Toronto Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Toronto tours and things to do in Canada’s vibrant, multicultural metropolis: take the day trip of a lifetime to thundering Niagara Falls, cruise the harbour past the CN Tower skyline, climb Casa Loma’s turrets, graze your way through Kensington Market, and soar above the city by helicopter. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect Toronto trip.
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Explore Toronto by interest
Whatever brings you to Toronto — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Niagara Falls
Day trip wonder.
ExploreCity sightseeing
CN Tower & more.
ExploreHarbour cruises
Skyline & islands.
ExploreFood tours
Global flavours.
ExploreHelicopter tours
Aerial views.
ExploreNiagara wine
Vineyard tastings.
ExploreAttractions
Tickets & passes.
ExploreNeighbourhoods
Diverse districts.
ExploreTop attractions in Toronto
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
CN Tower
Iconic skyline.
Niagara Falls
Natural wonder.
Toronto Harbour
Skyline cruises.
Kensington Market
Food & culture.
Hornblower Cruise
Falls boat ride.
Casa Loma
Gothic castle.
Toronto Islands
Parks & beaches.
Distillery District
Historic & lively.
Toronto in 1 day
- 1CN Tower & city
- 2St Lawrence Market
- 3Harbour cruise
- 4Distillery District
Toronto in 3 days
- 1Day 1: the city
- 2Day 2: Niagara Falls
- 3Day 3: islands & food
- 4Harbour cruise
Toronto & Niagara Falls
- 1Drive to Niagara
- 2Falls boat ride
- 3Wine tasting
- 4Niagara-on-the-Lake
Toronto by city & water
- 1CN Tower & best-of-city tour
- 2Harbour & Toronto Islands cruise
- 3Bike the car-free Toronto Islands
- 4Sunset dinner cruise on the bay
Toronto food & neighbourhoods
- 1Kensington Market food tour
- 2St Lawrence Market tastings
- 3Chinatown & multicultural walk
- 4Distillery District history
~1.5 hrs awayNiagara Falls
Natural wonder.
~1.5 hrs awayNiagara-on-the-Lake
Wine & charm.
Ferry awayToronto Islands
Parks & beaches.
Downtown awayCN Tower
Iconic views.
In city awayCasa Loma
Gothic castle.
In city awayKensington Market
Food & culture.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Toronto visitor asks before booking.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The peak season, warm and lively with festivals, patios, island beaches and the best weather for the falls.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
A beautiful time, with mild days, fall colours and fewer crowds, ideal for sightseeing and Niagara wine country.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold and snowy, with festive lights and frozen-falls views, but bundle up for outdoor sightseeing.
Spring (Apr–May)
Cool and fresh, with blossoms and reawakening patios, a pleasant if changeable time to visit.
Niagara any season
The falls are spectacular year-round; boat rides run spring to autumn, while winter offers frozen-mist views.
Festival season
Summer and early autumn bring TIFF, Caribana and many festivals — book accommodation early.
One day
The CN Tower, harbour and downtown.
Two days
Add a Niagara Falls day trip.
Three days
Add the islands, food and neighbourhoods.
Wine lovers
Add a Niagara-on-the-Lake wine day.
With kids
Mix the aquarium, tower and islands.
A week
Add more of Ontario and the lakes.
Transit (TTC)
The subway, streetcars and buses cover the city well; a Presto card makes travel easy and cheap.
Tours & transfers
Day trips with pickup are the easiest way to reach Niagara Falls and wine country.
Walking & biking
Downtown and the waterfront are walkable, with bike-share for exploring neighbourhoods.
Island ferry
Ferries cross to the Toronto Islands in minutes for parks, beaches and skyline views.
Central base
Staying downtown near the waterfront or Union Station keeps sights and transit close.
Getting there
Pearson Airport links to downtown by the UP Express train in about 25 minutes.
Canadian dollars
Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD); cards are accepted everywhere and tipping (15–20%) is customary.
Book Niagara ahead
Popular Niagara Falls day trips sell out in summer — reserve in advance.
Skip-the-line tickets
Buy CN Tower and aquarium tickets ahead to avoid queues, especially in peak season.
Get a Presto card
A Presto card or contactless payment makes the TTC transit system easy to use.
Dress for the season
Summers are warm but winters are very cold and snowy — pack accordingly.
Eat your way around
Don’t miss Toronto’s global food scene and its famous markets.
Niagara Falls trips
The top day trip sells out in summer — book ahead.
Helicopter tours
Limited flight slots fill quickly — reserve early.
Dinner cruises
Popular harbour dinner cruises sell out — book ahead.
Food tours
Small-group market tours have limited spots — reserve early.
CN Tower tickets
Skip queues with advance tickets in peak season.
Wine tours
Niagara wine day trips fill on weekends — book ahead.
Niagara day trip
Around $90–160 for a full-day tour with a boat ride.
City sightseeing
About $40–80 for a hop-on bus or guided city tour.
Harbour cruise
Roughly $35–90 for a sightseeing or dinner cruise.
Food tour
Around $70–120 for a guided market and neighbourhood tour.
Helicopter tour
About $130–200 for a short skyline flight.
How to save
Use the TTC, join group day trips and book combo tickets.
Toronto through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Blossoms, fresh.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Changeable.
- Best for
- Festivals, falls.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak & busy.
- Best for
- Fall colours.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely time.
- Best for
- Festive, quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold & snowy.