Guided Toronto Walking Tour
Availability:
This tour is run multiple times per week
Duration of Tour:
2.5 to 3.0 hours
Maximum Number of Guests on Tour:
10 guests
Distance:
6.0 km / 8000-9000 steps
Effort Level:
Medium/High (length of tour)
Starting Point:
This tour begins outside the St. Lawrence Market. More information about the starting location will be in your tour confirmation email.
Ending Point:
The tour ends in Kensington Market - a very eclectic neighbourhood.
Cancellations
Cancel 24 hours (or more) in advance and receive a 100% refund
Group Tour Tickets Priced From:
$35
CAD per person
Price includes:
- Applicable fees and taxes
Availability
Private Tours can be run 7 days per week depending on availability.
Booking a Private Tour:
Please use the 'Enquire about a Private Tour' button below to contact Buzz Tours about your Private Tour.
Duration:
2.5 - 3 hours
Distance:
4.5km / 3 miles / 6500 steps
Starting Point:
St. Lawrence Market
End Point:
Kensington Market
Starting Times:
Private tours are typically scheduled at 9:30am or at 1:30pm. Please contact us if you would like a private tour at an alternate time.
Pricing from:
$229
CAD
Price includes:
- Applicable fees and taxes
- Upto 8 participants
(Additional guests are always welcome, however there is an additional fee for each guest)
Private Tour Cancellation Policy
100% Refund
- if cancelled more than 48 hours in advance of the tour start time
No Refund
- if cancelled within 48 hours of the start time of the tour
Market2Market
This tour starts at one of the world's great food markets (St. Lawrence Market) and ends at one of the city's favourite neighbourhoods (Kensington Market).
Along the tour we will pass by some of the must see areas of the city. These locations include a trip into PATH, Toronto's massive underground city, a stop at City Hall which is also the location of the the "TORONTO" sign.
We go along Queen West passing a few historic buildings, and enter an area called the Grange which was once home to one of the city's wealthiest families and has now been turned into a park and home of the OCAD (The Ontario College of Art and Design) as well as the AGO (the Art Gallery of Ontario.
We head through Toronto's main Chinatown and end the tour at one of the city's favourite neighbourhoods, Kensington Market.. Full of interesting people, shops and places to eat.
There is 1 break during the walk.
Due to the stairs and escalators found in Toronto's PATH, this tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues.
Market2Market
Cecilia

Sweden / November 2018
★★★★★
Dave is very well informed about the urban history of Toronto and was very attentive to our questions and wishes when guiding us around in the city. We would highly recommend his guiding services to our friends.
Natalie

USA / November 2018
★★★★★
I truly enjoyed this tour with Dave! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history and demographics of Toronto, and he clearly explained the unique way the culture of Toronto came to be. The order of the tour was logical and helped me go from knowing nothing about Toronto to feeling like an insider by the end of it. Dave was very friendly and helpful in regards to recommendations of places to try, things to do. I plan to take his other tour when I come back to Toronto!
Ann

Canada / October 2018
★★★★★
I haven't' been a fan of organized tours until this tour with Dave. We met on time at the appointed spot, he was organized, professional in a friendly way, and had me rethinking my biases (for tours) within the first 20 minutes. Dave knows a lot about Toronto and shares it in a manner that is interesting and speaks to a diverse crowd. I loved the little known facts that he shared with objectivity and no judgment. His quirky sense of humour was a delight and I was only sorry that his knee was causing him discomfort. Especially considering it is a 'walking' tour. He didn't let this interfere with the tour and we covered a lot of ground, at a slower pace I think, which allowed me plenty of time to stop and take photos! Thank you Dave. I will be back to explore another part of this great city with you next time I'm in town
Lisa

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable about Toronto. We like off the beaten path somewhat and Dave took us to places we would not have found on our own. Great tour.
Benjamin

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave is a fantastic tour guide. Very nice, knowledgeable, and patient. We had a great time walking through Toronto and learning about its history. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to know the area better.
Evalina

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave gave us a great tour of Toronto. He is very knowledgeable about Toronto history, and he gave us great recommendations for places to visit. Highly recommend it!
Austin

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave was absolutely amazing. Great your guide. Very knowledgeable about the city and major sites. Great interactions with guests. Friendly. Takes the time to answer any questions you may have. Highly recommend this tour with Dave!
Natalie

