Lowest price here606 reviews
3 hToronto: 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour
★ 4.7 · 606 reviews
- Three hours, Three-hour walk through the city centre
- Guided tour
- Cheapest here
- Free cancellation
$5$1.67 / hour
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Toronto walking tours: six guided walks, compared
Toronto walking tours on this site start at $5 and last from one hour to six. Six walks are compared here: three hours through the heart of the city for $5, a small-group walk named for Toronto’s PATH for $39, the Distillery District in one hour for $20, Kensington Market and Chinatown in three hours for $37, 90 minutes on foot that end up the CN Tower for $70, and a private walk with a local guide for three to six hours at $62. All six listings show Free cancellation; check each one for its meeting point. The short walks suit a first day in the city; the private one suits people who want the route set around them.
Quick answer
The short answer. For the lowest price, the 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour at $5: three hours through the heart of Toronto, 4.7 on 606 reviews, the most reviewed walk here. For the highest rating, the walk through Toronto’s PATH at $39, 4.9 on 313 reviews, in a group of up to 12. Only have an hour? The Distillery District walk takes exactly that, for $20.
Toronto walking tours at a glance
- Walks on this page
- Sixfive in a group, one private
- Lowest price
- $53-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour
- Shortest walk
- 1 hourDistillery District, $20
- Longest walk
- 3 – 6 hoursprivate walk, $62
- Highest rated
- 4.9PATH walk, 313 reviews
- Most reviewed
- 606 reviewsCity Highlights walk, 4.7
- Reviews, all six walks
- 1,527live listing counts
- CN Tower entry
- One walkSmall Group Tour with CN Tower Entry, $70
- Cancellation
- Free cancellationshown on all six listings
Six walks
What each of the six Toronto walking tours covers
From the listing descriptions, in order of reviews.
- 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour — $5, 3 hours
A group walk through the heart of Toronto past its main highlights, with stories about the city’s culture along the way. 606 reviews at 4.7: the most reviewed walk on this site, and its lowest price.
- City Walking Tour Through Toronto’s PATH — $39, 3 hours
Three hours of city highlights in a small group of no more than 12, which the description says leaves room to talk with your guide. Rated 4.9 on 313 reviews, the highest of the six.
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour — $20, 1 hour
One hour in the Distillery District with an expert guide, including corners the listing calls secret. 299 reviews at 4.7.
- Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry — $70, 90 minutes
St. Lawrence Market, the Hockey Hall of Fame and Union Station on foot with a local guide, then up the CN Tower. 185 reviews at 4.6.
- Kensington Market & Chinatown Walking Tour — $37, 3 hours
A small-group walk through Kensington Market and Chinatown, with local food and a local guide’s stories. Rated 4.8, on 73 reviews.
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide — $62, 3 to 6 hours
A private walk with a local guide: the places the city is known for, its past, and some good places to eat along the way. 4.7 on 51 reviews.
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Toronto walking tours you can book, by number of reviews
Live prices, lengths and ratings from each listing.
Rated 4.9313 reviews
3 hToronto: City Walking Tour Through Toronto's PATH
★ 4.9 · 313 reviews
- Three hours, Small group of up to 12
- Guided tour
- Mobile voucher accepted
- Free cancellation
$39$13.00 / hour
Check availability→ 
Bestseller299 reviews
60 minToronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour
★ 4.7 · 299 reviews
- One hour, Guided walk through the Distillery District
- Guided tour
- Bestseller
- Free cancellation
$20$20.00 / hour
Check availability→ 
185 reviewsRated 4.6
90 minToronto: Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry
★ 4.6 · 185 reviews
- One and a half hours, Walk with a guide, then CN Tower
- Guided tour
- Mobile voucher accepted
- Free cancellation
$70$46.67 / hour
Check availability→ 
73 reviewsRated 4.8
3 hToronto Kensington Market & Chinatown Walking Tour
★ 4.8 · 73 reviews
- Three hours, Kensington Market and Chinatown on foot
- Guided tour
- Mobile voucher accepted
- Free cancellation
$37$12.33 / hour
Check availability→ 
51 reviewsRated 4.7
3 - 6 hToronto: Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
★ 4.7 · 51 reviews
- 3 to 6 hours, Private walk with a local guide
- Private tour
- Mobile voucher accepted
- Free cancellation
Group or private
Group walk or private walk: what the extra money buys
Four of the group walks among these Toronto walking tours run one to three hours at $5 to $39. The $5 walk is the lowest price among the 37 tours on this site, and for it you get three hours and the most reviews of any walk. The $39 PATH walk caps the group at 12, the only group size any of the six descriptions gives.
The CN Tower walk at $70 is the most expensive group walk because the tower is part of it: 90 minutes past St. Lawrence Market, the Hockey Hall of Fame and Union Station, then the ascent. Per hour that is $46.67, against $1.67 for the City Highlights walk.
The private walk at $62 runs three to six hours with a local guide who also points out places to eat. The listing does not say whether $62 is per person or per group, so for a family or a group of friends check that before you set it against the group walks.
Walking for the food more than the sights? The food page compares the tastings tour through St. Lawrence Market and the Distillery District.
