Toronto City Highlights Express Tour

4.7
(34 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Perfect for first-time visitors, this 90-minute express tour delivers Toronto’s essentials in comfort and style. Departing from the heart of the Entertainment District, settle into a modern coach while your expert local guide brings the city to life with stories of culture, history, and movie magic. Glide past the CN Tower and the cluster of downtown sports stadiums, then trace Old Toronto’s heritage through St. Lawrence Market and the surrounding cobblestone streets. Continue to bustling Chinatown for a window into the city’s global flavors, and roll up Avenue Road to Yorkville’s “Mink Mile,” renowned for luxury boutiques and celebrity sightings. You’ll also spot famous filming locations used in hit productions. Cap it all off with a photo stop at City Hall’s iconic Toronto sign—proof you’ve truly arrived. Ideal for families, couples, and time-tight travelers who want a vivid feel for Canada’s largest city without the rush.

What's Included

Live English commentary
Climate-controlled vehicle
Toronto City Hall photo stop
90-minute guided panoramic bus tour
Food & beverages
Optional Gratuities
This is not a hop-on-hop-off
Attraction admissions
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please wait for the tour bus across the street from the Residence Inn Hotel

OR
Meeting point
55 York St

Please arrive 10–15 minutes before your tour at the main departure point (55 York Street - right in front of Tim Hortons).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    104-270 Wellington St W

    Shuttle pick up to the main departure point: 55 York Street

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    55 York St

    Main departure point for the tour. Kindly arrive 10 - 15 minutes prior to departure time.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Toronto Union (Pass by)

    Marvel at the grand architecture of Canada’s busiest transportation hub.

    Admission ticket free
  • Hockey Hall of Fame (Pass by)

    Pass Brookfield Place and the legendary hall celebrating Canada’s greatest hockey players.

    Admission ticket free
  • Gooderham (Flatiron) Building (Pass by)

    See Toronto’s iconic red-brick flatiron, one of the most photographed spots in the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Lawrence Market (Pass by)

    Discover Toronto’s culinary heart in this lively, century-old market filled with local specialties.

    Admission ticket free
  • Distillery District (Pass by)

    Admire cobblestone lanes and restored red-brick buildings housing boutiques and art studios.

    Admission ticket free
  • Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge-Dundas Square) (Pass by)

    Witness Toronto’s dazzling entertainment hub — often called Canada’s Times Square — alive with digital billboards, street performers, and shopping energy.

    Admission ticket free
  • Queen's Park (Pass by)

    View Ontario’s Legislative Building and the ROM’s crystal-shaped exterior — a symbol of science and culture.

    Admission ticket free
  • Yorkville Village (Pass by)

    Cruise through Toronto’s luxury district lined with boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Bloor Street.

    Admission ticket free
  • Royal Ontario Museum (Pass by)

    Admire the ROM’s striking glass-and-steel “Crystal” exterior, symbolizing culture and discovery.

    Admission ticket free
  • Art Gallery of Ontario (Pass by)

    Admire Frank Gehry’s stunning glass-and-wood façade and Canada’s premier fine-art collection.

    Admission ticket free
  • University of Toronto (Pass by)

    See ivy-covered collegiate buildings and learn about this world-renowned research university.

    Admission ticket free
  • Chinatown (Pass by)

    Experience colourful streets filled with open-air markets, dim-sum spots, and cultural energy.

    Admission ticket free
  • Kensington Market (Pass by)

    Cruise by Kensington Market for a window-seat look at mural-splashed streets, vintage storefronts, and global eats buzzing with bohemian energy.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Toronto City Hall

    Step off the bus to capture photos at Nathan Phillips Square with the iconic Toronto Sign and modernist twin-tower design.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Campbell House Museum (Pass by)

    Glance at Toronto’s early-1800s architecture and the city’s oldest surviving Georgian home.

    Admission ticket free
  • Entertainment District (Pass by)

    Toronto’s Entertainment District pulses with theatres, live music venues, and buzzy restaurants and bars surrounding the TIFF Bell Lightbox and Roy Thomson Hall. Steps from the CN Tower and Scotiabank Arena, it’s a walkable hub for shows, nightlife, and late-night eats.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mirvish Village (Pass by)

    Pass the heart of Toronto’s theatre scene, home to Broadway shows and live performances.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rogers Centre (Pass by)

    Catch a glimpse of the Blue Jays’ home stadium, known for its massive retractable roof.

    Admission ticket free
  • CN Tower (Pass by)

    Marvel at Toronto’s most iconic landmark and one of the world’s tallest structures, standing 553 metres above the skyline.

    Admission ticket free
  • Roundhouse Park (Pass by)

    View restored locomotives and Toronto’s historic railway roundhouse, now home to a local craft brewery.

    Admission ticket free
  • Ripley's Aquarium of Canada (Pass by)

    See the stunning glass-domed aquarium at the base of the CN Tower, home to sharks, rays, and jellyfis

    Admission ticket free
  • Harbourfront (Pass by)

    Enjoy lakefront views and see the city sparkle along Queens Quay. (Optional short stop May–Oct.)

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    55 York St

    Drop off at the original starting point.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Wellington Street West

    End your city highlights adventure right where it began — near top restaurants, attractions, and the CN Tower.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Seat Requirement: All infants and toddlers traveling on our vehicles are required to occupy their own seat. For safety purposes, they must be secured in a government-approved car seat or booster seat appropriate for their age, height, and weight.
  • Vehicle is dependant on number of passengers and can range from Large SUV to highway coach
Supplied by Gray Line Toronto

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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