What to do and see in Toronto, Canada: The Best Private Tours

March 19, 2022 Jasper Kershner

We've heard Toronto described as "New York City run by the Swiss," and it's true—you can find world-class theater, shopping and restaurants here, but the sidewalks are clean and the people are friendly. The best place to start is literally at the top—the CN Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in the Western Hemisphere.
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1. Show Me The City, Toronto Walking Tour

68-66 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5, Canada Buzz Tours
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5.0 based on 38 reviews

This 3 hour tour provides you a really good idea of what life is like in Toronto. It also provides you with the chance to see some of the great hilites of the city. With the group size limited to 8 guests you have the ability to ask all the questions you ever had about the city and things to do here. On this tour we will visit some great historical and cultural sites such as the CN tower Union Station, Brookfield Place, the St. Lawrence Market, Harbourfront and the Entertainment District.  Along the way you will hear some great stories of Toronto's history, culture and way of life.

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Reviewed By GDK2104

We have lived in the Toronto area for 40 years and we learned so much about the city that we did not know. Dave was so informative, friendly and accommodating which made the tour experience so great. We highly recommend this tour to locals and visitors. Thanks so much Dave!!!

2. Private Niagara Falls Full-Day Tour from Toronto

VIP Ontario Tours
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Be our VIP guest, and join us on your very own private tour to experience one of the greatest wonders of the world: Niagara Falls! Start the day off with a complimentary pickup from Toronto in a luxury vehicle, providing style, comfort and class. Tour around the majestic Niagara Falls with your private guide and enjoy lunch in Niagara Falls, Niagara on the Lake or at a delicious farm to table restaurant**. Enhance your tour by adding on an attraction while on Tour, such as a Boat Cruise or Helicopter Ride! Complete your tour at an award-winning estate, indulging in a sampling of some of the region's finest wines. With three generations of experience in luxury tourism, we at VIP utilize innovative technology such as live vehicle tracking and WiFi to achieve comfort and convenience. We look forward to creating memorable experiences with you! *Kindly note our tour is 7 hours from start to finish, though additional time may be purchased while on tour. **Lunch not included

Inclusions: Professional Certified Driver/Guide, Complimentary Hotel pick up and drop off within 15km of City Centre, Private tour, Bottled water, Enjoy a wine tasting at an award-winning winery!, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch. Enjoy one of our delicious recommendations!, Any attractions (can be purchased while on tour)

Reviewed By 634shaziak

Booked at last minute after seeing trip advisor reviews. Brilliant tour with Peter the driver. Second visit to Niagra but first tour. Going with a tour had a bonus of local knowledge and relevant history/information which enhanced our visit. Strongly recommend this tour.

3. Toronto Greatest Hits: See the city's top attractions on this walking audio tour

CityPlace, Toronto, ON M5V, Canada VoiceMap Toronto
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This self-guided GPS audio walk will take you along the two busiest streets of Toronto: Front Street and Yonge Street. This tour will be Toronto tourism on speed: we're walking past most of the biggest attractions and landmarks in an hour. Join me while we walk past the Skydome, the CN Tower, the Hockey Hall of Fame, and maybe catch a festival in Yonge and Dundas Square. Mid afternoon to the evening is the best time to take this tour. Ideally, take the walk during the Spring and Summer when baseball season is in full swing. Places to stop along the way include Steam Whistle Brewing, Yonge and Dundas Square, Nathan Phillips Square, and any Tim Horton's if you're hungry. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Toronto Greatest Hits: See the city's top attractions tour in English, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone and headphones, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

4. Limo Tour From Toronto To Niagara (4-8 Passengers)

Limo Tour From Toronto To Niagara
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Private Tour. Flexibility with time, schedule and destinations. Complementary champagne, ice water.

Inclusions: Champagne, Water and Ice

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5. Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Toronto

St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4, Canada Secret Food Tours Toronto
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This tour takes you to the heart of Old Toronto where you will explore some of Toronto's most iconic dishes as well learn more about the history of Toronto. You will get a mix of sweet and savoury while getting to experience when old meets new in architecture and in cuisine! This tour will help guide you with local knowledge and leave you with a better understanding of this bountiful city! As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

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Reviewed By Hcamley

My partner and I went on the secret foods tour and Ian was our tour guide. Ian was funny, knowledgable and overall an awesome tour guide. We live in Toronto, but we still learned so much that we did not know. I would recommend the tour and Ian! Also, the food was great!

