Top Toronto Art & Culture

Take a spooky stroll through Toronto on this guided haunted walking tour. Experience the darker side of Canada’s largest city and discover tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by a professional storyteller. Hear the hair-raising stories and see the area’s most haunted sites. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

There are lots of options for enjoying a live show in Toronto, but if you want a laugh, nothing compares to a Second City performance. This two act revue from a legendary sketch comedy troupe isn't just a regular show, since audience participation is not only welcomed, but encouraged. And since each night of improv is totally different, you get a one of a kind hilarious experience, every time you go.

When visiting Toronto, be sure to stop at the Royal Ontario Museum, dedicated to art, culture, and nature. The museum currently holds 13 million objects in its collections with over 40 galleries and exhibition spaces showcasing art, archaeology, and natural science. The exhibits explore everything from dinosaurs to mummies, Chinese architecture to Indigenous objects, and more. An entertaining and educational experience for all ages.

Follow a cloaked and lantern-carrying guide on this ghost walking tour of the University of Toronto. Rumored to be a haunted place, the campus’ grand architecture and tree-lined paths are filled with ghoulish history. Get spooked by restless spirits, secret chambers, and disturbing love stories.

Discover two of Toronto's most colorful and multicultural neighborhoods — Kensington Market and Chinatown — on this guided, 2-hour, small-group walking tour. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Toronto’s legendary Chinatown. Then explore the unique, bohemian atmosphere of Kensington Market, one of Toronto’s most popular and eclectic neighborhoods. Learn about the history of these areas and visit the locally-owned and operated eateries, unique shops and produce markets while wandering the hidden lanes and alleyways, whose brick walls are filled with stunning graffiti and street art.

Canada is often described as a “Cultural Mosaic,” and Toronto exemplifies its diversity. Booming Chinatown, with its novelty tea shops, ethnic markets, and stunning street art. Continue through Kensington Market, the definition of the Canadian melting pot. Explore and taste more specially food stops than you can count. Fall in love with the eclectic shops through diverse authentic streets. If you are a curious local, a “New Canadian” or just a visiting for the day, let TopDogTours take you on the walk of a lifetime.

Get to know Toronto’s Distillery District on this walking tour that’s easy on the wallet. A guide takes you around the Victorian Industrial architecture, sharing history and entertaining anecdotes along the way. Hear about business intrigue and the company that became the world's largest distillery.

Purchase your admission ticket to the Bata Shoe Museum in advance to skip the lines and head straight in to the galleries. During your visit, learn about the often-overlooked history of footwear and see artifacts that range from Egyptian sandals to chestnut-crushing clogs. Enjoy a complimentary audio guide with admission (bring your own wifi-enabled listening device).

Most walking tours in the city take you to the standard tourist sights. On this tour you will see some of the great architecture, neighbourhoods some times missed on other tours. The tour takes us through numerous areas in the city, the 'Culture Corridor', the University of Toronto, Yorkville, the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood and along Yonge Street, Toronto's main street.

Zip through Toronto’s Distillery Historic District on a Segway tour that explores the colorful stories behind the cobblestone streets and 19th-century architecture. Learn to start, steer, and stop a Segway, then follow an expert guide through the heart of the neighborhood. This Toronto Segway tour includes all necessary equipment, and it’s a fun introduction to a revitalized manufacturing district.

This 3-hour food tour of Toronto is perfect for people who love to dine on pig-inspired dishes. During this tour, travel around three restaurants and a butcher shop to learn about ethical farming, and get the chance to sample three tastings of food made from pigs. Walk away with more knowledge about the city’s history and how it came across its nickname.

Experience the world-class destination that is the Hockey Hall of Fame, a treasured celebration of the sport, in downtown Toronto. With this admission ticket, see the greatest collection of hockey artifacts from around the world, plus themed exhibits, multimedia stations, theatres, larger-than-life statues, a replica NHL dressing room and the iconic Stanley Cup. Also, try your hand at goaltending and shooting against life-sized animated versions of today's top players in the NHLPA Game Time model rink, call the play-by-play and host your own SportsCentre in the TSN Broadcast Zone and much more.

