Cabbagetown In Colour: A Walking Tour of Toronto

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover the charm of Toronto's oldest neighbourhood alongside one of our expert guides. Cabbagetown contains beautiful laneways and landmarks that are central to the history of Toronto. Let us paint you a picture of your city and bring to life the most fascinating stories that made Toronto the city that we know and love. Taking this tour will allow you to:

Gain an appreciation of your city’s history through enchanting stories and tales. Walk down the most beautiful streets in Toronto’s hidden village. Learn about the diverse communities that give Toronto it’s endearing character. Discover the final resting place of Toronto’s founders and notable early residents.

The vibe is a friendly introduction with lots of nerdy narratives. Perfect for couples, friends and Toronto residents of all kinds.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

All Fees and Taxes

Easy and direct route throughout Cabbagetown

What To Expect

St. James Cemetery

St. James Cemetery is home to the tour's only National Heritage Site and the resting place for some of Toronto's most notable founders.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Toronto Necropolis

Toronto's "city of the dead" is our second and final cemetery on the tour. We'll share stories about some of Toronto's founding fathers including the grandfather of William Lyon Mackenzie King.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Cabbagetown In Colour: A Walking Tour of Toronto

Reviews

5.00

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Must-Do Toronto Activity
jadonb636,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
There's nothing more memorable than having gone on this walk with Jay! I've lived in Toronto for a decade and now feel like I'm living in a whole new city. The streets that I walk on every day now have meaning and history that I would have never imagined. The stories are very well researched and thoroughly entertaining. The walk was eventful and I feel like I got a bit of a work out in along the 4 kilometer route. I would highly recommend going on this tour and can't wait for In Colour Tours to announce another walk so I can go on that as well!
Awesome tour with lots of history and fun facts
X8618TFmarcelot,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was great, we couldn't have learned so much about the neighborhood by ourselves. Our guide Jay did a lot of research and explained the history of the city and the area in a very unique way, with some humour and personal touch. It starts from the foundation of Toronto (York), through the years until nowadays, so you learn a lot about all relevant periods that shaped the city. Lots of fun facts along the way. I definetely recommend this tour to anyone, both for tourists who had never been in Cabbagetown, but also for locals that wish to learn more about the city.
Cabbagetown Tour
jessicabT5353XC,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Jay was amazing! Not your average tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable and fun, and showed us many great spots that would otherwise have passed by unnoticed. This is a must if you want to learn more about Toronto. He also had many recommendations for places to eat, be sure to ask him!
Locals get to know our city!
Funinthesunadventure,
Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great tour ofCabbagetown and it's history with Jay, Great way to spend an afternoon. We live here but learned so much that we didn't know.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
N2541FFlynnf,
Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jay was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. I liked he had notes to keep the information consistent. He had done a lot of research and that was obvious. The timing was right on. It was a good pace, not rushed. Highly recommend you go. Toronto is a big city with so much to learn. Take the time to hear the history and the hidden stories.
Very interesting and entertaining
kristycD8392HN,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour and very informative. Jay, our tour guide, was so nice, thorough, and funny. Hello did a great job connecting people and events and we walked through Cabbagetown and over to Riverdale. Jay was very engaging and you can tell he enjoys giving the tour.
Such a fun and informative tour!
R5674DTsandras,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a great walking tour! Jay really knows his stuff and had so many fun and fascinating facts to share about Toronto’s history! I’ve taken many walking tours - both in Toronto and around the world but this one really stood out. Definitely a must-do if you are looking for a great walking tour in the city!
Cabbagetown in Colour
C1917LXmaryc,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jay is passionate about history and local stories. He is a very engaging storyteller. He shared well researched stories of local personalities that helped shape the early days of Cabbagetown. I highly recommend attending one of his tours.
Charming tour of Cabbagetown
Odyssey26513416635,
Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jay's tour really brought the neighbourhood to life! He approaches the local history from a fresh perspective, compared to other tours I've been on.
Great storytelling
simondW5291RQ,
Aug 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a nice fun tour which gave us a new perspective on some of the familiar places that surrounds us. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and a great storyteller.