The 6 City Sightseeing Tours in Toronto That Earn Their Price

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

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

See Toronto from an open-top double-decker bus, with live English guides such as Mashaal, Pietra, and Curtis, or audio in nine languages. A 24 or 48-hour pass links Sankofa Square, Casa Loma, the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District.

“the guides on each bus were informative and articulate. I would have like a ticket supply to attractions being offered by the guide and more half covered top halves of the bus”

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

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

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to circle Toronto by double-decker bus, stopping near Casa Loma, Yorkville, the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Choose live English commentary or audio in nine languages. Guide quality varies, so check the day’s schedule before boarding.

“Good chat feedback when needing schedule for pick up. Mashaal was excellent tour guide and knowledgeable”

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3.City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

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

Join a Spanish or English-speaking Toonie Tours guide for a 3-hour, 7-kilometer walk from Berczy Park to Union Station. You’ll see Toronto landmarks, learn to use the PATH, hear local stories, and get practical food, nightlife, and sightseeing tips. Guides such as Dwight, Maria, Alex, and Zak are often praised for clear storytelling.

“Zack was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was very enjoyable”

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4.City Sightseeing Helicopter Tour

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

Take a small-group helicopter flight from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, with every passenger in a window seat and an interactive headset. Choose a short 15-kilometre downtown route or a longer 35-kilometre flight. Expect CN Tower views, Ripley’s Aquarium, Rogers Centre, and a quick, thrilling look at Toronto from 2,000 feet.

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

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5.Toronto City Tour: 2-Hour Open-Top Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Take a two-hour, non-stop open-top double-decker tour through Toronto with an English-speaking guide or audio narration in six languages. From Yonge-Dundas Square, you’ll pass the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Chinatown, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District without changing buses or planning stops.

“Die Tour hat uns leider nicht gefallen. Die Fahrt hat mit dem selben Bus stattgefunden, wie die Hop on/Hop off Touren. Es wurden keine Ziele, wie z.B. die Burg, angefahren.”

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6.Private Small Group City Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $182

You’ll see Toronto with a local guide in a vehicle for up to seven people, visiting the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Distillery District, Chinatown, Kensington Market, Yorkville, and more. Guides including Gerardo and Bernard tailor the route to your interests, with downtown hotel pickup and drop-off.

“City tour was fantastic experience in 4 hrs. we visited most of places and learn about history of Toronto. A big thanks to our guide Gerardo who was very knowledgeable and experienced guide who run the tour smoothly and enjoyable.”

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