The Old Town Free Walking Tour of Toronto is more than a touristy sightseeing excursion; it's a chance to be immersed in the buzzing downtown of Canada’s largest city. From its humble beginnings as a fur trading outpost and small naval-base to the glittering metropolis of high-rise buildings that stand today, Toronto has a rich and vibrant history, present and future, which can be best experienced by walking the streets with a local. The city’s unique perspective, being made up of almost 50% immigrants from every corner of the world, allows guests to travel the globe all in one city.…
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Toronto is a bustling and lively city filled with anything and everything you’re searching for in a travel destination. With so many options, it’s hard not to get caught in the mix. How should you experience this diverse metropolis? Great question, it’s one we hear a lot, and the reason we persist to bring you the best tour in Toronto.
In our experience, the best way to experience Toronto is by starting with walking tour of downtown. Expert local guides lead you beyond the city streets and into the intriguing underbelly of city with a gripping history.
Toronto is an international city, showcasing food and culture from around the world. Our tours are about connecting you to the city and everything it has to offer. If you are searching for local recommendations and tips, our tours are the best way to make use of your first day.
We welcome and connect our customers to Canada through high-quality tours & experiences with passionate and personable freelance guides. Founded in 2018 by three Canadian patriots, Toonie Tours is focused on inspiring the world through our down-to-earth, authentic, always-entertaining tours & experiences. We look forward to meeting you and, as always, exploring with good company.
As the largest city in Canada there are some incredible things to do. With that said, here is a relatively short list of our favourite free things to do in Toronto.
We understand that this isn’t a very descriptive list, but we wanted to keep this to the point. If you’re looking for a deeper dive into Toronto, check out our blog and consider subscribing. We plan to come out new content weekly where we will have plenty of room to elaborate on all of our local adivce.
From budget travellers to royal excursionist Toronto has a room for you to rest your head. Here is a short list of our top stays in the Toronto area for any type of sightseer.
Enjoy your stay, and your time being a Torontonian.
Toronto’s diverse population makes for incredible food flavours from around the world.
The challenge with this list is that there are so many incredible places to eat in Toronto, we decided to simplify and give you the areas we like the most. From there, you decide!
Whether it’s thrifting, high-end bargaining, or flat out card swiping, Toronto has the shop for you. Here are some of our favourite areas to shop in Toronto. If you’re from abroad, use that conversion rate to it’s full potential.
Happy shopping!
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Yes, please check the each tour specifically and understand it is always at your own risk! We recommend customers with stollers book a private tour so we can customize this tour for various mobility concerns including strollers.
Yes, please check the each tour specifically and understand it is always at your own risk! We recommend customers with mobility concerns book a private tour so we can customize tours for various mobility concerns including wheelchairs.
We strongly recommend booking in advance. Our tours regularly sell out, and we are limited to how many guides we have available each day.
We offer our tours in English, French, and Spanish and it’s always subject to availability with our guides. As we hire guides from diverse backgrounds, we may be able to accommodate other languages such as German, Farsi and others. Please inquiry with us for more information.