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave is great! We did both his tours in one weekend, and this one was fabulous like the first. Great cultural insights & history, and Dave is a great educator & very engaging and relatable
Scott

USA / September 2018
★★★★★
Dave, the tour guide, is exceptionally knowledgeable about the history and high points of interests in Toronto. His style of presentation is engaging and the walk through the various parts of the city were well paced with plenty to see and plenty of opportunities to pause to take it all in. I suggest that if this is your first time to Toronto or if you just want to understand more of what makes it the magical place that it is start with one of Dave’s tours. You’ll be glad you did!
Byoung Jin

South Korea / September 2018
★★★★★
Great!!!
Elizabeth

USA / August 2018
★★★★★
This was a really great tour! Lots of great information and a very engaging host. Pack walking shoes because you really get to move around the downtown area and if you’ve booked a couple walking tours, you’ll need them. This is a must do experience!
Aliyeh

USA / August 2018
★★★★★
Dave is very well informed about the urban history of Toronto and was very attentive to our questions and wishes when guiding us around in the city. We would highly recommend his guiding services to our friends.
Oscar

UK / August 2018
★★★★★
Awesome tour! Dave really knows his stuff and he brought loads of pictures of old Toronto to complement his highly informative yet somehow also very funny and engaging tour!
Nuria

Spain / August 2018
★★★★★
Great tour! We enjoyed a lot and learnt many interesting things about Toronto. Definitely a good way to get to know the city.
Merce

Spain / August 2018
★★★★
Dave's tour was great. It was highly informative and explained in a nice and witty way. Dave told us a lot about the recent history of Toronto, about the struggles between the rich and the poor, and about the recent staggering growth of the city. He has very interesting insights into the life of the city and its impulses. Great walk and amazing neighbourhoods. I highly recommend this tour.
Marco

Italy / August 2018
★★★★★
Great walks in the city center, I personally liked Kensington Market a lot. You can tell Dave is an expert in the knowledge he has on the city infrastructure and Canadian History.
Bruno

Italy / August 2018
★★★★★
I really enjoyed the tour, Dave gave us a lot of informations about the past and the present of Toronto. A great tour if you want to understand more of the city.
Stephen

USA / August 2018
★★★★★
The Queen West/Kensington Market walking tour was a terrific introduction to Toronto on my first day in the city. Beginning at City Hall, Dave gave us information on the city and its history and its people. I combined this tour with the "Show Me the City" tour in the morning and got a great overview of the whole Old Toronto downtown area. This was an extremely enjoyable tour and I recommend it highly.
Olaf

Germany / August 2018
★★★★★
Dave´s tours are great. He loves his hometown and he gives you a lot of facts and insights about Toronto. The Kensington Market tour starts at the City Hall and the walk ends somewhere in the Market. When we did the tour it started to rain heavily so we continued the tour in Kensington Market pubs which was very great. I highly recommend the tour!
Alude

South Africa / July 2018
★★★★
Dave was very communicative about changing plans when the weather disappointing us on our tour. He reassured us that the weather would clear, and it did! We had a great time with Dave. He was incredibly personable and accessible as a guide. Recommended!
Scott

Canada / July 2018
★★★★★
Awesome tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and was very open to our questions. Since this is a walking tour, be ready to walk! I REALLY liked the food recommendations!.
Digna

Puerto Rico/ June 2018
★★★★★
We love it! Gerald is very knowledgeble and a super nice and educated young man. He also gave us nice tips for places to eat and places to visit. This tour is really a must. Thanks!
Andrew

USA / June 2018
★★★★★
The tour was very good. Low key, relaxing and informative. Dave’s partner did a great job pointing out many of the must sees in the city and also good places to grab food. There was just enough history to make it interesting without boredom!! Great job.
Robyn

Sweden / june 2018
★★★★★
Gerard was our tour guide and he did a great job!.
Duncan

United Kingdom / November 2018
★★★★★
Dave's colleague and food aficionado, Gerard, gave a brilliant tour full of history, food recommendations, architecture - well worth the walk and what a bargain price..
Niccie

