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  • Toronto, Canada

Historic Brothels of Old Toronto Walking Tour

  • 2 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

18+ Discover a secret chapter in the history of 1800s Toronto. This tour is based on a decade of archival research that uncovered the locations of 100 brothels in 1800s Toronto and provides an immersive cultural and historical experience. Gain insider knowledge of these newly discovered true histories of Old Toronto's prostitution economy from 1837-1920. Learn about the women who worked here, how they survived their jobs, the city's booming brothel culture-- and its most famous male clientele. Artifacts, photographs, stories, and architectural secrets contribute to this memorable experience. This 90 minute tour honours these historical workers and the many stories our town founders hoped would stay hidden forever.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 16)
1 stop
2 hrs duration

Stop at: Old Toronto

90 min

Explore the secrets hiding in Old Toronto's historic neighborhood. This tour reveals the scandalous histories of buildings you might pass by every day.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Guided Tour of Unmarked Historic Sites
  • Secret histories of Old Toronto's most infamous brothels
NOT INCLUDED
  • Please bring your own water bottles.

Meeting And Pickup

End Point

Where the tour ends

Terroni
57 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5C 1K6

The Old Toronto Court House

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Start time:

7:00 PM

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8

24 total reviews

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