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15 Walking & Ghost Tours in Toronto Worth Booking

43 tours  ·  from $5

The 15 best walking & ghost tours in Toronto you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto - Looking up at the CN Tower
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Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto

1.Show me the City! A Small Group Walking Tour of Toronto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

This three-hour, small-group walk with Buzz Tours covers Toronto highlights from the CN Tower and Harbourfront to Brookfield Place, Old Toronto, and St. Lawrence Market. Guides including Nick, Jason, Ken, James, and Dan bring local history, photos, humor, and practical food tips. Groups are capped at 12.

“Excellent tour, I like to book an overview tour the first day I arrive in a new city. Ken was extremely knowledgeable, he even went above and beyond by going off the beaten path. We ended in timely manner and he even stayed to answer questions. I shared information I learned with someone born in Toronto and she didn’t even know that information. She plans to take the tour when she visits family in Toronto. Excellent job Ken!”

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Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour - Meeting at 11 Gristmill Lane
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Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

2.Toronto Distillery District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $21

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District with a local guide such as David, Erik, Tom, or Zach. In about an hour, you’ll trace Gooderham & Worts from milling to whiskey production, study Victorian industrial buildings, and see how the old works became a lively district of shops, cafés, and restaurants.

“This was a very entertaining and informative tour that gave great insights into the history of the Distillery District!”

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Toronto: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour - Starting at Berczy Park and the Gooderham Building
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Toronto: City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

3.City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour

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

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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Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based - Looking up in the financial district
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Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

4.Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 290 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $5

Start in Berczy Park and walk through Old Toronto, the financial district, the PATH, the Entertainment District, and Nathan Phillips Square. Guides such as Maya, Joel, Maria, and Alex bring the city alive with history, architecture, film, food, and local tips. English tours are offered, with Spanish available when selected.

“Maya was our tour guide, full of very interesting facts and trivia - we walked 7km and the tour lasted 3 hours, but I didn’t even notice as I was so engrossed!”

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Toronto: Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour - The Original Haunted Walk from the Hockey Hall of Fame
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Toronto: Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour

5.Dark History Nighttime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 273 reviews · 1h 15m · from $20

Choose a 75-minute nighttime walk through Toronto’s financial district, old town, University of Toronto campus, or Distillery District. A cloaked English-speaking guide such as Cass, Dev, Jeff, or Cole blends ghost stories with local history. Tours run outdoors, rain or shine.

“Meredith was very nice ! The way the tells the stories are very scary! I won’t sleep tonight !”

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Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour - Meeting at 11 Gristmill Lane
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Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

6.Distillery District Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 267 reviews · 1 hour · from $20

Spend one hour walking Toronto’s Distillery District with an English-speaking guide such as Eric, Nicole, Devin, or Tom. See preserved Victorian industrial buildings, hear how Gooderham and Worts became a global distilling giant, and learn how Toronto grew around it. The easy route is wheelchair accessible.

“Nicole was our knowledgeable and marvelous guide. We learned so much about the distillery district. We especially liked the white building with meter-thick walls!”

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Toronto: City Walking Tour - The Entertainment District and Toronto’s modern face
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Toronto: City Walking Tour

7.City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 185 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Spend three hours walking central Toronto with a local English-speaking guide such as Nick, Ken, or Dave. See the CN Tower, waterfront, PATH, Brookfield Place, Old Toronto, and St. Lawrence Market in a small group limited to 10 people.

“Nick is a wonderful guide - very knowledgeable and engaged, we had a perfect walk through Toronto.”

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Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk - Finding Lake Ontario beneath the streets
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Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk

8.Ghost Tour of Toronto Original Haunted Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk from Front Street to Mackenzie House in about 75 minutes while your guide shares Toronto ghost stories tied to the St. Lawrence Market, St. Michael’s Cathedral, and other historic sites. Guides such as Dev, Paul, Cass, and Thomas are known for lively storytelling. Expect English commentary, a maximum of 12 people, and plenty of walking.

“Our tour guide Cass was very knowledgeable and friendly. Me and my 12 year old really enjoyed the tour!”