Food walks compared→Every trip, current fare
Toronto walking tours by price, length and rating
All six walks, with the cost per hour worked out where the listing gives a fixed length.
| Tour | Length | Price | What you get | Cost per hour | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto: 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour | 3 h | $5 | Three-hour walk through the city centre | $1.67 | 4.7 · 606 |
| Toronto: City Walking Tour Through Toronto's PATH | 3 h | $39 | Small group of up to 12 | $13.00 | 4.9 · 313 |
| Toronto: Distillery District Historic Walking Tour | 60 min | $20 | Guided walk through the Distillery District | $20.00 | 4.7 · 299 |
| Toronto: Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry | 90 min | $70 | Walk with a guide, then CN Tower | $46.67 | 4.6 · 185 |
| Toronto Kensington Market & Chinatown Walking Tour | 3 h | $37 | Kensington Market and Chinatown on foot | $12.33 | 4.8 · 73 |
| Toronto: Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour) | 3 - 6 h | $62 | Private walk with a local guide | — | 4.7 · 51 |
Two in a day
Two Toronto walking tours in one day: what it costs
The one-hour Distillery District walk pairs easily with a three-hour one. With the City Highlights walk it comes to $25 for four hours on foot; with the Kensington Market and Chinatown walk, $57; with the PATH walk, $59. The CN Tower walk and the Distillery District walk together come to $90 for two and a half hours.
Start times are on each listing, and the descriptions do not say where each walk ends, so leave time to get from one meeting point to the next.
Which walk, if…
Which walk to book, depending on your day
Six situations, each matched to one of the Toronto walking tours above.
- You want the lowest price — $5
The 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour: three hours for $5, which is $1.67 an hour, with 606 reviews behind its 4.7.
- You only have an hour — $20
The Distillery District walk is the shortest here, one hour with an expert guide, 4.7 on 299 reviews.
- You want to talk with the guide, not just listen — $39
The PATH walk keeps the group to 12 at most, and the description names conversation with the guide as the point of that.
- You want to go up the CN Tower as well — $70
The Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry ends with the ascent after 90 minutes on foot. The CN Tower page compares the other tours that include entry.
- Neighbourhoods and food matter more than landmarks — $37
The Kensington Market and Chinatown walk: three hours in a small group, with local food along the way. Rated 4.8 on 73 reviews.
- You want the walk to yourselves — $62
The Private Walking Tour With A Guide: three to six hours with a local guide, 4.7 on 51 reviews.
Worth it?
Are Toronto walking tours worth the money? The numbers
By the hour, the City Highlights walk is the cheapest guided time here: $1.67 an hour. The Kensington and PATH walks work out at $12.33 and $13.00, the Distillery District walk at $20.00, the private walk at $10.33 to $20.67 across its three to six hours, and the CN Tower walk at $46.67 because the ascent is in the price.
On ratings the spread is narrow: 4.6 to 4.9 across 1,527 reviews of the six Toronto walking tours. The 4.8 of the Kensington walk stands on 73 reviews and the private walk’s 4.7 on 51, smaller bases than the 606 behind the $5 walk.
The $5 walk is the lowest price on the site but not its top pick: that is the Harbor and Islands Sightseeing Cruise at $28, chosen because its 3,180 reviews are the most of any main sightseeing tour here.
Want to cover more ground than a walk allows, still on a guided route? The bike page compares three 3.5-hour rides: downtown, the Toronto Islands and an e-bike.
Bike tours compared→Common questions
Toronto walking tours, answered
How much do Toronto walking tours cost?
From $5 for the three-hour City Highlights walk to $70 for the 90-minute walk that includes CN Tower entry. The Distillery District walk is $20, Kensington Market and Chinatown $37, the PATH walk $39 and the private walk $62 for three to six hours.
How long is a walking tour in Toronto?
One hour for the Distillery District, 90 minutes for the CN Tower walk, three hours for the City Highlights, PATH and Kensington walks, and three to six hours for the private walk.
Which walk is best for a first visit?
The most reviewed is the 3-Hour City Highlights Walking Tour: 606 reviews at 4.7, $5 for three hours through the heart of Toronto. The highest rated is the PATH walk, 4.9 on 313 reviews, at $39 in a group of up to 12.
Is there a walking tour that goes up the CN Tower?
Yes: the Small Group Tour with CN Tower Entry, $70 for 90 minutes, passes St. Lawrence Market, the Hockey Hall of Fame and Union Station with a local guide, then goes up the tower. 4.6 on 185 reviews.
Are there private walking tours in Toronto?
One on this page: the Private Walking Tour With A Guide, $62 for three to six hours, 4.7 on 51 reviews. The listing does not say whether the price is per person or per group, so check before you book.
Do any of the walks include food?
The Kensington Market and Chinatown walk mentions local food, and the private walk points out good places to eat. Neither description says what food is in the price. Tours built around tastings are on the food page.
Can I cancel one of these Toronto walking tours?
All six walking listings on this page show Free cancellation. The exact terms are on each listing.
Where do the walks start?
The descriptions do not name meeting points, so check the listing before you book. The walks are named for where they go: the heart of the city, the PATH, the Distillery District, Kensington Market and Chinatown.
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