Discover one of the world’s most famous waterfalls on this Niagara Falls day tour from Toronto. Take a scenic drive along the Niagara Parkway with your guide. Admire top regional attractions such as the floral clock. Visit a local winery estate and sample three of the delicious wines for which the Niagara region is famous. Spend about three hours exploring the Niagara Falls site and marvel at the swirling, surging flow.

Discover the thrill of Niagara Falls on this full-day trip from Toronto. By water, watch and hear the thundering falls aboard the popular Hornblower cruise. By land, travel along the picturesque Niagara Parkway before stopping in the beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake. Enjoy free time to explore on your own during this small-group tour limited to just 12 people, or upgrade to include a delicious lunch. Round-trip hotel transport by deluxe Mercedes-Benz Sprinter included.

Purchase your admission to the Art Galley of Ontario ahead of time to avoid sold-out days and times at this popular attraction. With ticket in hand, you'll save time waiting in line to buy a ticket once you arrive. Proceed on a self-guided tour of the museum, which features signature Canadian works, African art, contemporary paintings, and the masterpiece The Massacre of the Innocents by Peter Paul Rubens.

Cities are like layer-cakes: experiencing what they’re truly like means delving deep. That’s what this private Toronto walking tour is about: a new travel concept that connects you with a local who listens to your wishes and shows you the city through their eyes. Find the best ways around, discover sights and secrets; and gain insider tips that help you enjoy the real city and the max from your stay.

This is a one-of-a-kind abstract art adventure! Create a unique piece of art to take home! On this art adventure, you will play with and experiment with straws, funnels, strainers and other tools to make abstract fluid art.

Join a food-loving local guide, head to one of the city’s most beloved food markets and learn all about some of Canada’s best culinary creations – from poutine to the iconic peameal bacon sandwich. In between bites, your guide will share insights into everything you’re tasting, giving you an inside look at how and what Canadians love to eat!

This is an ideal choice for travelers looking to get to know Toronto without spending hours researching their own sightseeing or figuring out public transport. Meet your guide and take a small-group walking tour around the city’s key sights, from Yonge-Dundas Square to the Old City Hall. Hear tales of Toronto’s history and culture you might never have known otherwise, and get your bearings to aid any sightseeing later.

Discover the sights and sounds of downtown Toronto and beyond on this guided, 6-hour sightseeing tour. Visit some of the city’s most popular locations as well as a few hidden gems on an exciting, small-group adventure. See the iconic CN Tower and Rogers Centre, the Hockey Hall of Fame, Toronto City Hall, Queen’s Quay and the Harbourfront neighborhood, plus the historic Distillery District, multicultural Kensington Market, Chinatown, and much more. A local hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this comprehensive small-group tour.

This half hour self guided audio tour will take you through central downtown Hamilton, include some interesting local and dark history as well as some fascinating ghostly tales certain to bring you a few shivers. Let's meet some of the phantoms that roam the streets of Hamilton and hear what they have to say. The stories were compiled and are narrated by Mark Leslie, long time local resident and author of the book Haunted Hamilton.

Experience Canada’s Niagara Falls on a full-day tour from Toronto with customizable options. Learn about Niagara Falls on the scenic drive from Toronto, then get your first glimpse of Niagara Falls from the Table Rock Complex. If desired, add the wet and adventurous ‘Journey Behind the Falls,’ cruise to the base of Niagara Falls on the Hornblower Boat Cruise, or simply enjoy independent time to take in the spectacular view. After Niagara Falls, see the famous Floral Clock as you head towards picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake to browse shops and taste wine.

Enjoy a thrilling tournament and royal feast with tickets to Medieval Times Toronto, and spend an evening in a sumptuous castle lined with armor, artifacts and coats of arms. See a thrilling display of falconry and horsemanship as you linger over a medieval-style, four course meal. Listen to the pounding of hooves in the Grand Ceremonial Arena, cheer for your personal knight through a series of jousting matches, then see Queen Maria Isabella crown the evening’s champion with plenty of pomp and fanfare.

Sample top Toronto sights during this comprehensive tour with a small group. Travel with no more than 11 guests as you explore landmarks like a sky-high Toronto tower and the mysterious Casa Loma gothic castle before enjoying a scenic harbor boat cruise with great views of the Toronto skyline. Visits to other Toronto attractions including St. Lawrence Market, Queen's Park, and much more as well as round-trip hotel transport, and skip-the-line entrance.