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Toronto: Private Walking Tour with a Local - Starting at the CN Tower or your chosen meeting point
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Toronto: Private Walking Tour with a Local

9.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 150 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $43

Meet a private Lokafyer near central Toronto and shape a two to eight hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Chris, Alex, Adrian, and Mahreen have led guests to Graffiti Alley, Chinatown, Kensington Market, notable buildings, local food stops, and public transit tips.

“Chris was a wonderful guide for our visit to Toronto! He was very personable and totally geared our day to match our interests! We are so glad we chose this type of tour and highly recommend it to everyone! You can't go wrong with this!!”

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Handcrafted Donuts of Toronto: A Sweet City Walking Tour - Starting on Adelaide Street West
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Handcrafted Donuts of Toronto: A Sweet City Walking Tour

10.Handcrafted Donuts of Toronto: A Sweet City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours walking from Adelaide Street to Dipped Donuts in Toronto, tasting breakfast donuts at several shops while guides such as Sinuhe, Sonia, Travis, and Aton share local history, street-art stories, and food tips. Vegan adjustments are possible with advance notice.

“This tour was so much fun! Highly recommend. Very good at accommodating a large group. The tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable!”

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Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour - Beginning at Old City Hall at 1:00 pm
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Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour

11.Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · from $4Best value

Walk from Old City Hall to St. Lawrence Market with an English-speaking guide who brings Toronto’s early years to life through stories of murders, duels, plagues, churches, printing, and politics. The 90-minute route is tips-based, easy-paced, and useful for a first look at central Toronto.

“Our guide was excellent Because of the construction going on in Toronto the noise was a serious challenge but she did really well firstly to concentrate and make what she was saying interesting but also to be heard. She very knowledgeable and had a very approachable manner”

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Toronto: 2-Hour Downtown Walking Tour - Yonge-Dundas Square and Toronto’s changing city center
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Toronto: 2-Hour Downtown Walking Tour

12.2-Hour Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 101 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk through 300 years of Toronto history with an English-speaking guide such as Rachel, Marilyn, or Ann Marie. See Yonge-Dundas Square, City Hall, Bay Street, Union Station, and the CN Tower before finishing at St. Lawrence Market. Choose a public or private tour for $28 per person.

“Very informative. We were the only two on the tour. Our guide, Lennie, was very good and helpful. Andy and Sue”

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Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour - How the route turns streets into evidence
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Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour

13.Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 71 reviews · 1h 30m · from $19

Walk through Old Toronto with history professors such as LK and Charlotte, tracing former brothel sites, lost streets, police scandals, fashion, architecture, and the lives of sex workers. This English-language, adults-only tour lasts about 90 minutes, sometimes up to two hours, and runs in all weather.

“We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was really great. She had a lovely personality and was very knowledgeable about the subject. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about Toronto history. Great night out!!!”

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Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour - A small group makes the stories easier to follow
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Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

14.Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Walk Toronto’s Distillery District for 75 minutes with a costumed storyteller, hearing ghost tales, Prohibition lore, and local history. Groups are capped at 10. Guides such as Katie, Cole, Irene, Kit, and Caroline are praised for clear, lively storytelling, though the tour stays outdoors.

“Our guide , Cole was an excellent story-teller and built up suspense throughout the tour. Walking from location to location was a great way to experience the stories. I have already recommended the tour to a friend and we look forward to checking out other ghost tours in the city that Cole mentioned.”

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Toronto Graffiti Alley Street Art Walking Tour with an Expert - Inside Graffiti Alley, the walls become the lesson
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Toronto Graffiti Alley Street Art Walking Tour with an Expert

15.Toronto Graffiti Alley Street Art Walking Tour with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide beside MEC on Queen Street West at 2 p.m. Walk through Graffiti Alley and nearby lanes while learning about Toronto artists, tagging, murals, politics, and the debate over public art. Guides such as Jackie, Ulysses, and Robert bring the scene to life.

“We had a very knowledgeable approachable guide who spent so much time with us - over the advertised time without any sign of frustration.”

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