6. 30-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour in Toronto

30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada Go Tours Canada
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This tour is 100% outdoors, making it an excellent activity for you and your bubble. We started offering our 30 minute Spin in 2005 and it has been a crowd favourite since then. Once you pass our training session, one of our charming guides will lead you around the gorgeous Distillery District at a breezy 10 km/h. Along the way they’ll tell you some of the best stories we’ve got about the 14 acre neighbourhood. Perfect and recommended for beginners, you won't believe how fun and easy the machine is to ride. If you want a great introduction to the Distillery District and the Segway, this is the tour for you.

Inclusions: 30-minute Segway tour, Training session, All necessary equipment, including helmet

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Reviewed By thesusanliu

the best place to purchase segway scooter ever! not only providing different kinds of tour, but providing the most helpful service on the planet! 100% recommend! give them five stars!

7. Toronto Islands Evening Bike Tour

152 St Patrick St, Toronto, ON M5T 3J9, Canada Toronto Bicycle Tours
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Explore Toronto by twilight on this fun and easy after-dinner cycle tour. Discover the beauty of Toronto's harbor at dusk, and cycle around the beautiful Toronto Islands. Watch Toronto’s city skyline light up and see landmarks including the Gibraltar Point Lighthouse and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Gain fascinating insights into the islands’ history and community, and spend an evening on the town in Toronto with a difference on this small-group cycling tour! This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a more personalized experience.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Local guide, All necessary equipment, Granola bars

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By Expedition681025

In depth tour of Toronto's neighbourhood, highlighting how diverse and interesting it is by bike taking side and main streets

8. Private Day Tour to Niagara Falls from Toronto

Wheelz Niagara
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“We work directly with you to create a unique and customized itinerary for your group. We know where all the attractions and good Times are and will make your Niagara Falls, Canada dreams come true. “It’s all about you”, go where you wish, taste what you like. visit as many or as few venues/attractions as you please. Mix wineries, breweries, small batch distilleries and/or cider makers into your package. Add a lunch or dinner stop (your cost). We pick you up and drop you off anywhere you ask, whenever you wish. Your guide will take professional photos to have memories of your day. We will make all the reservations and bookings arrangements for you, just sit back, and enjoy the fantastic scenery and wines. This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. • IMPORTANT NOTE: This tour takes place in CANADA. You must have a current passport and visitors visa to enter the country or we will not pick you up. • Food, Beverage, Tastings and Attraction Admissions are extra

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Entrance fees to selected attractions, Gratuities, Food and Drink can be Added at Additional Cost

Reviewed By Michmarco1284

Steve was awesome at helping us plan a last minute wine tour in NOTL. His help and relationships in planning our custom tour was instrumental in the success of our day (at the time the Covid restrictions were changing weekly). Harold was with us too taking photographs which was awesome to document our day and our time together. We will definitely use them for future trips to the area and would highly recommend them. They think of everything and have such great, personal touch’s!

9. 50-Minute Distillery District Segway Tour

30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada Go Tours Canada
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This tour is 100% outdoors, making it an excellent activity for you and your bubble. Try our full Distillery District Segway Tour and enjoy historical exploits and more riding time than our Segway Spin - all through one of Toronto's most beautiful neighbourhoods. Once you pass training, ride out with one of our charming and talented guides across 14 acres of beautiful bricks, buildings and fantastic history. Your tour features incredible photo opps, a great story and easy ride around one of Toronto's favourite neighbourhoods. The Distillery Segway Tour is perfect for everyone looking for more history and riding time. Are you an experienced rider? We recommend considering our Ontario Place Waterfront Tour.

Inclusions: 50-Minute Segway Tour, Professional guide, Use of helmet, Segway Training Session

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Reviewed By thesusanliu

the best place to purchase segway scooter ever! not only providing different kinds of tour, but providing the most helpful service on the planet! 100% recommend! give them five stars!

10. PRIVATE Toronto Walking Tour

1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B, Canada Toronto Walking Tour
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Due to the current situation, our walking tour is now private. The price listed is for a group, of up to 4 people. (For larger groups please get in touch). Since this is a private tour there is itinerary flexibility. DESCRIPTION Explore Toronto's history and culture on a walking tour around the city's past and present. Our tour departs from Yonge & Dundas Square and returns to the City Hall. Toronto is a very multicultural city, and what we show during our walking tour is exactly this variety of different styles, and how it translates into architecture, food, and history. Toronto has been always changing and growing, and our tour goal is to make sure to offer you a unique insider look.

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