours rich in historical details and facts, this may not be the ideal choice. However, if the goal is to discover fascinating spots, explore unique areas of the city, and learn about the best coffee shops, bars, restaurants, patios, and craft beer locations, this tour is perfect. :)
Important notes
- This tour involves a significant amount of walking (4-5 KM). If you tire easily, walk slowly, or are unable to walk for long periods, please consider other tour options.
- Photos taken during the tour may be used on social media.
- We will start our tour at Union Station and finish at the iconic St. Lawrence Market.
- Important note This tour consists of a lot of walking (4-5 KM’s). If you tire easily, walk very slowly, or cannot walk for extended periods of time, please look at other tour providers.
- This tour will not operate if there is severe weather in the forecast for the time of the tour, OR, if the temperature is above 34C or below -18C.
Location
Union Station Toronto
Front Street West
Corner of Bay Street and Front Street West (outdoors, street level - Beside the BIG Union Station sign)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jill_m
May 5, 2025
Shane Dixon Tour Guide - Saw so many exciting, interesting, and fun things in Toronto. Ate yummy foods thanks to our amazing tour guide Shane Dixon. He was filled with so much information to tell us, history and fun! Definitely a lot of walking but that is what made it interesting and how we were able to see and learn so much about the city. Shane was the best part of our tour, meeting an exceptional person is sometimes hard to come by these days and that is who Shane is. A joy to be around !
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146jadinb
Oct 16, 2024
Great experience - This was amazing! We had so much fun Shane was so nice and took pictures for us along the way. We got to see so much, it was so worth it!!
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930jaycew
Oct 8, 2024
Amazing Experience with Shane!!!!! - Shane was probably the best guide that my girlfriend and I could’ve had for our first time in Toronto. He is very passionate about what he does, and you could tell that he really tried to tailor our experience to our specific wants and needs with the tour. We felt like we were hanging out with a friend the whole time. He read between the lines with our requests for things to see, and he created a tour that hit those places as well places he thought we would like based on our requests. He did an amazing job, and this tour was an excellent price!!! I was shocked that we got a 3 hour tour out of it. He even bought my girlfriend a snack to try?? Such a great experience. I would recommend Shane and his tours to any and everyone coming to visit Toronto. We had never been here before, but even after the tour, he provided a list of the best restaurants and things to do in the area, as well as price ranges for each. I do tours often when I travel, as I see it as an effective and cheap way to see so much stuff in a short time. This is by far one of the best I’ve ever done. Thank you, Shane, for your attentiveness and laid back attitude throughout our tour!
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Stephenc880
Oct 4, 2024
Excellent and engaging walking tour of Toronto - Our tour with Shane was superb - the highlight of our stay in Toronto. He was so engaging and informative, and gave us a real sense of the diverse nature of the city. From the colourfulness of Kensington Market to the raw, artistic energy of Graffiti Alley, we ventured into corners of Toronto we would never have found on our own. These neighbourhoods showed us a different and unexpected side to the city, standing in sharp contrast to the gleaming skyscrapers downtown.
Shane was so knowledgeable and justifiably proud of his wonderful city - he was a great guide, very enthusiastic and full of energy, and it was lovely to round off the tour sharing a craft ale with him in one of his favourite spots.
Fabulous - would highly recommend to anyone visiting Toronto!
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P2124dzkellys
Jul 12, 2024
Wonderful tour guide for our family trip to Toronto - Shane was great, he took all over Toronto we walked to so many things I can't name them all. We stopped at a cute coffee shop and went to Kensington Market, that was a neat community, we walked through Chinatown. Shane talked and fit in like an old friend. I'm really glad we got a guide for our family trip to Toronto and that he was so great! 10/10 recommend!
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Kelly_s
Jul 7, 2024
Great guide,! - Shane was great, he took all over Toronto we walked to so many things I can't name them all. We stopped at a cute coffee shop and went to Kensington Market, that was a neat community, we walked through Chinatown. Shane talked and fit in like an old friend. I'm really glad we got a guide for our family trip to Toronto and that he was so great! 10/10 recommend!
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