Australia / June 2018
★★★★★
I'm not a fan of tours because I hate the feeling of being herded around with a lots of people and not learning a great deal but this tour was the exception. I can't thank Gerard enough. His knowledge was outstanding, he was so easy to talk to and was a really nice guy. This tour far exceeded my expectations and I would definitely recommend it. I just wish I'd had time to do one of their other tours. Thanks guys
Sreemore

India / June 2018
★★★★★
It was awesome! This tour has got a lot of varieties including the court house, Chinatown, the colourful Kensington market and a beautiful graffiti alley! Gerard has so much knowledge about all the places, and being a chef himself he gives insider tips on restaurants based on your preference! He even guided us to an amazing food court at the end of the tour! I'd definitely recommend everyone to go for this tour, tha ks Gerard and Dave!
Everado

Mexico / June 2018
★★★★★
Me tocó Gerard para el tour de las partes cool de Toronto, es un chico excelente con mucha información y muy buena onda, vale toda la pena el tour
Craig

USA / May 2018
★★★★★
Our tour guide Gerard provided a fantastic tour of downtown Toronto. He shared the history of the city, the architectural highlights, and pointed out some fantastic eateries. My family really enjoyed the 2.5 hours we spent with him.
Sophie

Germany / May 2018
★★★★★
Gerard was a really nice tour guide who gave me a private tour because the other people didn’t come which was really cool for me. He gave me a lot of tips where to eat at Kensington Market and also for the Toronto Islands what was really helpful for me, too. The tour ended up a bit earlier as I expected but it was quite nice, I would recommend it and I really enjoyed it. Thank you!
Kristina

Germany / May 2018
★★★★★
I had a very great tour with Gerard who could give me good historical insights of Toronto while showing me some very nice spots with good food recommendations. I tried out the delicious taco place after in Kensington market what I just can recommend further! :) It was a lovely sunny day exploring the heart of Toronto. Totally worth the money!
Sosan

USA / May 2018
★★★★★
Our tour with Gerard was wonderful. He is very knowledgeable about Toronto, very engaging and we enjoyed conversations about many things. We had only one full day in Toronto and were so glad we spent a few of our precious hours on this tour. Well worth it!
Paul

Canada / May 2018
★★★★★
This was a great tour with Gerard. He certainly has a lot of knowledge on the places to eat in Kensington Market as well as the artists and the art in Graffiti Alley. This tour has something for everyone. Highly recommended
Louis

Canada /May 2018
★★★★★
A must to do if you want to see Toronto differently. Done in small groups ! Very generous in comments. Very sympatical guide. Highly recommended. I would have done the other tour our scedule would have allowed it. Book with no reserve. Louis
Tu

Canada / May 2018
★★★★★
This tour is exceptional. I had a great time on the tour with Dave and Gerard. They were very friendly; helpful and knowledgeable about Toronto. They were also very considerate with the guests. I learned a lot about Toronto culture along with its rich culture and diversities. Also, I got to hear about interesting stories about the city that I will never learn in any history book. I would highly recommend this tour.
Christian

Germany / May 2018
★★★★★
It was an awesome tour. Gerard and Dave were great guides. We visited some hot spots as well as locations that were not mentioned in travel guides. Always with some background and/or historical information. Also the both are very helpful if you have any other questions about Toronto. The tour last about 2 hours and time flies.
Patrick

Canada / May 2018
★★★★★
This was a great way to see areas of Toronto which I had only heard about. Dave and Gerard did a great job explaining the history of immigration in Toronto and showing me some great areas of the city. They were friendly and knowledgeable. The stories and pictures they used were very useful and interesting. This was a great tour. The two hours went by so fast. Highly recommended.
Jackie

Canada / April 2018
★★★★
Was a fantastic tour! Dave was gracious and prompt and very knowledgeable regarding the history of where we walked. Would definitely highly recommend to others looking for a historical walking tour. Thanks so much Dave!

Guest Reviews

This 3 hour walking our takes you from one great market to another. The tour begins at the St. Lawrence Market, which is considered one of the world's great food markets. The tour ends at Kensington Market, an eclectic neighbourhood in the city full of unique shops, great places to eat and always full of surprises.
During our walk between the markets, we will go through Old Town Toronto, enter Toronto's underground city called the PATH.
We stop by City Hall home to the famous "TORONTO" sign. The tour heads west passing a few historical and a few very modern buildings.
The tour heads through the city's main Chinatown before ending at Kensington Market
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