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Start your trip with a local who knows Toronto's stories. Meet at the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square, snap your photos, and pass City Hall, built on the site of The Ward, where generations of newcomers first made Toronto home.
Head north to Queen's Park, the pink sandstone home of Ontario's legislature since 1893. Then step onto the University of Toronto campus to see Convocation Hall and Soldiers' Tower, and hear how insulin was discovered here, a breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize. You'll also hear about Edward Rogers Sr., whose 1925 invention let radios run without batteries.
Finish along the leafy Philosopher's Walk, past Koerner Hall, at the Royal Ontario Museum, steps from Yorkville and the subway.
With groups of 15 or fewer, you can ask all the questions you like, and your guide will share favorite spots for the rest of your trip.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide near the Toronto Sign holding a red umbrella!
Tour ends at the Royal Ontario Museum.
Itinerary
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1Nathan Phillips Square
The Toronto sign is the perfect opportunity for a selfie. It lets your friends and family know that you are safe, enjoying the nations biggest city and capital of Ontario. The square is often filled with markets, festivals, or protests.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Toronto City Hall (Pass by)
See where the public service works today, learn about the reason for this unique building design, and meaning behind the artistic and cultural gardens around the building.
Admission ticket free -
2College Place
At the start of the 20th century, this building was the home of the third iteration of Toronto's General Hospital. It was also the most complete and modern hospital in the world. Our guides will share with you the story of how this was accomplished, the obstacles they overcame, and their ground breaking medical successes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Queen's Park
The history of Ontario, and Canada condensed into one large park. This park is filled with statues and a gorgeous architectural piece in the middle to take pictures of. Hear tales of how Ontario came to be!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4University of Toronto
Gorgeous campus to cruise through on two-wheels. Learn about U of T war efforts and how they remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and it's future.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Convocation Hall
Not only will you learn the origins of Convocation Hall, its significance, and how it rose from the ashes of the 1890 fire, but you'll also see how the University honors its graduates with the beautiful Alumni Plaza!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Soldiers' Tower
Visit this beautiful monument to those lost during the First and Second World War. This war memorial pays tribute to the brave souls that defended freedom.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Philosopher's Walk
This beautiful path winds through the heart of the University of Toronto's campus. Our guides will share with you the story of how this path was built, what it was built on, and how it connects people to art, history, music and culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Koerner Hall
Nestled along Philosopher's Walk, Koerner Hall is the crown jewel of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Here our guides will tell you of its impact on culture, it's impressive integration of new architecture and the preservation of all things classic. This is also where we can take a washroom and snack break.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Royal Ontario Museum (Pass by)
Observe the incredible architecture of the Royal Ontario Museum. This outdoor only stop is solely to admire the extravagant building.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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