Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This Tour Guys original 90-minute walk from the War Memorial in front of Old City Hall to the St Lawrence Market will cover some of the dark history of the city. Murders, hangings, duels to the death, disease epidemics, and other horrible events led to much of the progress and advances we enjoy today. Your tour guide will connect the dots and share some of the best stories Toronto has to offer.
Please note that the meeting point is by the War Memorial on the steps in front of Toronto's Old City Hall (a big brown building with a clock tower) and the address given is not an actual address but will put a pin on the location of the meeting point in Google Maps or other mapping software. Please also note that this is on Queen Street West in Toronto, not in Brampton.
Be sure to tip your guide at the end of the tour. By charging only a booking fee, we leave it up to our guests to pay the guide what they feel the tour is worth. The average tip is $10 per person, some pay much more.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour leaves on time. If you are late, the guide cannot wait.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities
What To Expect
Old City Hall
Our meeting point for this tour. Old City Hall was built to reflect both the needs of the city for a larger administration building but also Toronto's aspirations as a growing Victorian metropolis in the late 19th century. Learn about the architect and his conflict with city councillors and how he had the last word. We won't be entering this building as it is an active courthouse and requires security screening, but the exterior is stunning and Instagram-worthy!
Holy Trinity To
Completed in 1847 (it's 20 years older than Canada!) this church was built to serve the poor residents of St John's Ward, a slum that the city of Toronto grew around, and was later demolished piece by piece over the next century. Here you will learn about the church and its unique beginnings, and how the city grew up around it. If the church is open to the public, a peek inside may be possible.
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Old Town Toronto History Walking Tour
Reviews
125 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Old Toronto History Lesson.
Carol M,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and personable as well as professional. Michael was very accommodating. I highly recommend this tour.
Walk with david
Fergusonterrie,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was an excellent guide. He’s from the area so he’s very knowledgeable and also made recommendations for current things to fo
Learn a bit about old town Toronto
Janet D,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Learned some about the older part of Toronto, thanks! Our group stayed pretty closely together the whole tour, walking in sort of a line so people could pass. Wish our tour guide hadn’t insisting on hurrying across the street before we were all there and especially wish he hadn’t started speaking as soon as the first person was next to him, but had waited a few seconds more til we could all hear.
Great walking tour experience
Global19490027593,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Michael was a great Tour Guide! One of the best free walking tours we ever had. Strongly recommend to join a tour with him!
Touring Toronto
Joanne K,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting tour with Kieran, who had a great sense of humour, which we enjoyed. A good rep for friendly Canada! Learnt many things we didn’t know about Toronto.
Recommended!
Wilmer H,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun facts you could never know otherwise. Nice guide with calm appearance and knowledge of the facts.
Old Town Toronto Tour
Shoba R,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Mike, was very entertaining and knowledgeable. A very comprehensive overview of downtown Toronto.
Great tour with Michael
ezint2021,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Michael. Interesting walk in the old town. Michael was very knowledgeable and welcoming. I would repeat.
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forgvn4eva,
Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I made several attempts to contact the tour operator to confirm my booking, however I never got a response. I will never use this site for tours again.
Highly recommend- great tour guide and a terrific itinerary
Culture442506,
Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to experience Toronto. Our tour guide Michael was wonderful- friendly, passionate and knowledgable. We had a delightful time - highly recommend!
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