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  • Toronto, Canada

Toronto Walking Tour: The Sign, Queen's Park, U of T and the ROM

  • 2 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Start your trip with a local who knows Toronto's stories. Meet at the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square, snap your photos, and pass City Hall, built on the site of The Ward, where generations of newcomers first made Toronto home. Head north to Queen's Park, the pink sandstone home of Ontario's legislature since 1893. Then step onto the University of Toronto campus to see Convocation Hall and Soldiers' Tower, and hear how insulin was discovered here, a breakthrough that won a Nobel Prize. You'll also hear about Edward Rogers Sr., whose 1925 invention let radios run without batteries. Finish along the leafy Philosopher's Walk, past Koerner Hall, at the Royal Ontario Museum, steps from Yorkville and the subway. With groups of 15 or fewer, you can ask all the questions you like, and your guide will share favorite spots for the rest of your trip.

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 15)
8 stops
10 places
2 hrs duration

Stop at: Nathan Phillips Square

10 min

The Toronto sign is the perfect opportunity for a selfie. It lets your friends and family know that you are safe, enjoying the nations biggest city and capital of Ontario. The square is often filled with markets, festivals, or protests.

Pass by: Toronto City Hall

See where the public service works today, learn about the reason for this unique building design, and meaning behind the artistic and cultural gardens around the building.

Stop at: College Place

10 min

At the start of the 20th century, this building was the home of the third iteration of Toronto's General Hospital. It was also the most complete and modern hospital in the world. Our guides will share with you the story of how this was accomplished, the obstacles they overcame, and their ground breaking medical successes.

Stop at: Queen's Park

10 min

The history of Ontario, and Canada condensed into one large park. This park is filled with statues and a gorgeous architectural piece in the middle to take pictures of. Hear tales of how Ontario came to be!

Stop at: University of Toronto

10 min

Gorgeous campus to cruise through on two-wheels. Learn about U of T war efforts and how they remember those that paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country and it's future.

Stop at: Convocation Hall

10 min

Not only will you learn the origins of Convocation Hall, its significance, and how it rose from the ashes of the 1890 fire, but you'll also see how the University honors its graduates with the beautiful Alumni Plaza!

Stop at: Soldiers' Tower

10 min

Visit this beautiful monument to those lost during the First and Second World War. This war memorial pays tribute to the brave souls that defended freedom.

Stop at: Philosopher's Walk

10 min

This beautiful path winds through the heart of the University of Toronto's campus. Our guides will share with you the story of how this path was built, what it was built on, and how it connects people to art, history, music and culture.

Stop at: Koerner Hall

10 min

Nestled along Philosopher's Walk, Koerner Hall is the crown jewel of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Here our guides will tell you of its impact on culture, it's impressive integration of new architecture and the preservation of all things classic. This is also where we can take a washroom and snack break.

Pass by: Royal Ontario Museum

Observe the incredible architecture of the Royal Ontario Museum. This outdoor only stop is solely to admire the extravagant building.

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Passionately researched history and culture
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Local recommendations and tips
  • Easy and direct route throughout Toronto
NOT INCLUDED
  • $10/person tells your guide you had a great experience

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

10:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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 a minimum number of travelers. If canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8

38 total reviews

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